The Organ Grinder - The Rainbow Connection

[@robertsanders6463]

Sure brings back memories and we have lost the instrument!

[@jkmek99]

Wow!!! Much thanks for posting these videos! I spent my childhood at the Grinder and Uncle Milt's in WA. Great memories!

[@markhenderson3466]

Russ: Thanks for posting this !! I, like so many, have so many great childhood memories of the PDX Organ Grinder! I'm taking my two boys to Organ Stop Pizza on our way to the Grand Canyon in 2015 - pass it on!

[@RussChilson]

Was recorded by me using an old VHS camera on tripod. Having a video recorder back then was a novelty. Just an accident that I actually kept and eventually found the tape. Russ Chilson

[@deanawade5878]

thank you so much I really miss this place and the organ playing

[@857pgsny98]

Quite the Jog of memory! What a talent! Thanks for sharing! Perfection always!

[@857pgsny98]

Well it truly is a treat that you found this, and great always to hear the ivorys by such great talent in you!

[@857pgsny98]

wpw this brings back a flood of memories. Very nice!

[@857pgsny98]

Glad you found these and posted to share! Very wonderful. A treat indeedy!

[@857pgsny98]

The fellow who currently plays at Oaks , well he can't hold a candle to you in the least. That is certain. Am I bias? Probably however your talent is unsurpassed , always will be. Thanks for sharing this. Listen most days!

[@857pgsny98]

Truly it was back then! Of all the folks who would have one on hand , well it runs in that family right? lol Serendipitous!

[@3Davmawey]

I'm sure Kermit the frog wants this version to be played at his funeral.

[@danwat1234]

David Lee played at the Portland Organ grinder in the 70s I think.

[@danshasky7057]

No, this is @Russ Chilson

[@BryceLacey-wk3mr]

Same key as the organ in the memorial

[@857pgsny98]

who took this video? Great that it happened. Nice!

[@857pgsny98]

Who is the fellow who plays at Oaks, Keith? He says you were an inspiration, Don't remember you teaching him! He isn't as good , but of course you already know this I hope! It's snowing!

[@danwat1234]

The oaks park organist is Keith Fortune