#dirty dancing 1987

[scarliefrancis]

POINT BREAK (1991) ⇆ DIRTY DANCING (1987)

When Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) is introduced to Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) on the beach, he remarks that Utah's surfboard reminds him of a '57 Chevy he used to have. Swayze, as Johnny Castle, previously drove a '57 Chevy in Dirty Dancing.

[elephantlovemedleys]

Dirty Dancing (1987) | Anastasia (1997)

[garbage-creature]

Frances 'Baby' Houseman and Johnny Castle

I want what they have 😭🩷

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nobody puts johnny in a corner either

[could-they-be-a-pro-wrestler]

How successful would Frances "Baby" Houseman…

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[top100countdown]

Top 100 Best Albums of All-Time

59. DIRTY DANCING

Soundtrack

1987

While holidaying with her parents at a resort, Frances is smitten with the resort's rebellious dance instructor. However, her father opposes the relationship, creating ripples in her family.

"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes)

"Be My Baby" (The Ronettes)

"She's Like the Wind" (Patrick Swayze)

"Hungry Eyes" (Eric Carmen)

"Stay" (Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs)

"Yes" (Merry Clayton)

"You Don't Own Me" (The Blow Monkeys)

"Hey! Baby" (Bruce Channel)

"Overload" (Alfie Zappacosta)

"Love Is Strange" (Mickey & Sylvia)

"Where Are You Tonight?" (Tom Johnston)

"In the Still of the Night" (The Five Satins)

#dirtydancing#dirtydancing1987#dirtydancingsoundtrack#patrickswayze#billmedley#jenniferwarnes#theronettes#ericcarman

[localfandom]

crying, sobbing, throwing up, the movie dirty dancing doesn't have a fucking fandom.

[intriguingpeoplebyangelafloyd]

PATRICK SWAYZE

PATRICK SWAYZE

18 August 1952 – 14 September 2009

            Patrick Swayze was an actor, singer and dancer who is best known for his performances in The Outsiders (1983), Red Dawn (1984), Dirty Dancing (1987), Ghost (1990), Point Break (1991), and Donnie Darko (2001).

            Swayze was born Texas, US to a mother who was a dance teacher. Swayze moved to New York City in 1972 to pursue a career in dance career. Swayze met his future wife when he was 18 and Lisa Niemi was 14, she was a dance student of his mothers. The couple married in 1975 and remained together until his death.

Swayze and his wife owned ranches in California, Las Vegas and bred Arabian horses. Swayze was a pilot and crashed his plane in 2000 when he had to make an emergency landing; he was unharmed.  

            Swayze became famous due to his performance in the film Dirty Dancing (1987) alongside co-star Jennifer Grey. The film was a hit, and he became an overnight sensation. He also had a hit song with ‘She’s Like the Wind’ which he wrote about his wife. Swayze and Grey had appeared together previously in the film Red Dawn (1984). Grey was cast in Dirty Dancing before Swayze, he nearly lost getting the part due to his relationship with Grey. Grey said that Swayze was an ‘unprofessional troublemaker’, the two didn’t vibe in real life. Grey didn’t want to work with him again; and it wasn’t until he apologized to Grey that he won the part. Swayze grew frustration whilst filming with Grey on set, Swayze a professional dancer in real life became annoyed with Grey due to her giggling and crying on set. They had to film scenes over and over again due to Grey not being serious, and Swayze’s frustration can be seen on screen. Regardless, years went by and the two built a bridge and left their frustrations in the past.

            Swayze became so popular in Dirty Dancing and Point Break he was named Sexiest Man Alive in 1991 via People magazine.

            Swayze was a heavy drinker who later beat his drinking addiction, however, also had a smoking problem. Swayze smoked for 40 years and would sometimes smoke 60 cigarettes a day. He continued smoking whilst undergoing treatment for cancer. Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died in 2009, aged 57. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered over his New Mexico ranch.

#patrickswayze #dirtydancing #dirtydancing1987

[brryangel]

“it’s a feeling, a heartbeat. don’t try so hard, close your eyes.” — dirty dancing

[mirobraz]

Dirty Dancing  1987 (bra: Dirty Dancing – Ritmo Quente), dirigido por Emile Ardolino.

Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss.

[fawnoak]

dirty dancing (1987)

[elephantlovemedleys]

PATRICK SWAYZE and JENNIFER GREY photographed at the 60th Academy Awards (1988)

[fuddlyduddly]

thinking about the Greek Dirty Dancing Soundtrack that I found on someones front lawn

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piece inspired by patrick and jennifers outfits at the 1988 academy awards

[wildestdreamcatcher]

We as a society moved on too fast from this song

[bizarrelittlemew]

Dirty Dancing (1987)