A lot of that has to do with his own early mature awaking. By the time he was 8 years old (1946), Robinson was making $150,000 a year. When he was 13, he told his parents that he didn't want to tour anymore - he wanted to get an education. He quit performing in 1952, finished high school by the age of 15, then completed degrees in history and psychology. He had a career in broadcast sales in Detroit until coming back to the stage in 2002. He now performs around Detroit and tours.
i am 1960 born mexican ,,,and i love black culture,, its so real so nice so authentic just love you guys,,, i have been i the usa for 32 years and worked for black people for 15 and i have learned how wonderful you guys are,,, love you you are the real thing,,, you mean business, i feel lucky to have been part of your culture,,,, very smart people,,, and very talented,,,wow what a talented people,,,, god bless you all
Esteban Guerrero You so sweet. Thank you and God bless you. I went to college and had Mexican friends. They were so ambitious and hard working. Very smart and talented people as well. I believe the most humble humans on the earth are Mexicans. Treat everyone so kind.
Val Wal Yes ... likely all babies, to get their needs met, cry. But singers (and composers) joining a tradition, as blues songs, invent an "objective correlative" to structure that emotion. When Chile sings "Caledonia," he's likely too young to have experienced the adult romance frustration he sings of, but he's a great Method emoter of the song--and his being a child makes it funny. (Like Alfalfa crooning con brio.).
Not only is he amazingly talented, but he shows talent as a great comic and actor as well. I played another video I found online of him playing at age 70 and he still has it! Why has he been hidden and why are we just now finding out about him? I'd like to see him on a talk show.
Wow! How cute and how talented! I'd never heard of him before (sharing this)! Also always nice to hear and see the Count talk in his great speaking voice (and doing a comedy routine, like here)
I never ever not one day in my 29 yrs ever heard anybody mention this guy... I feel so CHEATED. he is GREAT. OH MY GOD. I read that he is 73 yrs old now and still plays music. how neat. I feel so cheated that I never knew any history on this guy..
@nancysstory Wikipedia: Robinson continued to tour Europe and America until the mid-1950s when he opted to pursue an academic career. He earned a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. Remaining in musical obscurity throughout the latter 20th century, he surfaced in the early 2000s, and has made a comeback with the help of the American Music Research Foundation.
I Love it ! notice his feet don't touch the floor , what talent ! AND he is play black keys sharps and flats, normally the blues and boogie are mostly C F & G major keys.
OMG I couldn't agree more. This is always the way I have seen music, ever since I grew up watching The blues brothers and discovered the amazing Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Brown and all the other greats. I swear music isn't music without soul and yes as you said they invented it. Amen! :-)
IS HE STILL ALIVE?...I SAW HIM AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATER, IN 1948...& ALSO ON THE BILL WERE THE "WILL MASTIN TRIO, FEATURING, SAMMY DAVIS, JR.........JACK ENGLISH....WES HOLLYWOOD.
Yes he is still alive He was in the music business for a while then he left to obtain his college degree he made a comeback in the 2000 I think it was.
Thank you for sharing by posting this. So many of us may never have seen him or heard him play! ♡ I want to know where he is now??? What was his life like? Thanks,.
Ele já nasceu num berço esplêndido, num lar em que paira a paz, e a família junto com Deus, sãos os bens de maior expressão e valor. maneco - Rio Grande do Sul - Brasil
@LadyCoolJazz He didn't earn a Ph.D. nor did he attend the U. of Michigan. He graduated from Olivet College here in Michigan with a B.A. in Psychology around 1960.
The original, the one and only, the undisputed Mr Rock & Roll... Every rock artist for the last 60 years have sited Little Richard as their biggest influence, many even say Little Richard is the very reason they became interested in music in the first place. little Richard is the real KING of Rock & Roll... Al the rest are simply Johny come lately's
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A lot of that has to do with his own early mature awaking. By the time he was 8 years old (1946), Robinson was making $150,000 a year. When he was 13, he told his parents that he didn't want to tour anymore - he wanted to get an education.
He quit performing in 1952, finished high school by the age of 15, then completed degrees in history and psychology. He had a career in broadcast sales in Detroit until coming back to the stage in 2002. He now performs around Detroit and tours.
Thank you for the information
This child was the Mozart of the Blues/Jazz....
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? This is pure magic, blows me away.
Two words: ‘Ray cysts’
He was a little freaking genius. A child prodigy. Wow. Holy smokes. They had them way back then.
absolutely incredible. one day I hope these films are restored to current levels of quality. this young man is a national treasure.
i am 1960 born mexican ,,,and i love black culture,, its so real so nice so authentic just love you guys,,, i have been i the usa for 32 years and worked for black people for 15 and i have learned how wonderful you guys are,,, love you you are the real thing,,, you mean business, i feel lucky to have been part of your culture,,,, very smart people,,, and very talented,,,wow what a talented people,,,, god bless you all
Esteban Guerrero Thank you
my pleasure
Esteban Guerrero You so sweet. Thank you and God bless you. I went to college and had Mexican friends. They were so ambitious and hard working. Very smart and talented people as well. I believe the most humble humans on the earth are Mexicans. Treat everyone so kind.
Esteban Guerrero love Ya right back brotha
Thank you
This is what talent looks like.
If he's not an epitome example of an old soul, I don't know what would be. Ability like his at such a young age defies all logic.
28 people need a big cup of sugar to sweeten their sourness
Totally agree!!!!
Mike Jones 40 now
43 people now..
we need their addresses!! 45 of em now!!
Mike Jones they are tone deaf and jealous
I've heard and seen quite a few child protégés! But this guy would have to be the king of them all, hands down! 👍
He's an incredible- prodigy* 😊
Sugar Chile is a genius, no doubt about it. I also really like Count Basie's speaking voice. I wish people spoke like that today.
That kid sure had the rhythm and sure was talented
+Wolfcoven Wolfcoven He's still alive and still got it.
As of this writing, he's still around!
what is he
i didn't know him before 5 minutes ago, that's amazing
He's so marvellous! A wonder child in his time...! To get and see something like this littlle genius is possible to us today, thanks to UA-cam...!
The singing is excellent and flowing, the piano is smooth and effortless. Together they spell prodigy 2X.
An awesome natural supertalent. Virtuosity keyboarding and creative melodic and lyric wit; delightful. A little Mozart of R&B.
JudgeJulieLit I would not doubt that he was the reincarnation of somebody like Mozart since he was self-taught at a very young age!
O dont understand how somebody dislike this wonderful presentstion. Congratulations for posting this rarity. Hugs from Brasil
awesome. goes to show age has nothing to do with feeling the blues.. awesome
Val Wal Yes ... likely all babies, to get their needs met, cry. But singers (and composers) joining a tradition, as blues songs, invent an "objective correlative" to structure that emotion. When Chile sings "Caledonia," he's likely too young to have experienced the adult romance frustration he sings of, but he's a great Method emoter of the song--and his being a child makes it funny. (Like Alfalfa crooning con brio.).
That kid had some HUGE hands.
Absolutely amazing young pianist!
How darling and talented !!
That baby is so cool and talented i could listen all day
Not only is he amazingly talented, but he shows talent as a great comic and actor as well. I played another video I found online of him playing at age 70 and he still has it! Why has he been hidden and why are we just now finding out about him? I'd like to see him on a talk show.
from a 1950 short film starring Count Basie, Sugar Chile Robinson and Billie Holiday
Pure talent I mean really really pure talent......no computer or special training......this is beyond talent
I like how he's playing and singing so powerfully yet it's about school. Amazing
Wow! How cute and how talented! I'd never heard of him before (sharing this)! Also always nice to hear and see the Count talk in his great speaking voice (and doing a comedy routine, like here)
What a talent!
So young and so tough.
he kicks all ass and then some.
If we would JUST listen and not JUDGE
f mujeres japonesas mujeres japonesas mujeres japonesas
influence of rock n roll right here
This kiddo can jam!!!!!! Don't keep this kiddo after school!!! Seriously, this kid is the business!!!
Genius! :)
I never ever not one day in my 29 yrs ever heard anybody mention this guy... I feel so CHEATED. he is GREAT. OH MY GOD. I read that he is 73 yrs old now and still plays music. how neat. I feel so cheated that I never knew any history on this guy..
All jokes and hatred aside.
This is proof that GOD wanted us all to be happy!
Everyone be careful out there..
Amazing talent.
Great video! I might learn something :-)
@nancysstory
Wikipedia: Robinson continued to tour Europe and America until the mid-1950s when he opted to pursue an academic career. He earned a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. Remaining in musical obscurity throughout the latter 20th century, he surfaced in the early 2000s, and has made a comeback with the help of the American Music Research Foundation.
Still got the programme from when my Mam and Dad saw him at the London Palladium in 1953
still so amazing! wow! i'd wish I could play the paino like that :)
I'm 16 and I'm about to study jazz, boogie and blues and stuff... and this child is better than me!!!
awesome!!! and such a groove!!! man!
This is called 'pure genius'.
I could watch him all day! awesome!
Beautiful talent and adorable!!
So young and talented.
I Love it ! notice his feet don't touch the floor , what talent ! AND he is play black keys sharps and flats, normally the blues and boogie are mostly C F & G major keys.
oh my god oh my god oh my god... can't believe I never heard of this kid... think i am in love
Brilliant, nothing else can be said.
It was worth listening to this once genius pianist, Sugar Chile Robinson.
This sweet talent getting to play with the greatest bandleader of all time. The count was the king of cool!
This child was a music genius!!❤️❤️❤️
This kid is just awesome, really cheers me up!
That kid is awesome!!!!! Boogie Woogie FOREVER!!!!!!
OMG I couldn't agree more. This is always the way I have seen music, ever since I grew up watching The blues brothers and discovered the amazing Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Brown and all the other greats. I swear music isn't music without soul and yes as you said they invented it. Amen! :-)
IS HE STILL ALIVE?...I SAW HIM AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATER, IN 1948...& ALSO ON THE BILL WERE THE "WILL MASTIN TRIO, FEATURING, SAMMY DAVIS, JR.........JACK ENGLISH....WES HOLLYWOOD.
Yes he is still alive He was in the music business for a while then he left to obtain his college degree he made a comeback in the 2000 I think it was.
No he didn't here the link en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Chile_Robinson. See for yourself
Yes he is :)
***** and still alive a year later
Yes He Is Still living. He's on facebook
Now I´m crying because I can see where born the blues. Thanks to post this video.
A Detroiter from back in the day.
Niamalove44 what's his name ?
Amazing
Thank you for sharing by posting this. So many of us may never have seen him or heard him play! ♡ I want to know where he is now??? What was his life like? Thanks,.
AWESOME !!! MAN HE IS SOMETHING ELSE !!! LOVE ATTITUDE - SMILES AND FUN WITH THE PIANO....WISH I HAD HIS TALENT....
finally. ive been wanting to see this clip since i was maybe 7 years old when my dad had it on an old vhs tape. thanks for uploading this!
Que cosa mas hermosa..., como le da al pianito...!!!, Genio Genio Genioooo...!!!
Look at what a house that had no XBOX, did! Worth the post.
First time heard, forever in love with!
Thank you very much for posting this. Sugar Chile is brilliant!!
Μαγευτικά!! Όσα βλέπω και ακούωΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ .
So glad I found this video or else I would have missed out on another part of black music history
Dear Lord you do THINGS!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent and thank you very much for sharing!
FRANK "SUGAR CHILE ROBINSON" YOU HAVE TALENT !!!!!!! WONDERFUL.........
Raarotongaa Ruffin i think you're related to me. maiden name is ruffen but family story is that it was ruffin.
Wow, his tone, pitch shifts and phrasing (singing style) was even better than the awesome playing technique!
I want this played at my funeral! This sends a jolt of joy through me!
That's pure talent, amazing !!
OH MY GOD!!!!!!this would be amazing if it was a grown up! But a kid!! My God.. Unbelievable!!!!
He has talent as a adult can have.So great this boy,
And he doesn't even look at the keys!Great.
Yeah
My mom had this 78RPM record Side one was Number's Boogie and this was on side 2.
Vilken begåvning!! Tack Gud! Otrolig ansvarig och arbetsam! bravo kille!
Hes got the rocking blues
Ele já nasceu num berço esplêndido, num lar em que paira a paz, e a família junto com Deus, sãos os bens de maior expressão e valor. maneco - Rio Grande do Sul - Brasil
I love him...LOL, I guess he is
just brilliant all around, a PHD and a PROD-A-GEE...
I love him
I love it
from Germany 😊❤
great and sweet...such a gift!
@LadyCoolJazz
He didn't earn a Ph.D. nor did he attend the U. of Michigan. He graduated from Olivet College here in Michigan with a B.A. in Psychology around 1960.
This kid had talent. I remeber my mother having this on a n old 78 RPM record. The flip side had the song numbers boogie.
One word, amazing.
I forgot this world class talent
Amazing!!! Gifted
pure talent and GOD gifted !
jUST LOVING THIS!
Love and respect from Indonesia 👏❤️🌼💞
That is very cute.
What A talent Child wow!!!
maravilloso !!! lo ameeeeeee !!!
Born to bring joy to the world. What is Sugarchile doing now?
Awesome. Luv it.
Absolutely Beautiful! I love this!
Simply amazing God given talent!
This is beautiful
The original, the one and only, the undisputed Mr Rock & Roll... Every rock artist for the last 60 years have sited Little Richard as their biggest influence, many even say Little Richard is the very reason they became interested in music in the first place. little Richard is the real KING of Rock & Roll... Al the rest are simply Johny come lately's