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The Weekender
Ocala, FL · a day ago

The two performers in the image are the legendary Ann-Margret and professional dancer/choreographer Walter Painter. They are performing a high-energy dance routine on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Performance Details • The Show: This specific performance aired on January 22, 1975. Ann-Margret appeared on the show to promote her upcoming television special, Ann-Margret Olsson. • The Song: They are dancing to a fast-paced cover of "I’ve Got the Music in Me" (originally by The Kiki Dee Band). • The Context: The performance is famous for its "Vegas-style" energy. Ann-Margret is wearing a custom Bob Mackie outfit, and Walter Painter, who frequently choreographed her live acts and TV specials, accompanies her as the lead male dancer. This clip often circulates on social media (like the TikTok in your screenshot) because of the duo's intense chemistry and Ann-Margret’s "confident" and athletic dancing style, which earned her the nickname "the female Elvis.” You’re welcome 😊

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Mika'El Ben Baruch
Bradenton, FL · a day ago

Why does the music sound like Prince? I don't think Dezi played that back then, lol. And Ann Margaret was horrible to boot. This didn't age well for either of them, 😂. I remember them as actors and not as singers or dancers growing up. This to me was an awful performance and glad those two didn't continue with it. 👍🙏

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Richochet Rabbit
8 days ago

Ann Margret and Desi Arnez jr.!

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Richard Dupin
Hardinsburg, KY · 8 days ago

Ann Margaret is a fantasy.

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David Hossa
15 hours ago

The posters here throwing shade at Ann-Margaret's dancing skills are idiots. She was one of Hollywood's greatest.

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David Neale
Salt Lake City, UT · 20 hours ago

terrible please leave the dancing to prince

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JJ
Bossier City, LA · a day ago

Nice! 🎉

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Theresa May
Austin, TX · a day ago

They look like high-end zombies on acid.