I love this song and the story behind his writing of this song. January 2022, New Orleans voted to name "Allen Toussaint Blvd" in his honor. Like Mr Toussaint, it is one of the most beautiful streets that runs near the southern shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, LA. Thank You to Mr Toussaint, for all the music and joy you brought into this world. May your music and legacy live on for generations. 🎹 💕 🎶
Wow, oh WOW! Had never heard of Allen Toussiant, what a talent! Glad I searched for the songwriter of the tune made famous by Glen Campbell. Now I’m searching for more tunes by Allen 😊
There is an excellent show on public radio called American Routes. They did an excellent tribute show when Allen Toussaint passed. I highly recommend it!!
Brilliant - it's amazing how you completely miss these geniuses. 'Working down a coalmine' has always been a favourite but didn't realise it's part of a whole host of songs written by a master. Since the programme ended tonight I've just spent a fabulous 2 - 3 hours watching anything to do with Allen Toussaint. Thanks to Hugh Laurie/BBC for highlighting.
Same here. Just discovered this guy while watching James Dean Bradfield in a Songwriters Circle episode. He was watching James perform the song Faster and one shot of him showed his face that said he was in awe of the lyric of that song. Music spans all generations 🤘🤘🎧🎶❤️❤️❤️🎵🎼🎼
I may be wrong, but it seemed like Mr.Toussaint started off with a "sadder" rendition of his song (see other versions on the Internet), sensed the people in the audience didn't like that, and switched misplaying into an upbeat version of the song...What incredible genius!
Highly doubt he sensed the audience didn't like it and switched to playing it a different way. He would have planned that switch and probably rehearsed it a dozen times.
I know that British people are reserved, but jeez! You have one of the most talented musicians from western music's most unique city and, I don't know, they didn't seem to get into it that much. Just quietly staring like they don't know who he is. Obviously Jools knows what's up.
Props to the guy sat behind him absolutely loving every second of this performance.
you would never have thought it looking at him xD just goes to show, even a stiff collared chap can love any type of music
I would react the same way, in an sublime act there's the oportunity to express yourself and maybe learn something or even find love. Props 2.
@@benjamingarciataracido4540 damn straight :D
I love this song and the story behind his writing of this song.
January 2022, New Orleans voted to name "Allen Toussaint Blvd" in his honor. Like Mr Toussaint, it is one of the most beautiful streets that runs near the southern shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, LA.
Thank You to Mr Toussaint, for all the music and joy you brought into this world. May your music and legacy live on for generations. 🎹 💕 🎶
One of the true masters of american music !
Wow, oh WOW! Had never heard of Allen Toussiant, what a talent! Glad I searched for the songwriter of the tune made famous by Glen Campbell. Now I’m searching for more tunes by Allen 😊
There is an excellent show on public radio called American Routes. They did an excellent tribute show when Allen Toussaint passed. I highly recommend it!!
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard for sure
Mr. Allen toussaint was one a New Orleans finest mr. Allen Toussaint was also also one of New Orleans musical geniuses 🎹🎶🎶🎶🎶🤜🏽🎶🤛🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Brilliant - it's amazing how you completely miss these geniuses. 'Working down a coalmine' has always been a favourite but didn't realise it's part of a whole host of songs written by a master. Since the programme ended tonight I've just spent a fabulous 2 - 3 hours watching anything to do with Allen Toussaint. Thanks to Hugh Laurie/BBC for highlighting.
Paul O'Donoghue me too!
Same here. Just discovered this guy while watching James Dean Bradfield in a Songwriters Circle episode. He was watching James perform the song Faster and one shot of him showed his face that said he was in awe of the lyric of that song. Music spans all generations 🤘🤘🎧🎶❤️❤️❤️🎵🎼🎼
One of the best live performers I’ve ever seen - in person or on TH-cam. His control of the keys is phenomenal
Awesome, I didn't know this song was so popular in the UK.
This brings me joy
I love this song❤
When you can't be more proud to be southern.
That is such a beautiful performance. Magical.
Mr. Toussaint wrote the songs your heart sings.
What an experience it would have been to be sitting there watching a genius at work.
sigh RIP you legend
Thank you Mr laurie and Holland for sharing the magic of this man.
AMAZING!!!
Gumbo, Guinness, Gators' and that sweet New Orleans music. What more do u need?!
Awesome!!! Is sound so pristine and cheerful!!!
Wow! Great guy, and a musical genus! So glad I got to see his amazing performance on Austin City Limits.
Magnificent
Un autre très très grand Allen avec un super morceau
I've longed to learn the piano - wow, just wow
Effortlessly smooth
Rest In Peace Mr. Allen Toussaint
I may be wrong, but it seemed like Mr.Toussaint started off with a "sadder" rendition of his song (see other versions on the Internet), sensed the people in the audience didn't like that, and switched misplaying into an upbeat version of the song...What incredible genius!
Highly doubt he sensed the audience didn't like it and switched to playing it a different way. He would have planned that switch and probably rehearsed it a dozen times.
@@teh_hunterer haha yeah, clearly a nod to the more upbeat glen campbell cover
Wish I knew who the two people who disliked this video were so I could punch them in the face.
I signed in just to agree with you on this one... thank you!
RIP!
Those dang Nevel Brotheres!!let's do it!!
Parabéns Bravo
💯♨💯
I know that British people are reserved, but jeez! You have one of the most talented musicians from western music's most unique city and, I don't know, they didn't seem to get into it that much. Just quietly staring like they don't know who he is. Obviously Jools knows what's up.
Okay, I just noticed the one guy who is getting into this. Bravo!
Glen Camp[bell did a good job also, but make no mistake Allen Toussaint is the original!
No mention by the BBC uploader of the date of this performance?
24th October 2008
Ray Charles meets Fats Domino. A great loss.
Nice, but it it became Glen Campbell's song for the next thirty years
I don't think you understand how royalties work
The number of hit songs Allen Toussaint wrote that other people recorded is probably beyond your comprehension.
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