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Origins of the Moonwalk

Origins of the Moonwalk As some people already know, a dance move called the moonwalk (a.k.a. backslide) had been existed before it became the "moonwalk". The video features the ancient moonwalkers and other greats who possibly influenced MJ's style of dancing. The most well-known dancer as the "orignal moonwalker" should be Bill Bailey who performed it in the film Showtime At The Apollo (1955), which was also featured in the movie Tap (1989). But actually Bill Bailey, pupil of Bill Robinson, performed the very same step as early as 1943 in the movie Cabin In The Sky, which you can see here as well as the 1955 film. The various scenes used in the video are from 1929 to 1955 (except Sammy Davis Jr. from '65 and '67). The oldest one is from Hallelujah, featuring Daniel L. Haynes as a minister pantomiming a train at a prayer meeting. I was totally amazed by his movement when I first saw that movie. The most influential dancer on MJ's dancing is no doubt James Brown, but you can also trace the roots and origins of his style to those greats in the first half of the 20th century. So, the question - "who devised the moonwalk?". My answer is "nobody". Or all the great imaginative dancers, including MJ, who made great efforts to move forward (should I say "backward" in this case?). The moonwalk is not a thing someone suddenly came up with one day. There must have been so many great unknown dancers other than the ones who were lucky to be recorded. Amazed by the dancers in the video? But there were many other greats. You must see The Nicholas Brothers, The Berry Brothers, The Four Step Brothers, Pops & Louis...etc, etc. If you like this vid, you better check out The Nicholas Bros in Down Argentine Way (1940). Then, watch Stormy Weather (1943). Dancers (in alphabetical order): Fred Astaire, Bill Bailey, Buck and Bubbles, Cab Calloway, Clark Brothers, Sammy Davis Jr., Daniel L. Haynes, Rubberneck Holmes, Patterson and Jackson, Eleanor Powell, Bill Robinson, Three Chefs (only the feet), Tip Tap and Toe (feat. Ray Winfield), Earl Snakehips Tucker Video and description by CFJ Jun 30, 2009 12:32 AM

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The Cannonball Run Outtakes

The Cannonball Run Outtakes The Cannonball Run the slapstick comedy movie released in 1981 that starred Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise. Rolling credits with outtakes from the filming. User: spam_vigilante May 6, 2009 12:04 PM

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Sammy Davis Jr. on Batman

Sammy Davis Jr. on Batman The always cool Sammy takes time out from rehearsing to chat with Batman and Robin. Apr 12, 2008 1:35 PM

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Sammy Davis Jr. - Ella Fitzgerald

Sammy Davis Jr. - Ella Fitzgerald Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald sing on the Ed Sullivin Show. User: OregonMike Mar 28, 2008 9:22 AM

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Don Rickles Roasts Sammy Davis Jr

Don Rickles Roasts Sammy Davis Jr Rickles gets his turn on Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast, this time its Sammy Davis, Jr. No punches pulled. User: Aigiotis Mar 23, 2008 7:16 PM

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Tonight Show Musical Retrospective

Tonight Show Musical Retrospective Musical Guests on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. This is from the final show taped of of live TV in May 1992. This clip was shown once and not available in any other format. User: spam_vigilante Feb 10, 2008 3:50 AM

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Rat Pack: Birth of The Blues

Rat Pack: Birth of The Blues Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Carson. 'Nuff said User: axshonjackson Jun 5, 2007 7:57 PM

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Carol Burnett and Sammy Davis Jr. Duet

Carol Burnett and Sammy Davis Jr. Duet Carol Burnett and Sammy Davis Jr. Sing Every song ever written in a showtune medly. User: brucella425 May 22, 2007 10:09 PM

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Alice in Wonderland: Sammy Davis Jr as the Cheshire Cat

Alice in Wonderland: Sammy Davis Jr as the Cheshire Cat Sammy Davis Jr. as the Cheshire Cat sings "What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?" to Alice (Janet Waldo). From the 1966 Hanna-Barbera TV special, Alice in Wonderland. User: CyberFox Apr 30, 2007 6:34 AM

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All in the Family: Sammy's Visit

All in the Family: Sammy's Visit Sammy Davis Jr. pays a visit to the Bunker household. Naturally, the racist Archie makes some inappropriate comments. 25:45 RT. User: spam_vigilante May 7, 2006 2:49 PM

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Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds An American actor with more than 90 feature film and 300 television episode credits. He was the number-one box-office attraction for five straight years (1978-82).

Dom DeLuise

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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer.

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Don Rickles An American comedian and actor, best known as an insult comic. Rickles has enjoyed a sustained career in insult performance, earning the name Mr Warmth.

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