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.
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.
Yes indeed, I saw him when he came to South Africa and one of his quips he made on stage was to look at his watch and announce that the time was 3 rubies past the diamond😂
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.
@@ms.annthrope415 Showman>great pianist. Great musicians are dime a dozen, many people can play at a very high level on the piano or whatever instrument. Being entertaining and commanding an audience like Liberace does is very rare.
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......?????
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
@@SoulStoneSeekerahh, we did so!...and we had to watch the haughty rich start taking it all away from you, youngster...so vote, to get some of it back!...cheeses crisis!
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
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 liked this a lot. I wish I had played music as a child but I'm having fun playing piano and ukulele at 70. Probably will never be as good as Liberace unless my years start counting backwards.
Always heard about Liberace, but never really knew who he was or what he was famous for (sadly). I decided to do a google search and read up on him and I came to TH-cam to hear his music. Got damn, this man was amazing & gifted! Such talent & great entertainment at its finest. Damn I grew up in the wrong era, I'm certainly a fan now. I thoroughly enjoyed this with Sammy Davis Jr. R.I.P. to them both!
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.
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!!
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 .
He wasn't a technically perfect piano player but he played beautifully and the audience loved him and his performances. He had a quality about him that allowed him to transend his critics and connect with his fans. God bless his heart. Thanks for the memories Lee.
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!
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.
Arguably two of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century. I'm so happy to have seen them both live and to have met them. Both gave me their autographs and I have several photos of myself with my musical hero, LIBERACE!!! :-) G!
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 :)
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....
Born in '56 this was pure entertainment in our house on TV, IF Liberace was going to be on a network show, they let you know BIG TIME, but back in the day that's the way it was....... NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS. They got all Liberace from time to time; we'd be glued to the set.
I have always loved his musical talents, personality, charisma, & fashion style!! Luckily, my mom loved him too!! She took me to his live show at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles over 55 years ago!! It was a very impressive show - what a natural showman he was!! And his attire was as beautiful & SPECTACULAR as was he!!! Thank you for bringing back these outstanding memories 👍🏻🤗👏🏻🤗👍🏻😊😊😊🙌🏻🙌🏻!!
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
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
I love it. Such a great piece of music, the talent to write it and to play it with such flair is amazing. I don’t think there is anybody playing piano today with so much amazing talent.
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
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!
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...
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.
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.
I'm an old school music lover. Liberace's music and Sammy Davis Jrs talent were envied and admired. I was born a generation prior to my peers in music appreciation. I can listen to this music all day long, including Borge's tapping on the ivory keys.
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.....😍
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
Whatever one may think about Liberace, he was certainly a great pianist and performer. Like so many legends, he was a TRUE ORIGINAL!!!
Still love him❤❤❤❤❤❤
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
Yes indeed, I saw him when he came to South Africa and one of his quips he made on stage was to look at his watch and announce that the time was 3 rubies past the diamond😂
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.
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.
Liberace was "smokin" before anyone new what it was. What a showman, watching him play never fails to bring a smile to my face.
Skill, accuracy, and served with a HUGE portion of fantastic showmanship!
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.
*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
@@ms.annthrope415……your YT name says all one needs to know about you………
@@ms.annthrope415 Showman>great pianist. Great musicians are dime a dozen, many people can play at a very high level on the piano or whatever instrument. Being entertaining and commanding an audience like Liberace does is very rare.
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.
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.
Love both of them.....I❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Mr. Bogangles and Mr Wonderful!
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.
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"!
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
It's 2023. I'm 43 and I'm clapping at a TH-cam video......the guy has got magic!! xxxxx
This man was truly a genius... I have been a classical music enthusiast all my life. I never heard anyone play this piece better...
For Liberace, he looks almost incognito he's so casually dressed.
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!
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.
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.
These legendary great performers will illuminate and inspire generations to come. Mr. Showman Liberace. Forever a bright star.
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 !!!
Two great performers... Of the talents the likes will probably never see again
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.
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.
A real showman who is missed . Never another. Thanks for the post.
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!
Back when people in showbiz had REAL talent! I miss those days 🤩
Two of the greatest performers ever!
They are missed.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Two class acts and two incredibly talented men. Wonderful to see them together.
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!!!
@@SoulStoneSeekerahh, we did so!...and we had to watch the haughty rich start taking it all away from you, youngster...so vote, to get some of it back!...cheeses crisis!
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
A great DANCING duet. Liberace and Sammy. You won’t see that everyday.
When the world had musical talent. This Spanish masterpiece is no easy task.
Cuban, not Spanish.
Possibly the greatest performer ever, and flawless piano technique
I love how he not only works with a band but the interplay between Liberace and the guitarist was fantastic!
Phenomenal. Like no other. A master of the key board, a showman like no other
. Bravo Mr Liberace.
Der nicht nur technisch begabteste Pianist aller Zeiten! Daneben ein hervorragender Entertainer!
I saw both these men on stage. BOTH were incredibly talented showman. Unforgettable memories.
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 liked this a lot. I wish I had played music as a child but I'm having fun playing piano and ukulele at 70. Probably will never be as good as Liberace unless my years start counting backwards.
Always heard about Liberace, but never really knew who he was or what he was famous for (sadly). I decided to do a google search and read up on him and I came to TH-cam to hear his music. Got damn, this man was amazing & gifted! Such talent & great entertainment at its finest. Damn I grew up in the wrong era, I'm certainly a fan now. I thoroughly enjoyed this with Sammy Davis Jr. R.I.P. to them both!
I saw him in person twice .He was unforgettable .What a showman !
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.
They never fail to bring a smile to my face and a song in my ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️
I´m speechless, he´s still one of the greatest piano player ever. Thanks amigo!
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
Absolutely wonderful!! Lee and Sammy dancing is a pleasure. Thanks for posting this treasure!!
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!!
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.
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 .
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.
He wasn't a technically perfect piano player but he played beautifully and the audience loved him and his performances. He had a quality about him that allowed him to transend his critics and connect with his fans. God bless his heart.
Thanks for the memories Lee.
Thanks for the memories, showmanlee. Liberace - a wonderful pianist and showman. My mother and I loved him. Live on Liberace!!
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!
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.
Fantastic,I had no idea Liberace could dance, Sammy Davis was such a talent,great routine,thank you for sharing
Great showman and great musician. He makes classical music accessible to everyone...a feat few can replicate!
Arguably two of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century. I'm so happy to have seen them both live and to have met them. Both gave me their autographs and I have several photos of myself with my musical hero, LIBERACE!!! :-) G!
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 :)
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....
Absolutely wonderful, best performance I've seen yet.
Born in '56 this was pure entertainment in our house on TV, IF Liberace was going to be on a network show, they let you know BIG TIME, but back in the day that's the way it was.......
NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS. They got all Liberace from time to time; we'd be glued to the set.
When you hear the name LIBERACE, your hearing one of the best masters ever.
I miss shows like this. I would actually watch TV again if this were back. Luckily, I can watch it on TH-cam!
Such an amazing talent, RIP sir and thank you for all the great music and entertainment.
I have always loved his musical talents, personality, charisma, & fashion style!! Luckily, my mom loved him too!! She took me to his live show at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles over 55 years ago!! It was a very impressive show - what a natural showman he was!! And his attire was as beautiful & SPECTACULAR as was he!!!
Thank you for bringing back these outstanding memories 👍🏻🤗👏🏻🤗👍🏻😊😊😊🙌🏻🙌🏻!!
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!
……this is just one of my fave pieces’ of music. To hear it played by Maestro Liberace is simply wonderful!
Two legends and gifted beautiful souls. Gone but never forgotten.
Absolutely.
Wow sammy
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
I had nearly forgotten how incredible Liberace was on live TV.
Such talent,the likes of which we will never see again. I'm so grateful that I saw these greats.
He was always outstanding. Many thanks for your performances
Sammy Davis's feet are as brilliant as Liberace's hands. Both entertaining showmen.
I love it. Such a great piece of music, the talent to write it and to play it with such flair is amazing. I don’t think there is anybody playing piano today with so much amazing talent.
"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.
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First time I've heard that quoted correctly!
He eventually bought that bank
Wow... 2 of the greatest! That brought a smile to my face! 😊
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.
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!
Love the sound of that guitar.
Liberace music lives forever..... excellent performance Malaguena ! Bravo maestro !!!!!! Bravo!!!!
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........
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 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.
amazing song by Lecouna...and outstanding perfomance by Liberace...just genious..both
Wow so good to see that fabulous Lee great music played at its best
Two great performers who studied and perfected their acts. Nothing like we have today.
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
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.
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.
The man who put the "show" in showmanship.
I'm an old school music lover. Liberace's music and Sammy Davis Jrs talent were envied and admired. I was born a generation prior to my peers in music appreciation. I can listen to this music all day long, including Borge's tapping on the ivory keys.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Musical genius, wonderful wit, fantastic entertainer.
Most likely Elton John's inspiration.