The BBC sound engineers just don't get any recognition. Perfect balance and cover of the available sound spectrum, not mention the voice/orchestra to mic distance. Nothing is missed. Thanks Guys.
This is the best tap number ever. I watch it over and over again and each time I throughly get caught up in the energy, fantastic choreography and fabulous performance!
I have watched this so many times, especially when feeling a bit blue, & it never fails to cheer me. It is as appropriate in today's world more than ever. Anna Jane & dancers are the best at what they do! 👍💪😊❤
Every once in a while I have to watch this piece. John Wilson at his best. The biggest smile he gets when he sees the audience cheering and clapping is self pride. Great orchestra and amazing vocals and lets not forget the amazing tap dancers. Slightly mean but the best part is when the old couple get a fright when the dancers are coming towards them, they missed out on a great encore. Brilliant piece
I've watch this SO many times. What I find interesting is how the choir really adds depth to the number. You have to listen for it. and you can feel how they make the climax a very powerful one. IMO
So totally joyous. And it breaks my heart that the 2020 Proms will be so affected by this damned virus. They should bring John Wilson and his orchestra back for 2021 when we can have one hell of a Proms party!!
i've watched this 50 times at least and will keep watching it. It's the first time i've seen Anna Jane. She's pretty darn wonderful. Wish i tap danced.
This is one of the highlights of a most wonderful evening of entertainment by EVERYBODY who took part! I smile and weep, and, I smile! The emotion is truly astounding! I have recorded it, and, bought the DVD, and will play it in full to my dying day! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is it..... Every morning I wathc this number to start my awful pandemic day and its help me a lots... knowing there is amuzement and things that still makes us amused and drop the jaw ... peace out! cheers!
Jolly good show! She was singing while dancing and never came off as winded. Man! Those lungs of hers be doing great things! The other dancers, musicians and others involved did an exceptional job as well. Loved it!
Whenever I need a pick me up in Life, I watch this. Brilliant orchestral playing. Superb chorus singing, extraordinary choreography and dancing and Anna Jane Casey is astonishing. Bravi Tutti. A lifetime high to witness this. 🎶💕🎶💕👏👏👏👏
A truly feel good moment, wonderfully produced by an army of immensely talented and consummate professionals......cannot be bettered ! John Wilson should be recognised in the honours list and Anna-Jane Casey will one day be a national treasure.
@@Lgevirtz Absolutely. I watched the Jerry Herman tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl and was blown away with Leslie Uggams (If He Walked Into my Life) and Michael Feinstein (I Won't Send Flowers). The man was a genius when it came to writing great songs.
An extraordinary performance that never gets old. I have watched this countless times and it always gives me a lift. The synchronization, energy, and attention to detail of the hundred-odd dancers, musicians, and singers on stage are mesmerizing. It's like a sublimely tasty milkshake I never want to get to the bottom of.
It's so wonderful to see true entertainment like this again. Sammy Davis Jr. and all the "Old Gang" from back in the day provided us with TALENT. Not like the Vile Trash that most today call entertainment. Bravo. Old School rules again.
I was in the gallery up at the top of the RAH that night and can't put into words just how amazing the evening was. This was the final number and wasn't in the program so, although anyone who had ever seen The John Wilson Orchestra before would have known something special was coming as an encore, it clearly was a bit of a surprise for the old couple leaving their seats and being caught out on the stairs :-) Anna Jane Casey is amazing as were the dancers who joined her and the truly fantastic John Wilson Orchestra. The smiles of those taking part in the performance are merely a reflection of those on the face of every member of the audience that night. Thanks for posting the video
I just watch it over and again and grin! Such a happy and well-done showstopper! 🤗 I sent it to my tap-dancing friend and she hurried it out to her entire list of tap-dancing cronies. They all loved it, a pack of American housewife tap enthusiasts! Bravo, gents and ladies of London! You make us smile broadly! ❤
Everyone seems to be enjoying the moment: Anna Jane Casey's delightfully energetic and talented performance, the spirited chorus and orchestra and the wildly enthusiastic audience (including me). Thank y'all.
SIMPLY FANTASTIC !!!!! EVERY TIME I SEE THIS SUPREME WONDER, I CAN'T HOLD MY TEARS !!!!!!! JOHN WILSON AND HIS ORCHESTRA AND SINGERS AND DANCERS ARE BLESSED BY HEAVENLY MUSES !!!!!!!
FANTASTIC ! What a routine, and a marvellous show stopping number from the pen of wonderful Jerry Herman. What a shout of joy and acclamation from the audience at the end, the orchestra are all beaming and applauding and even John Wilson momentarily looks overwhelmed by the reaction. John Wilson is an institution in his own right what he is doing for show and film music and bringing it right back centre stage of musical enjoyment - I can see someone becoming Sir John quite soon, not since the days of Sir Malcolm Sargent have we had a conductor with mass audience appeal. And modest with it !!! This clip is a tonic for the darkest day.
I had a minor stroke about 4 years ago. I was in the hospital for recovery, and they sent me over to the neurology department for treatment. The neurologist was asking me how I was doing and if I had any questions. I looked at him straight faced and asked him if I was ever going to be able to tap dance again? He looked at me, kind of puzzled and said, "Well..." His voice trailing off. Then I said, "That's great. I wasn't able to tap dance before." He smiled and chuckeled.
Ha! A classic (tho' I always heard it, 'Will I be able to play the violin?") In that version one also adds, "Gee, you're a great doctor! I could never play/dance before". Good for you!
I think this brilliant, I wait for Fiday nights to watch this , the dancers are great aswell as the singer and conductor cant wait till this years prom
Wow, Like others I can’t stop watching this feel good performance. And that kick by Anna-Jane Casey. There’s been some great Prom’s performances, but that one takes some beating 😁
Simply Wonderful.................... Talent + practice + practice + talent makes it looks easy. And, let's not forget John Wilson and his talented Orchestra. Regarding the Tap Dancer that momentarily stumbled............also a PRO......she recovered nicely and did not miss a beat after........ What an event!! How lucky were those in attendance!!!!
This is pure Perfection That Tapping! To be able to tap and sing like that I know I played this Character a long time ago Fantastic Choreography BRAVO baci x
Graham Nelson This number is the perfect tonic to cope with these challenging, difficult times - it is prescribed daily viewing for anybody who needs a pick-me-up. Arguably, the most exhilarating encore EVER at the Proms, the sense of enjoyment from all the participants is truly infectious; notice how many of the orchestra were applauding the wonderful Anna Jane Casey and the dancers at the end. The elderly couple who left early don't know what they missed!!
In fact they were leaving because the main show was ended - before this came on as an unadvertised extra item. I was there and it was a terrific atmosphere.
Wow Anna-Jane and the dancers. I admire all dancers greatly. Did you notice how brilliant the tap was as they only had a very small apron of stage on which to perform
That was fantastic, it made me feel like I was sitting right in the front row and they could have fallen in my lap. The tapping was sensational and Anna-Jane, was out of this world! The UK audience along with their European cousins, are the most appreciative audience ever! Broadway is now silent due to the pandemic, and no one knows if it will open up again. I mean, who wants to pay $300.00 for a performance (1 seat) and watch them sing behind a mask!
I agree with you that Anna Jane Casey, the dancers and John Wilson and his orchestra are fantastic. And I heartily agree that the UK audience are very appreciative of this kind of performances. The UK audience gives the performers the boost that they need in order to give it their all❤❤.
Its funny how this is having the same effect on us now with the effects of Covid as it had on people during the depression in the 1930s. Its very uplifting.
¡Anna Casey esta espeçtacular! La gran orquesta que dirige John Wilson es fenomenal. El cuerpo de baile un poco flojo. Estos gringos como siempre haciendo espectáculos de calidad.
