Remembering Winifred Atwell in 2013 -- Thirty years after her death.

In remembrance of the death of pianist Winifred Atwell in February 1983, Michael Douglas marked the thirty-year occasion in 2013 with this TV tribute (extended by OopNorth1). The year (2013) also saw the 60th anniversary of the final film produced by 'Film Studios Manchester Ltd' at their Manchester studios and released by the Mancunian Film Corporation -- both headed by John E. Blakeley. This film, 'It's a Grand Life' had a seven-minute guest appearance segment by Winifred Atwell which has been incorporated in to this tribute. www.hoydpublish...

[@michelemunro7725]

The drummer that you hear and can’t see could have been my late husband, Colin Bailey. He toured and recorded with her for 2 years starting in 1952, and again for another year in Australia, maybe 1958.

[@darrylzanetti5254]

hello daniel.i was 19yesrs old when i met winnie for the fist time in brisbane.i think it wa s 1966 or 67.winnie wrote to me and said she was coming to bris and would like to meet me.i was so excited the nite was at the hometead hotel.i had the letter with me so i was able to give it to secruity who took it to winnie.then it happened we shared an orange drink with her husband lou.had photo taken.i stood behind curtain watching winnie perform to a big audience that nite.winnie and i chatted about my learning the piano,who taught me did i enjoy practening .a big thrill for me,and still listen to her music often.we were lucky to have great piano players around same era winnie,liberace mrs mills.cheers darryl

[@jackthebassman1]

I first heard Winifred when I was about 10 years old and fell in love with Boogie Woogie thanks to her, I’m 77 now and Remember her so well, she was pure magic.

[@josephraymond4138]

Unbelievable posting . I remember her as a kid in the 60s . Never did appreciate her enough , thanks posting.

[@RobynSwan-td8tn]

Winifred is just fabulous, love her piano 🎹 playing. Memories of my older relatives listening and enjoying her talent. Thank you for being able to hear her today, 2024. ❤

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Thanks for posting this. I wonder will there ever be a book written about her? People need to know about this great talent. I would love to see a book or documentary on her.

[@harrybeugelink6401]

Mee too

[@sojournerculture]

This is awesome! I am proud that I was born in Tunapuna, the home town of The Great Winifred Atwell. A national treasure to the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago.  Her memory lives on through her amazing works. Long live Winnifred Atwell - A gift to the world! While I agree with Ivoriesman; in spite of it all her impeccable skills cannot be denied!

[@MJ-rz3ny]

You know it's hard for one's brain to absorb what's going on at times such is the speed of her playing, your brain struggles to keep up with her playing...but it somehow works, this woman was almost superhuman and she totally mastered the piano and not just played it, what a talent.

[@54musiclover]

This lady had the number No 1 hit on the day I was born in December 1954. Feel honored to share something with this legend. I'll make sure that something by this great Lady is played on 20/12/2014

[@deborahclement]

Thank you so very much for this! A truly high level of musicianship. As her countryman I am immensely proud of her, as I am grateful to you for sharing this. Great work!

[@mikeward2503]

Thanks for this post. Important to have such video histories as these

[@johnboom6777]

Mr father used to play her music on the piano at parties, everone couln't help but dance. When she lived next door to my future wife and I at Narrabeen, it was a must to see her perform, so glad we did.

[@johnferguson8993]

Winnie was a great influence and an inspiration to me. She is always fantastic!

[@justindileo2580]

I played Bass for Winnie around 1973 for a few years before her death in 1983, visited her many times in her apartment in Narrabeen Sydney, she taught me so much about the music industry

[@gilliansavage1441]

Being a distant member of the family and only very young at the time. I can remember Wini coming to my grandparents house one Christmas. She played the piano. I still have the same piano to this day . An ‘ Allison ‘ London. 1940s 🎶👍

[@bordertide2805]

Winifred Atwell was the real deal - she was brilliant. Lots of folk who danced to her during the 40's - 70's did not realise how good she was playing classical music. No house party in the 50's and early 60s (when I was a kid) was complete without Winifred's 78s and LPs and 45s and EPs; parents rolled back the carpet, arranged the chairs n bar then on would come Winifred and everyone would be dancing and laughing.......as a child it was the bestest ever lullaby, falling to sleep surrounded by all the happy voices.

[@missp5152]

l too remember those 50s family dance parties so well as a child - Winnie was a favourite - and yes we small grandchildren dancing away then eventually falling asleep in chairs, under chairs while it was in full swing. Thanks for waking that happy memory.

[@johnhughes1605]

Always waited for Winnie's smile .To put drawing pins into the key pads in her piano gave it an amazing sound.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

One of the greats.... Winfred and Lew were laid to rest at the South Gundurimba Private Cemetery, near Lismore NSW, Australia. There is a nice tribute memorial to her there.

[@jamescoleman4747]

I have never seen a genius like this.

[@neilmansfield8329]

This is a great video Yes the queen of the piano buried in Sydney

[@shawnmcculley2995]

All I can say is WWOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!! She's awesome!!!

[@michaelsandford1015]

she was cool

[@alanwareham7391]

It’s now 2021 and I think that it will be many more years before anyone can play the piano with the skill and magic that Winifred could

[@michaeltractablejames1048]

Winifred Atwell was a wonderful pianist I still have have three letters and four photos from Winifred Atwell now 2020 from Michael James and and I still listen 2 to playing

[@mikehudson8884]

I discovered Ms Atwell in 1979 I was 14, it's 2015 now and she still is a legend to me. Diana Dors is enjoying the performace here in 1952 at 6:12

[@robertparkes4982]

I saw Winnie in cabaret in Manchester in the later sixties, she was FAB...........

[@nicholasrostant241]

This just emphasizes the greatness of Trinidad

[@monkeytennis7477]

Absolutely love Winnie I have 2 of her 10 inch albums and one Ep. And I'm in the US! 😂🎉❤

[@michaelsandford1015]

Thanks

[@Dhalpourie]

Your gifts shall make room for you.

[@jens-eriklangstrand1689]

Oh - but she never died!

[@TonyJory]

@TonyJory 0 seconds ago As a young teenager, and ever since, I've loved Winnie. Seen her on stage at the Hackney and Finsbury Park Empires. Did you know that on her "Other" piano she fixed drawing pins to the hammers to develop that wonderful tinny sound.

[@michaelsandford1015]

Love WINIFRED ATWELL

[@elizabethhowell54]

I wonder if Daniel Daniel wrote Winifred's biography? Will be checking it out after enjoying this.

[@mirjanajurisic5931]

Predivna pijanistica , hvala na svemu što je ostavila nama !!!🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👑👑👑👑👑👑🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@darrylzanetti5254]

Winnie was a gentle and lovely person.

[@grahimmy]

Oh my lord. What a star, you can tell she is enjoying every performance. (Pot Black)

[@Janicedean]

What a fantastic player! Those fingers just run across the keyboard - no music either!!

[@antonydenman6926]

legend

[@bluecodi1]

wow!

[@michaelsandford1015]

Note Dan young in the background from a Frank Randall film