Nice, damn nice. Liberace was the best at what he did. I enjoyed the hell out of watching this video. Liberace was the most flamboyant entertainer whoever lived, an extremely good looking, talented man who was forever in tune with his every audience.
I loved to watch him waaaaaay back when I was seven years old- positive vibes from this man. He made you forget what got you down. Mesmerized then, mesmerized now. I will always have these memories!
Liberace was without a doubt the best piano player known, he should have been knighted for the brilliant and unique style of music he brought to the world.
Good entertainer but nonsense to say he was a great pianist. He was a very good pianist but nowhere near the standard of very best classical concert pianists, be it past or present.
Do you really believe for decades millions of people around the world are wrong, but you are right! I guess you must be the genius . jealousy will get you nowhere Ha Ha
My grandmother knew Liberace and we went to several shows in NYC at Radio City Music Hall. One year when I was 4, he took off his diamond cursive “£” pin and gave it to me. I still have it and wear it when my husband and I go to the opera, the ballet or somewhere formal. He was quite lovely and kind to me.
Hi Vilda, thank you so much for your kind encouragement. It inspires me to continue uploading these clips, I'm pleased that I've received such a good response from posting them. Thanks again.
Good entertainer but nonsense to say he was a great pianist. He was a very good pianist but nowhere near the standard of very best classical concert pianists, be it past or present.
i met him at a rest. fifty years ago a very nice man seemed like a very kind man years later i won a piano compettion he had in 1980 a great experience may he rest in peace
Dear Mr. Liberace, or Sir, as some would have it. You 'were' a genius, plain and simple. To this day, I would ask, show me another who can do what you did, and I would have no problem leaving you behind. No one has ever come close and I don't think anyone ever will.
***** You are absolutely right. I, too have seen more than a few pianists who were as good or better than Liberace. Silly thing is, as much as I love their music, I can't remember any of their names.
+Gui Serbee thats because he had flair, showmanship and pizazz....and he was in show biz. he just had that stage presence. and of course he had talent and a certain x factor
Jon England My apologies for taking so long to reply. I just wanted to say thank you. So many people wish to argue, degrade or otherwise prove me wrong. We, as human beings find joy in so many things and yet, when Liberace took to the stage, you knew you were in for something very special.
Remember when television entertainment meant something? I was nearly moved to tears watching this. Not by the music, but by my own sentimentality over what was presented to TV audiences years ago. The talent, the care that went into the show as a production. Alas, gone now. I did get to see this kind of thing on TV when I was growing up, when I was far too young and dumb to appreciate it. A rare joy to see it again.
Back when Johann Strauss was alive he had composed music with the great orchestras in front of many of the Crown heads of Europe, I have a lot of his music on cds he is one of my favorite classical composers, which there are many I love but not like him
Wow , great dancer , wonderful and lovely man ! R.I.P. 🙏💖 I am so sorry that I did'nt know You jears ago 😥 , but I am very glad seeing You on my TH-cam video !
"The take was terrific but the critics killed me. My brother George cried all the way to the bank." Liberace from a 1956 newspaper article about his concert at Madison Square Garden.
Liberace was gay - but that means nothing - it was merely his preference and foes not detract from his talent - his homosexuality has no bearing on his talent - love is everybody's right - it's not exclusive to heterosexuals.
Very much hate I see here..the Man is dead, let it be with his sin, nobody said anything about it, you are bringing this în discussion like polenta in the milk.There are many, many composers and artists heterosexualles very, very, talented.Are'nt you a superior race or something?😃...It's your thing but odd and unpleasant how you think.Be healthy on brain and soul.
I don't think Liberace could ever play without his hands going up in the air. Even though he's gay, he knows how to dance with a women, and take the lead.
Not much difference than dancing with a man, if Lee was the masculine one, (not all Gay men are effeminate- many are bikers, truck drivers and wrestlers).
I like him... But... What a pity to see these great dancers dancing in the shadow, because all the lights are for him. I know that's Liberace. But sometimes egocentrism is really pissing me off !
This was entertainment and Liberace knew exactly how to entertain his audiences. Nothing today can even come close to this style of entertainment and there are no performers who can come close to Liberace.
I would stop saying "Liberace is the best" if it was possible for someone to fill his slot but it will never happen because they don't make celebrities like they used to do
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Liberace did it best. And he did it more lavishly than anyone else. He was one of a kind, and awesomely talented. His glitz and glamour remain iconic and nobody has ever compared. RIP Liberace, you were the master of the ivories.
He brought such beauty to the world through his performances and joy to the senses of his audience. One of kind....a true artist. God bless you Mr. Liberace.
I always loved hearing Liberace play he would get it so wonderfully and his whole body was you could see the whole music flowing through his body I hope you keep showing more of the Liberace as much as you can because I would really love to hear him play ever since I was a little kid I used to hear him and his brother on TV
Oh my God! What a performance. A true talent. A wonderful genius of music. This performance took me into another world. Wonderful masterpiece. Thank you for uploading this. Thank you!
He was an eccentric but what a loveable, sweet eccentric with charisma, class and old world charm. I love individualists with their own style. I miss him...
Just a brilliant pianist and a wonderful showman. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
He’s so friendly and happy. ❤
He was such a showman and always so much fun to watch and boy could he ever tickle the ivories.
Never did he need sheet music absolutely fabulous a true geniuses, gentleman and showman God Bless
There will never be anyone like Lee Liberace
A real genius at the piano he had fun using his talent to make beautiful music he made it look so easy didn’t he.
Perfect entertainment of its kind - and he could actually dance!
I love his small talk at the beginning, he is so likable and relatable.
Nice, damn nice. Liberace was the best at what he did. I enjoyed the hell out of watching this video. Liberace was the most flamboyant entertainer whoever lived, an extremely good looking, talented man who was forever in tune with his every audience.
I loved to watch him waaaaaay back when I was seven years old- positive vibes from this man. He made you forget what got you down. Mesmerized then, mesmerized now. I will always have these memories!
Aww so beautiful. Brings tears. If ever there was a legend it is/was this gentle MAN.
Liberace was without a doubt the best piano player known, he should have been knighted for the brilliant and unique style of music he brought to the world.
Good entertainer but nonsense to say he was a great pianist. He was a very good pianist but nowhere near the standard of very best classical concert pianists, be it past or present.
Do you really believe for decades millions of people around the world are wrong, but you are right! I guess you must be the genius . jealousy will get you nowhere Ha Ha
He was more than an excellent pianoiplayer - all by heart! A comparison with classical piano players don't reach his ability!
He was a musical genius!!
Very exceptional. Thank you for sharing. Love it.
My grandmother knew Liberace and we went to several shows in NYC at Radio City Music Hall. One year when I was 4, he took off his diamond cursive “£” pin and gave it to me. I still have it and wear it when my husband and I go to the opera, the ballet or somewhere formal. He was quite lovely and kind to me.
Oh how wonderful .. great memories you have. I would loved to meet him.
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Love this and the way he plays it.
Not only does his mastery of the piano take our breath away he dances a mean waltz as well.
My thoughts exacty!
Exactly, of course.
Margaret Elvis
era un genio,eso era un pianista.
and when we compare that to the awful dances that our young do , theres absolutely no comparison about which is classy and beautiful.
Hi Vilda, thank you so much for your kind encouragement. It inspires me to continue uploading these clips, I'm pleased that I've received such a good response from posting them. Thanks again.
He was so much fun! My mother loved him and saw him twice in Vegas
Best pianist of all. Chopin would adore him.
Good entertainer but nonsense to say he was a great pianist. He was a very good pianist but nowhere near the standard of very best classical concert pianists, be it past or present.
Thank you for posting this lovely piece. I enjoyed the piano and the dancing.
an Incredible pianist
Great idea. I enjoyed it very much🌹and I must say, he danced very well also. Charming personality.
i met him at a rest. fifty years ago a very nice man seemed like a very kind man years later i won a piano compettion he had in 1980 a great experience may he rest in peace
Liberace is pure Magic, the Greatest of all Time
What a great smile!
Talent like this should never die..there was no one like him. Bet he didn't even have to practice
Dear Mr. Liberace, or Sir, as some would have it. You 'were' a genius, plain and simple. To this day, I would ask, show me another who can do what you did, and I would have no problem leaving you behind. No one has ever come close and I don't think anyone ever will.
***** You are absolutely right. I, too have seen more than a few pianists who were as good or better than Liberace. Silly thing is, as much as I love their music, I can't remember any of their names.
+Gui Serbee thats because he had flair, showmanship and pizazz....and he was in show biz. he just had that stage presence. and of course he had talent and a certain x factor
+Gui Serbee And there, Mr. Serbee, is your point exACTLY..... Liberace is MEMORABLE, above all else :-)
***** i dont think liberace was essentially a concert pianist. he was 100% a showman..of the highest degree..
Jon England My apologies for taking so long to reply. I just wanted to say thank you. So many people wish to argue, degrade or otherwise prove me wrong. We, as human beings find joy in so many things and yet, when Liberace took to the stage, you knew you were in for something very special.
Liberace could handle all sorts of music,,jazz,boogie woogie classics, no other pianist will ever come close to his talent
Many can and a lot better as well. Great entertainer but NOT a world class pianist as he would have said himself.
@@lovemetu world class indeed👌
OMG!!! Stupidity reigns supreme!
How he melts the notes together is brilliant.
I'm still in love with you, Liberace!
TheDodicat yes, he is dead, good observation... lol
Remember when television entertainment meant something? I was nearly moved to tears watching this. Not by the music, but by my own sentimentality over what was presented to TV audiences years ago. The talent, the care that went into the show as a production. Alas, gone now. I did get to see this kind of thing on TV when I was growing up, when I was far too young and dumb to appreciate it. A rare joy to see it again.
he had a style of his own always the great finale in the end ..Dynamics he always plays bright
He was wonderful at the piano!!
wow what a wonderful dancer
Wonderful
Truly amazing. You know, he was the highest paid artist and entertainer of them all in the 50s, 60s, and the 70s!
Unbelievable talent. No one like him..
Such talent.
Oh just amazing looooooove it wonderful WOW thankyou for these beautiful Dee
Overflowing with talent!
The showman extraordinaire!
Bravo, Liberace. Bravo. ❤
A a showman!
Maravilloso !!!!!
Back when Johann Strauss was alive he had composed music with the great orchestras in front of many of the Crown heads of Europe, I have a lot of his music on cds he is one of my favorite classical composers, which there are many I love but not like him
Genius!!!
He was just fantastica
Thank you for such a positive comment, inspires me to upload more, thanks once again!
To me his king and he will always be royalty to me
He can play ANYTHING, I love Strauss
To call him a genius would be a gross understatement.
Genius at what? He had a damned fine career as a circus act using the piano as his pony.
Elite
You ste absolutely right Jayna Reynolds! He was way beyond genius. I wonder if he came from outer space sometimes.
just class !!
Wow , great dancer , wonderful and lovely man ! R.I.P. 🙏💖 I am so sorry that I did'nt know You jears ago 😥 , but I am very glad seeing You on my TH-cam video !
Grande artista e performer.
what a brilliant pianist !!
T630610 oldsecretadmirer yes, and there's nothing wrong with that.
Lovely
"The take was terrific but the critics killed me. My brother George cried all the way to the bank." Liberace from a 1956 newspaper article about his concert at Madison Square Garden.
It's called "The Beautiful Blue Danube" or "Le Beau Danube Bleu"
Me encanta verlo bailar tocar el piano perfecta ejecuciob era un genio sangre real de la esquicitez genial un todo en todo Í LOVED
Liberace was gay - but that means nothing - it was merely his preference and foes not detract from his talent - his homosexuality has no bearing on his talent - love is everybody's right - it's not exclusive to heterosexuals.
dani mostess If Liberace had been heterosexual he would only have been half the artist that he was, enjoy his talent.
If it 'means nothing' .. why did you feel compelled to bring it up?
Very much hate I see here..the Man is dead, let it be with his sin, nobody said anything about it, you are bringing this în discussion like polenta in the milk.There are many, many composers and artists heterosexualles very, very, talented.Are'nt you a superior race or something?😃...It's your thing but odd and unpleasant how you think.Be healthy on brain and soul.
ide love to sport that jacket
SUBLIME !
Vładziu Liberace never did anything half way. With him it was all.. or nothing and he always gave his all.
gran pianista.
The lord God knew what he was doing when he made Liberace, heavenly genius
I don't think Liberace could ever play without his hands going up in the air. Even though he's gay, he knows how to dance with a women, and take the lead.
Not much difference than dancing with a man, if Lee was the masculine one,
(not all Gay men are effeminate- many are bikers, truck drivers and wrestlers).
Omg
They don't make 'em like that anymore.
LIBERACHI A FATTO SOGNARE A MOLTI DONNE ME INCLUSO.NEL DANUBIO BLU/
hundreds of years ago? oops :)
EN RECHERCHE D'HERITIERS .
1 500 FRÂNCS
qu'est ce POUR UN RE LOO KING ?
PATRIMONIALE ?
What year was this performance/production?
He makes Elton John look like John Wayne...
I like him...
But...
What a pity to see these great dancers dancing in the shadow, because all the lights are for him.
I know that's Liberace.
But sometimes egocentrism is really pissing me off !
What a Beautiful man and musical spirit he was, and still is 💜🎹❗
What class and style! What has happened today? We have rap crap. A disgrace to music, entertainment and all minority groups!
Then: Skill/Art/Entertainment prevailed....... Now: Outright Amatuer Douchebaggery is trending.
they will not play now !
Sa
Thats the way Rachmninoff would play it, but not Strauß ;-)
This was entertainment and Liberace knew exactly how to entertain his audiences. Nothing today can even come close to this style of entertainment and there are no performers who can come close to Liberace.
Some overstyle might be due to the USA, the country where you should bear an opulent behaviour!
I would stop saying "Liberace is the best" if it was possible for someone to fill his slot but it will never happen because they don't make celebrities like they used to do
Andre Rieu comes somewhat close, but true still a lot behind.
Nice though to watch a Rieu show as well.
JoelM,
LangLang tries his best to copy his flair...
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I stupidly forgot the account password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me
Wonderful warm smile. You cant help but adore him.
Liberace did it best. And he did it more lavishly than anyone else. He was one of a kind, and awesomely talented. His glitz and glamour remain iconic and nobody has ever compared. RIP Liberace, you were the master of the ivories.
I bet he was just fun to hang out with! Very kind, and great sense of humor!
He brought such beauty to the world through his performances and joy to the senses of his audience. One of kind....a true artist. God bless you Mr. Liberace.
I was so fortunate to see him live. There was no one better
I always loved hearing Liberace play he would get it so wonderfully and his whole body was you could see the whole music flowing through his body I hope you keep showing more of the Liberace as much as you can because I would really love to hear him play ever since I was a little kid I used to hear him and his brother on TV
AMEN!
He was magnificent. He was so talented and most of all, kind. I believe he had a heart of gold.
This is beautiful,what an amazing entertainer he was
Not only an amazing musician to the highest standard but looks like a very good ballroom dancer too! I am always blown away by this incredible man!
I suppose the closest we have today is André Rieu with his shows.
I never cease to be amazed by this great man..Rest in Peace, dear Lee
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:) xxxx
Fantastic !! xx
Liberace was way ahead of his time. He was incredibly talented!
Oh my God! What a performance. A true talent. A wonderful genius of music. This performance took me into another world. Wonderful masterpiece. Thank you for uploading this. Thank you!
John, you have no idea what you're talking about.
Yes, he does, Gregg, you're the one showing ignorance. Mind Mother, Hon. If you can't think of something nice to say, then shut the fuck up.
Absolutely brilliant performance. A musical genius who is terribly missed
He was an eccentric but what a loveable, sweet eccentric with charisma, class and old world charm. I love individualists with their own style. I miss him...
He was a good entertainer and showman, but not one of the a GREAT Classical pianist's of his time as some placing comments on here seem to think.
BEAUTIFUL !!!!
breath taking performance.
Awww. My love. He was so amazing.
What an amazing journey. Thanks liberace (and the others too)