After refusing to dance in the movie, Gene danced twice and skated once. For this number, he insisted on doing all the choreography and it was filmed with one cameraman on a closed set. He also made sure Olivia Newton-John could cope with the dance steps. Once again, we see Gene making his partner look amazing. In the afterdub - where the taps are added in - he did all the tapping for it. He truly was one of the greatest on-film dancers and probably the best dance choreographer (Busby Berkly was a different sort of choreographer - his was more a precision marching and placement). Xanadu will always be special because it was the last time Gene 'Kelly danced on film.

@chooseyourpoison5105

6 жыл бұрын

Well, how about that . . I realised that the choreography was purposely straightforward as ONJ was not a dancer, but I didn't know that Gene Kelly had actually choreographed it himself. But yeah, that sounds just like the sort of thing he would have done - an amazing dancer and one of nature's true gentlemen.

@brennankingsland6927

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this information...I'm a lifelong Gene Kelly fan. What class!

@kevinbutler1126

5 жыл бұрын

Mr.Bussfuss wasn't a director or a choreographer of movie musical..he was a damn cartoon maker..he made people stand and pose in spots and he turned those films into stupid living cartoons.

@KittyLovesGlover

5 жыл бұрын

ty for that trivia tidbit. i didn't know, and this is one of my favorite movies. :)

@gripitl6878

5 жыл бұрын

madilayn Wow, thank you..

Olivia and Gene are reprising this number on a parquet floor in the sky. Two legends. Rest in peace, Olivia.

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace, both.

@ablpsu

Жыл бұрын

@@tvmonte This was my favorite part of the movie, the perfect blending of two different time periods but they meshed so well..

@andyjay729

Жыл бұрын

Maybe they're now haunting that roller rink in Santa Monica now.

@ms.pirate

Жыл бұрын

Their both dancing in heaven now, rip these 2 beautiful souls

They looked like they had so much fun making this scene ! Pure joy on their faces ! RIP Olivia and .Gene! Never forgotten. ♥️

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

Never!

@merilynjackson9748

Жыл бұрын

I loved this movie

@Nick-wn1xw

Жыл бұрын

It's called acting. Whether they had fun or not doesn't matter---they made us believe they had fun.

I don't care what the critics had to say about this movie back then... This is still one of my favorite movies I loved it then and I still love it now!!!

This scene hits hard today. RIP Gene and Olivia.

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@ms.pirate

Жыл бұрын

Dancing again together in heaven

Xanadu was Gene Kelly's swan song, he went out in the style his legendary status deserved. I don't care what others say, this was a massively underrated movie and it'll always be one of my favorites

The entire movie is worth it for these 4 1/2 minutes. and now today I have to say rest in peace to both Olivia and Gene.

@user-po7ch2vc3n

7 ай бұрын

In a movie filled with great numbers and scenes, this is my favorite, thanks to Gene Kelly......

That realization that he was nearly 70 and could still dance like that is mind boggling. What a talent.

@vkaygee

2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to invite you to watch some Fred Astaire 🥰

@alsnowgrrl

Жыл бұрын

Dick Vandyke is in his 90's and still dancing too 😉

@jessicaarnett9783

2 ай бұрын

Watching Olivia dance with Gene in this scene reminds me of Ginger Rodgers a little with Fred Alistair.

I’m sitting here watching this as it brings tears to my eyes, as my mom and uncle were both extras dancing and roller skating. We played this soundtrack on 8track in my grandparents Cadillac all the time it transports me back in time. I don’t think anyone will ever understand. Thanks

@audrabland1913

Жыл бұрын

Wow so lovely you must have many memories

@slikhelix9382

Жыл бұрын

Just watched this again...I love this movie. Way ahead of it's time. Vale ONJ . How fortunate for your family to be a part of this movie.

@missb.6355

Жыл бұрын

I really unverstand you Great Times! Now Olivia is gone...that's make me so sad 😪🖤

@crystalinabacteria3430

Жыл бұрын

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

@rachelb2805

Жыл бұрын

What wonderful memories to have!

What a lucky woman to dance with Gene Kelly.

@rafaelalexandrovichlukashe8963

5 жыл бұрын

olivia newton

@tsommers3284

5 жыл бұрын

I think they both could say the same!

@librarycollection3795

5 жыл бұрын

@@tsommers3284 Agreed.

@CD8tuner

3 жыл бұрын

She’s a actor from Greece

@athenathegreatandpowerful6365

3 жыл бұрын

@@CD8tuner Australia maybe? Lol. Where on earth did you get Greece?

I just saw Xanadu for the first time this week. and I can not believe just how incredibly good it is. Gene Kelly's last film appearance is an absolute cracker. FANTASTIC!!!!!

Even in his golden years Gene still had charm and charisma that shows what a true dancer can do with STYLE

@noaei

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Pincham Dance is nothing more than the movement of human bodies thru space and time. Some of us dance well; some of us badly -- doesn't really matter as long as there's dance.💃

@Dearolor

6 жыл бұрын

I couldn't have said it better.

@vahi37

5 жыл бұрын

Some do it with great style though. Just moving might be fun to do, but style is a helluva better to watch.

RIP Olivia thank you for all the memories you gave your loved ones and fans. This also applies to Gene who was just wonderful in all his films.

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

How true!

I had a really stressful childhood and Olivia Newton John’s voice used to calm me when I was little. I’m forever grateful to her.

@vahi37

5 жыл бұрын

Same here. I loved her.

@vahi37

4 жыл бұрын

Same to a T!

@lordveritas770

Жыл бұрын

RIP dear Olivia

@amyw595

Жыл бұрын

same here

@lucettabutt0926

6 ай бұрын

You are not alone!! Not only that... I wanted to Be Olivia!! , dance like Olivia, look like Olivia, and most of all..... Song like a Olivia!!! Or even BE like Olivia!!! She was just a Wonderful person!!! I mean.... I don't think anyone has ever said any bad things about her while she was living or past now.... She was Truly..... A Great person!!! ❤️

The dancing sublime but no one talks about his singing tone, that was unique and beautiful

I do believe they are dancing together in heaven. They are forever in our hearts. RIP Olivia and Gene.

RIP Olivia. The world is a slightly worse place without you in it.

my favorite part of Xanadu rest in peace Gene and Olivia

One gets the sense that she was absolutely thrilled to be doing this number with him, and the behind-the-scenes knowledge of what he did to get the number where it needed to be is the cherry on top. They’re dancing in Xanadu now. 💗

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

It's nostalgic to watch the title character of Singin' in the Rain dream of the past and imaginatively dance with his long-ago love, who materializes before her finally dissolving in his arms, only the smile on Kelly's face remains. This moment takes on new symbolism after Olivia passes away. As the Muse Kira, the personification of the Greek goddess of dance, Olivia was wonderful in Xanadu.

Such a great song, performed beautifully by Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton John (R.I.P. 8-8-22)

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

To this day I still don’t know how they got Gene Kelly agree to dance one last time. This is one of my favourite parts of the movie which I enjoyed back in the day when I was younger

@GringoLatino941

Жыл бұрын

totally agree! MY FAV TOO!

@user-po7ch2vc3n

7 ай бұрын

Thank God they pulled that off

This was on the B side of Xanadu. My aunt has this record. I played this song more than I did Xanadu.

This is one of those movies that got caught between decades. On one hand, the music and choreography were freaking amazing. On the other hand, the clothing styles, temporary fads and slang date it a good bit. The dancing is a mixed bag, with roller-disco being a heavy influence, but also included “Locking” (break dancing) and early 80’s pop moves. You can also see the “Punk” look making an early appearance, as well as some glam-rock. In other words, a lot of stuff we’d see on MTV a few years later. The soundtrack is just a pure joy to listen to. Where else will you find ELO and ONJ collaborating with such ease? It really is a movie that’s “Suspended in Time” and should be appreciated for what it attempted to bring to the screen.

@Thunderbuck

2 ай бұрын

The hate for Xanadu makes me sad. It's certainly flawed and I'm sure it isn't what the producers intended. But there are genuine high points. Not just this scene but Dancin' was a fantastic concept, too. This number stands up in Gene Kelly's career as a genuinely great number.

Gene Kelly was always such a handsome man and to watch him dance (swoon) 😭

Came here to watch this after hearing the news of the passing of the iconic OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN. 💔

Thanks for the music and the memories Olivia 😍

So sad that she passed. Already watched it 7 times today.. one of my favorite movie scenes ever!

Hopefully Olivia and Gene are sharing a dance tonight among the stars.

RIP Olivia. A fitting number to play on her passing.

As hot as Olivia was, and in spite of the huge crush I had on her. I saw this movie in theaters JUST to see Gene Kelly dance on screen one last time

@rudolftrost3534

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club, same here.

@eugenemotes9921

4 жыл бұрын

@@rudolftrost3534 Amazing

@Raeperk57

4 жыл бұрын

That's why I went to see it too.

Great song. Olivia has this classic voice. She would have fit in wonderfully in the 1940s. Dancing with Gene Kelly. Wow. He's the man!

Two great stars!! RIP

Our Beautiful Olivia has gone. Up there dancing with Gene Kelly now..RIP

Livvy's voice is amazing here. RIP beautiful lady.

I can’t believe she’s gone. I have been saddened by a few passings but none so deep as this.

Best soundtrack ever!!

The movie was corny, but loved it and still do. Olivia Newton John & ELO...what a combination!!

@kennykeyboard

4 жыл бұрын

John Farrar had a big part in those songs not produced by ELO. My sister bought the movie LP and had me sing the guy parts while she sang ONJ. Fun times.

@carrbender

Жыл бұрын

AND Gene Kelly, the king of the movie musicals

Gene Kelly was still very handsome when he made this movie, and wow could he still dance! He made it look so effortless, and he made ONJ look good, as a true gentleman would. *sigh*

R.I.P., Olivia. The world is weeping at the loss of you.

RIP Olivia Newton John. I love this movie. Love Gene Kelly and Livvy. Absolutely beautiful

I remember standing in line for over an hour to see this opening night in Seattle! And then it FLOPPED!!! I STILL love this musical classic! RiP Dear Olivia, and Gene. Richard

Hopefully they're both dancing together up in the heavenly skies above. RIP Gene and Olivia 🙏

What an angel. My childhood crush. :’-(

My favorite movie of ALL TIME 💕

Monday, august 8th we lost olivia newton john. That last scene takes a whole different meaning now :/

R.I.P. Dame Olivia... We miss you...

Lucky enough to see Olivia in concert she mentioned Xanadu wasn’t a hit movie but the soundtrack was and she got to dance with gene Kelly

I love this soundtrack and movie so much

One of my favorite pieces featuring Olivia Newton-John. May she rest in peace 💜

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

Forever!

One of my fav songs and parts of the movie :-) Now dancing together in Heaven 😢😢😢

This is what must've looked like in heaven now They both get too dance together again

Gorgeous. I will love you forever, ONJ!!!!

I used to watch this imagining I was Gene Kelly singing/dancing with Olivia Olivia, I honestly love you

You can all talk about how underestimated and underrated this movie and music were, but to me, this scene is the absolute best song and dance scene in the movie! Timeless, classic, pure and simple. Nobody could dance like Gene and Olivia was a perfect partner here! I'm sure they are dancing in the clouds again now. R.I.P. Olivia.

I was watching this when we had a phonecall & told the sad news my skater friend Peter passed away. This song comforts me to this day. I was 16 he was 18. Im now 52 & remember him every year at easter time. ❤

im loving the song again. speaks eternal love and togetherness "you're never far away from me..." the melody is calming.

Such a beautiful song and amazing duo! R.I.P. Olivia Newton John

Incluso el movimiento de la cámara nos lleva a la época de un inmenso Gene Kelly en la época de la post guerra y sus acrobáticos pasos de baile. En esos años nacía Olivia...¡Excelente recreación! ¡Que grandes! Olivia Newton John siempre estará ligada a mi infancia cuando los chiquillos pre-adolescentes que fuimos los de mi generación, la vimos en el cine en Grease..la pregunta era ¿ Quien no se enamoró de su personaje?...Que en paz descanse ONJ

RIP Olivia. I hope your dancing with Gene up in heaven. 😇

RIP dear Olivia. Reunited to dance and sing for eternity with Gene.

Absolutely love this scene. Beautiful choreography. Rest in power Olivia. Love and light. 💖✨

@tvmonte

Жыл бұрын

Love and light, indeed!

Does anyone else agree with me this is such a strange surreal film and very dream like and perplexing too.

I can't dance to save my life, I am just terrible. I think that is why I appreciate great dancers so much, I know it's hard and they make it look effortless. I could sit in a chair and just watch Gene Kelly for hours. That man was such an incredible talent and from everything I have ever heard a true gentleman. RIP.

@user-po7ch2vc3n

7 ай бұрын

AMEN TO THAT

@papapabs175

Ай бұрын

I reckon you could beat me on the dance floor, literally a block of wood. I do love watching people dance though.

Loved this movie. Saw it in the theatre. It has everything OLJ, ELO, the Tubes and....Gene Kelly. I've been listening to it for years.

The dreamy sweetness of this number gives me shivers. Gene Kelly was in amazing shape, light on his feet, precise and graceful.

wowsers what. total power house performance! get better? then show me! what a queen 👑👑👑

I've heard Gene was a bit uncomfortable making this movie, but it's priceless when you think about it.

Me encanta , la recuerdo de mi adolescencia

You will never see the likes of them, such talent

I am not bawling my guts out :'( Oh the talent. RIP... but I only have to close my eyes... or visit KZread, and you're never far away! ♥

I think this was one of his last performances. You can see it in his eyes, this is where he would live, if he could.

RIP Olivia sweet angel❤️

I remember watching this movie in the 5th grade (2005). My dad brought home the VHS tape from the library. I'm very thankful to have a dad that liked classic movies because I got to grow up watching Gene Kelly and other great stars. :)

I just wanted to thank these two legends for bringing back so many good memories. I was 8 when this came out. I’ll miss them both!

Oh! What a classic song in Xanadu.. Its beautiful and musical.

I love this music. Remember my father...

Still love this song till this day gets me going all the time. Gene Kelly such an icon dancing wit the beautiful Olivia my o'l time fav! 💕🎶🎙

Kira was Danny's muse 40 years before. Now she is Sonny's . Damn. Still remember the character's names. One of my fav movies.

I miss Olivia Newton John she was my idol the person I aspired to being I wanted to be her she was an inspiration xxx

best thing she ever did.

So loved this soundtrack and this song especially. Rip Olivia Newton John

Loved Gene, I was a child of the 70’s so grew up watching his old movies. He was amazing, by all accounts a true gentleman too.

@MK-mj9gx

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ananoyama

Жыл бұрын

Me too

Olivia como siempre estaba genial como gene kelly.siempre serán eternos

Wonderful!

My fav song of all time. R.I P Olivia ❤️ you will be missed

So Beautiful indeed 🤩🤩

As of the time of this comment, it is New Year's Day 2024, and I woke up with _this_ song stuck in my head. There are certainly worse ways to start the new year! Side Note: I saw this movie in the theater when I was four years old, and I've loved the soundtrack ever since. Being mesmerized by Gene Kelly came a bit later. SO SMOOTH!!!

Where can you find this real entertainment, true talent anymore.

Xanadu forever!!!

Such a classic movie I really enjoyed. They were really good in this movie.

I've been singing this album since I was kid. ONJ just a classy lady.

The style and class... where has it gone??

Rest in peace, ONJ. 😢

Gene Kelly legend!! Love this duo with our livvy!

Beautiful , Beautiful , Beautiful.... I love this!

This scene never gets old for me.

@timrogers2638

5 ай бұрын

God, she was beautiful!

One of the most magical moments from the movie world.

RIP Olivia Newton John!

Tired of those who dissed the movie. I loved it when it came out and still do. Music, magic and a fun story. And this scene was phenomenal. Movies should be entertaining and this one is.

@ms.pirate

Жыл бұрын

I love this movie even too this day. I loved musicals when I was little. my parents introduced this movie too me when I was 8 (I think, was still watch vhs movies in 2008). I was so shocked that Olivia from grease was in this movie, so I was interested in it. I still love it too this day. This movie is my motivation, my muse, too keep on being an artist