Winifred Atwell Plays "The Black And White Rag"

Here is the "Queen Of the Keyboard" playing her biggest hit highlighting her performances from the 50's, 70's & early 80's. "The Black And White Rag" played like only Winnie could! Hope all her fans enjoy this!

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[blonde7000]

i saw her tonight on an old tv program. i think it said she passed away in 2003. i had never heard of her but her music was cheerful

[mikewoollett]

@blonde7000 She actually passed away February 28th 1983......a great loss.

[Pugophile]

Thank you so much for this, Mike Woollett. Glorious Winnie! Unforgettable.

[mikewoollett]

@Pugophile Thanks for enjoying....glad you enjoyed!!

[HaroldHanlon]

Oh, how I wish we had the full -length versions of these clips.

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[mikewoollett]

@HaroldHanlon The last clip (yellow dress) is her very last TV performance. Before "B&W" she had played "Choo Choo Samba". Wish I had that one to show you!!

[Caramartelli]

I'm ashamed to admit that until today I had no idea who this talented woman was, and the fact that I'm a native of her birthplace makes it even worse. I will pass on the news of her legendary prowess to all I know. Thank you for posting this!

[mikewoollett]

Well actually she was-Winifred Atwell "The Queen Of The Keyboard" that is!!

[holstenpils]

blown away, heard mum talk about her, but seeing live is a different matter

[MooPotPie]

Nice to see someone gave her a decent instrument to play before she died. The one in the second clip is firewood. LOL

[tileajb1]

Great piano player, my mum used to call her " My Winnie" We had many 78 rpm records, unfortunately none were ever kept. Great memories, thanks for posting.

[spangleJ]

Pot Black! ~God, that theme tune takes me back. 

[WifflePig]

toe-tapping goodness

[ruandted]

Respected her as a kid , love her now . beaut memories .RIP

[TheMouse1950]

I was actually lucky to know her well she was a great friend of the family she was a great woman warm kindheart and if there was a piano in the room she always wanted to start playing so thanks for a great video

[jen22e]

Winnie was my godmother and I was too young to appreciate what a grand and generous woman she was......now I am appreciative of her great talent.