At the time of this performance Sammy was weeks away from dying of throat cancer. Amazing what strength the passion for your art can give you.

@micktiano9386

Жыл бұрын

Actually it was many months later that Sammy died in May 1990, the show was filmed in 1989

Those were the days when people actually respected those who came before them. I thought it was great that Gregory Hines got on his knees to help Sammy put on his shoes. This was a great dance off, they both were having fun. I love it. I respect both entertainers.

@RyBrown

4 жыл бұрын

soho yankee People still respect those that come before them. They are just looking for that respect back.

@nyssam1243

4 жыл бұрын

i LOVE gregory hines

@nyssam1243

4 жыл бұрын

i was so sad when he died

@colleenc4624

3 жыл бұрын

@@nyssam1243Who didn't love him? Major talent and what a personality. Gone far too soon.

@cassandradennis5685

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, and they're both gone probably tapping up in heaven😍

Brings tears to my eyes... ❤ Sammy Davis Jr. and Gregory Hines were extraordinary men!! Mr. Davis Jr was soooo graceful!!

I remember watching this on television when it aired. Sammy was a tap genius and Gregory was right there with him. Two great legends gone. RIP beautiful spirits!

Hines was great and lost too early. SDJR is a legend.

@michaelinch6256

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly they gave Sammy Davis a lot of s*** because they didn't like interracial marriages

If only the whole world could be like Gregory Hines!!!✌✌

@bmyra

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Elegance and charisma and mad skills.

@michaelinch6256

3 жыл бұрын

They were actually very close friends and at that time I think Gregory knew that he had cancer

@cl604driver

Жыл бұрын

I have always thought that if a person saw Gregory Hines in an airport and told him they had just taken their first tap lesson, he would probably talk to them for hours about it.

@amydopson2946

Жыл бұрын

@@cl604driver I would love to have that talk with Gregory Hines! And step over to a great floorspace, while he teaches steps!!! What a wonderful man! What a fantastic talent!

so happy this footage was preserved alive for people to watch today. legends ♥

They just had a whole conversation including jokes with each other with their feet. Happy to witness that. I remember watching this on TV as a kid because I cried when he kissed his feet.

@cdero2497

2 жыл бұрын

Just found this and also cried when Mr. Hines kissed Mr. Davis’ feet. Love both these gentlemen. So grateful that they blessed my life!

Two different generations brought together by the love of music and dance, totally awesome!

Gregory Hines, a beautiful talent in his own right, adored Sammy Davis Jr. and this tribute to him will be remembered forever in those of us who saw it and realized what a truly meaningful event this was. Sammy died 2 weeks later. Gregory died in 2003. Two great talents who left us way too soon. We miss you, guys.

@ilsaramos379

Жыл бұрын

I remember watching on tv the funeral service for Sammy. It was heartbreaking. Then the emotion Gregory shared as he spoke of Sammy, had everyone in tears. I could understand Gregory's emotion. He wouldn't hold back his emotions. That was beautiful! He looked upto Sammy so much. He worked with him, shared tap dancing with him to say the least. Then Gregory carried that love and shared it with his students like myself, at Broadway Dance Center. Now Savion Glover is passing down the legend to his students, what Sammy and Gregory gave him.

Two of my all time favorites. Still broken hearted over the loss of those two.

@KQuinn672

9 жыл бұрын

and gregory would have been 69 tomorrow...valentine's day..

@ilsaramos379

Жыл бұрын

I remember when Sammy passed and there was a lot of thunder. The news declared on tv it was Sammy tap dancing in heaven! I felt that was so beautiful for the news to state that. Plus, l didn't doubt for a minute. I really felt he was tapping so all the world could hear him. That sound of thunder wasn't alarming. Its hard to explain. Yet, having studied music & dance myself, l learned noise is something that alerts you. It interferes on what your doing. It calls your attention something is wrong. It's annoying. If you have a dog they will usually go to you to alert you when they sense something is wrong. It bothers them.They'll go to their owner to alert him/her. They're very smart. Plus sensitive. Now, when you hear a sound, sound is usually defined as a gentle vibration from an instant. Like a gentle breeze you don't mind hearing. Like when you hear an instrument playing. When l learned this l found it quite interesting. In today's world with so much advanced technology today, noise & sound can be combined into a sound altogether.

Davis and Hines - gentlemen and icons.

Sammy wasn't even supposed to dance that night,just got swept up in the moment and gave us a little more brilliance.

5:15 was my favorite part!!! The part where Mr. Hines’ laugh shows the joy he’s receiving from watching his inspiration do his thing. RIP GENTS

@delharry4392

2 жыл бұрын

Respect 🙏

Mannnnn... When he kneels in front of Sammy to put his shoes on... Who even has that kind if respect anymore???

They were both exceptional entertainers and human beings !!! Sammy Davis Jr...Sammy...Sammy....Sammy...'Candyman'...'Mr. Bojangles'....on and on and on....you were absolute perfection --miss you!

@deloresbias1003

Жыл бұрын

This brings me such Joy Sammy Davis Jr and Mr Gregory Hines excuse me it should have been Mister Sammy Davis Jr also we used to sit around as a family and watch all these things on television it would give us great joy as a family to see people so talented but so humble at the same time we're also diverse but we need to appreciate each other more and this Walk of Life bless you all! 🙏🩸🤍🙏💪

Watching this seriously puts a smile from ear to ear on my face... I love these 2

Dying from throat cancer, and Sammy still made it look effortless.

I remember this, Sammy was pretty sick by this time, but still shined, what a legend

@michaelinch6256

3 жыл бұрын

Sammy was often the butt of a lot of jokes but the rat Pack love them it was all in fun he fit right in with Dean Martin Frank Sinatra Peter Lawford Joey Bishop, but that was the best time to be brought up to live and to be able to enjoy life a dollar back then was worth $5

@alenemarie

3 жыл бұрын

I remember being like, 6 & watching Sammy and thinking he was The (Magical) Candy Man & he made me so gloriously happy. 🌸

@1truebloodlove

3 жыл бұрын

Ad Sammy passed the baton to Gregory!!

@michaelinch6256

3 жыл бұрын

I believe that was supposed to be Sammy's night and Frank and Dino didn't want to take anything away from that

@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288

Жыл бұрын

I never was a Sammy Davis fan, and I believe it was because he had allowed himself to be used as a joke. I wish I had known more about his early dance career, I might have respected him more. I am glad that Gregory Hines took time to reach back to Sammy Davis and remind the nation about so many Tap legends. The photos in the closing credits of "Tap"... wow, an amazing mini history!!

Wow, you could really see how thrilled Gregory Hines was to be dancing with Sammy Davis Jr. ! What a fantastic clip. Thank for the ul

@cl604driver

Жыл бұрын

Go watch the “Challenge” scene from Tap. Besides seeing the other legends, GH and SDJR getting it on and challenging each other is priceless.

brought a tear to my eye...it really did. We miss you so much, Mr Davis.

This is one of the greatest examples of showmanship I've ever seen. May God hold Sammy and Gregory close to his heart for eternity.

Beautiful video. So sad that they're both gone but they live on forever because of videos like this one. Thanks for posting it.

I love this. Brings chills watching such greatness share the same stage. Thank God we have video and film of their legacy.

I feel like a better person having seeing this. “I have so much love for you.....that i’m gonna try and dance it out.” SUCH RESPECT.

@SUNGLUNGRYU

3 жыл бұрын

THE Movie, Robin and the 7 hoods. Shows The Genius of Sammy Davis on THE Silver screen. 🤙PEACE

I could sit and watch them all day long and never get tired. Talk about God-given talent. I miss them both very much....

1st time ever watching this video, such a delight to come across this video RIP Mr. Davis and Mr. Hines

I just loved this performance of Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr. They say if you don't use the body you lose the body. WOW!! NOT ONLY ARE THEY THE GREATEST AND FROM VERY DIFFERENT GENERATIONS BUT THEY STILL GOT IT / HAD IT UP UNTIL THE END!!

I hate to come here and cry...... But i can't help myself It's so good to see them!

@mrlee7328

9 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel. I started crying myself. It's sad because we lost legends who are it seems like in this day and age are hard to come by. Today's entertainers and so called artist are talented, don't get me wrong, but they do garbage material.

Not gonna lie.... I teared up when Gregory Hines kissed Sammy's feet. Humility and respect.

@jacquelinepayne4737

2 жыл бұрын

Just as Jesus washed his disciples feet…. Giving honor and grace.

Piękny gest. Wspaniały step. Fantastyczni mistrzowie stepowania. To ostatni tacy mistrzowie. Są w mojej pamięci. Kłaniam się nisko. A beautiful gesture. Wonderful step. Fantastic tap masters. This is the last such masters. They're in my memory. I'm very impressed.

Sammy Davis Jr. The greatest all around entertainer of all time. SINGER ACTOR MUSICIAN , DANCER, QUICK DRAW,.......what a privilege to have shared a time in the life of Sammy Davis Jr. God bless you sir. See you at the great performance!!!

"I can't talk, but my legs still work"- Sammy to his wife when she asked if he felt strong enough to dance that night.

@poopslappen

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael J.R Bless him! What a man

@janefuller7335

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, he was dying of throat cancer when he did that dance!

"i feel so much love for you that Im going to try to dance now FOR you" what a testament of his gratitude to sammy....

@amyemunn8102

3 жыл бұрын

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@xScooterAZx

Жыл бұрын

He said "dance it out for you". :}

R.I.P Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis jr I know Still tap dancing up in heaven.

THis kind of talent will never be found again, especially now with the advent of so much technology that could actually make a song like "Tardy for the party" by a none singer into a relative hit. Sammy and Greg two of the most natural dancers built on talent and cool. Miss them desperately and will never stop loving them for the joy they bring. God Bless them for their contribution.

Lost talent. Lost lives and two people the world can never replace. RIP both of you and the talent that you shared with us

I have watched this at least a dozen times. I completely agree, this is respect, admiration, reverence and awe. We miss you both.

I love love love this! I remember watching this on TV!!!!!!! Last be those 2, may they RIP♥♥♥

I am sitting here in tears.... truely an icon and gentleman! No one can dance like Sammy! I remember as a little girl on Sunday nights we would watch the Lawrence Welk show and Sammy Davis Jr. performed. My mom said... you'll never see anyone as good as Sammy.... she was right!

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thsi is so wonderful. i sit here in tears. Wow this is great stuff. No TALENT like it ever again. Never!

well I idolized you Gregory...you were wonderful! i miss you!!!

It's a crime if this is not on DVD somewhere! It almost brings tears to my eyes, because they are both gone, but also because this was so close to Davis' passing. I love the movie Tap because of their collaboration. It's a passing of an era. It reminds me of my parents' generation. Thanks so much for posting this!

Loved both of them Sammy is my ringtone right now with Hello Detroit. I absolutely adored Gregory Hines. I miss them both so much. May they both Rest In Peace

🎵RESPECT🎵 is truly what Gregory Hines gave Sammy Davis Jr on this night! Two great legends! RIP to both!

I have the biggest smile with tears rolling down my face.

All of the are gone. I don't understand why, all the GREATS are gone. To watch them, you want to dance with them and like them. They make you want to live, no matter how bad life gets. There talent gives us all life. This is proof, to me, the 'Soul' really does live on!

Before there were Rap battles....there were Tap battles! 😗😗

The Late Great Tap Dancer Gregory Hines, & Sammy Davis Jr. No one else,? Since they have been gone,? Can tap like Gregory could & perform like Sammy could,? May they both RIP, and are sadly missed by all of their Fans.

It's great to see all those legends show what real tap dancing is

I know this is so old but it still made me cry -- I had such a thing for Sammy when I was younger and loved watching him dance and sing

I am not into tap dancing whatsoever but this is really amazing. Hines is incredible, yet Sammy just seems to fucking *float.* Hines uses his body a lot while Sammy looks like he's just standing there & his feet are on auto-pilot. I'm not putting Hines down, and like I said I know almost nothing about tap dancing, but the way Sammy does it is just something *magical.*

@Tsuruta1

10 жыл бұрын

And remember, Mr. Davis was already weak and frail from chemotherapy in his battle with throat cancer during this event. So what does that tell you of the kind of performer we lost?

@motoman32

9 жыл бұрын

Sammy used his whole body too. Check out video of Sammy as a young man. He was an athlete. He defied gravity.

@jonathanschweizer3631

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's disrespectful at all. It's actually a very accurate observation of their styles. No doubt Gregory Hines was amazing and I loved the way he moved. But he still knew how special Sammy's talent was. Magical is exactly the word for it.

@kathleencoop4005

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanschweizer3631 so correct. Many people have commented on Hines’ style. Not disrespectful just a view of the differences. Hines bends, leans into his dance. Some see it as slouching. Just a different method. Many dancers lift and move upward.

R.I.P. to Sammy and Gregory. They are taping together in heaven and never getting tired.

Two of the Masters - what a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing!

I watched this tribute to Sammy live on tv and have longed to see a repeat ever since. Some years ago I looked for it on You Tube to no avail. I can't say how happy I am to have found this post. It was wonderful to see how Gregory so openly expressed his love and admiration for Sammy. A wonderful legacy for his children. May they both rest in peace.

Extraordinary!!!! LEGENDS FOREVER!!!!!

This is too much. I LOVE IT! Especially them tapping together. Thanks for uploading this.

What a beautiful and amazing video. Rip true legends!

I think Gregory Hines is amazing, but when Sammy started going he seemed to do it with such incredible ease it looked like magic.

Two great talents. Sorry they are not here today. Their spirit lives on

Loved your acting and your dancing was Sooooooooooooo inspirational your movie TAP was the BEST ! ! ! You really put it all together.. So sad you left us so soon in your life but here you are immortalized .....

probably the most exhilaratingl, uplifting video on utube!! Two greats!!!

Two of my all time favorites. Thank God for the technology that keeps them alive.

This vidoe filled me with joy! I don't know much about tap dancing but it's obvious that these guys are the top of the pops! So much style, so much energy. They're one with the rythm and the movement, it's amazing. And the love and enjoyment they both show is insane! Lovely! I'd like more of this vibe back today.

Two great Men on the tap scene!!!! I remember this moment. Rip in fellas!

Hines..best tap dancer I've ever seen.. extraordinary gift and Passion..crazy wonderful

They were Great! Always Loved both of them. You can't find that talent any more!!!!

Thanks so much for sharing this. Sure do miss both of these Guys.

Beatiful, brought back many many memories

Such a telling, emotionalyy driven , improvised , poingnant piece of footage. The bit that gets me , is the spontaneous moment when sammy just says ok , I wana dance ( with his health)..You can see how thin he was as the camera filmed him sliding his foot into his shoe. But both those things showed the desire, love, charm and grace of a man who for moments on stage had no cancer...r.i.p one of the greats in the line of robinson, davis jr, brown, jackson...song/dance forever

The conversation of tap!! Love it! I can't say how much I miss Gregory Hines, especially because he didn't enjoy the gift of a long life and he still had SO much to say to the world!

I was at a casino in Lake Tahoe where Sammy Davis Jr. just happened to be performing, got a ticket out of curiosity, and left feeling honored to have seen a man of such talent.

Class Class Class acts!!! I adore both of these gentlemen and kissing his feet is so heart felt! A younger genius worshipping another genius-Just doesn’t get better. The world is less special without them. I would have loved for at least Gregory Hines to have lived a longer life, being the protégée, but we sadly lost both to cancer....

Could never get enough of those two dancing!

Two legends . RIP Mr. Gregory Hines and Mr. Sammie Davis , Jr. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Watching this, now, has me smiling from ear to ear. It's a rarity to see this type of respect shown between dancers now 💙💙💙💙

O my goodness! OH! My goodness! This is SO great. I have chills -- I thank the freind who sent me the link. Yes, tears in my eyes.

Outrageous. Sammy Davis Jr. is so light and efficient, it's like watching the difference between a chain saw and a laser cutter.

I Miss Both of these Men! Greatest Tap Dancers of ALL Time's!

I also agree with Lady Nightthorns opinion. When i was a kid I had an album entitled Sammy Davis Jr Live at The Coconut Grove. It was amazing...he sand danced joked and held the audience from start to finish. I would listen to it everyday and was equally amazed every time I heard it. Thank You Sammy for being such a unique talent.

remarkable, breathtaking, heartwarming. thank you for sharing.

No idea Sammy and I share same birthdate (well - almost the same - I am December 9) First watched this in '90 or 91. Filled me with same deep love for Sammy, Greg Hines and All those magnificent sons and daughters of Africa.... In spite of it all you shine - you shine. You rule! You do!!! Thanks you Africa for everything

My sentiments exactly! I been puttin together a "SAMMY" playist tonight. (Got a really good video of him on Arsenio that someone posted). I've seen it a million times but I still get goosebumps when I watch this one and the one that Michael did. Sammy was really a super gifted multi skilled entertainer. I think as I get older, I've come to appreciate more and more what he had to go through to make it in this world.

I remember watching this when it aired. Wonderful!

How can you not shed a tear watching that? GREAT

That was so beautiful, Gregory kissed Sammy's shoes, Classic😍

i have seen this so many times this is great two of the greatest

I just watched this with my 12 year old daughter (having preceded it with footage of MJ tap-dancing with the Nicholas Brothers from 1977), and she was absolutely mesmerized; My 11-year old son thinks "Arsenic and Old Lace" is one of the funniest movies he's ever seen. Great Art/Entertainment will never pass from our culture as long as we take the time to share it with our kids, and pass it on. Other than loving them and providing for them, I can think of no greater parental responsibility.

Well..........I never knew Sammy Davies Jr. was a tap dancer! Excellent.

So sad that Gregory and Sammy have gone Love them both😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Greg and Sammy make me cry with joy because of the incredibly wonderful talent and way in which they entertain us, They also make me cry so much because they are not here. Great post. Thanks so much.

What a lovely tribute. Says a lot about both men. Something to aspire to.

Love it. 2 great talents showing genuine appreciation and respect for each other.

I was raised watching two performers. Sammy Davis, Jr. and the dancing/vocal act known as Hines, Hines & Dad. I am so glad to be born in a time when I could see both Gregory and Sammy perform together one last time since the film "Tap". Thank you both in passing the shoes to young men like Savion Glover and others.

Love these two great performers . They were the greatest!

I miss Sammy, we're never going to have entertainers like that again.

Это супер и это любовь Господи вот в чем мир и жизнь!!! Прекрасен человек!!!

SAMMY DAVIS JR - IMPAGAVEL !!! QUE DEUS O TENHA ! IVAN BOCALON

only 1 word for this performance...."SMOOTH!"