The Joe Bataan Story

For the full length feature of this video "Mr New York is Back" go to www.vampisoul.com/

[@randyinmiami]

Back in the late 80's I owned an after hours club in the Bronx called LeNoirs. Joe Bataan walked in around 3AM, we sat, had a few drinks, and talked about his needing to make a Come Back. He thought his old fans already forgot about him since it's been YEARS since he's performed. I asked hi to allow me to make his "Come Back Dance" which I titled on the flier; The Man Is Back, Joe Bataan. And I promoted his original come back at the old Cacique Night Club in the Bronx near the corner of Tremont and Webster Ave. We had lines all around the corner! An amazing evening which I told the DJ to record for me on cassette, which I still have, and listen to from time to time. I'm very happy in knowing that I was responsible for his 1st Come Back! Izzy Berrios

[@msskinny2626]

Izzy Berrios x. Zzz sssssss

[@juanpefernandez]

Que buena historia viejo Izzy! Un saludo desde Holanda Y vea que terminó siendo histórico ese día, tal vez el renacer del Boogaloo en Estados Unidos

[@bttorre1494]

Bro you need to share that with the world man!!!

[@LATOHOUSTON]

Joe Bataan..a Legend! California loves Joe! He’s a part of our culture out here.

[@punchman1075]

Saw the illustrious Joe Bataan in Brooklyn. The King of NY in Kings County! A true NYer forever! And not to mention a very nice man and a class act! Bless you all - punch

[@IndependentGeorge76]

Joe Bataan needs to write an autobiography. He has lived a great life, and has can document so much of what has happened in music and society over the last 50 years

[@judithmcdaniel7343]

Music Always and forever Joe Bataan, Never left and it's 2019 almost 2020❤❤❤

[@tonym8566]

Man, I've been listening to this man's music for more decades than I care to say. He was never gone in my mind. My life soundtrack from growing up in East Harlem is filled with the music of Joe Bataan.

[@rickyparrilla2426]

Wow. I literally got chills watching this. I was blown away when he said he started salsoul records. So many legendary Disco songs were made on that label. I was a young kid in the 70's but disco was awesome and still is. This was wonderful and very educational to watch. I'm glad my sister sent me a video of Joe Bataan. I watched it went to KZbin and found this one. Thank God for modern technology!!! 🙏

[@maribellevazquez]

Joe Bataan is back. Congratulations Joe! I love your sound. Thank you.

[@presenciataina1120]

I grew up with Johnny Cocolo- Bishop Padilla's youngest brother who was in the band. "Riot" Album cover was photographed at Carver's Black Park handball court at 105th Street between Madison and Park. I remember it like it was just the other day (50 years ago). Boogaloo Blues was happenin' back then. Before Salsa, which begot electric boogie, which begat hip hop, etc... That's the real story. Joe Bataan- my man.

[@yvonnieseguis2928]

He is the first person sang rap disco 1979...

[@user-wh1jy2hz2q]

Hi Joe you taught me how to sing 🎤 and play the piano. I was like 15 years young. You got me by 11 years. I share you with family and friends. Thank you 🙏 for being an inspiration and taking time out for others ❤Doris Perez

[@bb89670]

Oldies but goodies

[@justskins]

Glad to know that joe is back to bring some more of that salsoul sound joe it's like you never left

[@joycerodriguez9192]

Joe is one of my favorites re latin r&b music.

[@joycerodriguez9192]

Thank for doing Eddie Love's show on WHCR 90.3 fm in nyc. Still love "Super Girl"

[@richardlucero9265]

Joe "B" back?, he never left!, been listening to his music since the early '70's, still sounds just as great as ever!

[@michoacanpresente5076]

A Legend💯🍺🍺🍺

[@angellove2405]

I'm so Blessed to have discover you! I absolutely Love your sound!

[@joycerodriguez9192]

Joe has been one my favorites. Like him played piano @ center on 104th between 5th & Madison in East Harlem back in the day. Maria aka Super Girl

[@Ayo_MsLadyBich]

Nitollano ⁉️ Unique. My last name is Montellano. Grew up to his music from Pops. Firme Vato, Viva La Raza❗️✊🏾😎🔥🙏🏽

[@attizzoso]

4:29 Popcorn!. An italian music show in the early 80s

[@edvas625]

He needs a movie made about him

[@antoniooldthugmartinez8336]

I actually knew Joe, from 1974

[@Musicradio77Network]

Interesting story about Joe Bataan and the founder of Salsoul. There was one sad moment at 1:05 that he got arrested for stealing a car and got jailed for 5 years. That was way before the "Grand Theft Auto" series came along, and he was a bad guy from the beginning. First, he was a troublemaker where he got upset, and then ended up becoming a singer rather than being a bad guy.

[@Ayo_MsLadyBich]

Damn 5yrs for a stolen car ⁉️ Crazy.

[@gladysvazquez9407]

Love all your song...💝💘💘💘

[@theelastchicano1834]

I love his music, it's nice to know more about him.

[@mikerazo856]

Awesome Music!!!!!

[@esthercasillas777]

Que burno seria que hicieran la biografia de Ralfi Pagan

[@renzopinto3836]

...Joe Bataan era un bravo de bravos ...

[@Elephantnuts]

Trip out I always thought he was Latino/Raza but it’s because he grow up in the barrio! Just like people of other nationalities growing up here in the hoods of Califas

[@MrZoomMrZoom-gn2qp]

So he's not latino?

[@donttalktocops.4467]

They should make a movie about Joe. Everyone loves his music

[@libbydoll3098]

Joe you are sooooooo loved.

[@angelgodinez8710]

I heard Joe was súper jealous of Ralfie Pagan! Ralfie was a real legend...

[@reynolds1951]

to joe it is overdue a bio of your life and music get a publisher and write all down for history, and don't leave out those early musicians they were part of your fame.

[@67tatty]

What song is @ the start

[@jorgeantoniomuett9561]

= Where Can I Watch or Buy This Documentary? =

[@staceyann2998]

I heard my grandfather vito use to play for you on the congas. Efrain Gonzalez do you remember him?

[@ernestliving]

Did he kill Ralfi and set him up????

[@justskins]

Glad to know y

[@ricardosalazar5743]

If I was King

[@reneangulotrujillo1]

Great vox! Nos vemos en los globos!

[@MaryChitgar]

Legend ❤️

[@neldadon]

DOMINICAN JOHNNY PACHECO FOUNDER of NYC LATIN MUSIC Recording label FANIA . producer and director as well he also created the SALSA genre.

[@JhonnyMendozaNina-qy1nz]

Saaaaaaludos cooooordiales feliz fin de semana

[@wimweender1306]

😊❤

[@sirlewis8234]

Under the street lamp haha

[@littlejoefragrance760]

5 years!!! For stealing a car!!!

[@sonnymolinari3034]

I always thought he was dominican or PR

[@marydpatton7467]

Was