JOHNNIE TAYLOR - THE PHILOSOPHER of SOUL | PASTOR TO PIMP HIDDEN STORY | WIVES & KIDS COURT BATTLE

And even though his name is still missing in the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame alongside other greats like him, it doesn’t change the fact that to us, he will always be one of the best to have ever done it. He may be always overlooked and greatly under-rated,, but he surely, surely knows how high we will always rank him.
#johnnietaylor #discolady #johnnytaylor #soulmusic #hiddentruth #otisredding #staxrecords #tyronedavis #samcooke
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[@missj1154]

Listen I grew up to Johnnie Taylor my grandmother had all his albums every saturday we would be up going downstairs to start cleaning and she would say Jess go put on Johnnie Taylor for me and babe the whole house would be rocking from first floor all through our living room the dinning room upstairs to all the bedrooms all the way down to the basement where our other stereo was Johnnie voice would be booming throughout that big ole 1 family house so many great memories for me that's why today my ipod is filled with nothing but all the great music my sweet grandmother and mother introduced me to as a little girl im a 70's baby music from the 1940's,50's,60's that I love to this day thank you Motherdear rip and Mae!!!!!!!

[@LiveWithMPROV]

When I was 6 years old a 17 year old boy told me that I was supposed to be listening to this, and he started playing some music and Running out of lies was the music he played

[@brendamller]

Exactly 😂❤

[@missj1154]

@ChicoDusty-co3tx you don't know the house I raised up 4 bathrooms 7 bedrooms a living room that looked like a ball room

[@barbaramickle9894]

I had Good memories also growing up in the 60's,paying different records on the records player I had a small suit case looking one in my room, played those 45s I would dance the dances, I learned,my classmates and I would dance recess on the Playground basketball court.

[@brotherLee340]

Crazy story. I work in a little Neighborhood called Scottdale outside of Atlanta. One day I was bumping some Johnie Taylor and this lady pulled up on me crying. Come to find out it was one of his daughters and she lives in the area. That's my daddy, that's my daddy!! She said it made her day hearing a young man playing his music.

[@janetboggs3004]

@brotherLee340, PLEASE! I don,t know why these people keep claiming Johnnie Taylor as a father,When they know this man did not claim but the 5 children between the 2 Wives,Johnnie Taylor Never claimed No outside children,because he Never wanted them,Whoever she is She,s Unwanted by him Too,Do you remember her name.

[@justanadams9430]

​@@janetboggs3004her last name has to be Bryant. He got her mama pregnant at 16. He was 20 something at the time. Watch the will.

[@brotherLee340]

@@justanadams9430 probably so. I asked my co worker today and she heard he had a daughter in the area but didn't know her name.

[@brotherLee340]

@janetboggs3004 i understand but it's still her biological father. She wouldn't be here without him. So I guess it's understandable she has some love for him.

[@justanadams9430]

@@brotherLee340 I'm not going to say her name because I respect her privacy but she's a very nice person.

[@brotherLee340]

Wouldn't be Southern Soul without Johnie Taylor.

[@pinkroseyrose]

My Papas friend is a mortician and said they changed his clothes for his funeral services he was a HUGE deal ❤ love some good ole JT

[@janetboggs3004]

@pinkroseyrose, What are you talking about? They change every bodies clothes.

[@tonteaux1]

I worked at a venue in New Orleans when Johnnie came through. He called everybody "Pete"!😀😀

[@albertlastrapes9155]

You are so right!! I met one of his childhood friends in Long Beach, CA a few years back. He told me the exact same thing. Called everyone Pete 😅

[@jacobshuttlesworth6105]

Last two dollars Disco lady is my jam

[@user-kq9go2uh3l]

Just because? I believe in you?

[@thankthelord4536]

Disco Lady, Cheaper to keep her.

[@singlefathers4114]

Im born and raised here in Dallas,Tx and Mr.Taylor has a big history and influence here in Dallas-Fort Worth. RIP TO JOHNNY ANN HIS SON FLOYD

[@chantrellharris8494]

To me, being from Texas. No one can sing like Taylor, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, James Brown as well. I'm 30, but when I hear those men sing it gives me goosebumps. It shakes the soul. They are the greatest male singers for me!

[@deedav6649]

You left out David Ruffin...

[@chantrellharris8494]

@deedav6649 I know. He's not my favorite. He was a great singer but in my opinion I would put Anthony Hamilton over him.

[@deedav6649]

@@chantrellharris8494 Noooooo!!! U gotta be kidding? DAVID RUFFIN > anthony hamilton....

[@chantrellharris8494]

@deedav6649 no I'm not kidding that's just my opinion and I agree to disagree. I agree that he is a great singer he just isn't my cup of tea. I lime Eddie Kendricks the most out of that group that's just MY opinion

[@deedav6649]

@@chantrellharris8494 respect it but u went A.H over David come on now...

[@martinjara7347]

Secular singer and a pimp at the same time... He was a game-changing artist indeed!

[@gwendolynparadise3174]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@StreetSouljaz1]

Soul Heaven

[@maryjohnson5079]

I am a big Johnny Taylor fan and yes Johnny Taylor was way underrated, because he was a very talented man and his songs made your heart ♥️ beat 💕

[@RickMichaels-if5eq]

No wonder why I liked Johnnie Taylor music so much.😏 He was a Pastor Pimp, the Philosopher of Souls. Damn, that’s cold!🌬️🥶🧊

[@nerdripper]

I grew up in the 90s in a small rural town in East Texas and as a kid Johnie Taylor and similar blues singers was the only music I knew. Some of the best shade tree blues you’d hear. I value my childhood and the way I was raised because of the blues. Nobody’s a bigger fan of JT than me. I had all his cds by the 2nd grade. I also remember hearing him on KKDA radio station. My uncle and I would listen every morning on our drive from Dallas to the country to work our cows.

[@Thecargohustler]

My family use to play his music at our family crawfish boil in Jasper Texas. My favorite song is the last two dollars

[@vincentrobinson3078]

Growing up back in the 60’s , I remember mom playing his 45 records we’d enjoyed. Time to induct Mr. Taylor into the Music Hall of Fame , cause he deserves it !! RIP 🙏🏽

[@gregoryevans8179]

Johnnie IMO is the greatest Blues performer ever. My opinion only.

[@MsElaineLewis]

He was the greatest!

[@regsmith7604]

I grew up in Detroit in the 60’s. His songs(Somebody’s been sleeping in my bed and Jody)were always being played on the radio. We loved them songs😊

[@taylormade242]

WE ALL HAVE PROBLEMS, FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY, AND MAKE WRONG DECISIONS. BUT I LOVED ME SOME JOHNNY TAYLOR, ALWAYS WILL ❤

[@albertlastrapes9155]

"Everything's out in the open" a classic and a favorite.

[@deema6041]

Facts 💯 Nobody is perfect! I love me some Johnnie Taylor and his personal life was his business. I love him for his talent which was undeniable. RIPower JT as your fans continue to keep your legacy alive 💝

[@back_to_the_60s]

💯💯🔊🔊🔊

[@realestbillionaire]

Johnnie taylor is legend an rip ty for music

[@marvinwhittaker]

J.T. I love me some Johnnie T. I have almost all of his songs.

[@dblewis1779]

Do you know the name of the song 15secs into the opening of the video

[@marvinwhittaker]

@@dblewis1779 Rome (Wasn't Built In A Day) is the name of the song. Sam Cooke also recorded the song.

[@dblewis1779]

Hey Thanks a lot

[@cherylwallace2490]

ME TOO!!! I LOVE JOHNNIE, HAVE ALL HIS MUSIC!! Grateful my father raised me up on his music❤️❤️❤️💯

[@Villagegrandma3174]

In 1998 or 9, I saw him in Chicago co-staring with my guy, Bobby Womack. One of the best performes, ever! At that time Johnny’s song, Who’s Making Love to Your Old Lady was quite appropriate for the evening. 🎶🕶️

[@thomasray2261]

And like Taylor, The Womack was also a protege' of Sam Cooke. Johnnie was the very first artist Sam Cooke signed to his label SAR...

[@Villagegrandma3174]

@@thomasray2261 I didn’t know that. So it was reasonable for the company to promote both artists on tour together, ala Motown.🚍📀

[@user-ud6lv4lw9j]

Greatest blues singer if all time

[@michelebrown5142]

"What About My Love" is on my playlist. My dad loved it and everytime I hear it I think of him. RIP Daddy.

[@cezarmcknight8873]

I absolutely LOVE that song! Your father had great taste.👍🏽

[@michelebrown5142]

@@cezarmcknight8873 He and I were born 4 days apart. We loved the same type of music. Sade, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye were his favorite artist. Even though we were 32 years apart, we could still jam to the same music. ♥️

[@cherylwallace2490]

@michelebrown542 yes, my dad loved him and to hear his music is to be in the presence of my dad….my thoughts are full of memories when his songs play

[@eugenehamby7167]

He was a very tuff brother one of the best to ever do it Mr. Johnnie Taylor God Bless his soul he was a very soulful singer.

[@kevinetienne1650]

he is the best to ever have done it, and he's still being played more then anyone else in the soul and blues category!!!!!

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sososo sososo sososo talented

[@TheRoadrailer]

Like the narrator’s words “we are quick to overlook one’s talent or strengths in their drawer harshly judging that person for one wrong turn they have taken in life”. I’m not to judge Johnnie or anyone else but I think he was a phenomenal singer and entertainer.

[@S.TJohnsun-to3vc]

Whaaa....is all music artists & producers #Pimps #Pastors & #Millionairs👀🎼🏆💵

[@IamTaliaIsrael]

My father and my uncle's love this man's music!! I grew up on his music they'd play bid and get drunk as a skunk 😂🤣😂 those were some good time's I really wish I could go back like you wouldn't believe!! Al Green Marvin Gaye and Johnny Taylor and Bobby Womack the temptations and the Dell's and the spinners and the stylistics and the dramatics and blue magic the Ohio players that's the kind of music i grew up on I really miss those days so much

[@mrmaxxx94]

Johnnie taylor was the musical truth and made down home folk music. He sang and reflected the streets

[@brendaleverett778]

Timeless incomparably the best, listen to his music Every day Rip 🙏

[@Charoletta77]

Disco lady 💃🏽💃🏽🤗

[@colorpurple4623]

There is no other rhythm and blues singer greater then Johnny Taylor, absolutely no one.

[@cantgetright53]

JT the greatest of all time 🔥🔥 he needs a biopic ASAP!!!

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

JT was in “ HIGH DEMAND “ ‼️‼️‼️😹😹😹😹😻

[@cookingwithsammi-easyjamai9040]

Gosh he was smooth and sweet....to this day i enjoy Johnnie Taylor songs. Yes he should have been given more recognition but the music speaks for itself. Thank you for sharing your voice with the world IT. You are amongst the best!

[@avamclean2052]

It's so true under rated

[@bumzbasv]

Bravo!!! Rest in Peace and Power Johnnie! ❤️

[@barbaramickle9894]

I went to Johnnie Taylor concert in 1985.He gave a good performance. I bought a album and use to play it a lot. Most all the old school R&B singers are gone. That era of entertainers ,was really good singers.

[@LatashaHarvin]

Rest In Peace Johnnie Taylor.

[@cassandra2872]

Judgment Day determines the peace and rest. Periods!

[@fastysmith6000]

The man!!!!! Grew up listening to him!!!! Love

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sososo sososo sososo underrated

[@godlygirls62]

When I hear "I Believe In You", it takes me back to being 12 years old, traveling from California throughout the South and Midwest in our brand spanking new station wagon. Oddly, this song always came on the radio when it was raining. So quite naturally whenever it rains, this beautiful song melts my heart.

[@tonistark33]

Everytime JT is mentioned I have to say "Play Me Some Pimpin Mane"

[@jewelofaries]

"Everything's Out In The Open." "Jody's Got Your Girl and Gone:", "Disco Lady," "Last Two Dollars" & "Soul Heaven" are my favorites of his. Thank you for doing this. He deserves to be known. Just as you said, he has crossed every genre of music successfully. One of the best male soul voices to sing in a microphone. I'll always love Mr. Taylor. R.I.P. indeed KING.

[@back_to_the_60s]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sososo sososo sososo smooth

[@mariesims-ic5hu]

I Love Me Some Johnnie Taylor You're Truly Been Miss You So Much

[@leolathompson3917]

Johnny was the best.. RIP my Brother🙏

[@lindawatts5731]

Thank you, love some Johnny Taylor ❤

[@Mooney_Da_Mayor]

My all time favorite!!! Da Whaler Da Late Great Johnnie Taylor

[@sandrabrown4283]

I remember growing up in Queens New York when Disco Lady was tearing the place up. The radio stations were playing it constantly and they announced that Johnny would be coming to the Nassau Coliseum. The kids were all excited, but me, cos i knew that my parents weren't going to let me go, so I didn't even bother asking them if I could go The heartthrob of the neighborhood lived around the corner from me and his current girl lived across the street from me. He asked her to go to the concert with him, but her mother said hell no, and he ended up taking another girl, and to this day, I've never snitched on him.

[@sheilapalmer224]

I am a fan of his

[@JackrayGmc]

Disco lady my favorite song by THE GOD J.T.

[@LatashaHarvin]

One of his daughters has the same name as me Latasha.

[@BossMLRB]

Also my name... La'Tasha 😏

[@Edison73100]

The days, the days.

[@etorrence3328]

Great Job 👏🏾 on this documentary and RIP Legend 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@back_to_the_60s]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@Lenzie90]

I loved this man, my mom would blast his records at all the cookouts, card games, n we played his songs at repasts n all 😂 my daughter born in 05 listen to him now. Rip king

[@brittanybarnes6032]

JT really was THE man! Rest in perfect Peace!

[@rubymcnair2974]

That's right he had a voice that was unbelievable and he made us happy by his music❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rubymcnair2974]

We all have had a problem with drugs everybody has their own choice but only God can judge❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@last2dollarsslots857]

Rest in peace JT❤

[@rubymcnair2974]

Whatever the cause of Johnnie Taylor's death still only God can judge him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rubymcnair2974]

Well he's gone now and there's nothing anyone can do about that only God can judge him now I still loved myself some Johnnie Taylor no matter what I love his music today tomorrow and the years to come for as long as I live I love myself some Johnnie Taylor❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rubymcnair2974]

I still love Johnnie Taylor and all his music only God can judge him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@emexokezie7796]

Great man, ain't non of us too clean.. Geniuses always come several different ways!

[@booneybaby3862]

I love him sooo much in just so mad I didn’t get to meet him

[@GarlandBrooks]

Great video. Well done. Brings back memories. Notice the great Lou Rawls to Sam's right (our left) @ 5:04. Fabulously talented gentlemen. They made music when music was straight from the soul without all the new-fangled technical quirks. Back in the day folks who could sing and share their talent whenever and wherever the spirit moved. Didn't need a stage, theater lights, fancy microphone, and "all that jazz." Great artists Sam, Johnny, Lou Rawls, and another protegee' of Sam's who idolized him was the wonderful Bobby Womack. A richness of talent unmatched in today's world. 🏆

[@back_to_the_60s]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@justanadams9430]

These are my blues musicians. Johnnie Taylor Z.Z. Hill Bobby Blue Bland B.B. King Little Milton McKinley Mitchell Denise LaSalle Albert King Slim Harpo Jimmy Reed

[@cappriment]

Down Home Blues, Down Home Blues,All She Wanted To Here Was Some Down Home Blues, All Night Long!@

[@rubymcnair2974]

He was always one of the best and still is in spirit❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SadeAdams-ln3tg]

I love his music and story❤ true to ❤ RIP KING Taylor 🌹 💐

[@wendelwilliams1425]

Bravo!!! VERY Well-Done!!!

[@back_to_the_60s]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@territeamer8294]

I went to his last concert here in Detroit!! I told my best friend, Johnnie Taylor doesn't look good!! The next month, another girlfriend called me and said he had died!! I turned on the radio and it was being announced!! I cried!!

[@Cypeadelic1]

Shake it up!! Shake it Down!! Put it in!! Pull it out!!

[@rubymcnair2974]

JT will always be a fan and a great one to me no matter what❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@meche1230]

This was my step dad’s favorite singer growing up 😁and he did always sound like Sam Cooke

[@angeltexas3208]

Growing up my Mom loved playing his 45s and albums. I ended up knowing all the songs. Interesting that years later I attended a viewing of him before his funeral 🙏❤️🙏

[@dorisblackwell]

Many good looking artists... sports.. etc have plenty of women. and children

[@rubymcnair2974]

I will always love me some Johnnie Taylor❤❤❤❤❤😂😅🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rubymcnair2974]

Nobody can judge JT nobody Only God can judge him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@miltonlevant3203]

Never knew he started as a doowop singer I learn something new

[@sheilapalmer9539]

I love Johnny Taylor

[@rubymcnair2974]

His name may be missing in the rock and roll thing but it should be in there it's unfair that it's not there❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rubymcnair2974]

He's not the only one that had problems when it came to drugs nearly half of the world most of the world today is still having problems with different kinds of drugs❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dumiigee520]

Thanks!

[@euniceagnew1172]

I love me some JOHNNY TAYLOR, JODY GOT YO GIRL AND GONE. HE WAS TALENTED AND HANDSOME ❤❤❤❤

[@kaka7279100]

Thank u sir for properly doing narrative on mr JT.❤

[@back_to_the_60s]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@teegrey1606]

taylor made👍👍👍👍

[@user-ke4lp2vt4h]

We Miss and love him, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤he is with God, in God's hands, rest in soul heaven 🙏💞

[@gabriellsrael5846]

Who told you he was in Heaven?

[@janetboggs3004]

@@gabriellsrael5846And Who Told You,He was NOT.

[@TurboMan51]

@@gabriellsrael5846 Damn! that's rich.🤣👍🏼💯😎

[@jamesyoung4508]

Kane's Parents and Kane remember him and Otis Redding 😊

[@RuthLessGemini]

Running Out of Lies is my fav brown liquor song! 😂

[@RozayKing]

The man right there

[@sheilapalmer9539]

I miss him

[@darkdominance911]

interesting...

[@MoPhiPulaBam]

Great Job!!!

[@back_to_the_60s]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤️ More coming your way!

[@terryfitz7702]

Time Stamp 8:11 thought that was “ Donnie Simpson “ some time travel 🧳 😂

[@annet1784]

I watched this video in honor of my Mom. She loved J.T. He would put on a Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Dance in KC, MO at a hole in the wall…and she went!! She loved his music and this gave me a fond memory.

[@DoreenGray-lp6jn]

I love me so Johnny TAYLOR 💋💗💗 2:54

[@DR-wp6gy]

My deddy had all of JTs records. JT was always on the stereo

[@yolandapenn6211]

R I P Johnny Taylor