I used to work for this beloved man. Seeing and hearing this brings tears to my eyes. "you made me love YOU Lee"- you were and always will be the best. God Bless You...and I miss you so much!
@BrianSquiers
12 жыл бұрын
Take away the controversy and flamboyance and you're still left with one of the greatest pianists ever. Brilliant.
@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr
5 жыл бұрын
God, I really miss this guy. He brought a charm and talent to the stage that will most likely not be seen again. A true American original.
@stygianphantasm8761
6 жыл бұрын
The man was one of the finest pianists of all time.
@evisions5776
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe not. But he was THE PIANO SHOWMAN!
@bsd300d
14 жыл бұрын
Great respect for playing this piece at the correct tempo.
@loveisnow2
14 жыл бұрын
I sure miss Liberace, his performances were always heart warming , dynamic, and fun. Vegas just isn`t the same w/o him.
@PhillipLWilcher
12 жыл бұрын
Every entertainer from Elvis Presley through to Michael Jackson, Elton John, Barbra Streisand and even Lady Gaga owe it all to this man! He was first and the greatest showman the world will ever know. His generosity towards others less fortunate than himself knew no bounds. He gave of himself right up until the very end when there was no more to give. God bless his eternal soul!
@diningroomfish5470
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis was the #1 show men, Lee was awesome to
@PhillipLWilcher
3 жыл бұрын
@@diningroomfish5470 Did you know that when Elvis first arrived in Las Vegas, it was Liberace he sought advice from. He held Liberace in high regard. Blessings!
@diningroomfish5470
3 жыл бұрын
@@PhillipLWilcher of course, then in 1969 Elvis owned Vegas
@PhillipLWilcher
3 жыл бұрын
@@diningroomfish5470 That is something not to be doubted.
@EaglesLair27
6 жыл бұрын
You can sit around and hope, but you'll never see the likes of this kind of talent on the piano ever again! Liberace was the consummate professional. He had no equal. With a few exceptions, there is no talent like this today. Thanks for all your great posts over the years. You lift the spirits of many people who knew and remember liberace.
@DesertRidgeline
5 жыл бұрын
@Mike McDaniels Don't quite know how to explain it but the video you linked to.... Well, she's "playing" the piano and doing all the right notes but I don't "feel" anything from her playing, where as with Liberace I get a feeling deep in my core of somebody truly loving what they're playing. As I said, I'm not sure how to properly explain that feeling.
@pearlstengel7633
5 жыл бұрын
I agree and will continue to miss him.
@Euphoftoday
5 жыл бұрын
Check out Benjamin Grosvenor and Peter Donohoe
@FORRESTJASPER
11 жыл бұрын
There was only ONE Liberace, ever. We don't have a Liberace in our world of today. The world is very lacking today, we do not know what we are missing Amongst a few other legends who have gone on, Liberace is one of those missing from today, sadly.
@ottoelperro
11 жыл бұрын
Above all, before anything, after all has been said and done, he was a SUPERB piano player.
@oldtimeycabins
14 жыл бұрын
I missed a chance to see him in 1986 in St. Louis. He was and is a great person. Only narrow people remember him for reasons other than his music.
@wavesnearmyhome
14 жыл бұрын
Such a talented guy!
@nunomoo23
11 жыл бұрын
That man was the GOD of playing the piano..... He was awesome....
@Michaelbos
13 жыл бұрын
Another great talent from the days of great talent in quanity. The days long past and sadly missed.
@markmarshall39
15 жыл бұрын
i watch his videos everyday, they just seam to take away tension!
@takarifan
12 жыл бұрын
I wished I knew about and met Liberace when I wasn't been born yet. He has the golden touch when playing the piano, which no other pianist could compare him with.
@FORRESTJASPER
11 жыл бұрын
They knew; they loved him anyway because his music & persona spoke and unwritten language to them. to the world. Lee is missed.
@dasabalesky1
13 жыл бұрын
He was an amazing performer. My father had played for him several times under contract. The thing that most puzzles me is that all the piano greats of his time were jealous because he could play just as well as any of them. His sense of interpretations were immaculate. He was an artist and all artist even his critics are blessed for they have given music to the world for our enjoyment. God bless all those who contribute to this wonderful place.
@consciouslyaware2219
3 жыл бұрын
He was way ahead of his time and he was a genius on the keys....I wish I could have met him because he had a very humble spirit...
@FreonUWP
16 жыл бұрын
He said it best when asked, "How do you Play with all those rings on??" (L) "Very well thank you!".
@anitashelby
16 жыл бұрын
Liberace was sooo good!!! he was soo talented wish he was still with us but he will never be forgotten I remember watching his tv shows when I was a kid I enjoyed them very much & thanks to KZitem and you lovely people that post these videos of him we all can still enjoy his talent thanks showmanlee for posting
@Suki-Tawdry
5 жыл бұрын
Love me some Li! ❤️ Such an amazing pianist!
@leviguyblue
16 жыл бұрын
I remember watching a TV interview not that long before his death when he said that if you have health and happiness you are a rich man. Many of us would do well to heed his words eh?
@ApocalypsePlough
11 жыл бұрын
He's fascinating to watch.
@rickw1100
11 жыл бұрын
"Behind the candleabra" was an incrediably talented, generous, man. Thanks Mr. Liberace.
@magusone100
12 жыл бұрын
Irine said one time that Lee would be a better showman than doing boring concerts as like Oscar Lavant. She was very correct in her thinking. Mom said one time, that Lee would give the shirt off his back if it would keep that person warm. She always laughed at that notion. These are just some of the stories i heard throughout the years about Liberace, but I can truthfully say, when he motioned me to come to the piano and play chop sticks with him, was a thrill and watched him on TV was a delight
@cogidubnus1953
12 жыл бұрын
This is the man allegedly past his very best...what? As an entertainer there was no-one, ever, even in the same league...If there's a heaven for those who've given the most pleasure to the most people, Lee's there...god bless him!
@diningroomfish5470
3 жыл бұрын
Well i guess you never saw Elvis on stage because Elvis is #1
@marywalker738
11 жыл бұрын
He appeals to all generations.
@ChristinaPresley
14 жыл бұрын
ooooh I love this moonlight sonata....Fantastic....thank you very much I love you too Liberrachiii besides Elvis Presley
@davidcarroll1883
6 жыл бұрын
I never heard any of this when I was a kid. I was too busy trying to make money and survive! I'm so glad to hear it now at 64.
@paulbinko
16 жыл бұрын
Yes - I remember this interview -- it was on the Oprah Winfrey show and this was an answer in response to him being asked to address the reasoning of all his wealth and attitude towards it. Thanks for remembering that.
@lisaschwartz4964
10 жыл бұрын
what fun - the "you made me love you" piece at the end is fantastic - just makes you smile - what an entertainer :-) :-) thank goodness for youtube,, we get to enjoy the real Liberace!
@Bingsboy
14 жыл бұрын
He was the best!
@squwee
15 жыл бұрын
dido!!! he's like an angel.
@keyboardmagic
12 жыл бұрын
@JerrysTube...I thought I might mention that Dora was Liberace's sister-in-law. She was married to his brother George (the violinist), for many years. When George passed away in 1983, she became the Administrator at the Museum. I worked for Dora at the Museum myself years ago....
@KYKIN89
11 жыл бұрын
only Carson would have given this much performance time to the legendary performer like Liberace. Today he would be allowed about three minutes.
@katherinesage
5 жыл бұрын
King of the Keys
@1928jazz
12 жыл бұрын
Sounds like he was on the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Johnny said "Yeah!" a couple of times.
@AlvinRey70
11 жыл бұрын
My favorite Liberace tune the "Boogie Woogie" you know you want to hear it again don't ya, Heeeeeey!!! Lol
@cjm608
12 жыл бұрын
BRAVO!! BRILLIANT!
@dhennis888
6 жыл бұрын
One of the best pianists who ever lived!
@pamellapeach7671
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, showmanlee, for another inspiring and uplifting video. Also shows Mr. Carson as a gracious host. Too bad we didn't see the interview, also.
@Violinist265
6 жыл бұрын
If their is a music or piano God then it's deffenatly gonna be the Liberace He shines brighter than a star
@keyboardmagic
14 жыл бұрын
@balto4 - Well said balto4. I knew him personally for many years and he has impacted my life in a way I can't explain. He was definitely 'a gift from heaven' as you said. No one has been able to reach an audience with his music & showmanship the way he did. I witnessed many of his 'live' shows, up close, and he was an absolute 'gem'. I still miss him so much.
@turockandar
11 жыл бұрын
Brilliant pianist and showman!
@FISHMUSIC4U
15 жыл бұрын
tremendous piano player. incredible range - love the boogie woogie segment!!! hahaha - and how 'bout those rings- No, it never prevented Lee from soundly ticklin the ivorys!
@leemontoya8028
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!! What a Talented man! And I have seen many Interviews on him such a nice well spoken person he definitely was genuine. All the fine talent is gone!
@mcintron43
9 жыл бұрын
Wonderful...
@sondrasmith2691
4 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful!
@wayneo61
10 жыл бұрын
and you can see he still at the end years plays like only a few can play.. sorry van kliburn... this medley is rom the Carson show... 1985
@janeclarkson8471
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely magnificent! Mesmerising. Every nite brings joy with him playing and a very charming and warm personality! Unbelievable talent on the piano. Could play anything. He was riveting. God Baless Liberace. Xxx
@jonothecameraman
15 жыл бұрын
My late father spent his musical life idolizing and copying Liberace's showmanship and style as a pianist. Lee is a never to be repeated gift that is ever so missed.
@AbandonedMines11
16 жыл бұрын
I love Liberace's music and his playing! Thanks for posting ALL these classic videos. In this video, Lee looks a little thinner and more gaunt than normal. I wonder if he was starting to become ill at this point? It sure looks like it.
@davidcarroll1883
6 жыл бұрын
OMG!!!! How awesome!!
@fizixx
11 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU very much for posting this.
@johnllewellyn7085
6 жыл бұрын
I tell anyone, nobody today, or then, can play like this man, glad he had 66 years to do his thing, wish he was still here, he was awesome, RIP brother
@porchmonkeykeeper5823
5 жыл бұрын
He was 67 when he died
@BoogieKnight1976
5 жыл бұрын
Legend, he was worth every cent.
@magusone100
12 жыл бұрын
I had met Lee at the age of 5 at a Gin joint called the Escape in N Milwaukee. The owner named Skip Berg and his wife Irine knew Lee very well. Irine and Lee graduated from the Milwaukee Conservotary of Music, in which my great Uncle Herb Stothard (head of the musical dept at MGM) and professor at the MCM taught Lee as his instructor. Back in the early 50's when Lee would come to town, he stop at the Escape and if dad was there (he was an MD) and Skip a patient, would borrow dad's candy apple
@teresawhitt7862
5 жыл бұрын
Fingers of gold
@torinobob
9 жыл бұрын
Stellar!!
@baribarium
5 жыл бұрын
Grande pianista, immensa simpatia.
@towrnghrybear
16 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this on TV in 1985, GREAT to see it again, I'd like to see the interview parts of his appearances on the Tonight Show as well - anyone have them? It's amazing to have friends that would give Lee such extravegant gifts as some of his fabulous jewelry that would surely be worth in the Millions today. I have the utmost respect for someone to work so hard for so long and amass a fortune in excess of $100M by the time of his death.
@pamellapeach7671
10 жыл бұрын
Eloquently stated. God Bless.
@kristannharrigan2307
Жыл бұрын
I got to see Liberace in person. I was a young girl. This was wonderful time. Those 70's .
@ursmue1937
10 жыл бұрын
Wenn ich Liberace sehe und höre, gibt es für mich nur pure Begeisterung. Genial ist passend für den Großen Künstler.
@keyboardmagic
13 жыл бұрын
@Supre2000.....In what area did you work for Libeace? I knew him for a lot of years, too and knew most of the people who worked for him. I also miss him terribly but am thankful that he is now on KZitem for a whole new generation to enjoy.
@keyboardmagic
15 жыл бұрын
This was from the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1983, I believe. His last TV appearance on the Oprah show was in Dec. 1986.
@murcster1
14 жыл бұрын
He was the greatest **********
@WilliamMorris
11 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thanks for sharing
@ManuelGuzman067
6 жыл бұрын
Theirs never been another liberace around 🎹
@umaara100
13 жыл бұрын
I REMEMBER HIS LAST APPEARANCE ON OPRAH A FEW MONTH BEFORE IS PASSING.
@davesuiter
6 жыл бұрын
Liberace, Elvis, The Beatles.
@givemetoast
14 жыл бұрын
Lee said that the rings helped to slow his fingers down since he used to train with weights on his fingers.
@tonyp6076
11 жыл бұрын
I remember my grandmother saying that she regretted never going to one of his concerts... How the woman did love him!!! As a gay man how they did not know he was gay is beyond me!
@marshahill1458
3 жыл бұрын
Tony P I loved him, I loved watching him play -my husband and I went to see him in 1979 and it was glorious. I prayed for him that he would be saved and he would ask God to forgive him.
@andreaprodan5616
14 жыл бұрын
My aunt Wilma worked for Libe... she pressed his cuffs... always said he should have married Liz Taylor. A Genius!
@susanfraase3750
2 жыл бұрын
WOW 😳. Lee is very special. Miss him God love him in heaven.
@evisions5776
3 жыл бұрын
Great showman. His private life... is HIS private life!
@waldenhouse
10 жыл бұрын
The most talented 'Russian' pianist ever. Incomparable, never be anyone like him. Others' dedications are worthless.
@georgieorgy5589
8 жыл бұрын
Russian? like tbh
@waldenhouse
8 жыл бұрын
+Bianca auz Sorry, I don't understand your reply??
@daphnenapier1102
3 жыл бұрын
He was amazing playing the piano There people in the past geast on his shows say he was not a good on the piano and critical to the way he talks with a soft voice. But thay were glad to be on his show And in films about him giving the rong impression
@lgthanger6557
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@magusone100
12 жыл бұрын
red cady coup to go visit his mom on the south side. Mom would say that Lee dressed like that James Dean guy whom he mentioned to mom one time that he adored. Mom always had a feeling that Lee was gay but never discuused it out loud when Lee was either at the bar or playing the ivories. Skip one time sat down with Lee and gave him some pointers on being an entertainer and also some pointers on how to jazz up the songs which can be heard quite frequently when he plays his arrangements.
@amandamackey6359
Жыл бұрын
I love this man forever ❤
@JLNeis
2 жыл бұрын
Regardless of what Phyllis Diller had said, he WAS A GREAT PIANIST. I think it was very disrespectful as a friend for her to say this about Lee. He was, and is the greatest pianist and genius of our time. We will never see another like him. Rest in Peace Lee, you are missed !
@sehtdragon
13 жыл бұрын
It's called the "Warsaw Concerto".
@chrisd5766
11 жыл бұрын
not good, the damm best, there ever was.
@carljohnson1997
Жыл бұрын
Great no1 even comes near to this man
@REALWOODSMAN
5 ай бұрын
This dude would have been one of the biggest stars in the history of stars had he not died.. his story would’ve been bigger had he not died..
@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484
6 жыл бұрын
Honestly... I really think lee liked audience participation...
@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484
6 жыл бұрын
Luv lee!!!
@Vesivian
11 жыл бұрын
it's not called a movement and the first movement was the first movement of beethoven's moonlight sonata
@Cam37
11 жыл бұрын
There are people out there who would hate this man because of who he loved.
@Vesivian
13 жыл бұрын
@SilveradoNL he is wearing rings because his finger are too fast for his control because he trained with weights on his fingers so the rings help him slow his fingers down. He should have really played cziffra's version of flight of the bumblebee
@davidcarroll1883
6 жыл бұрын
He knew he was dying at this point.
@coolmoodee
8 жыл бұрын
that guy could play..... I don't care if was gay. His talent was unparalled
@telocho
6 жыл бұрын
Todd Anderson Do you care if others are gay, then?
@jessiejames7492
6 жыл бұрын
what has being gay got to do with talent
@chieftp
6 жыл бұрын
of course, he hates gays in general, unless they have a talent he enjoys.
@Euphoftoday
6 жыл бұрын
Sexual orientation is irrelevant. The most talented people who ever lived were talented and not defined by their orientation. Being gay/transgendered/bisexual/straight really doesn't come into it.
@teresawhitt7862
5 жыл бұрын
Todd Anderson amen
@rhymeandreasoning
11 жыл бұрын
He was like the Elvis of the piano
@1963Austria
11 жыл бұрын
In the wonderful USA.....but not in Europe. He would own the stage in Europe. They do have style.
@MartinMcCauslin
14 жыл бұрын
he looks like he's in pain maybe it was his age or the illness, but the playing is still beautiful
@videoreff
14 жыл бұрын
Rachmaninov prelude in C Sharp Minor starts at 00:49.
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