The REAL Dr. Don Shirley - GREEN BOOK - extremely RARE live concert footage HAPPY TALK #greenbook

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Dr. Donald Shirley's piano interpretation "Happy Talk" - a show tune from the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. He is joined by bassist Robert Field.

This video footage of Donald Walbridge Shirley is some of the only known live concert footage in existence. This virtuoso musician remained somewhat of an enigma during his career, due to the fact he could not or would not be categorized. He is the subject of the highly anticipated film GREEN BOOK starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. The film was written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie, and Peter Farrelly who also directed the film.

In 2001, we were privileged to attend a benefit concert in Detroit MI. in support of The Brazeal Dennard Chorale in which Dr. Shirley was featured. We drove down for London Ontario for the gala dinner/concert and had a wonderful private reunion with Don afterwards in his dressing room. Special mention to my brother Joel and his 8mm video camera (apologies for the poor quality). I had broadcast equipment available, but Don was very hesitant to do something on a larger scale. Luckily we have this footage we can share with the public. I have the full concert and other backstage footage that will be uploaded in the near future.

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I'm here because of the movie! Loved it.

Ahsila
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最高ー‼️
ドンシャーリー👍
貴重な映像ありがとうございます‼️
トニーリップが撮影してたら❗️と妄想

ゴールデンボーイ-yf
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Didn’t expect the movie Green Book to be as good as it turned out to be. Also widening my musical knowledge of a great performer. Thanks for posting this video.

jjsfzr
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extraordinary man ...he went through bad times for us black ppl to be respected ... he carried all black man n women on his Sholder...after him and ppl like him a lot of gates opened .. he stood and took all the hard time only to pass the respect the next black musicianship ... all price is to be respected .. he is great man

wedigere
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A good film/movie should make you feel something and make you think something. A great way to honour Don Shirley and his story. ❤

Jonathan-hi
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P.S. the movie may be good, .... but I always like to check out the real thing and learn more. Thank you🙏

pennykent
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Such a beautiful piece. Great movie too

glennD
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An amazing pianist. Thank God for some movies, Green Book has informed me of a great artist. 😊

robinbutler
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After watching the movie I hurried over to IMDb and gave it a 10.

MisterGeezy
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Wonderful! Wish I could see him playing Chopin.

chrisbremer
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The movie was absolutely fantastic. It was a platonic love story between two men that helped one another find another part of themself.

kevinharris
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I have been a fan of Don Shirley since Waterboy hit the charts in 1965. Even though I bought several of his albums, I never knew anything about the man until the movie came out. It was a wondrous experience to flesh out the life and character of this musical icon after so many years. What an amazing life he led. It's too bad so few people are even aware of him let alone his life and music. That is a profound loss to humanity. Thanks so much for providing this live performance. I remember it from the original recording which I have been enjoying for decades. Encore! Encore! :D

nedjohnson
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Don Shirley was a very gifted piano player and composer, I hope the sheet music will be published too. Thank you for the upload.

twillertorganprojects
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Absolutely fabulous! Has his very own style indeed

pascalgillot
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Who had to look up for his music after the movie?this is epic..same they used for the soundtrack but a little different, Ali and tony are really great actors 👌🏾💯

shorttrendystories
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I loved the movie Green Book and just had to do some research of this talented pianist! Thank You for this beautiful rare footage of Dr. Shirley!

joancarnes
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The green book took me here... Hes absolitely genius!

jun-junebulasao
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I love Don's relentless attacking style. It's no wonder so many rock and pop keyboardist were influenced by this maestro.

philjamieson
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I Never seen a movie that touch me so much Thank You 🙏

bernardgill
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Love this!!!! talented! Thank you for sharing this wonderful man.👍

pennykent