My cousin was a stagehand at NYCs Latin Quarter in the later 1960s. Liberace was performing and the cousin was able to meet him, my cousin told Liberace how much his mother liked him. The next night Liberace brought in a framed autographed photo of himself and told my cousin to give it to his mother. The fact that Liberace remembered and went to the trouble to bring in the gift speaks volumes about the kindness and thoughtfulness of this man who is still without comparison in talent and consideration.
You've obviously never heard of Van Cliburn, Yuga Wang, Valentina Lisitsa, Vladimir Horowitz, Olga Kern, Glenn Gould, Artur Rubenstein, and many other top flight pianists. To say Liberace was one of the most talented pianists is like calling McDonald's one of the best restaurants in the world. Totally laughable. But I'm sure he played a mean skin flute.
This was the pure "GOLDEN ERA of TALENT." Liberace was the epitome of piano talent. Sammy Davis jr. the best talent of tap dance. What a treat it was to see them both on stage.
many piano players are good technicians with the piano and can play this...but it takes someone who actually understands this music to play it as it should. he certainly shows that passion and intensity that this piece needs to be played with!
Lee is truly one of a kind the likes we will never see again. A gentleman, a genius, a great gentle guy, all of these and more describe this talented man. RIP Lee, you are missed.
J.L. Neis Hmm....I'd ease off a bit on the gentleman bit! Have you seen the documentary about his life, leading up to his death? Gentle guy? W-e-l-l......?????
He played old saws and Warner Brothers cartoon level of classical music. He never went to classical music and polished hisncraft against discriminating critics. He played familiar tunes so blue haired old women coukd hum along. Go co.pare his Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto Number 1 (a famous old saw know by everyone) to the gold standard, Van Cliburn. Or by Volodos. Or by Yuja Wang. Or by Olga Kern. Play them side by side and tell me if you can't discern sutble complexities from real masters Liberace couldn't reach. Go and find Liberace playing Rachmaniniff Piano Conerto No. 2 if you can? I don't think he ever tried. Or Rachmaninoff 3rd Paino Concerto, 1st Movement, Ossia Cadenza. And compare that to those who had spent their lives mastering every note of those very famous concertos.
@@retroguy9494 It's of course an obvious over statement, and despite all their talent, great singing, songwriting, being funny, ....The Beatles took everyone by storm cause they were having so much fun performing. "If you not having fun, you're doing it wrong"....Steve Lungrin musician /teacher/writer/pianist/youtube
@@Tunz909 Is THAT why the Beatles took everyone by storm? And here I thought it was just because they were the latest "fad" for teenage girls. I've seen the footage from their performances on venues such as the Ed Sullivan Show and those girls went wild! As far as loving what one does, I think it applies to ALL professions. I'm living proof of that. My parents forced me to major in a profession in which I had no interest whatever even after they were told by career counselors that it wouldn't be the field for me. I hated every day of work.
What a gift we have had in so much precious entertainment and good times from these two uniquely talented performers like Liberace and Sammy Davis Jr. !!! Thanks Showmanlee.
Liberace was one of the most unappreciated talents in show business. He owned many homes and when in Palm Springs often walked the main street, Palm Canyon. He was always friendly. Red Skelton was also a great Palm Springs celeb!
Talent? Too simple a word ... Sheer GENIUS ! Liberace's version of MALAGUENA is BRILLIANT .... Nothing can compare to this in today's entertainment... The little dance at the end with Sammy was great... Love, love, love this recording.
I'm a musician of 50 years and I believe he does hit one off note within a chord @03:37 which I listened to over and over to see if I was correct. You can slow it down and it sticks out a little better.
There was no one that could surpass Liberace's talent -- the man was a genius! I am 73 years old and my mother first introduced me to him when I was a little girl and he had his own show on TV, candelabra and all and his brother George was playing the violin -- my mom was a concert pianist and she totally loved him. I wish he had lived forever.
My mum used to love this guy back in the day. I don't think I appreciated then (back in the 70s) how wonder a pianist he really was, despite all the showmanship and flash clothes. But watching this you can see what a fantastic painist he really was
There was nothing this wonderfully gifted man couldn't play. He was serious yet had the most beautiful smile that made his eyes sparkle and he played For And To his audience at all times.
I still enjoy Liberace’s piano playing and humor. I only wish I could have seen him in person before we lost him. What a talented man and one with a wonderful heart!
This is my first time hearing and seeing Liberace perform...I have a lot of thoughts and feelings but the ones occurring the most are *"I've been missing out"* and a deep sense of loss. Like I'm just realizing now, late 2019, the significant hit the musical world took back in the 60s 😔
Yes, I was one of those "lucky" kids who grew up in the 50s watching black and white, no remote, 3 channel TV shows. We never felt as if "there was more" to it than that --- living in my middle-class Jewish kid bubble in the South! These two men WERE just about the epitome of weekly entertainment on prime time, along with Ed Sullivan Show. THEN CAME THE BEATLES AND EVERYTHING CHANGED!!!
Liberace & Sammy Davis Jr. They don't make entertainers like them anymore! Makes me sad for kids these days. They'll never know the joy of this caliber of talent & originality.
Ahhh! There is a real Spanish guitar in the middle of "Malaguena" - a piece for the piano that imitates Spanish guitar. Sammy and Liberace - Mr. Showbusiness and Mr. Showmanship - two giants on the same stage - wonderful entertainment! Thank you, showmanlee!
Makes a person want to cry and feel sad when you look at what we have today and have made our culture when you watch what we had once upon a time, not long ago.
I only recently discovered the true talent of Liberace. Never listened to him when I was a teen or young man. Now, I'm in awe of his talent. Nothing like it today. Mr Liberace; I salute you; you were the absolute best. Incredible! Folks, you wanna see another amazing version of Malaguena? Type Roy Clark Malaguena in the search on TH-cam.
This was so adorable. Lee had so much talent. His musicality, his humor, playfulness on stage with his audience etc. Now we see him dancing with himself - the multi talented, Hoofer, and Mr. Entertainment - Sammy Davis, Jr. Just brilliant.
There are 88 keys on a piano, and I can’t even remember where E-sharp is at. But to see this man play like it’s nothing, to know where each fingers go to make such beautiful music...is quite frankly amazing to watch
My dear friend Ray Arnett, who was Liberace's producer, director & stage manager for 30 years, taught Liberace how to do that tap routine. Ray was a gypsy transplanted from NYC to West Hollywood. He choreographed the Bilton Berls & Jack Bennie shows, was in Mae West's show & also worked a lot with Shirley McLean. xoxo :)
I love this!! Two greats together! Oh how I long for those good ole days of showbiz...days of great clean entertainment...today's tv is nothing but pure filth!!
Wow.. I didn't know that Liberace could dance. He's got some moves. Sammy Davis Jr.. is Brilliant. but he was a dancer, singer. I didn't know that Liberace could move like that. Hey thanks for posting. GREAT video... a blast from the past..
I am from Philippines I never seen LIBERACE plays piano on piano but I only heard LIBERACE on RADIO when I was a young BOY THANKS to TH-cam I come to see LIBERACE per-formances .
My mom also was of that caliber and she LOVED this song. It was her favorite. We lost her last year. I just had to hear it again. She could play by ear. I suspect she had perfect pitch. Any song named and she nailed it. I miss her pounding out that song.
I do play, and yes this song is hard. There are some parts where I need bigger hands, and ... you best hope your piano's treble notes are tuned right because you're using nearly all of them, LOL.
I don't know exactly what year this performance was, but it was in the 1960's. Ernesto Lecuona died in 1963 (on my 13th birthday, to be exact). Had he seen this performance, I am certain that it would have filled him with joy. Few played with Liberace's fearlessness.
@@hydroforce1000 He did not play "by ear." He committed his entire repertoire to MEMORY. He read music and would transpose music and develop his own particular style to ANY music.
Oh My! Liberace, another of the very talented and skilled performers that this world wishes were still here, not to mention the incomparable Sammy Davis Jr! RIP, Fellas.
The world was a better place when he was in it. The man was a magnificent entertainer, piano player and human being. Still to this day, the world has a hollow in it because he's not here, anymore.
Gui Serbee I think he just might have cone back, see Emily "Lee" Bear ace...young virtuosic from Rockford IL, born 2001, same smile, love, heart, and music genius unmatched....working with Quincy Jones now...
there will never be another great pianist like him. He was such a kind soul and his music reflects the love he had for music... thank you for posting.. Just wonderful.
Liberace introduced music via the piano to an audience that normally would have not ever heard such wonderfully classic melodies. The way he was able to bring this to another level is shear talent and genius!
There is a difference between a showman and an entertainer but this man was truly both I have seen him perform each outfit was more magnificent than the one before plus he entertained everyone in every way
@@beegee1960 Carnegie Hall?sold out, Radio City Music Hall? Sold out, Queen Elizabeth,The Royal Family Command Performance? Liberace is there,what else can you say about the guy?
I saw his performance at the Riviera in Las Vegas back in the early sixties and thought it was the best on the strip. His talent as a showman was amazing. He played the piano, sang and verbally connected with his audience. A talent for the ages!
Holding a mic in one hand and Mime whilst scratching ones balls with the other is a prerequisite to being on stage these days I remember Liberace's shows on tv in the 70s pure talent
Thank you Mr. Liberace for such a tribute to Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona...Liberace's best friend was the piano and he loved to show him off to all...Though he was mean to my dad, I'm sure Liberaci and I would have gotten along wonderfully...RIP Sir and thank you for sharing such a wonderful talent with all of us...Blessings to all...Happy 2022....
Mom Mary had me watch Liberace as a kid of the 70’s till his passing. I often wish I could accomplish Liberace’s talent and skills. Look at any piano 🎹 to make it play so well.
Saw him in person years ago at Nanuet Theatre.He was a fabulous entertainer. After 2 hours I had to leave because I was working the next day.He played for another 2 hours. A true showman
As a teenager and serious pianist, I thought he was actually a fantastic pianist, behind all that put-on. But as a performer, he truly was unique in the stage world. Just loved him.
@@cascaretthatsright9204 They're both right. This "Malaguena" was written by Ernesto Lecuona. "La Malaguena" or "Maleguena Salerosa" was written by Elpidio Ramirez. They are different songs.
My cousin was a stagehand at NYCs Latin Quarter in the later 1960s. Liberace was performing and the cousin was able to meet him, my cousin told Liberace how much his mother liked him. The next night Liberace brought in a framed autographed photo of himself and told my cousin to give it to his mother. The fact that Liberace remembered and went to the trouble to bring in the gift speaks volumes about the kindness and thoughtfulness of this man who is still without comparison in talent and consideration.
One of the greatest!!!
He was an Artist! I saw him a few times and his performances where magnificent. One of my favorites “Impossible Dream”
He was a great man in my mind and was always doing such wonderful things for the lil folks.
Oh what a coincidence my great uncle was Marlena Dietrich’s personal valet
Oh, What a sweet story about this great performer.....Thank you for sharing.....😍
It's 2023. I'm 43 and I'm clapping at a TH-cam video......the guy has got magic!! xxxxx
Liberace was in my opinion one of the most talented Piano players that ever walked this planet earth
Your observance is limited, have a look at ladyva, Terry Miles , and more...yes the old puff was good but there are others too
You've obviously never heard of Van Cliburn, Yuga Wang, Valentina Lisitsa, Vladimir Horowitz, Olga Kern, Glenn Gould, Artur Rubenstein, and many other top flight pianists. To say Liberace was one of the most talented pianists is like calling McDonald's one of the best restaurants in the world. Totally laughable. But I'm sure he played a mean skin flute.
@@ms.annthrope415😂
@@ms.annthrope415 I just hope he was not a a pedo , although I have some doubts.... Skin flute.. oh la la!!
@@ms.annthrope415 how rude
Whatever one may think about Liberace, he was certainly a great pianist and performer. Like so many legends, he was a TRUE ORIGINAL!!!
This was the pure "GOLDEN ERA of TALENT." Liberace was the epitome of piano talent. Sammy Davis jr. the best talent of tap dance. What a treat it was to see them both on stage.
Tap lessons for 12 years this close tight rhythm by Sammy is very advanced
Liberace was not only a talented artist, but also had a lot of class and such a great sense of humor and personality. 🌹❤️
Yes he did. My aunt saw him perform once. She said it was SO Much better in person than on the television. There was no comparison.
Was kind to my friend
*He was THE showman. Some people played down his playing talent but my God he was a great pianest!*
He was a showman. But not a great pianist. He knew how to wow the Hoi polloi and blue haired women.
@@ms.annthrope415How very 19th century of you!
Amazing still...J
He didn’t play the piano, he was the piano! The notes were so clear. You can see the passion whatever he played🦋
And as others noted before me,he performs with no sheet music
@liz...How lovely. You must be a poet!
He memorized the song completelly
He memorized the song completelly
I agree. The piano was complete when he became a part of it.
many piano players are good technicians with the piano and can play this...but it takes someone who actually understands this music to play it as it should. he certainly shows that passion and intensity that this piece needs to be played with!
Liberace always looks like he's playing like a kid.
So fluent without a care in the world.
That's exactly it ! As if he didn't have a care in the world. Well said !!!
Liberace was "smokin" before anyone new what it was. What a showman, watching him play never fails to bring a smile to my face.
Liberace was the epitome of pure talent and pure class. There will never be anyone like him . Ever. ' Nuff said.
Agree...
Agreed!
Fair point. I think Van Cliburn and he were very similar
What about Lang Lang?! I think he’s even more entertaining
He used cheap tricks and tinsel to make big bucks. I do not know what you mean by "class"!
Lee is truly one of a kind the likes we will never see again. A gentleman, a genius, a great gentle guy, all of these and more describe this talented man. RIP Lee, you are missed.
J.L. Neis
Hmm....I'd ease off a bit on the gentleman bit! Have you seen the documentary about his life, leading up to his death? Gentle guy? W-e-l-l......?????
@Millie Karnop
It wouldn't have stood up to the lightest scrutiny. That's when you don't flaunt it.
“ If that don’t turn you on, you ain’t got no switches! “ 🤣😂
@@MauriatOttolink Don't believe everything Hollywood tries to tell you.
Ah the good ole days... Sammy and Liberace - 2 seriously talented men and total class acts. They don't make 'em like this anymore. Sad but true.
Sammy was so Cool, Liberace was such a talent being able to bring classic to the masses with style.
He played old saws and Warner Brothers cartoon level of classical music. He never went to classical music and polished hisncraft against discriminating critics. He played familiar tunes so blue haired old women coukd hum along. Go co.pare his Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto Number 1 (a famous old saw know by everyone) to the gold standard, Van Cliburn. Or by Volodos. Or by Yuja Wang. Or by Olga Kern. Play them side by side and tell me if you can't discern sutble complexities from real masters Liberace couldn't reach. Go and find Liberace playing Rachmaniniff Piano Conerto No. 2 if you can? I don't think he ever tried. Or Rachmaninoff 3rd Paino Concerto, 1st Movement, Ossia Cadenza. And compare that to those who had spent their lives mastering every note of those very famous concertos.
These old TV shows are like time travel. So cool!
You are so right. His playing of the piano still sends chills down my spine.
@@joyslipper815 Also mine.
Yes, the trash has spilled over from the dump into everyday life. Thank God for TH-cam and the opportunity to be reminded of what real talent is.
Liberace always seemed to have so much fun whenever he entertained others!:)
Its important to love what you do!
@@retroguy9494 It's of course an obvious over statement, and despite all their talent, great singing, songwriting, being funny, ....The Beatles took everyone by storm cause they were having so much fun performing. "If you not having fun, you're doing it wrong"....Steve Lungrin musician /teacher/writer/pianist/youtube
@@Tunz909 Is THAT why the Beatles took everyone by storm? And here I thought it was just because they were the latest "fad" for teenage girls. I've seen the footage from their performances on venues such as the Ed Sullivan Show and those girls went wild!
As far as loving what one does, I think it applies to ALL professions. I'm living proof of that. My parents forced me to major in a profession in which I had no interest whatever even after they were told by career counselors that it wouldn't be the field for me. I hated every day of work.
@@retroguy9494 Thanks for your living proof testimony!
@@Tunz909 You're most welcome......I think! LOL
Two class acts and two incredibly talented men. Wonderful to see them together.
What a gift we have had in so much precious entertainment and good times from these two uniquely talented performers like Liberace and Sammy Davis Jr. !!! Thanks Showmanlee.
Liberace was one of the most unappreciated talents in show business. He owned many homes and when in Palm Springs often walked the main street, Palm Canyon. He was always friendly. Red Skelton was also a great Palm Springs celeb!
Unappreciated? He was like the highest paid entertainer of his time.
@@MrEazyE357 his contract at the Hilton was estimated at 7million dollars in the 70s think about that
This man was truly a genius... I have been a classical music enthusiast all my life. I never heard anyone play this piece better...
These legendary great performers will illuminate and inspire generations to come. Mr. Showman Liberace. Forever a bright star.
Two of the greatest performers ever!
They are missed.
Talent? Too simple a word ... Sheer GENIUS ! Liberace's version of MALAGUENA is BRILLIANT .... Nothing can compare to this in today's entertainment... The little dance at the end with Sammy was great... Love, love, love this recording.
When you hear the name LIBERACE, your hearing one of the best masters ever.
Back when people in showbiz had REAL talent! I miss those days 🤩
Liberace never seems to mess up. What a performance he always have
I'm a musician of 50 years and I believe he does hit one off note within a chord @03:37 which I listened to over and over to see if I was correct. You can slow it down and it sticks out a little better.
No professional musicians are perfect, even the best. But this is live, the studio versions are edited to remove the errors.
There was no one that could surpass Liberace's talent -- the man was a genius! I am 73 years old and my mother first introduced me to him when I was a little girl and he had his own show on TV, candelabra and all and his brother George was playing the violin -- my mom was a concert pianist and she totally loved him. I wish he had lived forever.
My mum used to love this guy back in the day. I don't think I appreciated then (back in the 70s) how wonder a pianist he really was, despite all the showmanship and flash clothes. But watching this you can see what a fantastic painist he really was
Such talent,the likes of which we will never see again. I'm so grateful that I saw these greats.
There was nothing this wonderfully gifted man couldn't play. He was serious yet had the most beautiful smile that made his eyes sparkle and he played For And To his audience at all times.
I still enjoy Liberace’s piano playing and humor. I only wish I could have seen him in person before we lost him. What a talented man and one with a wonderful heart!
This is my first time hearing and seeing Liberace perform...I have a lot of thoughts and feelings but the ones occurring the most are *"I've been missing out"* and a deep sense of loss. Like I'm just realizing now, late 2019, the significant hit the musical world took back in the 60s 😔
our parents had everything, they just didnt know it.
He is spectacular, Liberace was at the height of his career in the 60's - the hit to the musical world occurred in the late 80's
@@GentryGallery he was doing very well in the 70's .
Yes, I was one of those "lucky" kids who grew up in the 50s watching black and white, no remote, 3 channel TV shows. We never felt as if "there was more" to it than that --- living in my middle-class Jewish kid bubble in the South! These two men WERE just about the epitome of weekly entertainment on prime time, along with Ed Sullivan Show. THEN CAME THE BEATLES AND EVERYTHING CHANGED!!!
Two great performers... Of the talents the likes will probably never see again
Liberace & Sammy Davis Jr. They don't make entertainers like them anymore! Makes me sad for kids these days. They'll never know the joy of this caliber of talent & originality.
I saw him in person twice .He was unforgettable .What a showman !
I had nearly forgotten how incredible Liberace was on live TV.
I love how he not only works with a band but the interplay between Liberace and the guitarist was fantastic!
A real showman who is missed . Never another. Thanks for the post.
And he plays with no sheet music in front of him, knows it all by heart.
tbf you'd be hard-pressed to find a concert pianist that does play with sheet music. incredible musician however
Terri- The Greats play eight hours per day, eyes closed, in a dark room. Total mental focus.
He's only played it 5,000,000 times
Imagine that, a musician knowing a song by heart
That way of playing in public was done and set as the standard for virtuoso pianists and performers by Franz Liszt. 1811-1886
"They say such horrible things about me, I cry myself all the way to the bank every night" -Liberace
"I hope you like it! You bought it...!"
LIBBBBBB--OOOO !!! lol hahahha
So great.
evilbunnyrabbits
First time I've heard that quoted correctly!
He eventually bought that bank
Ahhh! There is a real Spanish guitar in the middle of "Malaguena" - a piece for the piano that imitates Spanish guitar. Sammy and Liberace - Mr. Showbusiness and Mr. Showmanship - two giants on the same stage - wonderful entertainment! Thank you, showmanlee!
I saw both these men on stage. BOTH were incredibly talented showman. Unforgettable memories.
Makes a person want to cry and feel sad when you look at what we have today and have made our culture when you watch what we had once upon a time, not long ago.
Two phenomenal entertainers!
Two legends and gifted beautiful souls. Gone but never forgotten.
Absolutely.
Wow sammy
Served him at Smithville Inn. "Do you like my rings girls ?" " You paid for them." lol
sr633 hahaha~
I only recently discovered the true talent of Liberace. Never listened to him when I was a teen or young man. Now, I'm in awe of his talent. Nothing like it today. Mr Liberace; I salute you; you were the absolute best. Incredible! Folks, you wanna see another amazing version of Malaguena? Type Roy Clark Malaguena in the search on TH-cam.
This was so adorable. Lee had so much talent. His musicality, his humor, playfulness on stage with his audience etc. Now we see him dancing with himself - the multi talented, Hoofer, and Mr. Entertainment - Sammy Davis, Jr. Just brilliant.
Great showman and great musician. He makes classical music accessible to everyone...a feat few can replicate!
There are 88 keys on a piano, and I can’t even remember where E-sharp is at. But to see this man play like it’s nothing, to know where each fingers go to make such beautiful music...is quite frankly amazing to watch
It's in the same spot as F.
There are pianos with more keys. 97 and 92.
@@markcaffarel1104 There's one by Australian piano company Stuart & Sons that has 108 keys (covering 9 octaves)!
@@markcaffarel1104 And pianos with less: 85
@@paulprocopolis Yeah, the upper keys can be heard by dogs and the lower keys by whales.
Liberace was as good a piano man as there ever was, and quite the entertainer!
When the world had musical talent. This Spanish masterpiece is no easy task.
My dear friend Ray Arnett, who was Liberace's producer, director & stage manager for 30 years, taught Liberace how to do that tap routine. Ray was a gypsy transplanted from NYC to West Hollywood. He choreographed the Bilton Berls & Jack Bennie shows, was in Mae West's show & also worked a lot with Shirley McLean. xoxo :)
The man who put the "show" in showmanship.
Sammy Davis's feet are as brilliant as Liberace's hands. Both entertaining showmen.
I love this!! Two greats together! Oh how I long for those good ole days of showbiz...days of great clean entertainment...today's tv is nothing but pure filth!!
From my childhood, when TV was truly good entertainment
Wow.. I didn't know that Liberace could dance. He's got some moves. Sammy Davis Jr.. is Brilliant. but he was a dancer, singer. I didn't know that Liberace could move like that. Hey thanks for posting. GREAT video... a blast from the past..
I never heard Malagueña on piano. It was great.
It was written for piano by the great cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona in the early 1930s. The guitar transcription wasn’t made until the late 50s.
Thanks for sharing. Very interesting.
I wasn't one of them. Neither were millions of others. Seeing Sammy Davis Jr. and Liberace on stage together was wonderful!
Real talent on display.
Both Sammy Davis and Liberace were absolute Giants of the entertainment business!
I´m speechless, he´s still one of the greatest piano player ever. Thanks amigo!
I am from Philippines I never seen LIBERACE plays piano on piano but I only heard LIBERACE on RADIO when I was a young BOY THANKS to TH-cam I come to see LIBERACE per-formances .
Fantastic,I had no idea Liberace could dance, Sammy Davis was such a talent,great routine,thank you for sharing
Absolutely wonderful!! Lee and Sammy dancing is a pleasure. Thanks for posting this treasure!!
Liberace brought highbrow music to the masses.
Miss both of them so much..the world was a better place with them in it. Thank you for sharing…I’m glad we at least have films full of memories
My mom also was of that caliber and she LOVED this song. It was her favorite. We lost her last year. I just had to hear it again. She could play by ear. I suspect she had perfect pitch. Any song named and she nailed it. I miss her pounding out that song.
Damn, he makes it look so easy. If you don't play piano, you can't fathom how HARD this is, and he just grins and moves into a higher gear!
I do play, and yes this song is hard. There are some parts where I need bigger hands, and ... you best hope your piano's treble notes are tuned right because you're using nearly all of them, LOL.
i used to play the piano. hearing this song made me wish i hadn't quit.
I don't know exactly what year this performance was, but it was in the 1960's. Ernesto Lecuona died in 1963 (on my 13th birthday, to be exact). Had he seen this performance, I am certain that it would have filled him with joy. Few played with Liberace's fearlessness.
And he didn't need a stich of music, was all done by ear! Amazing!
@@hydroforce1000 He did not play "by ear." He committed his entire repertoire to MEMORY. He read music and would transpose music and develop his own particular style to ANY music.
What an incredibly gifted man. Rest In Peace Liberace.
Liberace was a true genius at the piano. He was an unacknowledged national treasure.
He was very well known and loved at the time, with his own TV show. though.
He sure as hell was not "unacknowledged" at the time. I was there, baby, and I knew lots of people who marveled at his showmanship and great talent.
Do you know what unacknowledged means? It certainly doesn't apply to Liberace.
He was popular all over the world !
Dan...he was unacknowledged for a reason. He was no genius at the piano. He was a unique entertainer which is what he was acknowledged for.
Watching him play so nonchalantly and pretty much never missing a note is what’s the most impressive to me. It was just second nature.
Such an amazing talent, RIP sir and thank you for all the great music and entertainment.
He is the most virtuosic pianist, with an unmistakable and emotive sound.
Phenomenal. Like no other. A master of the key board, a showman like no other
. Bravo Mr Liberace.
Oh My! Liberace, another of the very talented and skilled performers that this world wishes were still here, not to mention the incomparable Sammy Davis Jr!
RIP, Fellas.
The world was a better place when he was in it. The man was a magnificent entertainer, piano player and human being. Still to this day, the world has a hollow in it because he's not here, anymore.
Gui Serbee A better place??? Really??
Jason C shuddup
Well, take heart in that his memory lives on with these videos, therefore, he is still here!
Gui Serbee I think he just might have cone back, see Emily "Lee" Bear ace...young virtuosic from Rockford IL, born 2001, same smile, love, heart, and music genius unmatched....working with Quincy Jones now...
Gui Serbee Thank GOD for Thomas Edison! Recordings are testaments of what music and talent once was........
there will never be another great pianist like him. He was such a kind soul and his music reflects the love he had for music... thank you for posting.. Just wonderful.
Liberace introduced music via the piano to an audience that normally would have not ever heard such wonderfully classic melodies. The way he was able to bring this to another level is shear talent and genius!
There is a difference between a showman and an entertainer but this man was truly both I have seen him perform each outfit was more magnificent than the one before plus he entertained everyone in every way
People didn't go to his shows to hear some virtuoso piano playing, they went because he put on a show like a boss.
Tenacious V but without the talent the rest would have faded pretty quick, this guy lasted decades.
@@beegee1960 Carnegie Hall?sold out, Radio City Music Hall? Sold out, Queen Elizabeth,The Royal Family Command Performance? Liberace is there,what else can you say about the guy?
Tenacious V Like your pic.
I saw his performance at the Riviera in Las Vegas back in the early sixties and thought it was the best on the strip. His talent as a showman was amazing. He played the piano, sang and verbally connected with his audience. A talent for the ages!
@@RobertJones-us5rf wow I bet that was really something to see in person!
This was when you had to have TALENT to be in show Business.
yeah...just like teaching in public schools.
Holding a mic in one hand and Mime whilst scratching ones balls with the other is a prerequisite to being on stage these days I remember Liberace's shows on tv in the 70s pure talent
How right you are.
A very unique talent at that. Really a great pianist, technically..
Douglas Tunnell yep!
Two great performers who studied and perfected their acts. Nothing like we have today.
Thank you Mr. Liberace for such a tribute to Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona...Liberace's best friend was the piano and he loved to show him off to all...Though he was mean to my dad, I'm sure Liberaci and I would have gotten along wonderfully...RIP Sir and thank you for sharing such a wonderful talent with all of us...Blessings to all...Happy 2022....
"If this don't turn you on you ain't got no switches." - Sammy Davis Jr.
"If you can't lick 'em, join 'em". Well, he could've licked him....
Yet, another 'One of a kind'!
@@SeamusAndrewMurphy Yep, that was the joke. He clearly had him licked.
Thanks for the memories, showmanlee. Liberace - a wonderful pianist and showman. My mother and I loved him. Live on Liberace!!
Mom Mary had me watch Liberace as a kid of the 70’s till his passing. I often wish I could accomplish Liberace’s talent and skills. Look at any piano 🎹 to make it play so well.
Faultless in every respect. Such a great pianist and entertainer.
It's a pleasure to see two legends on the same stage.
existential have
I used to love to watch him play with such artful flare. Wonderful musician.
Saw him in person years ago at Nanuet Theatre.He was a fabulous entertainer. After 2 hours I had to leave because I was working the next day.He played for another 2 hours. A true showman
He was impressively talented, and a great performer. Definitely ahead of his time.
Astonishing talent!
Andy Williams
SixStringL
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Absolutely wonderful, best performance I've seen yet.
He entertained millions of people through out his life time, now that he is gone, thanks to you-tube millions can enjoy his talent every day.
As a teenager and serious pianist, I thought he was actually a fantastic pianist, behind all that put-on. But as a performer, he truly was unique in the stage world. Just loved him.
Liberace plays the Malaguena by the great Cuban composer ERnesto,Lecuona.......Excellent !!
Angel Riguero the author of “La Malagueña” is NOT Cuban, it was a Mexican composer named Elpidio Ramirez.
You’re ABSOLUTELY AND COMPLETELY WRONG! It’s composer was the great Cuban maestro ERNESTO LECUONA!
@@cascaretthatsright9204 They're both right. This "Malaguena" was written by Ernesto Lecuona. "La Malaguena" or "Maleguena Salerosa" was written by Elpidio Ramirez. They are different songs.
Two different songs. You’re wrong too
Liz
There’s “Malagueña” composed by a Spanish, not cuban.
And there’s “La Malagueña” (Malagueña Salerosa) composed by a Mexican.