Outside of being an incredible entertainer, Mr. Russell was a very nice man. I took my mother to see him and saying hello after the performance he asked my mothers name"Mary! Come sit next to me!" They giggled like they knew each other for years. That was a long time ago but one of my favorite memories.
@kipholt9874
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Craig Russell Craig was truly an innovator and ahead of his time. Just as talented as both Jim Bailey and Charles Pierce, Sadly Craig did not receive the fame/stardom that he so deserved. Let's celebrate Craig and his amazing talent today!
@takata98
2 ай бұрын
Charles Pierce was so unique in his own never offensive knife edge sharp satire, Craig in a different way was so brilliant a parody of so many female legends from his unique perspective. Both were respected for their sarcastic and yet unique intelligent impersonations. They were never camp or crass, they were just real at a moment in time.
@nickigoddess6041
10 жыл бұрын
The best and the most celebrated female impersonator .... There'll be no other Craig Russell ! I wish he was still around ..... You're a legend, through and trough !
@richardm239
2 жыл бұрын
HE DESERVES SO MUCH MORE RECOGNITION BUY THE GAY COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLICK AT LARGE HE PAVED THE WAY SO THAT PEOPLE LIKE RUPAUL COULD EXIST NOT TO TAKE ANY THING AWAY FROM RUPAUL
@donaldewert2332
Жыл бұрын
@@richardm239 To me Rupaul is nothing but a drag queen.I much more prefer female impersonators with real talent!!
@tinytimnashville
11 ай бұрын
He and Charles Pierce are two of my favorites. Really funny performers without foul language. Truly campy fun.
@TomYpsilanti
2 жыл бұрын
His Peggy Lee is hilarious!
@tinytimnashville
11 ай бұрын
Like he was on speed, too funny
@waynebrasler
9 жыл бұрын
What he did was high art. People just took it for granted imitating a famous lady was easy but anyone who has known anyone in Craig's area of expertise knows it requires a great amount of talent, a keen eye, special vocal dexterity and the ability to really sound like someone, not simply imitate her. I know Miss Peggy Lee was distressed as seeing a Jim Bailey impersonation of her on television, but most lady singers embraced the men who did tributes to them, including Barbra Streisand. It really is a great tribute, particularly given all the creative work required.
@bWitched96
6 жыл бұрын
No matter how many times I watched Craig's 'Mae West' number, it has me in tears every time. lmao. "oh! oh! oh! ohh!" Wish I could have seen a live show or met him.
@rickw1100
11 жыл бұрын
A very funny, talented man who left us way too soon. Godspeed Craig!
@user-dn4rx8ev3j
Ай бұрын
It's always wonderful to be reminded of this incredible talent.
@sugarlove
9 жыл бұрын
what an artist! this is pure art!
@uapnz0698
2 жыл бұрын
An icon she is!
@piroschka6
14 жыл бұрын
russell was the greatest drag star ever....a shame he left us so early!!! a big kiss for posting!!!
@katcampbell1
14 жыл бұрын
Chris was my neighbor at age 12 .What a nice guy and always kind .I think his performances will leave a mark on comedy as well the entertainment industry . I am so happy he went on to better things as i have myself .
@pullmedown1
13 жыл бұрын
That Mae West intro... hilarious! Craig was absolutely incredible.
@classicalaid1
Жыл бұрын
I once met Marlena Dietrich in Montreal. She was the inaugural act at The new Arts Center at Expo 67. Burt Bacharach was the conductor. I chatted with her backstage. Although in her 60's she was still breathtakingly beautiful, dressed in a red Chanel suit. I couldn't believe my eyes. Her grandson attended the came school as myself, in the States, so there was lots to chat about. A high voltage lady, to be sure.
@evertstuiver2805
Жыл бұрын
what a talent Rip mr Russle
@evertstuiver2805
Жыл бұрын
Russell
@sandylethbridge7021
4 жыл бұрын
I met him in 89 on our honeymoon He later visited us at our apt in Guelph and he plucked my eyebrows and.stole my panty hose and pink shorts. He was a character for.sure
@richardm239
2 жыл бұрын
PEGGY LEE BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@nickmorrell3559
2 жыл бұрын
Along with divine ...he's a true drag legend ..his Mae is unbelievable ..
@rygysmom
11 жыл бұрын
This guy is great. Actually I am a HUGE Marlene fan and I thought he did her pretty good. I mean Lordy he does so many!
@takata98
2 ай бұрын
I almost think I imagined most of my past! Looking back upon the times when I lived in Toronto and the Manatee Club Craig Russell and "Outrageous" were matter of fact happenstance. For a long time he has been passed as have so many who were in his audiences during the Aid's Epidemic. At the time some of these experiences were just an ordinary night out, looking back and viewing decades later it's ironic they are historic legendary never to be repeated experiences.
@SamaraInUSA
14 жыл бұрын
Flawless, he is soo amazing, i cannot believe how real his personas looks, better than the real people! Amazing impersonator! Bravo from Russian fans.
@jefferywines5925
5 жыл бұрын
♥️ Fond memories of a remarkable young man.
@sxnico
5 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC! thanks for uploading!!! xo
@dxmxo9427
8 жыл бұрын
37 bitter sad people disliked this great Video
@teeniebeenie8774
7 жыл бұрын
charles pierce was so gr8 , maybe the best ever
@idolinocreon4418
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@user-dn4rx8ev3j
4 жыл бұрын
His characters were brilliantly camped up but also spot on! I split a gutt everytime I watch his Judy Garland impressions.
@waynebrasler
12 жыл бұрын
Miss Peggy Lee never quite knew what to make of her many impersonators, especially after a friend saw one on T.V. and telephoned her and said "Are you ill?"
@_MSD75_
11 жыл бұрын
Priceless, just gets funnier.
@silverstuff182
4 жыл бұрын
His sense of humor was so tight.
@cjm608
15 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful entertainer!!!!
@contetomeck2106
2 ай бұрын
he was so good geeeeeeeeeee
@myusername6595
7 жыл бұрын
the mae west one was dead fucking on and great
@BlytheWorld1972
6 жыл бұрын
it was just like her
@plauditecives
6 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know this clip existed. Thanks!
@guilfordcigarman
10 жыл бұрын
I wish they would release "Outrageous" on dvd...
@burffle
15 жыл бұрын
I saw him at Studio 1's Backlot. As Dietrich she said there was a rumour going around about Merv Griffin...that he was straight, just a rumour! Merv was behind e in the audience & almost blew out my ear with his shouts of laughter.
@ploplisphilin
13 жыл бұрын
Quite a challenge to differentiate these three stars, and he did it with a lot of wit and subtlety.
@2010Rhodos
11 жыл бұрын
So great :-)
@pascalguerandel8181
10 ай бұрын
Just incredible ❤
@Moem43
8 жыл бұрын
Terrific!
@xaikalat
7 жыл бұрын
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@saintagil
10 жыл бұрын
Astonishing...he definitly was geniously gifted
@ocan355
7 ай бұрын
I have a good mind to figure out how contact Brooke Lynn Hytes or anyone else involved in Canada's Drag Race and give them good dressing down for not giving Craig Rusell a shout out. You all stand in his shoes. At the time, that man, that gay man, that female impersonator made Canadians proud that he was Canadian. He accomplished things that nobody else had ever accomplished before. He was a star. He is a legend. He deserves respect. Lest we forget.
@Ojibear
7 жыл бұрын
He's parodying them, not doing an exact impersonation. For that check out Jim Bailey.
@miltsar
7 жыл бұрын
exactly...he is not doing spot on impressions but he captures their quirks and idiosyncrasies. He is hilarious !
@richardm239
2 жыл бұрын
@@miltsar MUCH MORE EDGY AND ENTERTAINING !!!!!!!! RATHER THAN A CARBON COPY ,THERES ROOM FOR EACH
@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg
10 ай бұрын
He's actually doing both.
@robbiedewolde6570
10 жыл бұрын
Graig was a really nice person and a great performer..... to bad he went the wrong way
@popazz1
13 жыл бұрын
never heard of him,but he seemed popular!
@mimmim4
13 жыл бұрын
เก่งมากกกกกกกก คะ...
@pipocaban3777
9 жыл бұрын
Rest. In. Peace. In. Heaven. Love. Ha
@SWDetboy
8 жыл бұрын
WOW,,,, clapping..
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8 жыл бұрын
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@MrFalconford
12 жыл бұрын
rip craig we only loved thankyou
@hansvonrittern9168
4 ай бұрын
I saw him at Carnegie Hall - - - :(
@catcrazy336
6 жыл бұрын
parody not impersonation.
@teeniebeenie8774
7 жыл бұрын
saw him in frisco he was ok but his appearance at the Grubstake later was fab
@FANSAntwerpen
11 жыл бұрын
No ... you are !
@maxwilson4748
7 жыл бұрын
Did you ever do any presentations of famous Canadians? Just Americans.
@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg
10 ай бұрын
Who would you suggest? Anne Murray? For a performer to be imitated they need to have a lot of well-known mannerisms, styles and larger-than-life-isms about them that an audience will understand instantly.
@queerulantin6431
Жыл бұрын
💜🏳️🌈
@Mikelnbg70
9 ай бұрын
Eine Schande,so über einst der grössten deutschen überhaupt,es sish zu wagen,wie reden über Marlene Dietrich.Eine Schande.
@gregwilliams852
12 жыл бұрын
enjoyed peggy and mae west - marlene was horrible :-/
@dorianlelong
10 жыл бұрын
Unfunny spoof of Dietrich...
@scottvincent1783
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s great! He was amazing 🤩
@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg
10 ай бұрын
I guess we have different ideas of funny. To me , as a longtime Dietrich fan, it's hilarious.
@Myplop
8 жыл бұрын
Just a look alike cant do any voices they all sound the same, actually he doesnt even look like the people
@davidtoddsingleton
7 жыл бұрын
his judy garland is spot on in so many many ways; especially the patter...he's an icon and has a huge cult - seriously. what are you saying - her mae west was amazing here as well.
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