It breaks my heart he had to become a janitor he should have retired a millionaire he got robbed by white record exec. As did so many ! Smokey Robinson beat the system he rich as fuk & deserves every penny & more
@philcorey32002 жыл бұрын
One of the best lead singers ever rich voice esp in mid 50s with Cadillacs
@MinisterStretch2 жыл бұрын
That’s beautiful!!!! A living legend working at a school. You tell he was amazing with the children. Rest In Power Mr. Earl
@nuwavedave4 жыл бұрын
From Rock Star to Janitor. Earl Carroll was a REAL Man. He accepted the hand he was dealt - and RAN with it! God only knows how many thousands of New York City children Earl Carroll touched at PS 87 - beside the millions of us who dug his vocal styling as lead singer of one of Rock & Roll's greatest vocal groups, The Cadillacs. Lord Bless you, "Mr. Earl".
@JukeboxJoeB4 жыл бұрын
RIP Speedo. We miss you.
@ruthannkizakavich33255 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful person! This brought tears to my eyes! R.I.P. Earl.You will always be remembered!
@551025 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, thanks Speedo what a message for those kids then.
@amysheneman32776 жыл бұрын
I heard that Pookie Hudson of the Spaniels also worked as a custodian in a public school to survive since the record company's screwed these early artists out of so much money in royalties
@Doowop19566 жыл бұрын
Pookie actually worked as a custodial engineer at the Mayfair/Parkside apartment complex in Washington, DC for quite a few years in the '70's and '80's.
@nuwavedave4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't seem Speedo resented going from Rock Star to Janitor. His love never diminsihshed. It just spread to "his children" at PS 87. What an example of who WE should be, wherever we find ourselves in life. Earl was a man after God's heart.
@mrderekevan6 жыл бұрын
We love SPEEEDOOOO! He may be gone but his voice and his music lives on!
@Stargateseven26 жыл бұрын
What a great story...tears to my eyes...he was a model of human excellence...The kid's will always let you know who the good guys are...RIP MR. EARL CARROLL
@denniselber91957 жыл бұрын
I sang with Yesterday's News and knew Earl. We did many shows together. He was not only a legendary singer, but a wonderful, warm human being. He is missed, for sure.
@triconex12 жыл бұрын
RIP
@naiomi974012 жыл бұрын
Amazing how one man can impact so many people by simply showing pure kindness and love while he worked. Graduated in '97 and I teared up when I watched this. RIP Earl! Thank you for the candy and conversations.
@paranoiaxiii12 жыл бұрын
Earl, you were so great to us at PS87. Thank you for the candy, the advice and the love. I graduated in 1997 and I will never forget you.
@PackSWLshhhh12 жыл бұрын
What an awesome person! Heard the story on him on NPR yesterday and listened to it several times. Butcher or baker or candlestick maker, he showed how important it can be to apply yourself and personality into whatever you do.
@dakidfromdar12 жыл бұрын
So sad that he passed..... Who is the person that posted this video though?
@pauletteforman12 жыл бұрын
A commanding presence and wonderful vocalist. We applaud you, "Speedo". Rest well, friend.
@philrubin251412 жыл бұрын
A wonderful man. So honored to have known him. R.I.P. Earl.
@scottybroker12 жыл бұрын
Good song, Good man.
@cynthia663712 жыл бұрын
TOUCHES MY HEART TOO!! WHAT A GUY
@MsElaineLewis12 жыл бұрын
You were so lucky to be in school with him!
@STXgyal8713 жыл бұрын
Loved Earl! He was so nice to all of us! PS87 class of 1998!
@dzdiesel13 жыл бұрын
This touches my heart,One Of my Karaoke songs,,Bless you Earl Dz from the Bean
@dzdiesel13 жыл бұрын
check out his versatility,hearing Earl Carroll singing his rendition of this great song was a treat..His improvisation is a true testament to the doowop vocalist who practiced endlessly to acheive a perfext sound..from Gloria ,,,to thats what freinds are for,,spanning3 decades ,,still sounding sharp,,Wish I sounded that good on karaoke nite,,Dz from the Bean
@j43ms14 жыл бұрын
what a top geezer! makes me ashamed of every mean and unworthy thought i ever had.
@higgme1ster14 жыл бұрын
I love Earl "Speedo" Carroll ! Every time I listen to his signature song, it reaches into my soul. Just like his life, it is unassuming but with a deeper power stronger than kings and potentates.
@MusicandDancing4Ever14 жыл бұрын
He didn't think it was beneath him to work as a custodian, when his career faced some hard times. He didn't go crazy, or kill himself with drugs and booze, like so many singers. He became admired and love at the school he worked at, and in a way it helped his career. He outlived many of the singers of his day, and that's says a lot about his character. He didn't let the business take over him and change him. He stayed true and he was rewarded for it with long life and a fulfilled career.
@peterdeamicis15467 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said. Thank you for putting the words together so well, for the way many of us feel. Earl was absolutely the best.
@MusicandDancing4Ever14 жыл бұрын
In a business where people have egos and are so full of themselves, even the ones who have no talent, it's good to know there are some down to earth people like Earl Carroll, who just loves to entertain people, and has no ego whatsoever. He does what he does best, and don't have to brag or boost. He truly seems like a cool, down to earth person, and I admire him for that, as his talent. We need to recognize people like him more, for his talent and for being a humanitarian.
@94livingstonest14 жыл бұрын
Mr.Earl, You're the best lead singer in history!!!You and the Caddilacs have given me many,many good feelings through the years and you are very much appreciated.Joe R
@VideoTommie14 жыл бұрын
Earl is the Greatest,Nicest person you can ever meet.
@hical45s14 жыл бұрын
new york city, upper west side 78th street. I went there during the time he was doing his thing. go Earl!
@thegroupharmonyalley15 жыл бұрын
New York City, Harlem area.
@stardazed16 жыл бұрын
OMG! this was my graduation!! Earl was the best! he used to go to my parent's laundry, so yeah, i knew he was someone big when he would come in with his fabulous costumes=) thanks so much for posting this!
@JohannaNB16 жыл бұрын
Hey! I posted a link to this video on the P.S. 87 facebook group I created. It's gotten pretty big--check us out if you haven't already. Thanks for uploading this! ~Johanna, P.S. 87 Class of '99