I was 17. My school friends dad ran an independent record company. One satday,James told us all to go to a Hull Uni resi in Cottingham. James had a stash of free tickets. I only wanted to get drunk. Non of us knew why we were there. Then the lights went off and a spotlight Appeared. Under it Leo Sayer,in the clown gear,...sang The Dancer. I'll never forget it. Thanks James's dad!!
@hoddo33
Жыл бұрын
I remember when the Just A Boy album came out I bought it and it didn't leave my turntable for at least 6 months. It's still one of the best albums ever produced with its wide range of hits and its unique style. Leo Sayer should be remembered as one of the greats.
@trpuffnstuff571
Жыл бұрын
Watching his body language, facial expressions, he's so animated while singing. He feels everything deeply as he's singing. And if you watch you can feel it too
@pkrbil4541
5 жыл бұрын
So,so beautiful. My mother just passed and she loved this. She always said boy honey that sure was pretty. My heart is breaking for you Mom. Thanks Leo for all the memories!!
@hayleyhaynam324
3 жыл бұрын
i hope your doing better today im sorry for your lost ❤️ i just found leo and I’m showing him to EVERYONE
@MrCageinblood
3 күн бұрын
So sorry for your loss hang in there time makes it not hurt so much
@hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh285
3 жыл бұрын
I'm only 22 years of age and my 62 year old father turned me on to Leo among many other amazing acts I would have never even thought of and I'm so grateful I've Been able experience such a wonderful artist. thank you Leo for being you.
@johns3081
4 ай бұрын
His range of singing between this song and ' the show must go on' is incredible. It's hard to tell where he is more comfortable,.
@SteveW-rr4vh
11 жыл бұрын
Went seven times to see Leo Sayer in concert, only once did he sing this. Stunning song and remains high on the favourite list
@ZZJoCa
14 жыл бұрын
One of the most hauntingly beautiful and insidiously depressing songs, ever. He's another musical genus. Saw him live in a small venue in the mid 70s and he was superb. He even wore this costume.
@patriciamarisolramirezbugu1912
14 күн бұрын
Momentos así,con esta preciosa voz,un deleite a los oídos
@johnkelly9708
2 жыл бұрын
Does anybody agree that I can put them right up there with Freddie Mercury he has a beautiful voice
@dawnstanley1733
Ай бұрын
YES!! Nobody could copy Leo either.
@henneer9668
Ай бұрын
This is such good music
@rhondahunt8080
23 күн бұрын
Agree completely
@CelticAndyTheBard
4 күн бұрын
Wouldn't put him quite at Freddie status....but not too far behind. No one touches Freddie...the extra teeth, the power, the musical confidence. Not to say this isn't amazing but more of a back street, groping from the shadows Lind of thing. Leo is an underdog, Freddie is the GOAT. Leo is playing the harlequin....Freddie is the harlequin.
@dawnstanley1733
3 күн бұрын
@@CelticAndyTheBard The difference is Leo is way more humble than freddie ever could have been. Sorry, yes freddie could sing but he wasn't really very nice.
@matthatter2849
6 жыл бұрын
Why is "The Show Must Go On" at over 1 million views but this one (and other songs from this televised performance) only stands at 300,000? Man....when I saw the first clip of this performance, you bet I wanted to see the rest of it!!!! I watched every single song from this show. All the songs from this show should have over a million views each!
@tehf00n
5 жыл бұрын
because its the better song. Do you even understand how ratings work? :D
@bryanmann6756
Ай бұрын
Agree...but The Show Must Go On is phenomenal
@nicholaswood7704
25 күн бұрын
Jeff Buckley I'd love to hear this guy do hallelujah
@nicholaswood7704
25 күн бұрын
Absolutely man I would put them up there with the best of them I think you should do hallelujah he could give Jeff Buckley a run for his money.
@pennypumpkin66
8 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing him in newcastle in the seventies. He sat and sang that song. It was beautiful. You could have heard a pin drop in the audience. Mesmerising and faultless. I've never forgotten it.
@TheHoneypot27
3 жыл бұрын
stunning. so deep and serious.
@robplazzman6049
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know the story behind this song ?
@pamharvey1
2 жыл бұрын
@@robplazzman6049 wish I did. Have loved this for decades
@robplazzman6049
2 жыл бұрын
@@pamharvey1 Pam. He grew up in Shoreham in Sussex. He was famous for being a bit of a nerd, and one of his errands was to deliver leaflets for his church. He used to call on a big house in an upmarket avenue in the town. When he did, a girl who lived there used to invite him in for tea. She was a beautiful dance student hoping to be a ballerina. He admits he was secretly in love with her. On her summer break she went travelling and worked as a dancer in a disco in Switzerland (this would be very early 70s I guess). She was in a steel cage over the dance floor performing when the cable broke and the fall broke her neck, killing her. I saw him tell this tale in an interview made about 12/15 years back . It brings the whole song to life and I think he is still grief stricken about her.
@nickhaynesmusic7423
2 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Bracknell on the same tour. It seemed like the perfect song and completely transported me.
@jorgeabrahampinedaquijano5690
12 күн бұрын
Que gran talento jamás lo había escuchado es extraordinario el talento que tenía este chico grande como pocos gran manejo de su métrica vocal expresión de su voz hace match con el sentimiento que le imprime extraordinario manejo del aire y rango vocal muy alto y sin trabajo gran manejo de su voz un lujo haberlo podido escuchar
@kjnyankee
15 жыл бұрын
Well said Blubistek: "I felt sorry for the people who bought his albums after hearing Long tall glasses and the few disco hits because his songs were so much deeper than what they bought the records for." Most people from my generation think of him as just a disco one hit wonder. The man not only has an amazing vocal range, but is such a talented writer and performer as well.
@robertjaneski4618
4 жыл бұрын
This is his ultimate. Mind blowing. Feeling. Avenue.
@danahorton1202
4 жыл бұрын
the people who helped him get to here are two types.. the "disco" era. and those who remember his early music from Silverbird.
@TheHoneypot27
3 жыл бұрын
yes, looking back now at this it was most incredibly strange, surreal, i guess. tis very very solemn and not exactly high entertainment. god knows what people must have made of it all! but i recall listening to this in my teenage bedroom and being transported deep into myself. and it helped me believe that there was soul and meaning in the world and not just happy clappiness. his voice is incredibly high and seems completely effortless too. a beautiful song and i suspect he was a beautiful soul. or still is.? but i think all the hits had a definite sorrowful edge and pathos if you listen to them properly.
@christheobald6183
3 жыл бұрын
Like you comment like all the songs iam happy don’t care what people say 🇦🇺Christopher from Australia
@dawnstanley1733
3 жыл бұрын
@@danahorton1202 We are called fans.
@rudimol6347
5 ай бұрын
Silverbird is one of my favourite albums and this is one of my favourite songs. So much control of his voice, even when he is at the top of his range
@TriggerhappyJ
14 жыл бұрын
As a teenager, I had many a broken heart...this song lives in my memories...rainy afternoon, lying on the carpet, eyes closed, headphones attatched, warmed by the soulful intent on my stereo...as tears streamed down my cheek.
@CharlieDoesNotSurf
12 жыл бұрын
Utter Class. What a voice. I was 17 years old when this was played. I bought Silverbird, and it is a truly superb album, with hardly a weak track on it. Leo Sayer was my favourire artist for about 2 years after that, and I still think he is one of the UK's most under rated artists of all time. I repeat...what a voice.
@karenjames6485
2 жыл бұрын
Perfection no one could sing this song in the way Leo does Beautiful!🤗
@c489xy2
13 жыл бұрын
It's been thirty years since I listened to my moms album. At 44 I can now appreciate it's quality. Beautiful. A great singer-song writer.
@rooty
2 жыл бұрын
I remember about ten years ago my dad asked me what record he should get me for my birthday and I said silverbird by leo sayer and he laughed. My dad is a big music fan and loves pink floyd, bob dylan, jimi hendrix, etc, but leo sayer doesn't seem to be taken very seriously. He listened to the album and had to admit it's a masterpiece lol
@maccesandholm
Жыл бұрын
A good choice, Silverbird was neglected by many
@nivarna1
Жыл бұрын
Such a melancholic track with the strings and his voice has so much meaning to it- emotional 😢
@annettem1730
9 жыл бұрын
so good a underestimated voice and a song writer ...leo touches my old heart ....
@mrsteel9026
7 жыл бұрын
totally agree
@shinhayata8445
7 жыл бұрын
im Mexican man, 53 years old, and i'd think Leo Sayer was only "When I Need You", but this is so Great ! my english is no good.
@louiselemieux
6 жыл бұрын
Oohh, beautiful... beautiful... I got goose bumps all over... funny how today's music can't come close to achieving that, not even close.
@billwilliams8926
4 жыл бұрын
Beauty is timeless
@karenjames6485
Жыл бұрын
❤️
@louiselemieux
10 ай бұрын
@@billwilliams8926 Deep.
@glendaoconnor6849
8 жыл бұрын
In the 70's lost count how many times me, my sister Alison Ruddock, and our friend Eileen Slattery went to see him live in concert. He was a real showman in those years with some fab songs. Happy memories.
@glendaoconnor6849
8 жыл бұрын
Should read Barry O'Connor not Glenda!!!!!
@94donnacone
14 жыл бұрын
i was a teenager the last time i heard any of his songs im a very young grandmother it was nice to hear them.lots of memories.
@desertbreeze69
8 жыл бұрын
So many ultra popular singers could take serious lessons from him. Amazing entertainer and performer.
@marioivan1000
8 жыл бұрын
no es sierto notiene tantos subs
@flakedwheelie
7 жыл бұрын
marioivan1000 ¿Podría por favor explicar lo que quiere decir con eso? Entiendo lo que escribiste, pero no lo que quieres decir.
@cliveboaden
12 жыл бұрын
This song takes me right back to my childhood, I can still remember where the scratches used to be in the record, my mum and dad loved the silver bird and just a boy album, now I do too. Pity they didn't love each other so much. Bless up xx
@JohnFerrin-tr9ry
Ай бұрын
Sayer has most angelic voice i heard back in day I love him
@DrFlaxWebFLOO
14 жыл бұрын
His falsetto is even stronger here than it was on the album. Great performer.
@davidsmith2625
6 жыл бұрын
This Song is far away beyond most beautiful.
@terrygirch
Жыл бұрын
Saw him at the Troubadour in Hollywood, late 70's. Incredible.
@lennon1331
10 жыл бұрын
I love this song and I loved this phase of Leo's career, it was so original and different to anything that was around at the time. KLASS..
@mikeschwarz9385
5 жыл бұрын
Such a meaningful and enigmatic song from the Silverbird album, one of the most underrated albums of all times surely? This track will be played at my funeral when the time comes. I hope the mourners enjoy it!
@kermsroomy
15 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of Leo until I heard this song on one of the audio channels on a flight in the mid-seventies. From then on I bought every album he released. This is still my favorite song of his. Thank you United or American or TWA or whatever airline it was!
@timdooley1414
7 жыл бұрын
Terrific, Wonderful Album, Where would we be without You Tube ?
@DrUmRbOy67
11 жыл бұрын
This is amazing...never knew he did this deep performance art.
@davidpress8195
5 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful song's ever sang. Clown suit perfect. love Leo Sayer alot.
@davidsmith2625
6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this classic song as one of the best ever!! Leo !!! Wow
@shrewsgis
8 жыл бұрын
Early Leo was amazing!
@ammr125ify
7 жыл бұрын
shrewsgis still is. his voice has grown and aged fantastic if not better. seeing him again in may. 😁
@Jsmithyy
6 жыл бұрын
leo now is more amazing see his work love his contribution
@cliveboaden
5 жыл бұрын
Silver bird and just a boy are simply stunning, my Mum and Dad had them on vinyl and an old ITT Ka1255 record player. When I was just a boy.
@frizzneil2590
4 жыл бұрын
your right...what happened after 1st album? pop crap.
@weezy337
4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear some remakes of his old music.
@billgallop4955
3 жыл бұрын
Was Night watch man on Hastings pier in the 70s Guest appearance of Leo Sayer Limited to 1.700 People Excelent concert he returned a Month Later 2.500 People just sat and watched him What a Performer !
@captainnice9698
7 жыл бұрын
This song has the ability to make one cry....so beautiful
@TheRunner75
14 жыл бұрын
I've got this song in the 1973 Leo Sayer first album. Nice one.
@rexdominos1614
18 күн бұрын
This song hits a particular part of my brain and I love it.
@jonnysimpson65
12 жыл бұрын
Just the best song ever - The Guy is amazing. I bought 'The Show must go on' as my first single ever. I used to listem to 'tomorrow' on the B sid all the time - tooooo. Brilliant
@paulmichaelrichardson6582
3 жыл бұрын
Leo was fantastic and so underappreciated
@nigelwatts8684
5 жыл бұрын
What a song, what a singer, what an album too. Genius.
@selsotello3334
5 жыл бұрын
What a great performance, this is mine, my legacy, my tears of enjoyment, never again, a tear down my cheek
@purnashis1
12 жыл бұрын
Such a brilliant song after such a long time! This singer is out of this world!
@karenjames6485
Жыл бұрын
❤️
@jamesdelaney7394
4 жыл бұрын
I just discovered his early stuff. Woah! Brilliant. Love his voice and the songs.
@davidbardwatkins
9 жыл бұрын
Leo is so amazing!!
@marymcmcdd
9 жыл бұрын
Definitely an underestimated performer.
@jacquelinesmith1820
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song it makes me think of a ballerina dancing to this, ballet is so expressive just like this song.
@JoMagic-ny8zu
3 ай бұрын
Because it is..
@chuckykruger2007
9 жыл бұрын
CHUCKY SAGT : DAS IST WAS FÜR MEIN KLEINES HERZ ! DA FÄLLT MIR GLATT MEIN MESSER AUS DER HAND ! THANK´S LEO !!!!
@tabithaedie
2 жыл бұрын
Jeanette was a dancer I suppose I knew her well Her feet danced miracles I was lost within her spell Jeanette knew a singer Was the leader of some band Looked just like a boy And stood just like a man And it rains all down the avenue Yes it rains all down the avenue Just for you Just for you Just for you boy Just for you The kids in the back street cry You hear their voices in your brain The world is full of hungry souls Behind the window panes Little Jenny on the high wire Slow motion as she fell Sometimes I think the wire is me The tragedy as well And it rains all down the avenue Oh yes it rains all down the avenue It rains all down the avenue Just for you Just for you Just for you boy Just for you Just for you boy Just for you I work on the west side Jeanette I pulled your strings I stood upon the pavement I never owned a thing And still I am the singer I know my song so well The rain falls through my eyes And lands below the shell And it rains all down the avenue Yes it rains all down the avenue Oh yes it rains all down the avenue Just for you boy Just for you Just for you boy Just for you
@lennon1331
11 жыл бұрын
I loved his move to a more pop orientated music, but I wish he hada staying with his original music and style like this as it was so unique, different and beautiful, I remember buying the first album as a hard bitten Hippy Rocker and was mesmerised and thrilled by it's content and originality.
@Jsmithyy
6 жыл бұрын
didnt you see him live at clive palmers resort with little rivers band front man ?
@mauricebate5069
Күн бұрын
Haunting and beautiful song 👍🏼😳😢🇬🇧
@59AJR
5 жыл бұрын
A beautiful pure voice. Love you Leo.
@TheHoneypot27
3 жыл бұрын
yes, looking back now at this it was most incredibly strange, surreal, i guess. tis very very solemn and not exactly high entertainment. god knows what people must have made of it all! but i recall listening to this in my teenage bedroom and being transported deep into myself. and it helped me believe that there was soul and meaning in the world and not just happy clappiness. his voice is incredibly high and seems completely effortless too. a beautiful song and i suspect he was a beautiful soul. or still is.? but i think all the hits had a definite sorrowful edge and pathos if you listen to them properly.
@pwatts8846
11 жыл бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes this. Always has.
@johnburrowswxw1130
Ай бұрын
Remember seeing Leo at the Apollo as support act for Roxy Music in the 70's class
@marilynshively670
6 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard this in years: loved it then and love it now
@bobkelly3626
9 жыл бұрын
great singer songwriter wow live as well
@jakeberry7286
3 жыл бұрын
i was watching a sketch comedy troupe stream on twitch and they played a song by this guy. i had never heard of him. this guys got one hell of a voice
@javieravaloscabrera7298
3 жыл бұрын
Same! I can't believe Kids in the Hall are on Twitch.
@jakeberry7286
3 жыл бұрын
@@javieravaloscabrera7298 Kids In The hall are on Twitch? i was talking about Whitest Kids U Know haha thats cool too though ill have to follow
@javieravaloscabrera7298
3 жыл бұрын
@@jakeberry7286 Fuck, im sorry, I was trying to make a joke Dolllicker. Clearly not a good one.
@jakeberry7286
3 жыл бұрын
@@javieravaloscabrera7298 nah it was good im just as gullible as Timmy
@therealgaviano2
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, beautiful song, tho it makes me sad, because it takes me back more than 40 years to when I was a troubled 13-year-old boy. Wish I could somehow go back in time and talk to myself, tell the Young Me how to cope with the huge fucking shitstorm that was coming my way...
@davidpress8195
5 жыл бұрын
Jeannette was a dancer, supposed I knew her well.,. from then on all perfection. brilliant human being!! thanks
@marilynshively670
6 жыл бұрын
i have always loved this song: he is so unique
@davidsmith2625
6 жыл бұрын
Leo is one of my Favorite singers ever!! This Song is the most beautiful thing ever!!!!
@trudesoto7807
4 жыл бұрын
My 1st time hearing this amazing song and I've been singing You Make Me Feel like Dancing since I was a kid in the 70s.😯 (the Internet is good for something )
@teccy1007
3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable brilliant talent. What a wonderful voice he moves me to tears of joy
@derekgraham3581
11 жыл бұрын
Leo Sayer never hit the contemporary heights of this superb album again. Brilliant and underated.
@Babaziba
5 жыл бұрын
This is one of the first times I saw Mr. Sayer on TV, latenight. This song in particular was a revelation: that soaring chorus! Wonderful.
@cliveboaden
13 жыл бұрын
doesn`t sound right without all the scraches on my old l.p. takes me right back to my childhood . Beautiful. Thanks for posting.
@Alekx-gq2vt
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely 💯 ❤
@epmgc2
15 жыл бұрын
Brilliant... By far his best. Loved this for over 30 years...
@VoodooHighwayIT
12 жыл бұрын
Awesome, what a sad story.. Leo is unbielievable, awesome awesome awesome!!
@alangregory4028
7 жыл бұрын
What a voice a song I will never forget
@JohnMcCash
15 жыл бұрын
What an amazing singer this man is ! This is live too. Great , REAL CLASS. !
@selsotello3334
9 ай бұрын
The sound, the all listen with your heart
@red1asfary
Ай бұрын
Just a beautiful voice!
@Mylow1968
11 жыл бұрын
Check out the Version of Smokie - Greeeaat ! with unique voice of Chris Norman
@peterboyle2711
4 жыл бұрын
I've just played 4 tracks back to back on here, thank you KZitem, I can't believe how I've forgotten Leo ,I haven't played his albums for a few years. I will have to dig the albums out, or better still see if any CD's are available.
@morrisbrookes2301
6 жыл бұрын
First saw him on old grey whistle test in 1973 what a talent .
@KlavierSynth
6 күн бұрын
Wow, sounds pretty much better than the record!
@RosemaryDavis20
12 жыл бұрын
Seen Leo perform recently, unfortunately he never sung The Dancer but what songs he sung were brilliant so entertaining and so many memories from my teenage years came flooding back.
@TheCryingJack
13 жыл бұрын
He moved me with his high notes, thank you.
@LeeMitchellAcoustic
9 жыл бұрын
So Beautiful
@TheSaratouchette
4 жыл бұрын
A friend who was visiting Australia sent me a photo of this poster for Leo Sayer's last concert before COVID, I choked up a little at having missed another chance to see him live.
@creedens
13 жыл бұрын
I have,nt heard this since my older brother played it for me...after some 34yr.s later it almost made me cry again..he's gone now ....but leo lives on.
@kayjones1252
10 жыл бұрын
i could imagine him taking lead in jesus.c.superstar back then.
@johnrookjr
7 ай бұрын
This is true art.
@michaelmurray5505
2 жыл бұрын
Genius.
@cudleydudley9215
7 жыл бұрын
it rains on down the avenue just for you boy....
@davyboy176
12 жыл бұрын
Thats your opinion ! one mans junk is another mans treasure , peace
@Ldale11
11 жыл бұрын
My brother came across this album by chance in the mid-70's. He picked it up not knowing at all what he would find inside. Now it's been multiple decades of enjoyment from this overlooked classic. I bought him the cd when it finally came out. Thanks so much for posting these.
@darrenlee-ross4432
Жыл бұрын
this is a piece of art - the brilliant Leo
@magcarril
12 жыл бұрын
YOUR LOVE FOR HUMANITY SHOWS YOUR SENSIBILITY & YOUR ATTEMPT TO CONSOLE HEARTFELT PAIN BUT PEACE SHALL REIGN AFTER THE RAIN THE SUN WILL SHINE & TOGETHER WE'LL BRING LUSTROUS LIGHT & PEACE OUR TALENTS ARE OBVIOUS SO WE SHALL OVERCOME! LOVE YOU, MY BELOVED..YOU GET TO THE MARROW OF MY SOUL! YOURS FOREVER MARIAH & AUGIE
@madelefant05
13 жыл бұрын
What a great song. Such memories from when I was 15. I had better taste than I thought:)
@ksj458
11 жыл бұрын
just beautiful
@Mahiro801
3 жыл бұрын
"Legend"
@peterkabrna
5 ай бұрын
Leo first 3 albums are just bloody amazing
@abrokenframe82
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize how talented Leo Sayer was till a few months ago. Shame on me.
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