Sugar Chile Robinson - Numbers Boogie (1951)

[@brandodacammando4845]

He’s still alive. I was just with him yesterday

[@pattymoore-sl6fv]

You're so lucky😊Tell him hello for me and I love his music!!!❤❤❤😊

[@jonasandezekiel1109]

​@@pattymoore-sl6fvyou believe him?? Lol!

[@michaeljacobs1186]

I drive for Uber in the Detroit Metro area and I picked him and his niece up from Troy, MI tonight. We talked about his time on the road as a child performer, his later work, how he taught himself piano at such a young age, and his 6 siblings. Great guy

[@GarretGrayCamera]

What a great experience!

[@myjeevie]

Wow! Thank you for this comment. Hope he is doing well...I envy you for having the chance to meet and chant with him!

[@Whitechapelchap]

Makes no sense. I left Detroit for Hollywood and now London, UK. All the cool people moved to the D after I was gone. Hill Harper, too. lol

[@anselmosouza2644]

Eu nunca tinha visto ou escutado nada sobre ele, um grande artista muito talentoso.

[@douglascurry7134]

@@anselmosouza2644 Is it possible to get in touch with him for radio and print interviews?

[@Whitechapelchap]

And he's still alive (in his 80's). He deserves more recognition while he's still around.

[@MaeJackson-bu4he]

He is Sensational and I would like to know who he is now.😊

[@wildwaning9427]

Yes!! Deserves his flowers🌷🌼🌼🌻🌻*NOW!!*

[@marvincooke7784]

He's here in Detroit. 85 yrs young

[@Whitechapelchap]

@@marvincooke7784 WTH? That's my hometown. lol

[@maikellvieira5078]

Ó Deus obrigado

[@ernestsloan5071]

Still alive at age 85 as of today. God Bless him

[@Madeyousmileee]

this lightened my mood, thank u for commenting.

[@AmoClassic]

Woooooow thank you so much for this.

[@Parseenfroo]

I`m pleased to hear that too, thanks.

[@sislonewsworthyupdate]

He lived across the street from my grandma! I saw him a few years ago at the casino restaurant!

[@empressdre]

Bless his heart!!❤❤

[@almartin4284]

This little boy is awesome !!! I wish I had known about him sooner. I am in my 70's and I absolutely love this music. But even more I love this artist.

[@denniswinkler3241]

Same here, I love this video 👍

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

He's 87 years old now and lives in Michigan

[@AndrewPena94]

This kid has more talent and class than most adults today

[@dimviesel]

Negroes had to work a lot harder just to stay alive in those days😒

[@cornellfinney2855]

We're god people!

[@willhaynes2190]

True indeed

[@barbaraannhenderson9049]

Jealousy makes them thumb down; he play the hell out of that piano and can Sing!!!!

[@byHexted]

He is an adult today, I guess technically an old man but either way it invalidates your point

[@rustinal2010]

Wow...some people are just born with the gift of rhythm...buried deep within their soul...

[@Nasoss]

If you think that boogie woogie is underestimated as a music and deserves more attention like this comment

[@JuanitaClayton-gg6kc]

100% facts❤

[@sharonreeves2949]

i don't know about the situation in america but its still much loved here in the uk, not only by listening fans of all ages, but performers of all ages within the rock n roll scene here (rockin' we call it) which encompasses all the genres that evolved into it and some of those that evolved out of it ;) multiple generations of some families are listening and performing today, including mine :)

[@davidbull5757]

Boogie woogie is the only piano music I like!

[@CaseyBoles-bc2yk]

He putting the get with it .rock on young man

[@tommyrawlings3046]

It's the same song over and over...boring

[@showtibrwnsuga]

These are the people who should be honored in African American history. A shame he is virtually unheard of in 2022

[@rleitros9378]

So too are Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson and Pinetop. And above everyone that gentle soul MJH.

[@sharonreeves2949]

sugar chile, albert, pete, pinetop (clarence smith i mean, as well as pinetop perkins), fats, nellie and joe are all rightfully adored, listened to regularly and collected by many over here in the UK, always have been. born into the 60s myself, I grew up with their records, their origins, in some ways, immaterial, i mean no disrespect. the records are pure genius, the world of music wouldn't have been the same without their incredible contribution to its development. but then, i've never understood anybody that has an issue with our differences, let alone with melanin production. vive la difference, the world is unimaginably better because of the huge variety of people in it, talent should always be acknowledged and credit given. thankfully, they did all get to enjoy their well deserved successes, even if it was only for a short time. i worry about all the artists i haven't heard yet, those lesser known ones who didn't make onto records (as far as i know) so, only if we are very lucky, there may only be film footage of them, like lynn albritton. all tips would be very gratefully received, i research anywhere and everywhere i can ;)

[@kevinwhite1772]

That's what we are doing right now. This cannot be undone. I get what you are saying and I agree. The previous thoughts were hopeful

[@christopheranderson6831]

No offense to him... but there are better black pianists out there.

[@rickwilliams967]

You mean American history?

[@fuel4luv28]

He didn't have no business being that dern cute🥰

[@davidcooke8005]

This kid tears it up! Banging the keys, great vocal control... a born musician.

[@pafree4402]

Seriously where do you see not taught but natural God given talent so young, amazing! Just simply amazing.

[@joeblow1115]

I can't get enough of this.

[@lisawillis8044]

Insane talent. You saw that elbow tap????? Man where are these kids now

[@lozo4745]

For a minute i was like just think how incredible it would have been to see jimmy on guitar and him on the keys! That's would be the show of a lifetime.

[@sharonreeves2949]

@@lozo4745 if you are thinking of jimmy page....look him up on here, there's footage of him as a 7 year old playing rockabilly :)

[@paanne1013]

I wasn't expecting that voice to come out of that cute little child! What a talented kid. I just looked him up, he is still alive at the age of 85! This is what I love about KZbin, finding treasures like this. Thank you to who ever posted this.

[@kemalesilvera6107]

The elbow play and keys slap was simply amazing, I 💘 it man.

[@lozo4745]

The transition elbow to palm to fingers that sends goosebumps. Smoothest thing I've seen since MJ doing the moonwalk amazing

[@johngillians1027]

Whoever gave this a thumbs down needs some love, friends a hug or something. This kid was a musical a prodigy. Beautiful and rare to behold

[@mary6ify]

I BET THEY WHITE

[@anthonygillespie4523]

@@mary6ify I bet they dumb as shyte also

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

@@mary6ify I bet you racist !

[@stewartfenton7660]

Someone always has to fuss about the thumbs down.

[@qtfiles1265]

@@mary6ify yep

[@rayburton4867]

This little guy was seriously gifted! He definitely had an old soul inside him! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@inyobill]

No need to tell you, just mentioning, he wasn't just playig the music, he felt it.

[@SunnyLenny]

Definitely this child/ Old Soul has been here before. Gifted by God Amen brother

[@rayburton4867]

@@SunnyLenny DEFINITELY TOUCHED BY GOD! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@VolkXue]

he's still alive and yeah, he played the piano and was self taught which is where some of the key slapping comes from

[@paanne1013]

Yes very gifted! I thought the same thing. I looked him up and he is still alive at 85. I hope he has had a great life and is happy and healthy.

[@BoDad415]

The kid had Hands ✋🏾 🎹 😊 ‼️

[@D_exiled_1Arisen]

How are they just sitting there?! I can't sit still listening to this now. 🇵🇷✊🏾🇦🇬

[@rhondawalker821]

Their AMAZED in a daze, for a black child to be this intelligent.

[@MyNameIsCurrentlyUnavailable]

I listen to this DAILY to start the day off right. Love from 65 South Louisville Kentucky

[@cosmai23]

Coolest damn thing I've ever seen. The ring is a nice touch.

[@bubbastevegarcia2459]

cosmai23 balling out

[@siahyoung6335]

That and the white Stride Rite or Buster Brown Shoes!

[@AirForceFalcons_9922]

@@siahyoung6335 Yessss!!! Lol! I'm leaning towards the Stride Rite shoes though 😂

[@markj2838]

Wow. So talented.. young man playing hard...

[@arcang2102]

You said it bruddah!!!Aint no buster browns,the kidz stridin' right.thats a givin'.

[@MD76MAC]

Most underrated piano playre of all time.

[@BodhiBoy69]

WOW!!!! He's freaking amazing. What an awesome performance from this young prodigy........

[@sonyafunk1817]

Love how he tapping his shoe to the beat. Amazing why have I not heard of him before?

[@katyarnold6757]

This kid is so anointed to play the piano at such a young age. This kid is phenomenal!!!!!!!!

[@jimringomartin]

Just adore this dude. I could watch and listen all day.🎉

[@justskillz2000]

That kid was way ahead of time. Awesome!!!!

[@SpacemanXC]

Couldn't imagine American music without this young genius. What a gift!

[@og_sane]

There's just something so cool in this video I can't explain. What an expectional talent he was and still is! 🙏😍

[@quodmortifer]

wow, dont even know how I got here........how awesome....amazing

[@peteashman671]

can t get no better than this

[@chrissystewart6268]

Talented Young Prodigy this my first time seeing this. I'm amazed to see this it put a 😀 on my face

[@promayes8186]

Another hidden gem. He is truly a child prodigy

[@ankkop1964]

so so sweet!

[@mizrelmizrel]

I live in Detroit and I know Mr "Suger Chile"Robinson. I'm gonna show him this share😍

[@freddykruger8229]

It would be dope as hell if u could interview him for KZbin!

[@mitzithompson6585]

That's awesome

[@psyourauntie]

Awesome!!

[@mizrelmizrel]

@James Gray Your point 🤔

[@pacethedj]

@@mizrelmizrel ... there is no point, he's just making an observation. Not everything written needs to have a thesis theme behind it!

[@423soulja2]

History is so dope mane. Respect to the legend.

[@mts4611]

WOWWW WHYYYY have I never heard of this guy?! Can't believe he wasn't mentioned more. Amazing.

[@mikehunt8997]

Why aren't today's black musicians this talented?

[@octaviamay7601]

Because many of us gave up because we had no chance to earn a living due to our race and color. I was a Balarina and good enough to get signed by a German Dance class later when my military husband was transferred to Stuttgart, Germany in the fifties ... Lol, shortly afterward, I got pregnant. One of my cousins became a schoolteacher and was only able to get a job cleaning up some whitewoman's kitchen. Hate vented at Black people is toatal and complete.

[@mikehunt8997]

@@octaviamay7601 Yeah sure. That was the 50's. Today it's different. When it comes to music and it sounds good, people want to hear it and don't care who's playing it. I've seen many black performers in concert because I like their music. Using racism that's such a crutch of an excuse for not succeeding in life. I would never hire anyone who talked like that.

[@swordoftruth7862]

​@mikehunt8997 it may not be the same as the 1950s but it's still exist. non black people who don't walk in the shoes of color don't see it cause it's not part of their lives. true many black people use it as an excuse to not even try and that's not an excuse. in fact I teach them that it's their obligation to do more then their grandparents did becasue they do have more avenues of freedom that their ancestors fought for. so it's a disservice to them to not use your talent or gifts today however, the road to success is still a rocky and hole filed one for black people. there are many glass doors that still are in place and many times you have to sell your soul to get them opened. this leads into the deteriorating culture that the media perpetuates. many talented black artists( Lauren Hill) leave the entertainment world when they see what goes on at the top. it's truly a different experience in the world when you are not white.

[@cashew515]

@@octaviamay7601You’re a big fat liar and poor speller! If you were a ballerina,you would know how to spell it! Not balarana😅😅😅! Lots of spelling mistakes and don’t know how to spellcheck!😅😅😅😅

[@marthaperdew]

This is awesome ! When I was a kid I listened to Boogie Woogie

[@juancarlosdavila6591]

Love this kid. He's amazing. Singing and chops impressive for his young age.

[@jessewolf6806]

Impressive at any age.

[@brians1025]

Well, this just made my Entire Day! 😎

[@callycharles2515]

I'm so glad this came up in my feed. What an incredible talent, he blew my socks off!

[@maryannroos1266]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!

[@michellejsmith9618]

It is a most beautiful and precious thing, to see "ANY" child, that young, as musically gifted as this young man was/is. It is a talent, sent from above.

[@nancyann1014]

I love this!!!!! Made my day!

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

My God this little talent I never heard of. Amazing.

[@KANOAHOfficial]

This is a good style of music to get into when learning the piano. Something I struggled with early (being self taught) is when to push the sustain pedal. With this style you don’t even need it!

[@johndough7116]

WOW ! Kids got talent WOW

[@denisemitchell8477]

Gday luv Oh ok he's on those keys Wow So talented.. Thank you

[@okambambo]

How do you dislike such talent and a sweet kid , jealousy says I

[@blkbutterfly58ify]

“That chile done been here before” in my Big Mama voice😊....this child is the true definition of a PRODIGY!!! Love it!!!!

[@mitzithompson6585]

❤💜💛💙

[@objectiveone1478]

Yes indeed, vibrant old soul! I couldn’t help but to wonder how old he was in this video lol!

[@angelarandall9184]

Some people dont understand the adoration that comes with saying "Chiiiiiiiile you betta..." #blackkingandqueenmagic

[@normal2954]

Playing and singing like a 40 year old man!

[@warrenholly2200]

Some people are born to do it!!!

[@fatcatchet]

Wow..Incredible!

[@Eskay1206]

how have we never heard of him......brilliant

[@sonyafloyd2618]

GREATNESS! wonderful...... Outstanding young man....

[@bryaneddy5272]

This kid rules. Played for Truman, then played for Obama 70 years later. Has a voice on him like a hurricane and plays the piano like a maniac. I'm so glad I found this!

[@docprocmd]

Could you expand on the performance for President Obama, Bryan? Maybe I can find something on Wikipedia, but it would be nice to have the story herein.

[@sandralarson-gonzales3797]

Too bad he performed for Obama Me I hate America himself

[@beckyjohnsonify]

Omg. I'm glad I found this too! My other have is Truman's great great nephew. Sweeeeeeeet

[@craigbutterfield592]

So much to still discover, it just never ends. This kid was fantastic

[@KRuskea]

I just met him. What level of mastery...

[@sharonreeves2949]

absolutely brilliant, one of my dad's favourites. he adored boogie piano. how on earth he managed to find this on 78 here in the UK, or even learned of his existence, while dad was still a youngster himself, heaven only knows. very glad he did tho, i grew up with those records in the 60's and in turn, my son is now djing with them in the 2010-2020's.....please pass on our thanks, if possible

[@fineartist7710]

...This is beyond believable!...What talent! What Charm!...And so young!

[@valentinepayne6464]

Who is listening to this January 2023. That's real entertainment. Love it wondering if he is still alive?

[@DOVEY1983]

Me from New Zealand 🎉😂

[@valentinepayne6464]

@@DOVEY1983 you have gpod taste in music

[@oldmoneyswag6504]

yes hes still alive

[@julieanderson100]

This is my something good today. How have I never known about him before? So happy to have discovered him - better late than never.

[@kevincoggeshall3079]

This kid was awesome I love it

[@juliaduncan1438]

Bless his heart.....he tickled me with his pronounceation of 9....non eye. Love him

[@mjohnson665]

A musical prodigy! AWESOME💯❤!!!!

[@irenedontoh3539]

Never heard of him before. So talented. WOW!!

[@JayJay-l8v]

Why have I never heard of this Black LEGEND. Black Mozart

[@ronaldoleksy8264]

How can one not love him

[@miguelmasesanglerill5347]

Thanks i was born in 1951 God bless you 💞

[@bonniebabyboo3095]

O'h my! This is my "first" knowledge of this child entertainer and his history. I was absolutely "thrilled" as I watched him play and quite entertained as he sang. Thank you for sharing this, "his story."

[@robert0price]

are you a "robot."

[@conyceja3802]

The way he plays the piano !! So talented & seems like he enjoyed it.

[@corneliusbrown5290]

The talent we have ooooohhhhhh man never seen or heard of him til just now

[@brandi92y]

That was so cool to watch.,,

[@stepitupmorons8704]

God bless great stuff

[@colleencrozier9295]

Can't stop listening to this young man's amazing talent. It's out of this world. .

[@jerryday9838]

He is so gifted and I hear .still can get down.I use to hear about him grow up . whenever someone say "SUGAR CHILD".back in detroit.may GOD continue to bless him.

[@ZOMb2010]

WoW....how come I am just discovering this Incredible young fellow..This music is so KoOL..although your much older this will last fOrever ...Thank you 😁✌️PeaCe

[@lornahiggs1846]

Brilliant player !!!!

[@rocknrollcannibals]

This kid rules! I hope life was good to him.

[@JohnCGUNSNFREEDOM]

I've never heard of this dude ,he's awesome.

[@DharaGrace]

DAMN! He's got a voice! Love this!

[@rangers94ism]

I am loving this kid. Wow! What a great performance!

[@claudelebel49]

Uninhibited joy

[@razcue1]

This is so much fun. Glad I stumbled across this gem!

[@vincentb9159]

That was a phenomenal performance; such talent!

[@adon31997]

WOW!!! I've never heard of this genius, and anointed brother before. It's an honor to learn of him, because he is of my people. #hiddenjewel✊🏿 #sugarchile

[@boomerguy9935]

It's an honor to learn of him because he is of God's people. We are all brothers and sisters. No need to qualify talent, no matter where it comes from.

[@arethafranklin8450]

Sooo precious!!!

[@maryshields9470]

Agree with beautiful and rare to behold. Will treasure this. He’s terrific!

[@lady_of_the_funk]

What talent!

[@del2591]

Never heard of this extremely talented young man, great piano skills & vocals. Reminds me of the rock 'n' roll clubs I used to attend in the 80's, great music will never fade.

[@aadamtx]

Dang! Never heard of him, and now I'll be looking for more of his work. THAT'S TALENT!

[@blaisegordon1]

I can't stop watching this video man are there any kids out here can play the piano this way

[@scribblebeck]

Can you?

[@nina5-12]

It's all clinical now

[@buddyrichable1]

There are many child prodigies around.

[@bohdaj]

@@buddyrichable1 for sure there are ! they are everywhere in the world - evenly distributed :-)) sometimes only we dont know about them

[@robertcooney1938]

I know a prodigy who can play it all......except boogie woogie. He was a student at the music school I used to teach at. I kept telling him to learn boogie woogie, told him to listen to Johnny Johnson but he never caught on.

[@robertscrimger6044]

Talent is talent. This kid has it!

[@robhartley9676]

Talented young man !

[@anthonysavio3875]

am humbled that this kid prodigy is still alive and kicking at a ripe old age of 83

[@metalbelles3662]

He's a prodigy

[@freespirit1129]

Never heard of this remarkable child. What a shame - MY loss. He is such a natural talent. Not shy - and to watch the flexibility of his long fingers is pure joy. And what a sweet smile!

[@justiceblackking4231]

Can't keep count of how many times I keep watching this video. I'm even feeling quilty, I should be paying Sugar Chile a fortune for this magnificent performance. No doubt about that

[@amaliabouch2694]

What an ADORABLE and supremely talented self taught child prodigy.

[@KennyPowers101mph]

Amazing!!

[@pamelapostma8890]

Oh my gosh... This kid has more talent than I could ever dream of!

[@deanfuller2163]

Hello Pamela, How are you doing?