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I'll look at your candidate but doubt I'll be persuaded: Gene Kelly "Singin' in the Rain"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ZYhVpdXbQ
BONUS: Jimmy Cagney playing George M. Cohan who's just received the Congressional Medal of Honor (The US' highest award)--don't try this at home:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlvB4xk4LNQ
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
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Two great scenes Jazzbo. One of my favorites is also with Mr. Cagney from "Yankee Doodle Dandy".
Give My Regards To Broadway".
[video=youtube_share;sVM9e0Ki4WI]http://youtu.be/sVM9e0Ki4WI[/video]
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Shelley Long Dancing The Mashed Potato
[video=youtube_share;NtGNIyxTctg]http://youtu.be/NtGNIyxTctg[/video]
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Ah, that golden era of dances named after songs or
vice-versa--the shag, the bump, the Philly dog--all searching desperately for that next "The Twist" to make their fortune.
Incidentally (and totally unrelated), have you ever heard a song and, without hearing the lyrics, wanted to know what it is? Here's a help:
http://www.labnol.org/internet/find-name...ngs/12316/
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR