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Michael and Fred Astaire in 1979
Study the greats and become greater. Become a scientist. Dissect. Believe in yourself, no matter what. -Michael Jackson
The only male singer who I’ve seen besides myself and who’s better than me – that is Michael Jackson. -Frank Sinatra
"I watched it last night, and I taped it, and I watched it again this morning. You’re a helluva mover. You put the audience on their ASS last night!" -Fred Astaire to Michael after the Motown 25 performance of 'Billie Jean'
Michael and Fred Astaire in 1984
Michael's Biography 'Moonwalk' Was Dedicated To Fred Astaire in 1988
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Michael with Fred Astaire in “Smooth Criminal” – The Master and His Teacher
December 27th, 2009 9:56 am
I saw this before. It’s such fun. Two masters at work. Cyd Charisse (if that’s who Fred’s dance partner is in this film) looks pretty spectacular, too.
December 27th, 2009 11:26 am
That probably is Cyd Charisse!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyd_Charisse
March 12th, 2010 2:13 am
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