The legendary Dick Van Dyke is a talented man who used his gifts to record a duet with a loved one.
Dick is a beloved Hollywood figure who has entertained audiences with his quick wit, unique sense of humor and impressive dance moves for decades. However, instead of thrilling audiences with a hilarious joke or clever anecdote, the “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” star recorded a duet with his lovely wife, Arlene.
In the video posted on YouTube, Dick and Arlene sing and dance to “Young at Heart.” To make the moment even more iconic, Dick is informed that the microphone he’ll be singing into was used by none other than Frank Sinatra.
“Young at Heart” is a lovely upbeat song about living, aging gracefully and enjoying life. The tune also points out that age is just a number and that being “young at heart,” and remaining open to new experiences and opportunities is what counts.
“Don’t you know, it’s worth every treasure on earth
to be young at heart?
For as rich as you are
it’s better by far to be young at heart”
At approximately the 3:45-minute mark in the clip, the video cuts to Dick and Arlene in formal wear, dancing together. Dick shows that when it comes to dancing, there is no match. His moves would put men more than half his age to shame!
The video quickly shifts once again and shows elderly individuals living, laughing and just enjoying life. If you look closely, you may even spot some recognizable faces, including Tony Bennett, Stan Lee, Betty White, Mel Brooks and Kirk Douglas.
At the beginning of the clip, Dick makes a wise statement that perfectly sums up the message of his and Arlene’s catchy tune.
“New experiences are the only thing you can collect in life that end up being worth it,” Dick said.
Isaiah 46:4 “Even when you are old, I will be the same, and when you are grey-haired, I will take care of you: I will still be responsible for what I made; yes, I will take you and keep you safe.