I've seen EVERYONE live, but when I saw Leon Russell sing Masquerade with Edgar Winter on alto sax in a Toronto night club I knew I was experiencing the most transcendental musical moment of my life. ... Elton John is absolutely right to regard Leon as a musical God.
@Coastwiser
Жыл бұрын
Is there any video of that show?
@moeball740
8 ай бұрын
One of the greatest moments for me was seeing Leon at the BUT (Belly Up Tavern) several years ago. A Song For You is just sublime! To top it off, in the middle of his concert Johnny Rivers walked on stage so they did a few of Johnny's hits like Secret Agent Man and Slow Dancing (Swaying to the Music).
@doricetimko5403
8 ай бұрын
I’ve loved him since I was a young pre-teen. So grateful that my parents loved and exposed me to a range of musicians and musical styles.
@worrisomehats500
3 ай бұрын
It's true, Elton John marked Leon as his role model
@zoocru67
2 ай бұрын
If you ever heard his catalog, which luckily I did as a child. You can hear the influence he had on Elton John. Just love him RIP Leon
@davidburns3807
4 жыл бұрын
he was one of the very best and most underappreciated musicians of all time
@louismachado7313
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. He was the most laid back mello artist of all time. Played the Ivory's better than any other Rock and Soul player could. RIP Leon.
@cyclo1224
3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion there was NO ONE more prolific in the 70s
@johnnymisbegotten
3 жыл бұрын
@@cyclo1224 the 60s too
@Juliamiller56
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you YES HE WAS!!!
@Juliamiller56
3 жыл бұрын
Most definitely
@user-ke9hy7kl8c
13 күн бұрын
There was just something about Leon that made me love him & everything he sang. The younger generation that hasn't heard of him are certainly missing out on his genius. Thanks Don for uploading this video.
@mares3841
Жыл бұрын
🌟Superstar songwriter 🌟
@Martiniization
8 ай бұрын
Saw him first during the Joe Cocker "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour. The impression that Leon made on stage, though he was a "sideman," is indelible. The show was at San Francisco's Winterland. Van Morrison, just after his "Moondance" LP, was second bill. I'm almost 73-years-old. That show was the greatest of the three best shows I ever saw. The Beatles (Chicago's International Amphitheater; August, 1966), because of their being idols of mine, and Bob Marley and the Wailers (Santa Barbara County Bowl; May, 1976) were the other two. Because of having seen these live shows, I consider myself very fortunate.
@GetMoreMellow
4 жыл бұрын
There's no way anyone could mistake his voice for someone else, unique, a lovely voice, to be jealous of.
@josevilla1288
4 ай бұрын
Que crande Leon siempre te recordaremos
@natasha7924
2 жыл бұрын
First met Leon at Muscle Shoals Sound in 1970. Will not ever forget for I worked with him in 1972 onward. He will be forever in my thoughts. God be with you,,,.rest in peace eternally!!!!
@rossscott1922
Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@zoocru67
15 күн бұрын
Wow!! Cool story.. lucky you!!!
@mikelstevenson4968
4 жыл бұрын
Priceless talent with a twenty dollar sustain pedal. RIP Leon. We love you.
@user-nq1qz2ce4l
9 ай бұрын
Love you. Miss you. One of a kind.
@bonesc7201
3 жыл бұрын
Love You Leon... you are missed in many hearts... I'm fortunate to have met him in New York City at the Lone Star Cafe what a wonderful person an extraordinary musician and arranger. By far my favorite of all time..!
@johnnygrossman7440
3 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell truly was a class act...a phenomenal singer who will forever be missed. His raw voice reminds me of Kaz Bielinski's "Love Never Dies"...you'll love it as much as I do if you love Leon Russell! Listen here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/k6yl2Z6csnSJfYI
@MemawAngie
5 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon Russell... Mercy You Were One In A Million...
@geraldjensen9399
3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you Angie
@jakeyccc5788
3 жыл бұрын
My miss you
@commandresults1705
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest and most talented musicians in the world!
@ikkenhisatsu7170
8 ай бұрын
One of the incomparable artists of my lifetime.
@debrabeck9630
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thanks, Leon. You were amazing, and you are missed.
@rossscott1922
Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@dana.j9062
Жыл бұрын
He was such a cool and genuine human being!! RIP LEGEND !!🙏
@rossscott1922
Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@nancyprianti2355
2 жыл бұрын
❤️I actually cried when I heard of his passing, so many memories from my youth❤️
@rossscott1922
Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@ripetomato9629
2 жыл бұрын
Crushed hard on Leon for years. Saw him twice. I love you Leon 🌹
@marshaneedham880
11 ай бұрын
Had no idea he wrote superstar what a great song I won a contest singing that song. Thank you Leon rest in peace brother
@agentit8182
Жыл бұрын
I'll always ❤️ Leon. Something real special about that man.
@bishlap
4 жыл бұрын
how do u categorize Leon Russell? This man did everything, everywhere for everybody...what a talent. RIP.
@johnrosier1686
11 ай бұрын
Someone said you could get jazz, blues, gospel, honky tonk, and rock ‘n roll all in one song.
@mplsmark222
8 ай бұрын
An Artist. All this hip hop crap and the people that create it, call it art and themselves artists. Leon is what a true artist is.
@claudiahall7966
4 жыл бұрын
Love this man and his music ,never be another like him
@user-jo1pf3hm5y
4 ай бұрын
You are right he's awesome su h a talent
@rolandoaponte214
4 жыл бұрын
The master of space and time!!!
@nancyboyd6273
Жыл бұрын
I love him so much. Makes me cry 😢😢
@scotniver7180
Жыл бұрын
My very first concert think around 76.. Santana was back up Band. Leon had the whole Ensemble.. horns..girls etc.. I was standing sometimes 15 feet away. Remember it like yesterday. Minneapolis.. 3 dollars.. Kids now days missed it. Those days will never return, nor the talented Musicians. Thanks for the memories Mr. Russel RIP
@fougee1
Жыл бұрын
You got that right the kids today will never know. Glad I lived through the good times too.
@thomassoyden9848
4 жыл бұрын
I first saw Leon in 1972 at the Boston Tea Party I was 20 years old it was the beginning of a life long enjoyment of following his music and lyrics I never really enjoyed piano in rock music until Leon opened my eyes and mostly my ears to it. I saw him some 40 years for the last time when he played in Foxborough Massachusetts at the Patriots stadium in a small venue I sat two booths from him and it was the closest I sat next to him and his piano he played for almost two hours of the most entertaining music I’ve ever heard and I’m 68 now and have seen my share of rock since the mid 60s I thank the music Gods for letting me grow up and live through Leon’s music career I’ll never forget you Leon I still listen to him on Vinyl and CD. He tickled the Ivory like no other from Rock to Love music. If you remember the Wedding Album a great Love Album, still tears me up to this day. Thank you my man for all the wonderful song you played and music you have written that so many never new you wrote to help other people become famous. And yes to who ever it was that made the comment that Elton Jon helped him finish his career where he deserved to be at the top. Rest In Peace music man. A forever fan Tom Soyden
@aam9283
11 ай бұрын
dang, you nailed it. he was a talent. Not to be forgotten, most of us just go to work and retire, his music will live forever.
@tennesseecherokee
10 ай бұрын
Tom Soyden…. Your epitaph for Leon is perfect. There’s really nothing else one could say to celebrate this man’s life & gifts to music. Thank you~
@ronwiggins8153
8 ай бұрын
Saw him in Pittsburgh in 1971. One of my life's real highlights.
@clydewilliams5943
28 күн бұрын
So did I -Loved it...
@Jdrlcsw
9 ай бұрын
My 15 yr old boyfriend turned me on toLeon in 1972 -how lucky was I to have this inform and inspire my musical and creative sensibilities
@jukeboxgraduate
5 жыл бұрын
Saw Mad Dogs and Englishmen at the Fillmore East in 1970. We saw EVERYONE there, but Leon, Joe & the entire troupe were otherworldly. Sold My Soul To Rock 'N' Roll! Miss that Band so; especially the back-up Gals. Whew! " 20 ft. from Stardom"?? Space Captains one and all...R.I.P. So glad Leon was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Great show.
@TheSchmidty63
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what Leon & Cocker's falling out was about after the falling out after the wild success of Mad Dogs & Englishmen?
@jukeboxgraduate
3 жыл бұрын
As I recall, I saw someone from the tour interviewed- can't remember if it was one of the female back-up singers, or...nonetheless, to paraphrase: Leon eventually took over the entire "production" of the tour, and as Joe became more and more "ineffectual", and unable to assert his vision; his playlist; his drinking became prohibitively alarming! He was dooming his performances, and no one stepped in to "encourage" him/or Leon to augment things- for the sake of the Tour. The shows were so spectacular, I don't think most fans felt there was a big problem. That was Leon's greatness, however. He surely was a Master of Space and Time, and already a legendary icon -across so many musical genres, and with so many artists. It was no secret that he eventually took over, but in hindsight, many "critics' wrote of their shock that this would be a surprise to anyone - least of all to Joe's personal band. Joe will forever be remembered as a Rock 'n' Roll original. Sad for Joe that Leon was a seasoned steamroller, and unintentionally caused Joe to be underappreciated. I asked Leon to sign "Hummingbird" on my tee, and he was kind enough to comply. I am grateful I got to see him when Elton made a push to get him out on the road, again. What a gift ! May they ALL rest in PEACE!!
@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT
Ай бұрын
THAT BEAT is soooo deceptively laid back it's unbelievably cooooooool! Leon was the man, there can be no doubt.
@DH-xm3hc
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon Heaven has a great Rock and Roll band Just imagine ✌❤ I loved Letterman and still miss Darlene Love at Xmas It was a tradition of mine for long time
@rick7972
8 ай бұрын
I’m so glad I was lucky enough to see him at a small club near Pittsburgh in the 80s. And so glad that through the magic of music he will be remembered and LOVED for all time. May God bless you and yours always, Leon!💝💝💝
@dashoverton1963
2 жыл бұрын
Wrote “Superstar”, my favorite by The Carpenters. When asked by an interviewer which version of “Superstar” he liked most, Leon Russell said “I have always been a huge fan of Karen Carpenter. The Carpenters loved Russell so much, they covered two of his other songs “A Song For You” and “This Masquerade”.
@bazbear
2 жыл бұрын
this man was rock n roll...........but he was also country.......he was also bluesy........on so many records we aren't aware of, and a body of work of his own that makes one's jaw drop. Fans know he could blow out the lights with much of his music, and then offer up a This Masquerade, A Song for You, and more, what an ear for ballads...........miss the man, thank goodness we have video, cd's music files, LP's, etc
@rod9545
10 ай бұрын
He to me, is the godfather of the Tulsa Sound. A blending of rock, country, blues and even maybe some deep fried southern rock. The pride of Tulsa regarding musical legends!!
@user-iw4gz7vh4w
7 жыл бұрын
Leon was one of the coolest humans ever
@m.a.c.8366
5 жыл бұрын
so true, a very unique individual with immense musical talent....RIP Leon Russell
@carylachman8370
4 жыл бұрын
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT
@pattizinkan7403
4 жыл бұрын
I love Leon
@jameshuseby6290
4 жыл бұрын
Sure was and smooth
@raymocopo7340
4 жыл бұрын
Word.
@roxannehale1386
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my. Two of my favorites. Saw Leon in the early 70s, FELL IN LOVE. I remember Letterman early on with his record player skits, and FELL IN LOVE. Life long fan of both. Miss them both so much. RIP Leon. Wish Lettermans new show was more accessible.
@elainemeeker664
Жыл бұрын
Big heart for this guy, Leon was a wonderful friend to many and I fell for his music first time I heard his unique voice and style.
@garychambers5850
2 жыл бұрын
Seen Leon back in 1972 at The New Haven Arena, New Haven, Ct. Wow, what a show! He and his Bass player Carl Radle had just played "The Concert for Bangladesh" with George Harrison a few months prior. What a piano player Leon is as well as singer/ songwriter! 🤗🤎🎹🎅🏿
@user-nq1qz2ce4l
9 ай бұрын
Love him so much. His voice hit me right in the heart. Warm remembrance. Then and now. Xoxo. Never forget you.
@douglaskerins6030
5 жыл бұрын
how can you NOT thumbs up Leon. God bless you sweet soul, we miss you so damned much
@margaretheathcock3567
Жыл бұрын
Good. Singing and playing ❤
@777jones
4 жыл бұрын
Good time Charlie... wow! Coming back to this video, what a song!
@AndySalinger33
Жыл бұрын
Let’s hear it for this band! Dear Lord, they were good. Did brother Leon justice. He is sorely missed. I dearly love this man.
@vernwallen4246
7 жыл бұрын
I personally believe that there are lots of folks in the R-N-roll hall of fame who got a lot of inspiration from Mr Russell!!He was one of a kind!!
@coreyzimmerman9782
Жыл бұрын
He influenced so many generations .........people just don't understand the depth of his talent......RIP
@michaelrhodes9294
Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍
@josephfraniewski6111
4 жыл бұрын
Loved Leon since i was 12 yrs old..im now 62.He is at the top of his gang since he started. RIP Leon...love ya always!
@intuneorange
4 жыл бұрын
In this context it was better without the horns and the loud of Paul shaffer no offense to Bruce kappeler and the gang
@bluesborn
4 жыл бұрын
me and you might be ridin' the same train - mine pulled out in September '58 and it's still rollin' along but is only doing about 1/4 it's original speed!. I also heard Leon around that age. I think Delta Lady may have been the first one I heard.
@joanpeaden813
3 жыл бұрын
You said it! I want to hear Him
@doricetimko5403
8 ай бұрын
Same
@tonyaj.515
29 күн бұрын
I grew up listening to Leon Russell. My father was a big music buff. I carried on his love for music and Leon in particular. 🫶
@buckfan1969
7 жыл бұрын
More soul in his little finger than most have in their whole body. Google cool, and you'll see Leon. RIP Great One!
@Juliamiller56
5 жыл бұрын
buckfan1969 YES sir! Most definitely YES
@amyspiegel8010
2 жыл бұрын
I love Leon, he touches my heart
@tombrown8829
3 жыл бұрын
Leon was the nicest guy I ever met. I was 18 or so. He invited me to his house on Brookside and I went. So glad I did.
@tombrown8829
3 жыл бұрын
He liked my hotrod Mercury comet. Took him for a blast down Peoria. He loved it.
@194919671982
2 жыл бұрын
I'm just in a Leon kind of mood tonight watching a lot of his stuff. Never heard him do this before. This song by Danny O'Keefe came out in 1972 I just graduated from college in Omaha and stayed in town and got a job. Everyone I hung with also graduated....and left town. After a few months, I couldn't take it anymore, quit the job and took off hitchhiking and ended up on Cape Cod. This was pretty much my theme song and said it all for me at that time. Beautiful song with such a haunting feeling to it.
@Blkojo
Жыл бұрын
Great song. I play it on guitar.
@bigdaddystinkeye
4 жыл бұрын
Letterman had the best musicians. Glad we had our time. The ones that are featured on late night shows now, I know nothing about them and most bore me.
@richardmbowman
5 жыл бұрын
His playing is like something out of a revival meeting......PURE Holy Roller
@SomeDutchGuy
5 жыл бұрын
He played with Jerry Lee Lewis when he first came to L.A. Jerry had a huge influence on him.
@marthalillard3193
7 жыл бұрын
The most awesome performer, writer, singer, arranger, beautiful person !
@davidcapeheart7435
7 жыл бұрын
first heard him 1976 awesome singer
@plabbbabbla
7 жыл бұрын
I heard him around l970 due to a sibling's album. I eventually bought them all, saw him 3 times, splendid, nice gentleman. Very sweet guy.
@balerjohnson3099
7 жыл бұрын
'76 for me also . There was this bass player who was my friends dad who played us all these records including Leon . Great days indeed .
@JTReachingNewHeights
6 жыл бұрын
Yes he was. We met once and he couldn't have been more gracious. I loved the man.
@Juliamiller56
5 жыл бұрын
I've adored him for most of my life
@MemawAngie
5 жыл бұрын
There will NEVER be another Leon Russell...
@mplsmark222
8 ай бұрын
While knew of Leon since the 1970’s I did not really listen to his music much. I bought some old records and it included some Leon’s records. I have really enjoyed them, guess I needed to “grow up” to the point that I appreciated his music.. some many legends have left us, we are lucky we have their recordings. Not to mention his songs recorded by others, good stuff!
@jacklinonis3719
4 жыл бұрын
One in a million musician...RIP Leon..
@ZootSuitCooter
7 жыл бұрын
This was my first exposure of Leon at 16 years old, the next day I went out and bought his greatest hits album. Fast forward 30 years, I've seen you live numerous times, have autographs on CDs and a baseball cap, met your beautiful daughter in Houston and have a Leon Russell Pandora channel. RIP, Leon, you are and will always be missed.
@thomassternberg2510
Жыл бұрын
Where can I view some footage of him playing electric guitar???
@ZootSuitCooter
Жыл бұрын
@@thomassternberg2510 Are you asking me? I've never seen him play anything but a piano.
@Paldasan
Жыл бұрын
@@thomassternberg2510 There's a video on here of the Mad Dogs tour performing With a Little Help that has him on guitar.
@russellbarndt6579
8 ай бұрын
I so appreciate you sharing this piece of history
@Harpplayer504
7 жыл бұрын
This is how I want to remember Leon..He has always been the master musician!
@raymocopo7340
4 жыл бұрын
And, incredibly cool dude.
@shawnhines6325
5 жыл бұрын
He never failed to put a good show on RIP leon
@72daystar
6 жыл бұрын
One of the underappreciated masters,
@chlynn13b92
5 жыл бұрын
Oh I think he was appreciated by many. Certainly other musicians. He just wasn't one to seek the limelight.
@deanjohnson7513
4 жыл бұрын
He was an amazing talent. Even Sir Elton John knew it.
@robertmckoy1085
3 жыл бұрын
Gleeful tears of joy . Love ya leon
@xslipnotx47
4 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Leon Russell. You'll always be a Legend & your music will live ever.
@kellieflanagan8097
4 жыл бұрын
What an amazingly talented guy whose sphere of influence reached far & wide!
@debbiemeek3741
5 жыл бұрын
Love Leon so much!
@rossscott1922
Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@fougee1
Жыл бұрын
From Sinatra to Harrison Leon was top shelf. He told a story once about recording with George Harrison. George was a perfectionist and after dozens of takes Leon was tired of the BS. So he went back and played a take for George. G. H. loved it an asked which one was it? Leon stated It's the first take George! The guy was a unique and very special musician Love you Mr.Russell RIP Sir!
@warrenschiller3682
4 жыл бұрын
He was no stranger , yet he was in a strange land thanks for the memories Leon Rest In Peace my brother .
@bugmandu1
4 жыл бұрын
Got to see him 11 times. Loved everyone of them.
@luminol
2 жыл бұрын
What was some of the best experiences in your opinion and did he play A SONG FOR YOU?
@bugmandu1
2 жыл бұрын
@@luminol So many. Three of the times I saw him there weren't over 50 people there. One of those times was at Gun Barrel, Tx. We flew down there from Southern Illinois just to see him. He still put on a hell of a show. Even did encores. He did 'Song for You' quite a few times.
@okiepita50t-town28
4 жыл бұрын
He was one of a kind and sorely missed.
@jlhandman
5 жыл бұрын
As a 16 year old kid in Adelaide South Australia a friend of mine said Leon Russell is playing Saturday night would you like to go.Well I said who the hell is leon Russell. My friend said you know the guy with the real long hair and big hat and was joe cocker's band leader.I thought oh well it's a night out.Little did I know leon was in the middle of his triple lp(vinyl)Leon live tour and proceeded to play for nearly 4 hours. I was blown away and have proudly been a lifer ever since.rip leon you were once of the true greats.
@chlynn13b92
5 жыл бұрын
Nice memory. Thanks for sharing. I saw Leon 4 times back in the 70's and I regret not seeing him later but at least I did. He was incredible and one of the best live entertainers ever.
@garyanthony4854
3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I never saw this before now.
@ignitedfw
Ай бұрын
Grew up in Tulsa in the early 70s around Leon and Gary Busey (Teddy Jack Eddy) and Mazeppa Pompazoid (Gailard Sartain). A great time to be young.
@auldhausdoktor
6 жыл бұрын
First saw Leon Russell w/ Joe Cocker's "Maddogs and Englishmen" tour in 1970, been a rabid fan since. Rest in Peace, Brother Leon.
@accountingdepartment6893
4 жыл бұрын
NICE!! I can say the same exact thing and time when I came a fan!! Can say I have seen him 20 plus times ever since. Last time almost 5 years ago and can say he was most favorite in history.
@chlynn13b92
4 жыл бұрын
@@accountingdepartment6893 Are you in any FB music groups. We have a few for Leon. One is here: facebook.com/groups/169089514073/
@rikdun69
4 жыл бұрын
Ditto for me in April 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A few years ago, in Little Rock, Arkansas right before his death, I got him to autograph my ticket stub from that April 1970 show.
@freakbennett2263
4 жыл бұрын
me too, àt a Warehouse in Nawlins, saw Him a little later at Pistol Pete Assembly Center àt LSU, each and every time I saw him, he was a Phenomenal Show Man, jus sayin ¡😎¡
@matthewburns6334
5 жыл бұрын
R.i.p. Leon Russell a beautiful soul missed by millions
@ronnie5129
7 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. LEON, YOU MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, COUSIN FIGEL
@robert-wg7wx
11 ай бұрын
this great soul walked into my life had a Joe cocker and mad dogs an Englishman tour 1970 Tampa Florida ! and a great show where was indeed ! ❤ rest in peace Leon Russell & Joe. Cooker. .
@michaellunburg8567
7 жыл бұрын
Met him in Las Vegas at the Orleans. He was gracious and did not disappoint. Simply a great artist.
@plabbbabbla
7 жыл бұрын
Lucky you, he was splendid.
@transformedmind6349
9 ай бұрын
This song is awesome. It speaks to me. Leo Russell was one of the most talented piano players.
@Fourwheeljive
4 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon. Love your music. I have all his CDs and Albums.
@markkopchak147
5 жыл бұрын
Leon is my wife's favorite performer. We have seen him around 8 times in Phoenix in the past 15 years, including the tour he did with Elton John. Leon is the better musician. We have a beautiful picture of Leon in our hallway. so far the only other artist to grace our hall of fame is the great David Bowie.
@cyndecoker1416
2 ай бұрын
I saw Leon Russel in Dallas in '72 just him and his band. He was an amazing artist, one of a kind and so underrated.❤
@Romany1111
3 жыл бұрын
"Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues," written by Danny O'Keefe, 1967.
@earlmcpherson6913
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful.
@1overripetart904
6 жыл бұрын
how beautiful Leon is -- this makes me cry xxx
@raymocopo7340
4 жыл бұрын
I keep listening over and over. Touches me every time.
@velikovskysghost
5 жыл бұрын
One of the all time greats Leon Russel always Rest in Peace old friend
@davidcohen3357
5 жыл бұрын
This blows me away! I was lucky enough to to see him at a small venue in Manhattan called the Lone star cafe way back in the early 80's. He was magnificent
@raymocopo7340
4 жыл бұрын
The Lone Star on 5th was a great club.
@hippieswereright
5 жыл бұрын
Love and miss you Leon.
@DaveTex2375
4 жыл бұрын
Back when Late Night shows were funny and Letterman focused more on entertaining people.
@sunnyhendry7144
3 жыл бұрын
Sure miss Leon . His music played alot on my turntable in the 70 s.
@l8tapex
3 жыл бұрын
You are right on.. people there lives , joy. F the political machine.
@nancywright4430
2 жыл бұрын
Amen brother
@michaelbruchas6663
4 жыл бұрын
People forget him as an early member of The Wrecking Crew. A great studio pianist before the Shelter People days. A new museum is opening in Tulsa at his old 3rd Street Church Studio. (3/20/2020 posting)
@mikewayne4223
2 жыл бұрын
Saw him Asbury Park about 1971. Still the only show I went to that the performer did 4 encores.
@uwsgrrrl9981
3 жыл бұрын
What a treat.
@jayscheidemen4455
10 ай бұрын
A legend.
@crimlarksSteve
20 күн бұрын
Such an amazing musician. Got to see him in the 70s when he was packing out 10,000 seat arenas, then years later at the Fine Line in Minneapolis (very small venue) and at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, where I stood just 4 feet from him when he played. I'll never forget any of those.
@carrrexx7190
5 жыл бұрын
I ❤ Leon.
@aprilgrande645
7 жыл бұрын
I just love Leon so much and appreciate everything I can find showcasing his talent and personality. I consider myself an unofficial "Leon Lifer". We all miss him and when I find a KZitem broadcast like this that I haven't seen before, it's like opening a great present. Thank you Leon!
@robinrockin28rockinrobin30
7 жыл бұрын
me on was one of the most down to earth person and really was a man who would rather talk about his family then about being Leon. I was blessed to spend a whole day with him. my husband (ex now.)and .myself drove him to see a acupuncture and to target and to dinner. there is more to this.but I think I said to much sorry. Anyway I miss you old friend.Robin Bianga
@vlrissolo
Жыл бұрын
I still love you Leon. RIP❤
@monatoney3474
5 жыл бұрын
So glad Sir ELTON brought u back where u belonged-- in the Hall of Fame💞💞💞💞💞💞.RIP my honey
@ariellyn7253
7 жыл бұрын
Can't get over that he's gone. Set apart from many others of the day by his ability to be in the world but not of it yet respected by most musicians for his contributions to the art. I'm heartbroken that those unusual soulful eyes are now closed forever.
@bertprouty2633
6 жыл бұрын
pamel
@rossscott1922
Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@monatoney3474
5 жыл бұрын
He definitely was under appreciated. u never know what u had til it's gone. but I do.i luv that wonderful man with my heart and soul💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
@romeysiamese6662
7 ай бұрын
Leon I want to be in another space in time with you!!!❤
@dougwilliams9444
7 жыл бұрын
that's another pair of shoes that can't be filled
@carolpeskin7078
5 жыл бұрын
One of a kind! Simply THE BEST EVER! Saw Leon & Willie Nelson in Bakersfield, CA. @ Buck Owens' Crystal Palace (one of the best smaller/intimate clubs anywhere) many years ago. Was able to talk to each of them briefly after their terrific show. Just wanted to tell them both how much their music & that night's special collaboration meant to me. Leon had "a hitch in his git-along" that looked painful. When I asked him if he was OK, he said it was because he'd had hip replacement surgery. I wished him well & thanked him & Willie Nelson for one of the most enjoyable & memorable performances it had ever been my pleasure to attend. Then and now (in 2018). TWO TOTAL LEGENDS IN ONE SHOW! BEST NIGHT EVER!!! God bless 'em both!**
@carrrexx7190
5 жыл бұрын
Coolest F**kr ever. I saw him at the LA Forum, I was 13teen.
@patricianoud7096
5 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@m.a.c.8366
5 жыл бұрын
so true there Don Williams....Leon was as unique musician as there ever has been during our generation....
@m.a.c.8366
5 жыл бұрын
sry, Doug Williams, my mistake...
@dnmcfall
4 жыл бұрын
I like how they left the technical error in.
@americanwoman8967
3 жыл бұрын
The first concert I ever saw was in LA, 3 Dog Night, Elton John, and Leon Russell with his back up singer Rita Coolidge. I think it was around 1970, large arena venue. My first boyfriend was a bouncer there on week ends so I'd get in free. What amazing performers. Couldn't sit down for the whole concert, real music .
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