It's now July 2020. I have just now, caught this amazing lady's playing of the piano. My daughter who has Usher Syndrome learnt to play the piano when she was 5 years old. Her hearing loss aspect allowed her to feel the notes through the heightened reverberations of the pedals and suppressed sound of the piano. I used to come home and after a stressful day and ask her to play something on the piano, moments later my mood changed and her interpretation of music from the past slowly melted me into calmness. Music soothes the troubled minds whatever you are going through in life. My daughter now is 40, music is timeless.
My uncle also used to play this type of music, with no music. He and my father had a dance band with him on piano and my father on drums. When I grew up I also started playing this type of music by ear and the three of us used to take it in turns on piano and drums, Such fun. My father and uncle are long dead and I am 66.
When i was a kid in the 1950s, the local cinema used to play her music before the movie and at the interval. Listening to this takes me back 65 plus years.
First lady of the keyboard in the '50s. Wonderful! I love her music! I love piano. My kinda music: 50s-60s-70s. Thanks for upload. Keep up the good work! :)
+Marius Alexandrescu ..Yes,a very talented lady was Winnie,she certainly was a terrific pianist and much loved by the public back then...Thanks for your kind comments,glad you enjoyed the music,cheers :-))
i was born in 54, but i always remember my folks playing her music, when a kid. Especially Black & white rag, Not too many folks like this around these days, shame.
That was so cool. Her playing reminded me of my Grandad. From the early 30s until his death in the late 60s, Grandad used to play the piano in local pubs and clubs. He used to play for us grandchildren too. I discovered much later in my life that my favourite tune was originally by Whispering Jack Smith - Miss Annabelle Lee. Grandad was so fun. 😊
I was born 5 months before this was recorded , I remember this music being played at parties at family and friends doos up till I was about 12. Smashing.
Blimey ! What an incredibly talented lady ! I love her playing and her megawatt smile ! May she rest in eternal bliss ! THANKS so much for sharing this wonderful "blast from the past" with us ! CHEERS !! :-)
Worked on his Show many years ago at St. George Leagues Club, Sydney, many years ago now. My stepdaughter has a Grand Piano at home, all her daughters play good music.
when you are sad , just play this loud ,and it will make you feel good just like the sun is out and you feel happy and good , enjoy your life as you only have one go at it so enjoy life love and peace to all 3/12/20 :)
Remember her on Sunday Night At The London Palladium. She would say “ I am going to play (whatever) on my “other piano” (the one with the top opened and the front taken off!!) - It changed to a honky tonk and sounded brilliant.
Im reading an autobiography on Kindle, free sample, she was a HUGE influence and pathed the way for one of my fav rock (pop🙄 if you really want to use that term) heros...legend...
Joan Cuthill Glad you enjoyed the piano playing by Winifred,she was a big star back in the 50's Jan,one of my old Dad's favourites.It's still sunny down here today Jan,but I think the rain is on it's way tonight,coming down from up your way !
The final piece - [There's an old mill by the stream,] Nellie Dean - always reminds me of my Grandma, who used to play it (and everything else) for the East Sleekburn over 60s club Travelling Concert Party (!); after playing it as Winnie does (slow, as to suit barbershop singers), she'd play it fast syncopated: There's an old mill (there's an old mill) There's an old mill by the stream (oh Nellie Dean (oh nelly dean)) oh Nelly Dean (oh Nellie Dean); Where we used to (where we used to) Where we used to sit and dream (oNDoND) - then back into the slow for And The Waters As They Flowed.
I wish that I would smile like that when I play...I usually look like I m in alot of pain. Just kidding. She is just fantastic and the music is moving her and everyone else for that matter.
puppetladyNJ Yes,she always had a big beaming smile,don't know how she managed it all the while,I think that was probably why she was so popular back then,in the early 50's there wasn't a lot to smile about ! lol
well mick that truly was a blast from the past .years ago my elderly neighbour .was.......mad on mrs mills she would play.. her album over &.over. while she did her sunday .roast I think I think the aroma just edged it ..mick
mickbrod1 Hi Mick,I was never a big fan of Mrs. Mills,she really only copied what Winifred had done many years earlier and for me,not very good at it either !Cheeers,have a great weekend !
Incredible piano playing here, I love it! I've heard the other hit of hers called Poor People Of Paris before, but not this one. By the way, is this really the single version? It runs as long as Bohemian Rhapsody! lol Anyway, thanks for sharing a great Number One hit!!
i5705b5705j5705j Hi there,it's actually an "EP",with two tracks on the "B" side,but that didn't deter the public from buying it in sufficient quantities to get it to the top of the singles chart ! She had many hits during the 50's,but only this one and " Poor People" made the top spot,I will be uploading that one in about 12 videos from now ! lol...Many thanks,,,,,,,Mick :-))
Es obvio que Winifred Atwel era una gran pianista, pero desde mi humilde punto de vista el ritmo de su actuación era rápido. Yo prefiero a Russ conway, pero esto no quita mérito a esta señora.
Because that's NOT Hitler!! The scene is from a movie called "It's A Grand Life" and the man who resembles Hitler is the English comedian Frank Randle.
It's now July 2020. I have just now, caught this amazing lady's playing of the piano. My daughter who has Usher Syndrome learnt to play the piano when she was 5 years old. Her hearing loss aspect allowed her to feel the notes through the heightened reverberations of the pedals and suppressed sound of the piano. I used to come home and after a stressful day and ask her to play something on the piano, moments later my mood changed and her interpretation of music from the past slowly melted me into calmness. Music soothes the troubled minds whatever you are going through in life. My daughter now is 40, music is timeless.
I discovered her through an older friend who grew up in Brixton where I spent some of my youth she’s wonderful I love finding gems like this
Veri good and fast fingers this women is very good pianist for the world
Wonderful Music. My Dear Dad played The Piano . With no Music. A Gift. Had his own Dance Band. . My Dad Died in 1963.
My uncle also used to play this type of music, with no music. He and my father had a dance band with him on piano and my father on drums. When I grew up I also started playing this type of music by ear and the three of us used to take it in turns on piano and drums, Such fun. My father and uncle are long dead and I am 66.
How come I never heard of this woman before? Sheer brilliance in playing!
Or is it just that she's learned to play ragtime piano?
she was all the rage when i was in my teens in the 50s
Christmas number 1 1954
Better late than never - I love her music!
@@GirGir183 she was classically trained but it's her roots in Trinidad in calypso, steelpan which inspired this
When i was a kid in the 1950s, the local cinema used to play her music before the movie and at the interval. Listening to this takes me back 65 plus years.
🎉Fantastic!!! And also one of Elton Johns 'hero's' ...
THIS LADY IS THE BEST. TEARS OF JOY COME TO ME WHEN I HEAR ANYONE PLAY THE PIANO LIKE THIS. THANK YOU SO
MUCH FOR POSTING.
Beautiful Music, so glad to hear such talented playing
Let’s celebrate this lady’s amazing playing! Love the honky Tonk
This lovely lady used to live in the house I owned when appearing at Eastbourne Hipperdrome
I love this!! Black History Fact: Great Legend Mrs. Winifred Atwell, Ragtime music was record in the UK on 3rd December 1954
I remember it well,,, I was 12 that year... :)
First lady of the keyboard in the '50s. Wonderful! I love her music! I love piano. My kinda music: 50s-60s-70s. Thanks for upload. Keep up the good work! :)
+Marius Alexandrescu ..Yes,a very talented lady was Winnie,she certainly was a terrific pianist and much loved by the public back then...Thanks for your kind comments,glad you enjoyed the music,cheers :-))
i was born in 54, but i always remember my folks playing her music, when a kid. Especially Black & white rag, Not too many folks like this around these days, shame.
That was so cool. Her playing reminded me of my Grandad. From the early 30s until his death in the late 60s, Grandad used to play the piano in local pubs and clubs. He used to play for us grandchildren too. I discovered much later in my life that my favourite tune was originally by Whispering Jack Smith - Miss Annabelle Lee. Grandad was so fun. 😊
I was born 5 months before this was recorded , I remember this music being played at parties at family and friends doos up till I was about 12. Smashing.
Blimey ! What an incredibly talented lady ! I love her playing and her megawatt smile ! May she rest in eternal bliss ! THANKS so much for sharing this wonderful "blast from the past" with us ! CHEERS !! :-)
I grew up with Winifred's music in my home - she is from my country, Trinidad. All of these numbers are so familiar, thank you for this!
I hear calypso in her music in the beat.
I play my steel pan along with this.
Great pianist and personality = it's a pity that most people born in the last few decades won't have heard of her.
I have that EP ,. Meant so much to me in younger years. Saw Winifred Atwell at the Motor Show in the late fifties.. She was such a joyous personality.
Worked on his Show many years ago at St. George Leagues Club, Sydney, many years ago now. My
stepdaughter has a Grand Piano at home, all her daughters play good music.
when you are sad , just play this loud ,and it will make you feel good just like the sun is out and you feel happy and good , enjoy your life as you only have one go at it so enjoy life love and peace to all 3/12/20 :)
She is amazing! I love her very much.
Yes,she was certainly a great talent and was loved by her very many fans around the world...
Remember her on Sunday Night At The London Palladium. She would say “ I am going to play (whatever) on my “other piano” (the one with the top opened and the front taken off!!) - It changed to a honky tonk and sounded brilliant.
enjoy...thank you...i love you all
A very brilliant song best female guitar❤
Oh my God. I’ve never seen anything like this in my entire life and I’ve a lot of piano music in my time. Good Lord, Winifred was just pure genius 😮
Revisiting this one...You can't help but love her apparent musical passion.
Thanks for dropping by again,I'm pleased that you enjoy Winifred's wonderful piano playing and her beaming smile.lol.
Now she is a lady that I would have loved to meet. Thanks for introducing her to me.
Had this record. Thanks for bringing back those memories.
Thank you for posting this delightful share.... memories are made of this.
+maureen1938 I'm happy that you enjoyed this great piano playing by the wonderful Winifred Atwell,she was a talented lady and much loved back then.
What a Great talent she is brilliant thank you for the posting.
She certainly was a great entertainer,loved by so many !..Thanks for watching,glad you enjoyed the video...
She was a wonderful talent! RIP WInifred.
I will enjoy another arty. Boy, can she play the piano. I loved it and never heard her before.
***** Glad you enjoyed the old party music Em,she certainly did know how to tinkle the ivories !
Can you imagine Winifred and Mrs Mills together. They would smash it.
My Gran loved her
Im reading an autobiography on Kindle, free sample, she was a HUGE influence and pathed the way for one of my fav rock (pop🙄 if you really want to use that term) heros...legend...
THE BEST TRINIDAD WILL EVER PRODUCE.
Yeh mon.she play piano like pan.ah imagine she mek great pan player.
What about Shaka hislop?? 🤨
No Hazell Scott was.
Great Mick....Reminds Me Of How Pubs Used To Be....Backintheday
flatop47 Yes,it sounds just like the old back street boozers we used to have,very few left nowadays !
flatop47 )🔫
She's great Mick. Wonderful. Hope you had a good day. God Bless you. ♥
Joan Cuthill Glad you enjoyed the piano playing by Winifred,she was a big star back in the 50's Jan,one of my old Dad's favourites.It's still sunny down here today Jan,but I think the rain is on it's way tonight,coming down from up your way !
It is there now? haha
Pure genius on the keyboard
Wow how I wish I will ever have the opportunity to learn and play keyboards
a great entertainer ! I think she had a home in Brixton.
The final piece - [There's an old mill by the stream,] Nellie Dean - always reminds me of my Grandma, who used to play it (and everything else) for the East Sleekburn over 60s club Travelling Concert Party (!); after playing it as Winnie does (slow, as to suit barbershop singers), she'd play it fast syncopated: There's an old mill (there's an old mill) There's an old mill by the stream (oh Nellie Dean (oh nelly dean)) oh Nelly Dean (oh Nellie Dean); Where we used to (where we used to) Where we used to sit and dream (oNDoND) - then back into the slow for And The Waters As They Flowed.
"And now I'll go to my other piano".
Still hear her saying it today.
I have this on a old 78 record plus a couple of her music I live in Australia and I can not find a record player to play them
My mum played piano at parties after this style great
I wish that I would smile like that when I play...I usually look like I m in alot of pain. Just kidding. She is just fantastic and the music is moving her and everyone else for that matter.
puppetladyNJ Yes,she always had a big beaming smile,don't know how she managed it all the while,I think that was probably why she was so popular back then,in the early 50's there wasn't a lot to smile about ! lol
You start to know the words after ten pints, and forget about them the next day
Just love her xx
Wish I could go back
She's from Trinidad. Genius on the keyboard. You can hear the sheer joy in her playing.
1954 Christmas number 1
That's Ragtime it's best, Thanks for posting
***** This just started to play on my computer Mick and I wasn't even near it .. spooky or what ..lol
a sequel to let have a party
they are still fresh in 2020
Thanks to Elton John’s shoutout that I discovered her music.
just awesome thank
i never think old music old
Een geweldige pianiste dat is ze
petje af voor haar
gr Lies
Bring the noise! :D
If you're wondering why "shave and a haircut - two bits" (tom tiddly om pom - pom pom) is in the middle, 0:45 was where side 1 of the 78 ended!
well mick that truly was a blast from the past .years ago my elderly neighbour .was.......mad on mrs mills she would play.. her album over &.over. while she did her sunday .roast I think I think the aroma just edged it ..mick
mickbrod1 Hi Mick,I was never a big fan of Mrs. Mills,she really only copied what Winifred had done many years earlier and for me,not very good at it either !Cheeers,have a great weekend !
I'm playing my steel pan along with this!
I've got my mum's old glass wash board.
Incredible piano playing here, I love it! I've heard the other hit of hers called Poor People Of Paris before, but not this one. By the way, is this really the single version? It runs as long as Bohemian Rhapsody! lol Anyway, thanks for sharing a great Number One hit!!
i5705b5705j5705j Hi there,it's actually an "EP",with two tracks on the "B" side,but that didn't deter the public from buying it in sufficient quantities to get it to the top of the singles chart ! She had many hits during the 50's,but only this one and " Poor People" made the top spot,I will be uploading that one in about 12 videos from now ! lol...Many thanks,,,,,,,Mick :-))
Great !
Robert Parkes Thanks very much !
What is the two-manual instrument (in the pictures, not the sound - that's clearly "her other piano") at 0:42?
50s music
who is the twisty face behind at 0. 22
Es obvio que Winifred Atwel era una gran pianista, pero desde mi humilde punto de vista el ritmo de su actuación era rápido.
Yo prefiero a Russ conway, pero esto no quita mérito a esta señora.
Does anybody know the name of the first song she played in this video
Somebody Stole My Gal
Cool 😂
Winifred Atwell do be looking like a man ngl .
i love this tho
КЛАСС!!!
коля копин She certainly was a class performer !
***** К своему стыду "открыл" Wini совсем недавно,но мелодии в её исполнении звучали в старом советском фильме.Спасибо!
was that hitler i saw in the background?
Nobody's talking about why she's playing for Hitler at 12 seconds in...
Because that's NOT Hitler!! The scene is from a movie called "It's A Grand Life" and the man who resembles Hitler is the English comedian Frank Randle.
I hate it when theyr're showing something but playing somethingl else.
viens poupoule en est l'origine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate clever people like this as there are too many black and white keys for me (being an ex Bass player0