Vann "Piano Man" Walls (born Harry Eugene Vann on 24 August 1918 – died 24 February 1999) was an influential Americanrhythm and blues piano player, songwriter, studio musician, and professional recording artist. He was a long-standing session player for Atlantic Records, appearing on hits by artists including Big Joe Turner, Ruth Brown, and The Clovers. Walls performed under a number of different names, and is variously credited as Van Walls, Harry Van Walls, and Captain Van. He led the Harry Van Walls Orchestra, and also performed with Doc Starkes and His Nite Riders, and as Le Capitaine Van.
Early life and career
Walls was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. His mother was in her teens (Walls believed she was 13) when he was born. Vann took the name Walls from a man she would marry a few years later, and became Vann Walls (often written as Van Walls). His mother began teaching him piano when he was six years old, and his first experience performing music was in church.
Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B - Trailer
Feature-length documentary about Atlantic Records R & B pioneer Vann Walls. Now available for download and rental from iTunes Canada. Film website: http://vannpianomanwallsthemovie.com/ Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B is a film for anyone curious about the origins of Rhythm and Blues. Vann "Piano Man" Walls was one of its pioneers. We follow Vann, and several of his peers, including musicians Dr. John, Ry Cooder, Ruth Brown, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, legendary record producer Jerry Wexler and more as we wade through his adventure of musical history and performance. From New York City to Montreal the viewer takes an intimate voyage in to the studio as Vann produces the final album of a career that spanned more than sixty-five years. Wrapped around this recording pr...
published: 21 Mar 2014
After Midnight - Van "Piano Man" Walls
published: 19 May 2021
Frank 'Floorshow' Culley feat Van 'Piano Man' Walls Gone After Hours
published: 07 Jan 2017
Harry Vann "Piano Man" Walls
"They Call Me The Piano Man" recorded at the Montreal International Jazz Festival July 6th 1992 Vann "Piano Man" Walls with Charles 'Honey Boy" Otis on drums
John Dooley on Bass , Butch Young on Trumpet and Donn Scott Shetler on Sax
published: 24 Feb 2015
Van Walls - Tee Nah Nah
Brownie McGhee singing on this New Orleans classic although the labelscan (not mine thanks for sharing) shows credits given to Spider Sam. Piano of course is Harry Van Walls! This 1950 Atlantic release is included on some compilations like "New York Blues and R&B 1947-1952 - Stick McGhee with Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry". I have it from the Stick McGhee compilaton LP on Crown Prince Records (Mr. R&B) where it´s included as a bonus along with "I Aint Gonna Scold You"
published: 26 Jan 2015
Chains of Love (with Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra)
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Chains of Love (with Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra) · Joe Turner · Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Big Joe Turner: The Rhythm & Blues Years
℗ 1951 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Producer: Ahmet Ertegun
Piano: Harry Van Walls
Producer: Herb Abramson
Vocals: Joe Turner
Vocals: Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Writer: Ahmet Ertegün
Writer: Harry Van Walls
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published: 16 Jul 2016
Van "Piano Man" Walls And His After Hours Session Boys - Tee Nah Nah
Jump Blues
published: 04 Nov 2020
Big Joe Turner with Van ' Piano Man ' Walls Orch " Chains of Love "
R y B Ballad , 1951 Atlantic Records . Album " Chain Gang " .
Enjoy , Disfrutad . Masterpiece.
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published: 09 Feb 2022
Joe Turner, w./Van "Piano Man" Walls and his Orchestra: "Poor Lover's Blues" (1952)
Feature-length documentary about Atlantic Records R & B pioneer Vann Walls. Now available for download and rental from iTunes Canada. Film website: http://vannp...
Feature-length documentary about Atlantic Records R & B pioneer Vann Walls. Now available for download and rental from iTunes Canada. Film website: http://vannpianomanwallsthemovie.com/ Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B is a film for anyone curious about the origins of Rhythm and Blues. Vann "Piano Man" Walls was one of its pioneers. We follow Vann, and several of his peers, including musicians Dr. John, Ry Cooder, Ruth Brown, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, legendary record producer Jerry Wexler and more as we wade through his adventure of musical history and performance. From New York City to Montreal the viewer takes an intimate voyage in to the studio as Vann produces the final album of a career that spanned more than sixty-five years. Wrapped around this recording project is the story of his fascinating life and his lasting contribution to a musical form now heard all over the world.
Français:
Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B est un film pour tout ceux qui veulent en savoir plus sur les origines du Rhythm and Blues. Vann "Piano Man" Walls en fut l'un des pionniers. Dans ce film nous suivons Vann et quelques uns de ses pairs tels que Dr John, Ry Cooder, Ruth Brown, le fondateur d'Atlantic Records Ahmet Ertegun, le légendaire producteur de disque Jerry Wexler, tous témoins ou complices de son passage dans l'histoire du R&B. De Montréal à New York les cinéphiles sont conviés à assister aux derniers moments de la vie de Vann, de sa dernière session d'enregistrement jusqu'à l'ultime hommage rendu par la R&B Foundation pour souligner 65 ans d'une carrière exceptionnelle.
Director: Steven Morris
Producers: Steven Morris & Martin Bolduc
Executive Producer: Peter Dowbiggin
Feature-length documentary about Atlantic Records R & B pioneer Vann Walls. Now available for download and rental from iTunes Canada. Film website: http://vannpianomanwallsthemovie.com/ Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B is a film for anyone curious about the origins of Rhythm and Blues. Vann "Piano Man" Walls was one of its pioneers. We follow Vann, and several of his peers, including musicians Dr. John, Ry Cooder, Ruth Brown, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, legendary record producer Jerry Wexler and more as we wade through his adventure of musical history and performance. From New York City to Montreal the viewer takes an intimate voyage in to the studio as Vann produces the final album of a career that spanned more than sixty-five years. Wrapped around this recording project is the story of his fascinating life and his lasting contribution to a musical form now heard all over the world.
Français:
Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B est un film pour tout ceux qui veulent en savoir plus sur les origines du Rhythm and Blues. Vann "Piano Man" Walls en fut l'un des pionniers. Dans ce film nous suivons Vann et quelques uns de ses pairs tels que Dr John, Ry Cooder, Ruth Brown, le fondateur d'Atlantic Records Ahmet Ertegun, le légendaire producteur de disque Jerry Wexler, tous témoins ou complices de son passage dans l'histoire du R&B. De Montréal à New York les cinéphiles sont conviés à assister aux derniers moments de la vie de Vann, de sa dernière session d'enregistrement jusqu'à l'ultime hommage rendu par la R&B Foundation pour souligner 65 ans d'une carrière exceptionnelle.
Director: Steven Morris
Producers: Steven Morris & Martin Bolduc
Executive Producer: Peter Dowbiggin
"They Call Me The Piano Man" recorded at the Montreal International Jazz Festival July 6th 1992 Vann "Piano Man" Walls with Charles 'Honey Boy" Otis on drums
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"They Call Me The Piano Man" recorded at the Montreal International Jazz Festival July 6th 1992 Vann "Piano Man" Walls with Charles 'Honey Boy" Otis on drums
John Dooley on Bass , Butch Young on Trumpet and Donn Scott Shetler on Sax
"They Call Me The Piano Man" recorded at the Montreal International Jazz Festival July 6th 1992 Vann "Piano Man" Walls with Charles 'Honey Boy" Otis on drums
John Dooley on Bass , Butch Young on Trumpet and Donn Scott Shetler on Sax
Brownie McGhee singing on this New Orleans classic although the labelscan (not mine thanks for sharing) shows credits given to Spider Sam. Piano of course is Ha...
Brownie McGhee singing on this New Orleans classic although the labelscan (not mine thanks for sharing) shows credits given to Spider Sam. Piano of course is Harry Van Walls! This 1950 Atlantic release is included on some compilations like "New York Blues and R&B 1947-1952 - Stick McGhee with Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry". I have it from the Stick McGhee compilaton LP on Crown Prince Records (Mr. R&B) where it´s included as a bonus along with "I Aint Gonna Scold You"
Brownie McGhee singing on this New Orleans classic although the labelscan (not mine thanks for sharing) shows credits given to Spider Sam. Piano of course is Harry Van Walls! This 1950 Atlantic release is included on some compilations like "New York Blues and R&B 1947-1952 - Stick McGhee with Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry". I have it from the Stick McGhee compilaton LP on Crown Prince Records (Mr. R&B) where it´s included as a bonus along with "I Aint Gonna Scold You"
Provided to YouTube by Rhino Atlantic
Chains of Love (with Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra) · Joe Turner · Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Big Joe Turner:...
Provided to YouTube by Rhino Atlantic
Chains of Love (with Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra) · Joe Turner · Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Big Joe Turner: The Rhythm & Blues Years
℗ 1951 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Producer: Ahmet Ertegun
Piano: Harry Van Walls
Producer: Herb Abramson
Vocals: Joe Turner
Vocals: Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Writer: Ahmet Ertegün
Writer: Harry Van Walls
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Rhino Atlantic
Chains of Love (with Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra) · Joe Turner · Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Big Joe Turner: The Rhythm & Blues Years
℗ 1951 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Producer: Ahmet Ertegun
Piano: Harry Van Walls
Producer: Herb Abramson
Vocals: Joe Turner
Vocals: Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Writer: Ahmet Ertegün
Writer: Harry Van Walls
Auto-generated by YouTube.
R y B Ballad , 1951 Atlantic Records . Album " Chain Gang " .
Enjoy , Disfrutad . Masterpiece.
no copyright infringement intended. I own absolutely ...
R y B Ballad , 1951 Atlantic Records . Album " Chain Gang " .
Enjoy , Disfrutad . Masterpiece.
no copyright infringement intended. I own absolutely none of these videos ( unless otherwise stated).Copyright Belong to their original owers . Musical videos posted on this chanel are for entertainment . Purposes Only
Non Profit
R y B Ballad , 1951 Atlantic Records . Album " Chain Gang " .
Enjoy , Disfrutad . Masterpiece.
no copyright infringement intended. I own absolutely none of these videos ( unless otherwise stated).Copyright Belong to their original owers . Musical videos posted on this chanel are for entertainment . Purposes Only
Non Profit
Feature-length documentary about Atlantic Records R & B pioneer Vann Walls. Now available for download and rental from iTunes Canada. Film website: http://vannpianomanwallsthemovie.com/ Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B is a film for anyone curious about the origins of Rhythm and Blues. Vann "Piano Man" Walls was one of its pioneers. We follow Vann, and several of his peers, including musicians Dr. John, Ry Cooder, Ruth Brown, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, legendary record producer Jerry Wexler and more as we wade through his adventure of musical history and performance. From New York City to Montreal the viewer takes an intimate voyage in to the studio as Vann produces the final album of a career that spanned more than sixty-five years. Wrapped around this recording project is the story of his fascinating life and his lasting contribution to a musical form now heard all over the world.
Français:
Vann "Piano Man" Walls: The Spirit of R&B est un film pour tout ceux qui veulent en savoir plus sur les origines du Rhythm and Blues. Vann "Piano Man" Walls en fut l'un des pionniers. Dans ce film nous suivons Vann et quelques uns de ses pairs tels que Dr John, Ry Cooder, Ruth Brown, le fondateur d'Atlantic Records Ahmet Ertegun, le légendaire producteur de disque Jerry Wexler, tous témoins ou complices de son passage dans l'histoire du R&B. De Montréal à New York les cinéphiles sont conviés à assister aux derniers moments de la vie de Vann, de sa dernière session d'enregistrement jusqu'à l'ultime hommage rendu par la R&B Foundation pour souligner 65 ans d'une carrière exceptionnelle.
Director: Steven Morris
Producers: Steven Morris & Martin Bolduc
Executive Producer: Peter Dowbiggin
"They Call Me The Piano Man" recorded at the Montreal International Jazz Festival July 6th 1992 Vann "Piano Man" Walls with Charles 'Honey Boy" Otis on drums
John Dooley on Bass , Butch Young on Trumpet and Donn Scott Shetler on Sax
Brownie McGhee singing on this New Orleans classic although the labelscan (not mine thanks for sharing) shows credits given to Spider Sam. Piano of course is Harry Van Walls! This 1950 Atlantic release is included on some compilations like "New York Blues and R&B 1947-1952 - Stick McGhee with Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry". I have it from the Stick McGhee compilaton LP on Crown Prince Records (Mr. R&B) where it´s included as a bonus along with "I Aint Gonna Scold You"
Provided to YouTube by Rhino Atlantic
Chains of Love (with Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra) · Joe Turner · Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Big Joe Turner: The Rhythm & Blues Years
℗ 1951 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Producer: Ahmet Ertegun
Piano: Harry Van Walls
Producer: Herb Abramson
Vocals: Joe Turner
Vocals: Van ''Piano Man'' Walls Orchestra
Writer: Ahmet Ertegün
Writer: Harry Van Walls
Auto-generated by YouTube.
R y B Ballad , 1951 Atlantic Records . Album " Chain Gang " .
Enjoy , Disfrutad . Masterpiece.
no copyright infringement intended. I own absolutely none of these videos ( unless otherwise stated).Copyright Belong to their original owers . Musical videos posted on this chanel are for entertainment . Purposes Only
Non Profit
Vann "Piano Man" Walls (born Harry Eugene Vann on 24 August 1918 – died 24 February 1999) was an influential Americanrhythm and blues piano player, songwriter, studio musician, and professional recording artist. He was a long-standing session player for Atlantic Records, appearing on hits by artists including Big Joe Turner, Ruth Brown, and The Clovers. Walls performed under a number of different names, and is variously credited as Van Walls, Harry Van Walls, and Captain Van. He led the Harry Van Walls Orchestra, and also performed with Doc Starkes and His Nite Riders, and as Le Capitaine Van.
Early life and career
Walls was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. His mother was in her teens (Walls believed she was 13) when he was born. Vann took the name Walls from a man she would marry a few years later, and became Vann Walls (often written as Van Walls). His mother began teaching him piano when he was six years old, and his first experience performing music was in church.
Its nine oclock on a saturday The regular crowd shuffles in Theres an old man sitting next to me Makin love to his tonic and gin He says, son, can you play me a memory? Im not really sure how it goes But its sad and its sweet and I knew it complete When I wore a younger mans clothes La la la, de de da La la, de de da da da Chorus: Sing us a song, youre the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, were all in the mood for a melody And youve got us feelin alright Now john at the bar is a friend of mine He gets me my drinks for free And hes quick with a joke or to light up your smoke But theres someplace that hed rather be He says, bill, I believe this is killing me. As the smile ran away from his face Well Im sure that I could be a movie star If I could get out of this place Oh, la la la, de de da La la, de de da da da Now paul is a real estate novelist Who never had time for a wife And hes talkin with davy whos still in the navy And probably will be for life And the waitress is practicing politics As the businessmen slowly get stoned Yes, theyre sharing a drink they call loneliness But its better than drinkin alone Chorus Its a pretty good crowd for a saturday And the manager gives me a smile cause he knows that its me theyve been comin to see To forget about life for a while And the piano, it sounds like a carnival And the microphone smells like a beer And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar And say, man, what are you doin here? Oh, la la la, de de da