Nicholas Brothers, Chuck Green, Jimmy Slyde, Sandman Sims (Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute) - 1987 Honors 

The YOUNGEST guy here was maybe 60. Let that sink in.

I loved it when Fayard said, "That's my brother!" as Harold was dancing. RIH to all of the great legends that are no longer here with us. Tap is truly a lost art form.

Fayard and Harold Nicholas are in a class by themselves. I can't say they were, I said they ARE in a class of their own. No tap dancer to date has ever come close to the spectacular performance displayed not only in the movie "Stormy Weather" but also their performances as children. As Wikipedia states, "Their performance in the musical number "Jumpin' Jive" (with Cab Calloway and his orchestra) featured in the movie Stormy Weather is considered widely as the most virtuosic dance display of all time". There is no doubt for me that they will always remain the creme de la creme of tap dancing.

What is amazing is that at the time these men were in their 60's and could still move better ten men in their 20's. All of them true treasures.

All those people GLUED TO THEIR SEATS!!! They got a standing Ovation fron the person that MATTERED!!!!!

Sammy Davis Jr. learned and preformed with all those Men ever since he was a child. It was nice to see them get together to honor Sammy and this remains one of the best Kennedy Center performances.

A stage full of legends honouring a legend.

Everyone was so happy there, it automatically put a smile on my face haha

Old School, was the best School!

I don't even know who Jimmy Slyde is (I knew the Nicholas Bros & Sandman), but I was impressed with Him, he was sliding across that floor like he was in his 20's...LOL. They all impressed me, and I have always loved the Nicholas Brothers from when I was little! They are from my Grandmother's generation, but I was just so impressed with their athleticism and synchronization, and class!

The best tap dancers of all time. I've seen Sandman Sims, Jimmy Slyde and Fayard Nicholas in person, tap dancing at a show. and also Ludie Green. Amazing!!! for a person that is just learning tap. I was in total awe. Also saw Gregory Hines perform a piece in LA a few years before he passed. He was amazing. I spoke with Fayard, just casual conversation, me saying that he was an icon for tap and I was honored to speak with him. He was very gracious and kind.I LOVE TAP DANCING! LET'S KEEP IT ALIVE!

#TapDancing is a forgotten art... Wish I could learn it... These old gentlemen have challenged me to be #better... #healthier... #fitter...

He said, "that's my brother." Touching.

I love how fayard said "that's my brother" when harold started to go in. No better hype man than your own brother.

When old men in their senior citizen years can dance and move better than you.........

The sandman guy was on an episode of the Cosby show...that episode was hilarious. Bill Cosby trying to tap was funny as hell.

We dont appreciate talent like this anymore

Because. Sammy Davis Jr's popularity, a part of history is not lost. These men worked hard at their craft. Today's society might not value this heritage. Because you have to have skill. But I love it.

Everyone of these men deserved a Kennedy Center Honors!

If you're a dancer and you're watching this right now, your feet are itching so bad! Bravissimi tutti!!!!!

The Nicholas bros did a routine in the movie " Stormy Weather " that is the best I've ever seen.

Beautiful now they are dancing in HEAVEN😍😍

once again, i'm amazed and humbled by these talents - still able to defy gravity - the Nicholas Brothers are immortals! I had never seen Jimmy Slyde or any of these other guys - but will find more of their dancing too. These are the true timeless treasures!

He could still do a split at that age. Amazing!

The Nicholas Brothers are AMAZING!!!!

Every time each one went the next one did better that Nicolas brother Harold killed it, stole the show for me and that split he did wow pure talent.

The Nicholas Brothers honoring SDJ...should have been other way around. Those two were pioneers!!! I could watch them all day❤️

Let us become clear. There is, no possible way, (homage Mr, Davis Jr) the Nicholas Bros. could ever be bested. Broke the mold.

Oh..goodness!! I don't know whether to cry or laugh with delight!! I have been enjoying these wonderful dancers, in video clips on RU-vid wherever I could find them!! The tears are tears of joy that they gave me..the laugh..the huge smile..well, that speaks for itself!! We will never see the talent of these wonderful men, again! Dear, wonderful Sammy!! No accolades are enough, in my belief, for these wonderful, lovely, talented men!

this is by far one of the best things I have ever seen

These old dudes are the truth and Savion Glover is carrying on the tradition.

The Greatest Tap Dancers of all time. Notice, NEVER perfunctory steps. Always originality, showmanship, and execution in each and every dancer. I JUST LOVE IT! If Sammy Davis, Jr. danced you would not have been disappointed.

What an amazing time in history. Nostaglia of a time gone by. Timeless.

I've seen all these tappers in person at a tap show in the 90s. Amazing all of them!!!!!

Harold Nicholas was in the five heartbeats movie trying to teach dresser and the fellas how to dance

What a class act! Amazing that they were sti'll going strong at their ages. Back in their hay day, the Brothers were untouchable!

Priceless / phenomenal /amazing etc... There's no words that can express these skills... 👏 👏 👏

The Nicholas Brothers should have been honored too. They were amazing dancers that originated some of the dancing moves we see dancer use today.

Remember...the Nicholas brothers are in their late 60's and early 70's here!!

Amazing at any age, but remarkable at the age they were when they performed... I would have given them a standing ovation!!

Watching these men is living black history.

OMG these were the Greats!. I could watch them all day long...so happy and blessed that I got to enjoy their many talents.

OG'S WAS UP THERE STYLING ON FOR US!!!!! I TRULY DO APPLAUD THEM FOR NOT ONLY THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS BUT FOR THEM JUST BEING THEMSELVES!!!!! I WISH TODAY'S ERA HAD CLASS LIKE OUR OG'S DID!!!! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO ALL OF THESE WONDERFUL, BLACK, FANTASTIC, INNOVATIVE, ENTERTAINERS!!!!!

The greatest talent of all time the nicholas brothers this is 2023 and still no one comes close to the nicholas brothers

The finest tap dancers of my life time!

I just saw this 4-5-2018 got nothing to say just totally amazed, how fortunate to be able to move like that.

This was real talent! Nuthin watered down here baby! Loved these wonderful black men got to showcase their unique talent collectively once more for the world to see.

I love Sammy Davis, Jr. Who came here because of Black History Month and the love of tap dancing.

This is CLASS at its finest

I had the pleasure of working with these guys in different showcases and off Broadway musicals! They were always polite, happy, and a lot of FUN!!!

Man!! If you've ever seen the movie (can't remember) where the Nicholas Brothers are tap dancing on this white staircase and one jumps into a split on the steps and the other jumps over him onto the next step descending...it's unbelievable and painful to watch because I believe they incorporated that into their live show and did that night after night!!

Nicholas brothers were greatest dancers in the world...I was glad to see one do a split still as a grandpa.

The most influential talented people in the world just simply awesome. People are so strong when they are together.

I love how much fun they’re having

Wow beautiful

👍Very entertaining. Notice how they’re all in great physical shape...very nimble, lean & agile. 💞

All this Artists was the GENIUS I love and respect all this person 👍

These guys were great! I miss them. In their senior years they could dance better than most young people.

Now, that's entertainment.

It's amazing ! these great men of dancing!! WONDERFUL!!!

Beautiful... I was blown away by Jimmy Slides and waiting with baited breath for Harold to hit the sliding splits❤🖤❤

Absolutely love it.

I don't think there are less talented people today. It's just about supply and demand. All it takes is for one person to make something cool and acceptable. And off you go with a trend. All through my growing up I remember seeing my parents generation of performers. We kids grew up knowing them and being entertained by them. And when I think back now I can say that we kept seeing them even after they were past their prime in ability. The media cherished them. We cherished them. These days we don't have the time to cherish. Because we're constantly being introduced to the NEXT big thing. We've even gotten to where we're looking at grade schoolers as future NBA players! We need to slow down. Savor the vintage wine. We can't turn back the clock. But I think it would help all of us more if we took the time to look back at some things. Some things have changed for the better. And some haven't. Sometimes it feels like I'm being bum rushed into chaos. Hard to stay focused. To maintain a perspective. Looking back at talented people performing in their time just makes me think. We don't look back at them as being any less talented. We just need to look at how we measure things these days.

Wow! Just Wow!...

Makes me wish I was around back then, man. Legends

It's a damn shame I've never heard of any these men

Incredible. They are national treasures. This video made me so happy. Greatest talent of our time. Priceless. They will never be replaced.

Unbelievable, talent, and all gone. Great people, too bad they can’t live forever!

On the shoulders of giants...

So much class on that stage.

The most elite of the elite! No one can top these men! I loved every minute of this video!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

The movie Tap was made after this. LEGENDS!

SAVION GLOVER , grew up, dancing with a few of these gentlemen. He is the number one tap dancer out there today. I believe he was only 16 when he was in movie tap with the greatest ones out there and of course Gregory Hines ..

Simply the BEST OF THE BEST

Fantastic tap dancers....

The old boys showing tbhe youngsters how it's done. Fantastic

Sammy Davis Jr.....One of a kind,kind man! 💖Amazing Tap dancing 'honor' by the greats all heart n soul👏 Americans/Humans at their best,as God intended us ALL💜✌ tap on Sammy!

What we're seeing here is probably one of the best examples of a life time of muscle memory.. to the point that some of these moves they may have caused them some pain only their bodies didn't know about it until the watched the recording of this at a later time lol

Their individual styles and techniques -finesse- are more important than “image” and “branding”. High art.

Ok I'm only 60 but man did I ever love Sammy Davis Jr.

I have always been a sucker for tap dancing. SAMMY, GREGORY HINES and if course all those before him. These guys are simply amazing. I remember sand man. Wish I would have been there.

Nicholas brother. Tear it up.

I can't believe the audience did not stand up! Amazing dancers. What a great video, thanks for posting!!

I'm 47 yrs old and I love these guys.. I got alot of moves out these dudes... Thanks for all of your performance... I dance House Music and I'm sure at this age they are, I'll be rocking too.

They are all brilliant....the lost art of tap

superb talents!!!!!!!!!!!

BRILLIANT

You wont find this type of FINE talent, on this platform again!!!

Pure brilliance!.

Talk about class!! Nothing raunchy or over the top. Pure Black excellence. 👏👏👏

You have to find and watch the video of these two when they were kids...

Some of the BEST "Hoofers" known. Great video.💋💋💋

To be honored by the best of the best tap dancers....now that is an honor.

goodness me ... this is beyond logic. there is no gravity for them.

Talent!

The greatest ever bar none !

Whoa! Legends all!

After that performance of a lifetime. Why wasn't there a standing ovation. Oh well we know the audience was dead. At least they got their standing ovation from their brother Sammy. God bless the legends

Fabulous!

I see Ronald Reagan there wishing it was the old days ha haaa yeah They were all in Gregory Hines movie Tap this is Glorious