Leon stands alone. As a session musician he played with many. When he started touring with Maddogs and Englishmen, Delaney and Bonnie he caught the eyes of George Harrison and Eric Clapton and they all toured. Everyone wanted to play with Leon. He had that extra gospel/soul no one else had. Thank you Leon for your music and legacy. You are missed.
He was my favorite musician for years. Back in the early 70s, i couldn't get enough of his music and that piano playing. I owned every one of his albums including Hank Wilson's Back. Sadly, he had better thungs to do and left us. He is still one if my all time favorites. I was so sad to hear he passed. He was one of the greatest showmen I've ever seen. Been sitting here listening to his Leon Live album. Rockin' music! I've seen him a few times. Incredible musician. He arranged a number of Elton John's songs. He's missed in my life. RIP, Leon.
Leon was a gift from God for us to enjoy. I was lucky to have seen him live many times. I had tickets for an upcoming concert in Saint Louis when he passed. Thank you Mr. Russell.
His back catalogue of work is absolutely mind blowing 🤯 ? Man doesn't get the deserved recognition 😪 but we know, and our kids will know and then their kids and on and on Leon's voice will be heard,,,we right now are keeping it going, ❤
He was great, stole the show every time, memorized the whole album. I just hit age70, seems like yesterday I was riding along the Jersey shore blasting this song ,my long hair blowing in the breeze lol.
Bob Oddo, are you related to a musician and comedian named George Oddo, by any chance? I used to go see him perform at a little bar right at the end of the pier in Venice California back around 1982 or so. Then all of a sudden he disappeared off the face of the Earth and I never knew what happened to him. Hey, thanks for loving this video, it's definitely one of my favorite songs by Leon.
He opened for Traffic in Ft. Worth, TX, wearing his white suit & top hat. He was magnificent. By the end of his gig, Stevie Winwood came out, Leon got ON TOP of his white grand piano and sang Song for You while Steve played the piano. It was beautiful. Leon even played guitar that night. Everyone was in tune with each other. Thank you Leon-I know you are singing with a celestial choir.
@@jackiesmith2801 saw him in Montreal Canada with during that time and also saw him with Joe Cocker with his Trinity shirt. He was beautiful his hair and eyes he was the ring leader really was. I was 16 or 15 and was in love with him so when he came to Montreal I always went all of Montreal loved him and tight rope was way ahead of its time.
I've seen Leon 3 times - the 1st time was at SMU with the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and was the worst concert I've ever seen to this day. It was not Leon's fault but Joe Cocker differently did not want to be there and was terrible. The second time, I think was at Dallas Memorial Auditorium with his band and they (he) was fantastic. The 3rd last time was in a club in San Rafael California - New Georges in the 1990s and it was a tour with Edgar Winger & John Enwhistle bass player from the Who. Small club at best can fit 150 people or so. Search TH-cam for *new Georges san rafael,ca 1990s* One of my favorite Leon Rusell's album is Hank Wilson's Back - which is Hank Williams music - kind of country & Western with Blue Grass sensibilities. I heard that when I was in the Navy 1973
This SONG so Realitve and Valid for These Times Now, Hateful Times....Please Listen to these beautiful lyrics, as Usual...! Love Love Love Leon, and Miss Him SO...! Saw him Live in Long Beach, CA at 13yo, my pa dropped me off...What an Experience...With the Beautiful Flower Children and Lots of OD"s being dragged out...Part of the Fun 70's....! God Bless Leon..!!
Glad I lived when I have. Musicians played instruments, they sang live with no lip sync, or auto tune. People had real talent, not manufactured like everything else these day. Those background vocals. So sweet.
That’s bullshit, bands lip synced all the time on TV back then, and there’s a lot of bands that play live well, they just are a bit on the fringes just like LEON RUSSEL was. I’m tired of older people saying there’s nothing good nowadays, you’re just being lazy and wanting to dislike the young people
@@debomb721 on TV, yes. Live on stage, no. There probably are bands that actually make music but they aren't the ones being pushed to the kids today. Tedeschi Trucks, is one that is out of the norm, or Government Mule, but they both are parts of old bands or off spring. Everyone has a gimmick, boobs, cursing, prison, hate. Name a few new bands you consider great and I'll check them out, rather than getting angry.
I heard this the other day and a feeling of nostalgia swept over me like a tsunami, and I realized that this song completely explains how I've been feeling the past few months... unable to recognize the country I grew up in any longer... truly, a stranger in a strange land. The energy of this poet/singer/songwriter live in concert adds so much to the poetry and his emotion flows from the screen and speakers... such a raw talent... and rapping before most "modern" rappers were even born... I first fell in love with his talent in the Carney album, with Masquerade and Tight Rope... whew... get misty just thinking about all of the memories wrapped in his songs... Thanks Leon... RIP...
Agree. The U.S. has been thru some changes. In the last 10 years, the networks seem to be motivated by money to pit Americans against Americans. In the meantime, they make money off all the people watching their crap. I wish for the previous years too.
Me too I got to see him in concert in California when I was 19 or 20 and I'll be 70 this November he's totally awesome sexiest looking guy I fell in love with him and reminds me of my ex who's not with us no more he used to sing Lady Blues to me that's a sweet song
@@jimnagel5611 okay Jim since you grew up with them that means that you have to have pictures you got to have pictures telltale pray tell the truth will make you free🙄✝️🤓🤠👍👍👊👊👊👊👊👊
Leon was filled with the musical spirit, his soul was poured into everything he did. He overcame a pretty big disability having had a birth accident that causes his right side to be paralyzed. He said he took piano lessons for 10 years (age 4-14) then he went out on the road with Jerry Lee Lewis. It was still prohibition and Tulsa was in a dry state, so he was allowed to play. He was a complicated authentic and beautiful human being. He was a true icon of authenticity and musical spirit. He overcame his disability and was for a time a pillar of the musical Americana after touring with Joe Cocker on the “Madmen and Englishman” tour and documentary.
I met Leon and his wife in 1977 in a elevator in The Plaza Hotel in NYC.. It was just them and me for about 3 minutes alone.. They were sweet and very kind even letting me step out before them.. Unforgettable experience..
The lyrics are about a book. You should read it. It's about aliens. (I'm not kidding) Stranger in a strange land was a book that came out in the 60s and it's about a martian / alien.
@@Runescape. written by " the dean of science fiction " Robert Heinlein. It's about one half alien, Valentine Michael Smith. He "groks or is totally at one with everything and person on earth. A very cool book purportedly loosely telling a messianic story. The ending is spectacular.
My how time flies when you're getting old. Thanks Leon. You made my life a better place. My momma loved your music, too. You were a musician that crossed age barriers. Can't wait to see you in the studio in the sky. You gave us a little bit of heaven on Earth. Till then.
First time I saw Leon was on an afternoon at the Tulsa Fair Grounds. Summer of 1972. Three Dog Night opened. Leon walked out in the audience and handed out tambourines with the Superman "S" on them. I took it with me to all of his concert's. He'd always wave and say, "You were at Tulsa". Sure do miss Leon.
@@vc23 Thank you!!! I got to see a lot of groups in their infancy. Went with my girlfriend one afternoon b/c her boyfriend was playing for a new grocery store that was opening in Las Vegas. Three Dog Night opened 1969. Next was her boyfriend Carlos Santana. She left with him & they got married. I was shocked being just 14. But her mother gave her blessing.
@@earlofmar7987 Wow!! My mum went to see a lot of bands in the early '60's before they were famous (in London, she was young and sneaked out to see them, she didn't even live in London) but bands like The Who, The Kinks, a lot more, but she's not here with us anymore so I can't remember who else she said. But she was still going to comcerts up until a year before her death, I was so lucky to have such a cool mum
@@vc23 Oh WOW, We called those bands "The British Invasion". They were all at the top of the charts. Grew-up listening to those bands. What memories your Mum made. An event that had never happened before in history. Brought a lot of Good Will between the countries too.
Grew up three miles from where his Tulsa home was. My dad was president of catering at the Civic center in the 70s and early 80s. Leon gave dad signed picture LPs. What Tulsa memories I have ❤
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…?
We need to let people know that they don't play Leon Russell anymore on the radio you never hear them put it out there for me help me God bless you and the Holy Spirit be with you and Jesus always walks with you
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…?
First concert I ever saw was 1970, in LA, opening act was 3 Dog Night, then Elton John, and then Leon Russell with Rita Coolidge as back up singer. Imagine my awe. Russell absolutely stole the show, coolest guy in the arena. My first boyfriend was a concert bouncer and he got me in for free. I don't think anyone sat down through the entire show. Russell was absolutely amazing.
October 10th 1971...Leon Russel at Syria mosque in pittsburgh...we were absolutely explosive...every note every song.....finally I think someone clued the band in....the pittsburgh pirates just won the world series....helluva night
Leon Russell was an excellent musician and performer, but he was also a great guy. Guy i knew played harmonice and sang at his wedding reception. He was humble and kind in my experiences with him
Saw Leon in Chicago a few months before he passed away. He was diminished in the voice department, of course, but he still had more rhythm in his little finger than most people have in their whole body. When I first saw him in the Concert for Bangladesh he knocked my socks off with Youngblood, and when Carny came out I bought it and played it to death. Leon is truly missed by my generation.
I agree with so many comments. I saw Leon Russell in concert in the early 70's. I'm so glad for his appearances and the countless talents so many of us enjoyed. An amazing time to live and to witness such talent by so many phenomenal musicians! Glad many are still alive and performing!
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…?
My all-time favorite Leon Russell song! Leon was on fire in 1972, the year he also purchased The Church Studio! Love this video and the Shelter People!!
@@TheChurchStudio Not to be greedy, well maybe I am, but hoping you can restore a whole lot more of Leon's live performances. Thanks for all you are doing to keep his music alive. .
Rapping in 1972...cool. Met him after a show in St Louis in 72, and he was kind, invited to visit if we were in Oklahoma. Ah, memories. Love the man, saw him last in 2008. He remains the master of time and space and a blessing to this world. Thanks to Elton for reviving him. Peace.
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…?
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…?
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…?
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…?
Happy Birthday Mr. Leon Russell R.I.P.; miss these days when life was a bit more simple and not so many evil politicos. Band sounds great. Used to see Leon Russell SF at Fillmore, etc.
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…?
I posted this on Facebook recently: appreciating, or rather, not appreciating, Leon Russell -- The word "unique" gets overused, misused, and it's a shame because Leon was unique in the absolute definition of unique. There never was anyone remotely like him and there never will be, and like most everything that is so very precious in life, most of us didn't, for so many understandable reasons, take a moment and think about how sweepingly extraordinary his talent was.
I was lucky enough to see LR twice in my life, and it was magical. My mom told me a story. We lived in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, 2 hours from Tulsa, Oklahoma, LRs hometown. She had a friend that worked for a home lighting company and was called to do some work at LRs home. He took his 16 yr old son that was learning to play guitar to the job. LR met him and invited him to come out to a show that night in a local club. He brought his guitar, but could not get into the club because of his age. He was standing on the sidewalk and up pulls a limo. McCartney, Clapton, and Harrison got out and went in. Imagine being 16 and ALMOST getting to play with all these legends. Bummer, but what a great story to tell your kids.
Master of Space and Time: Leon Russell. He played often in OKC, his Okie roots, during the early 70s. So fortunate to be there, every time. A legend and we all knew it.
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…?
He came here to hawaii in 2014? But I missed it. 💔💔I feared I'd never see him live. Only rock legend I hadnt seen besides Hendrix. Someone here called him & pleaded with him to come back (it wasnt me) He was unwell, near the end but came back He was such a gentleman such a soldier! Went to see him on my birthday! Yay RIP Everybody at shelter, denny cordell, leon & his bands, even TP👏👏👏👏❤️🤍💙
I love Leon Russell since 1969! He came through Seattle at The Hec Edmondson Pavillion around this time. A new band called ZZ Top opened for him. So long ago ZZ didn't have beards and only had one hit song. God Bless Tulsa and Thank You!! Out in the wood
OK, Mr. Russell, you were one of the best, but I was just watching this video and realized what a style icon I was after seeing your backup singers were all decked out in plaid. I was doing that in the late '60s. Hahaha Seriously, though, RIP, and know we will always love you, Leon.
Leon Russell is the most talented singer, songwriter, poet, author, musician on many many instruments, producer, trendsetter, legend in my lifetime since I heard him in 1970 on the Mad Dogs n Englishman Tour in Detroit when I was 13!!! I have never stopped listening to him to this day and never will. His style and uniqueness is incomparable. One person commented there never was anyone else who could sound like him, but I knew a piano player named Captain Lewis working in the Detroit area in The Bullroper Band that was his twin in looks, sound n style!! That was in the 1980's, n I don't know if he's still alive and well, but I hope they get to meet each other someday, n I would LOVE to see both of them again!!!! Leon also produced his nephew's band The Tractor's at his studio in Oklahoma n they were my lifetime partners favourite band!!!! He died as well 2 yrs ago n I pray 🙏 I get to see him again as well. I was young then am 66 now and lonely for those ab fab rock n roll days!!!
it's 2021. There are only 16 dislikes. And over 1.6 THOUSAND likes. I've not seen this positive ratio ANYWHERE. This song can raise my children and I'd be cool with that.
Widespread Panic covered this song on 11/19/21 in Chicago and it prompted me to take another look. It was the first time WSP played it. Not sure if it will enter regular rotation or not, but they rocked it hard while retaining Leon's flavor. Certainly they agreed with its sentiments which have aged pretty well over the last half-century, unfortunately.
Gosh my friend and I drove to his house in Oklahoma, saw him a couple times in la, even Texas. Thought he was so gorgeous but loved that piano music. I had a choice of seeing him or Greg Allman. I chose Greg. I didn't think Leon would be gone too.
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…?
I remember buying the album "Carney" in late summer of 1972. My bass-playing cousin and Leon's playing on the album "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" prompted me to do it. Leon was always so chill and I loved his Oklahoma drawl. I always just imagine what it would have been like be a fly on the wall during the Mad Dogs tour and even his "Leon Live" album days. People today don't know how their freedom has been curtailed
Have almost all of his records since the 70’s. Finally went to see him a year before he died. He was really frail and rode a motorized scooter from backstage to his piano. “Uh oh,” I thought, “I’ve waited too long to see him.” I couldn’t have been more wrong. He played flat out, just like this, with funny ad libs in between songs, for 2 hours. Amazing. Voice very strong. Bitched about his ex-wife in many comments. It was almost like hanging out with him
I'm just now learning about Leon Russell and now I'm sad I never knew him before. I'm turning 40 this year. That's nearly 40 years of not knowing a great like Leon Russell. At least I've got another 40 years (give or take 10) to enjoy him more. :)
Awesome song! I still miss Leon and think of him, the guys in the band, and Leon’s family often. Rarely does a day go by without me listening to at least one of his songs. Long Live Leon! And thanks to the lovely Miss Knox and the folks at The Church Studio!!
This was one of my most favorite songs back in the day Leon Russel Rest In Peace brother
Leon stands alone. As a session musician he played with many. When he started touring with Maddogs and Englishmen, Delaney and Bonnie he caught the eyes of George Harrison and Eric Clapton and they all toured. Everyone wanted to play with Leon. He had that extra gospel/soul no one else had. Thank you Leon for your music and legacy. You are missed.
He was my favorite musician for years. Back in the early 70s, i couldn't get enough of his music and that piano playing. I owned every one of his albums including Hank Wilson's Back. Sadly, he had better thungs to do and left us. He is still one if my all time favorites. I was so sad to hear he passed. He was one of the greatest showmen I've ever seen. Been sitting here listening to his Leon Live album. Rockin' music! I've seen him a few times. Incredible musician. He arranged a number of Elton John's songs. He's missed in my life. RIP, Leon.
Leon was a gift from God for us to enjoy. I was lucky to have seen him live many times. I had tickets for an upcoming concert in Saint Louis when he passed. Thank you Mr. Russell.
His back catalogue of work is absolutely mind blowing 🤯 ? Man doesn't get the deserved recognition 😪 but we know, and our kids will know and then their kids and on and on Leon's voice will be heard,,,we right now are keeping it going, ❤
AMEN.
Leon is a musicians musician
I've known his name forever but just now delving into his music.
Enjoy. He was amazing.
You’re gonna love it! Leon had a rare and unique sound! Totally cool! ♥️😎
He was great, stole the show every time, memorized the whole album. I just hit age70, seems like yesterday I was riding along the Jersey shore blasting this song ,my long hair blowing in the breeze lol.
The song is great! Thank you for sharing your memories.
Bob Oddo, are you related to a musician and comedian named George Oddo, by any chance?
I used to go see him perform at a little bar right at the end of the pier in Venice California back around 1982 or so.
Then all of a sudden he disappeared off the face of the Earth and I never knew what happened to him.
Hey, thanks for loving this video, it's definitely one of my favorite songs by Leon.
I miss my long hair. No one was cooler than Leon Russell
I've seen him 3 times and the most memorable show was 5/5/73 Civic arena Pgh. it was several hours of pure energy.
Saw him twice. I am 70, too.
He opened for Traffic in Ft. Worth, TX, wearing his white suit & top hat. He was magnificent. By the end of his gig, Stevie Winwood came out, Leon got ON TOP of his white grand piano and sang Song for You while Steve played the piano. It was beautiful. Leon even played guitar that night. Everyone was in tune with each other. Thank you Leon-I know you are singing with a celestial choir.
yikes
Oh I remember that In Montreal l too he was so beautiful and his trinity shirt
LUCKY GIRL!!!
Oh, wow. I wish that was on video. I was only 7 when Carney was released. I remember hearing Tightrope and This Masquerade on the radio.
@@jackiesmith2801 saw him in Montreal Canada with during that time and also saw him with Joe Cocker with his Trinity shirt. He was beautiful his hair and eyes he was the ring leader really was. I was 16 or 15 and was in love with him so when he came to Montreal I always went all of Montreal loved him and tight rope was way ahead of its time.
Everybody can remember when and where they were when this song was either played or a concert attended. I can!
I was in college '72, still 17 at UF, we wore out this record (yeah record) also wore out Led Zep. I still play Leon way more.
Lived a long time and this is the first time I've ever heard it? Not that special unlike some of his others.
75 year old Texan here. Leon gets played a lot on my old fashion iPod with over 6,000 songs.
Hang on to that IPOD. Mine is still going strong
I've seen Leon 3 times - the 1st time was at SMU with the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and was the worst concert I've ever seen to this day.
It was not Leon's fault but Joe Cocker differently did not want to be there and was terrible.
The second time, I think was at Dallas Memorial Auditorium with his band and they (he) was fantastic.
The 3rd last time was in a club in San Rafael California - New Georges in the 1990s and it was a tour with Edgar Winger & John Enwhistle bass player from the Who.
Small club at best can fit 150 people or so.
Search TH-cam for
*new Georges san rafael,ca 1990s*
One of my favorite Leon Rusell's album is Hank Wilson's Back - which is Hank Williams music - kind of country & Western with Blue Grass sensibilities.
I heard that when I was in the Navy 1973
@@hank1519 Praise be, bro!
@@christinaomalie429 Cheers!
This SONG so Realitve and Valid for These Times Now, Hateful Times....Please Listen to these beautiful lyrics, as Usual...! Love Love Love Leon, and Miss Him SO...! Saw him Live in Long Beach, CA at 13yo, my pa dropped me off...What an Experience...With the Beautiful Flower Children and Lots of OD"s being dragged out...Part of the Fun 70's....! God Bless Leon..!!
I was at that concert..I think in 73..long beach arena or auditorium..he brought the house down
This is PRICELESS! This man entered my life in 1971 & I am forever grateful for his genius! Go see The Church Studio in Tulsa & feel his spirit!
I will!!!
Glad I lived when I have. Musicians played instruments, they sang live with no lip sync, or auto tune. People had real talent, not manufactured like everything else these day. Those background vocals. So sweet.
Couldn’t have said it better myself, music was real back then and they had originality
theguymaine I agree! ❤
That’s bullshit, bands lip synced all the time on TV back then, and there’s a lot of bands that play live well, they just are a bit on the fringes just like LEON RUSSEL was. I’m tired of older people saying there’s nothing good nowadays, you’re just being lazy and wanting to dislike the young people
@@debomb721 on TV, yes. Live on stage, no. There probably are bands that actually make music but they aren't the ones being pushed to the kids today. Tedeschi Trucks, is one that is out of the norm, or Government Mule, but they both are parts of old bands or off spring. Everyone has a gimmick, boobs, cursing, prison, hate. Name a few new bands you consider great and I'll check them out, rather than getting angry.
@@debomb721 no bullshit Derrick
LEON had his own unique style, he was the most underrated musician ever
right next to jj cale!
BECAUSE HE IS FROM THE SOUTH.
Stop saying underrated.
Jesus spoke in parable and no other way did he speak, his man Leon sings em!
@@JimmyFranceable that's because THEY were NOT there......lol
I heard this the other day and a feeling of nostalgia swept over me like a tsunami, and I realized that this song completely explains how I've been feeling the past few months... unable to recognize the country I grew up in any longer... truly, a stranger in a strange land. The energy of this poet/singer/songwriter live in concert adds so much to the poetry and his emotion flows from the screen and speakers... such a raw talent... and rapping before most "modern" rappers were even born... I first fell in love with his talent in the Carney album, with Masquerade and Tight Rope... whew... get misty just thinking about all of the memories wrapped in his songs... Thanks Leon... RIP...
Agree. The U.S. has been thru some changes. In the last 10 years, the networks seem to be motivated by money to pit Americans against Americans. In the meantime, they make money off all the people watching their crap. I wish for the previous years too.
You sir, made a great comment. 👍
I just hit 70 and have never felt so lost in my entire life
@@tacey505
I'm 66 and my heart breaks more each day.
Same here! This song just popped into my head tonight after years not hearing it.
this song is so for today & every generation.....ITS SO...."ICONIC"
Is it?
We are still living in a STRANGE LAND and getting STRANGER too😮🎸🎧🙏✌️
Very honored to have know Chuck and Romayne Blackwell. RIP friend.
The best singer that ever lived, and piano player unbelievable,never again such a guy glad I was here to listen to his voice.
Me too I got to see him in concert in California when I was 19 or 20 and I'll be 70 this November he's totally awesome sexiest looking guy I fell in love with him and reminds me of my ex who's not with us no more he used to sing Lady Blues to me that's a sweet song
@@jimnagel5611 you grew up with all of them and Tulsa Jim damn what a lucky dog🛐☦✝️😇😇😇🥰
@@jimnagel5611 okay Jim since you grew up with them that means that you have to have pictures you got to have pictures telltale pray tell the truth will make you free🙄✝️🤓🤠👍👍👊👊👊👊👊👊
Hank Wilson's Back Vol 1 epitomizes that.
🗽🗽🗽👍👍👍💕💕💕
Leon was filled with the musical spirit, his soul was poured into everything he did. He overcame a pretty big disability having had a birth accident that causes his right side to be paralyzed. He said he took piano lessons for 10 years (age 4-14) then he went out on the road with Jerry Lee Lewis. It was still prohibition and Tulsa was in a dry state, so he was allowed to play. He was a complicated authentic and beautiful human being. He was a true icon of authenticity and musical spirit. He overcame his disability and was for a time a pillar of the musical Americana after touring with Joe Cocker on the “Madmen and Englishman” tour and documentary.
And his best buddy growing up was JJ Cale !
Golden days!
I met Leon and his wife in 1977 in a elevator in The Plaza Hotel in NYC.. It was just them and me for about 3 minutes alone.. They were sweet and very kind even letting me step out before them.. Unforgettable experience..
Leon was the man! Heard plenty of similar stories!!
One of the most talented musicians ever in my opinion
The lyrics are so relevant TODAY,,, RIGHT NOW.
The lyrics are about a book. You should read it. It's about aliens. (I'm not kidding) Stranger in a strange land was a book that came out in the 60s and it's about a martian / alien.
@@Runescape. written by " the dean of science fiction " Robert Heinlein. It's about one half alien, Valentine Michael Smith. He "groks or is totally at one with everything and person on earth. A very cool book purportedly loosely telling a messianic story. The ending is spectacular.
My how time flies when you're getting old. Thanks Leon. You made my life a better place. My momma loved your music, too. You were a musician that crossed age barriers. Can't wait to see you in the studio in the sky. You gave us a little bit of heaven on Earth. Till then.
Fabulous. He is strangely mesmerizing ... always was.
Nobody will ever sound like him...so unique, so Leon Russell.
We especially love his voice on this song.
Sexy as hell too. 66 year old women saw him live in 72
First time I saw Leon was on an afternoon at the Tulsa Fair Grounds. Summer of 1972. Three Dog Night opened. Leon walked out in the audience and handed out tambourines with the Superman "S" on them. I took it with me to all of his concert's. He'd always wave and say, "You were at Tulsa". Sure do miss Leon.
What lovely memories to have
@@vc23 Thank you!!! I got to see a lot of groups in their infancy. Went with my girlfriend one afternoon b/c her boyfriend was playing for a new grocery store that was opening in Las Vegas. Three Dog Night opened 1969. Next was her boyfriend Carlos Santana. She left with him & they got married. I was shocked being just 14. But her mother gave her blessing.
@@earlofmar7987 Wow!! My mum went to see a lot of bands in the early '60's before they were famous (in London, she was young and sneaked out to see them, she didn't even live in London) but bands like The Who, The Kinks, a lot more, but she's not here with us anymore so I can't remember who else she said. But she was still going to comcerts up until a year before her death, I was so lucky to have such a cool mum
@@vc23 Oh WOW, We called those bands "The British Invasion". They were all at the top of the charts. Grew-up listening to those bands. What memories your Mum made. An event that had never happened before in history. Brought a lot of Good Will between the countries too.
❤
I LOVE LEON And I'm 64 LOVE THE GRAVEL MR.RUSSELL FOR EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Leon and I'm 19 its hard to beat the talent of the 60s and 70s.
Grew up three miles from where his Tulsa home was. My dad was president of catering at the Civic center in the 70s and early 80s. Leon gave dad signed picture LPs. What Tulsa memories I have ❤
NOBODY LIKE HIM 👍
MISS YOU MASTER OF SPACE AND TIME❤❤
I love his music. I saw him a few times in LA. He was a masterful musician and artist! Leon and Joe Cocker were amazing together. Miss them much!!
Interesting how timely this song is and how it is applicable to the state of affairs in the world currently. My favorite Leon song.
The sign of a great songwriter is they’re timeless quality. I think Leon thoughts emotions and beliefs seemed to drive the man and his music.
Indeed! 🎩
Leon's music sure does bring back the days of youth and the strangeness of all things real.
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…?
We need to let people know that they don't play Leon Russell anymore on the radio you never hear them put it out there for me help me God bless you and the Holy Spirit be with you and Jesus always walks with you
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…?
One hears an occasional Leon Russell song on Tom Petty's "Buried Treasure" radio station on Serius XM.
Leon was very talented who was in a class of his own-he could
Really rock you -
Im, 66 it seems like yesterday, he was the greatest,
Just turned 70 last December, still rocking with Leon, Mad Dogs and the Asylum Choir.
First concert I ever saw was 1970, in LA, opening act was 3 Dog Night, then Elton John, and then Leon Russell with Rita Coolidge as back up singer. Imagine my awe. Russell absolutely stole the show, coolest guy in the arena. My first boyfriend was a concert bouncer and he got me in for free. I don't think anyone sat down through the entire show. Russell was absolutely amazing.
He was an amazing performer! Thanks for watching the video and our channel!
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Wish we had oodles more of Leon.
Really enjoyed watching his graceful hands on the keys!
October 10th 1971...Leon Russel at Syria mosque in pittsburgh...we were absolutely explosive...every note every song.....finally I think someone clued the band in....the pittsburgh pirates just won the world series....helluva night
My first concert was Iron Butterfly
Just as relevant today as it was 50 years ago when they performed the song!
I love him and this song---I wish I had heard of him before now-how wonderful it would have been to see this genius in person! :+)
Leon Russell was an excellent musician and performer, but he was also a great guy. Guy i knew played harmonice and sang at his wedding reception. He was humble and kind in my experiences with him
My big bro introduced me to Leon Russell in the 70s. We lost him im 2013. Thank you Leon for your music and those loments with my great bro
Saw Leon in Chicago a few months before he passed away. He was diminished in the voice department, of course, but he still had more rhythm in his little finger than most people have in their whole body. When I first saw him in the Concert for Bangladesh he knocked my socks off with Youngblood, and when Carny came out I bought it and played it to death. Leon is truly missed by my generation.
I agree with so many comments. I saw Leon Russell in concert in the early 70's. I'm so glad for his appearances and the countless talents so many of us enjoyed. An amazing time to live and to witness such talent by so many phenomenal musicians! Glad many are still alive and performing!
Just heard someone say...Stranger in a strange land about what's going on in our country...just smiled and thought of Leon Russell ❤❤
There was nobody & never will be anyone with his genius. This video us outstanding, thank you for sharing this greatness. RIP Mr. Russell
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…?
My all-time favorite Leon Russell song! Leon was on fire in 1972, the year he also purchased The Church Studio! Love this video and the Shelter People!!
Thanks for restoring this. It's awesome.
@@chlynn13b92 The clip turned out great!
@@TheChurchStudio Not to be greedy, well maybe I am, but hoping you can restore a whole lot more of Leon's live performances. Thanks for all you are doing to keep his music alive. .
@@chlynn13b92 Ha! If you are greedy, we are too! We are working on it!
Lord I miss this music
Very handsome 😊
Rapping in 1972...cool. Met him after a show in St Louis in 72, and he was kind, invited to visit if we were in Oklahoma. Ah, memories. Love the man, saw him last in 2008. He remains the master of time and space and a blessing to this world. Thanks to Elton for reviving him. Peace.
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…?
Love and light to all my fellow strangers in this strange land. Let's break this matrix together and create a glorious reality!
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…?
@rossscott1922 absolutely. I know every one of his songs by heart. I'm a Tulsa native.
How COOL was Leon Russell!! He just made it seem effortless!
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…?
I seen Leon Russell accompanied by Joe cocker & dogs and Englishmen 1971 Tampa stadium . rest in peace Leon Russell !
The lyrics are timeless! Thankfully I got to see Leon many, many times! Great song by a great artist...
Leon Russell was the first concert I ever saw. I was 12 and went with my older brother. Not a bad start.
The entire studio album, Stranger In a Strange Land, is my favorite.
So talented and handsome! I hope he’s doing concerts in heaven when I get there!
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…?
HE WAS JUST SOOOOO GORGEOUS AND DREAMY❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just grateful you all cared to shared this ❤
I saw him in '72; best concert I ever saw. Leon is America's music man.
Lucky man !
I saw him in Vancouver,1973.
I love this man may he r.i.p. His eyes was the first i noticed And I was hypnotized
Happy Birthday Mr. Leon Russell R.I.P.; miss these days when life was a bit more simple and not so many evil politicos. Band sounds great. Used to see Leon Russell SF at Fillmore, etc.
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…?
I posted this on Facebook recently:
appreciating, or rather, not appreciating, Leon Russell --
The word "unique" gets overused, misused, and it's a shame because Leon was unique in the absolute definition of unique. There never was anyone remotely like him and there never will be, and like most everything that is so very precious in life, most of us didn't, for so many understandable reasons, take a moment and think about how sweepingly extraordinary his talent was.
I miss him. Miss his New Year's Eve concerts at the Cains. Miss knowing he is alive. He makes Tulsa proud.
We miss him too!! Hope you come and see us when we open later in 2021. :-)
I was lucky enough to see LR twice in my life, and it was magical. My mom told me a story. We lived in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, 2 hours from Tulsa, Oklahoma, LRs hometown. She had a friend that worked for a home lighting company and was called to do some work at LRs home. He took his 16 yr old son that was learning to play guitar to the job. LR met him and invited him to come out to a show that night in a local club. He brought his guitar, but could not get into the club because of his age. He was standing on the sidewalk and up pulls a limo. McCartney, Clapton, and Harrison got out and went in. Imagine being 16 and ALMOST getting to play with all these legends. Bummer, but what a great story to tell your kids.
Just think of all the giants that roamed and played beautiful music at the same time.glad I'm a baby boomer.these people were babysitters to me.
Another favorite son of Oklahoma. 50 years later these lyrics still so relevant. Leon was one of my cousin’s favorites. Saw him many times. RIP Cuz.
Leon was the Real Deal, not what so many think. I’m sure he will be one of the 1st on THAT day.
Master of Space and Time: Leon Russell. He played often in OKC, his Okie roots, during the early 70s. So fortunate to be there, every time. A legend and we all knew it.
Stranger in the strange land = the GOOD LORD JESUS CHRIST !!!
LEON!
playing with the greatest bass player of all time Carl Radle
Carl was great but (no offense) I think Jaco would disagree, along with his fans
what great bass playing by carl radle!
One of my favorite songs from top ten all time top ten albums.
Because the World is Watching!❤
Leon and his posse were always my idols
He was addicted to drugs, and FAB-U-LOUS! Such memories, and so glad to see him come out the other side. Leon ROCKS!
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…?
We all did drugs back then! lol
He was also the first rapper - you go Leon...lots of memories xoxoo
@@jacobjarisch4577 No we all didn't. lol
He came here to hawaii in 2014? But I missed it. 💔💔I feared I'd never see him live. Only rock legend I hadnt seen besides Hendrix. Someone here called him & pleaded with him to come back (it wasnt me) He was unwell, near the end but came back He was such a gentleman such a soldier! Went to see him on my birthday! Yay RIP Everybody at shelter, denny cordell, leon & his bands, even TP👏👏👏👏❤️🤍💙
And Leo Feathers
love the ending Leon was so badass
I love Leon Russell since 1969! He came through Seattle at The Hec Edmondson Pavillion around this time. A new band called ZZ Top opened for him. So long ago ZZ didn't have beards and only had one hit song.
God Bless Tulsa and Thank You!!
Out in the wood
Mike smart he was a gift from God he was a gift to Tulsa so thankful to know that he's from Tulsa we love you Leon
Saw Leon in New Orleans in 72. It was one of the b est shows I’ve ever ssseen.
another hometown tulsa boy done good
The Tulsa Sound musicians are legendary. Even Clapton gets credit for being a part of the Tulsa Sound!!
the best ever pianist and lyrics that speak amazing truths if you can stop dancing
" THE MASTER OF TIME AND SPACE " LEON RUSSEL.
OK, Mr. Russell, you were one of the best, but I was just watching this video and realized what a style icon I was after seeing your backup singers were all decked out in plaid. I was doing that in the late '60s. Hahaha Seriously, though, RIP, and know we will always love you, Leon.
Leon Russell is the most talented singer, songwriter, poet, author, musician on many many instruments, producer, trendsetter, legend in my lifetime since I heard him in 1970 on the Mad Dogs n Englishman Tour in Detroit when I was 13!!! I have never stopped listening to him to this day and never will. His style and uniqueness is incomparable. One person commented there never was anyone else who could sound like him, but I knew a piano player named Captain Lewis working in the Detroit area in The Bullroper Band that was his twin in looks, sound n style!! That was in the 1980's, n I don't know if he's still alive and well, but I hope they get to meet each other someday, n I would LOVE to see both of them again!!!! Leon also produced his nephew's band The Tractor's at his studio in Oklahoma n they were my lifetime partners favourite band!!!! He died as well 2 yrs ago n I pray 🙏 I get to see him again as well. I was young then am 66 now and lonely for those ab fab rock n roll days!!!
It seems we were at the same concert..Eastown Theatre 1970....opening night of the MD&E tour
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Leon and Gregg playing piano and signing duets in heaven.
I loved this man as a brother always. Tulsa boy done good.
ONe of the very best memories of my teens....God bless Leon.
it's 2021. There are only 16 dislikes. And over 1.6 THOUSAND likes. I've not seen this positive ratio ANYWHERE. This song can raise my children and I'd be cool with that.
You will also find a high ratio of likes for Frank Zappa. Another musical (and intellectual) genius.
What a beautiful talent. And those eyes... :💖
Truer words have never been spoken lately- that is for sure!!!
This song needs to be on blast these days.
✌🏻❤️ RIP Leon!
Widespread Panic covered this song on 11/19/21 in Chicago and it prompted me to take another look. It was the first time WSP played it. Not sure if it will enter regular rotation or not, but they rocked it hard while retaining Leon's flavor. Certainly they agreed with its sentiments which have aged pretty well over the last half-century, unfortunately.
We heard that! It was so good! It truly is a timeless song!
Only the choice nugs......
Gosh my friend and I drove to his house in Oklahoma, saw him a couple times in la, even Texas. Thought he was so gorgeous but loved that piano music. I had a choice of seeing him or Greg Allman. I chose Greg. I didn't think Leon would be gone too.
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…?
One of best concerts ever I was all of 15 yrs old
I love Leon-I love how he gets to your spirit n takes u to church every time-we were blessed for having him 🙏🙏😍😍
I remember buying the album "Carney" in late summer of 1972. My bass-playing cousin and Leon's playing on the album "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" prompted me to do it. Leon was always so chill and I loved his Oklahoma drawl. I always just imagine what it would have been like be a fly on the wall during the Mad Dogs tour and even his "Leon Live" album days. People today don't know how their freedom has been curtailed
Carle radle sounds so awesome on bass in this song
@@ninjavigilante5311 Carl is one of those solid, underappreciated bassists. Too bad he got mixed up with heroin.
It is very clear now, thank you R I P Leon
Thank you. Leon forever!
You're welcome@@TheChurchStudio, Maestro Sir Leon
Love, love, love. RIP LEON RUSSELL, LEGEND ❤
Have almost all of his records since the 70’s. Finally went to see him a year before he died. He was really frail and rode a motorized scooter from backstage to his piano. “Uh oh,” I thought, “I’ve waited too long to see him.” I couldn’t have been more wrong. He played flat out, just like this, with funny ad libs in between songs, for 2 hours. Amazing. Voice very strong. Bitched about his ex-wife in many comments. It was almost like hanging out with him
I'm just now learning about Leon Russell and now I'm sad I never knew him before. I'm turning 40 this year. That's nearly 40 years of not knowing a great like Leon Russell. At least I've got another 40 years (give or take 10) to enjoy him more. :)
Stay tuned to our channel and you’ll learn a lot more. Welcome to the Leon Lifers club. 🎩😊🎶
This song speaks true to the heart for those of us in the US that grew up when this song was written. It's more poignant now than ever
Leon is one of the few things that makes me proud to be a musician in Oklahoma
Awesome song! I still miss Leon and think of him, the guys in the band, and Leon’s family often. Rarely does a day go by without me listening to at least one of his songs. Long Live Leon!
And thanks to the lovely Miss Knox and the folks at The Church Studio!!
We appreciate your support, Bob! Our next song will be out this Friday!
I miss LEON forever
I loved Leon.Lived in Tulsa when he did. Drove by his house by his his house house everyday.
Lucky enough to see him early on and then a few months before he passed over to the other side. What a great voice, songwriter and musician