Sadly as hard as us old hippies tried and still try the world is one phuqued up place and we can only hope that the young hippies of today and the hippies of future generations get it sorted out! Listening to more Leon Russel can't hurt!
@@crabnebula1914 I was lucky growing up in that I had an older sister and two older brothers who introduced me to the whole spectrum of 60's music.Leon was one of the earliest examples of me striking out on my own.He was the inspiration to take my piano lessons seriously, something I previously hated and I thank my 100 year old mother to this day for forcing me into taking them.
Got to see him at 3 Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnics. 3 in the morning, sitting between a kicker and a hippie, big fat one passing between us. Leon's music centered us, his experience showed us life.
Yes!! I'm so glad you noticed that! It's one of my favorite parts as well! Ironically that wasn't planned but when I watched it for the first time I was like "wow, that worked well!" Thanks for watching !
2:34. This is where the best part of the song comes in as Leon starts singing in syncopation. I saw him perform many times in person and I don't know why, but he would always leave this part out.
interesting, Warren Zevon would do that too, maybe it's a piano guy thing? Or maybe it was something the studio/producers wanted but Leon wasn't digging it?
Paris Texas (the Harry Dean Stanton stuff), Until the End of the World, Kings of the Road, Alice in the Cities, (the B&W footage) The American Friend, Wings of Desire, The Goalies Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, and I think that's it! Thanks for watching !
Paris Texas (the Harry Dean Stanton stuff), Untill the End of the World, Kings of the Road, Alice in the Cities, (the B&W footage) The American Friend, Wings of Desire, The Goalies Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, and I think that's it! Thanks for watching !
That's how i feel (a stranger in a strange land). In the age of satan with people walking around believing they live on a planet and men have went to the moon.
20 Feet From Stardom...excellent movie. I had a dream to maybe b a backup singer, until I realized how REALLY TALENTED they are. I used to sing "ok" but never at that level. Nice to dream tho. Backup singers CREATE t hook we all sing-along with. "RESPECT!"
Paris Texas (the Harry Dean Stanton stuff), Untill the End of the World, Kings of the Road, Alice in the Cities, (the B&W footage) The American Friend, Wings of Desire, The Goalies Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, and I think that's it! Thanks for watching !
A gem. So glad I was around when this great man was at his most productive.
One of THE most amazing songs ever! Leon was the best, I'm 66 now, been listening to him for a long ass time, thank you Leon for all you gave us, RIP
Leon..Leon...this song is sooo current it makes me wanna cry. I remember t days of Peace Love & Happiness. Us old Hippies got it RIGHT ✌
Its hard to resist an emotional connection with such a great song, I did my best to articulate that in a visual way, thanks for watching !
Sadly as hard as us old hippies tried and still try the world is one phuqued up place and we can only hope that the young hippies of today and the hippies of future generations get it sorted out! Listening to more Leon Russel can't hurt!
Leon has the exact same affect on me.
Great Song,Better Times......
Saw him at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield in the 70s. Great concert and great times. Thank you for all the great music.
RIP Leon
that's amazing! thanks for sharing
Leon was an inspiration to music lovers around the world 🇺🇲 ❤
Great talent! I had a lot of fun making this, thanks for watching
Leon's voice makes it all so much better.
Ain't that the truth ??? Thanks for watching !
That's definitely 💯% true. Also, nobody can yell,shout like Leon
It's rapture
Wow, these road movies with this song🙌
Thank you, I'm so inspired by the response to this video, I actually made it on the night of the election, wild time!
AMAZING LINK UP what great movie clips and the perfect music so right on time
That's awesome, thank you so much!
Got this LP when I was 12. I'm now 61 and I still am amazed by it.(And Carney as well)
I actually discovered Leon as an adult but I wish I get into his music earlier! Thanks for watching !
@@crabnebula1914 I was lucky growing up in that I had an older sister and two older brothers who introduced me to the whole spectrum of 60's music.Leon was one of the earliest examples of me striking out on my own.He was the inspiration to take my piano lessons seriously, something I previously hated and I thank my 100 year old mother to this day for forcing me into taking them.
Leon's music gives chills. So good. Descanso en Paz , compadre.
This is simply an amazing song. Great changes…tight groove. Especially the ending refrain.
Got to see him at 3 Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnics. 3 in the morning, sitting between a kicker and a hippie, big fat one passing between us. Leon's music centered us, his experience showed us life.
Would love to see him live! Thanks for commenting and watching!
Very strange, brilliant and utterly existential.⏳💎⌛🕊
thank you so much for watching !!
Legend, Leon Russell. Thanks Leon may you truly R.I.P.
Well said!
A TIME When WE HAD OUR HEADS SCWEWED ON STRAIGHT! What the hell happened to us.
Good question!
This song brings me back to the good old days
This song gives me goosebumps.
Same! Probably my most watched upload!
Same! Probably my most watched upload!
Cheers from Canada! Love and peace to all, Leon always could speak directly into the soul of man. Enjoy, life
thanks for the thoughtful share, best, Alex
So glad you left your music Sing on with the Angels
My first concert back in the day 1973,
Thank you Leon Russell RIP!!!!
just as exciting on the 1000th listen, good god almighty!
Leon legend!!!!
Great job pairing the film clips to this song, kudos!🎉
Listen to Leon when I was 14 years old. And he's done great, as his voice is on spot for this song.
It's perfect, discovered him thanks to the Les Blank documentary A Poem is a Naked Person.
Love when the drums and back up singers come in.
Yes!! I'm so glad you noticed that! It's one of my favorite parts as well! Ironically that wasn't planned but when I watched it for the first time I was like "wow, that worked well!" Thanks for watching !
Same, great song!
the virtual road trip I needed. probably take another loop around. Thank you.
appreciate it! Always glad to see some comments, don't e shy !
Thanks, Alex. For taking us on this varied, strange road trip across a strange land. Keep the hope
thanks for the feedback~! Strange lands and times indeed!
2:34. This is where the best part of the song comes in as Leon starts singing in syncopation. I saw him perform many times in person and I don't know why, but he would always leave this part out.
interesting, Warren Zevon would do that too, maybe it's a piano guy thing? Or maybe it was something the studio/producers wanted but Leon wasn't digging it?
Amazing Visuals!! Thank you for this!!
I saw him at The Ventura Theatre, too cool.
lovin' LEON, but i wish i had a list of the films..
Paris Texas (the Harry Dean Stanton stuff), Until the End of the World, Kings of the Road, Alice in the Cities, (the B&W footage) The American Friend, Wings of Desire, The Goalies Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, and I think that's it! Thanks for watching !
wow, NOTED! thx for the reply....M@@crabnebula1914
A masterpiece, no less. R.I.P., bro.
I. Love. Hearing. Leon I. Remember. This. Song and. I. Remember. Thinking. This. About. Altoona. Aint. That. Strange
Thanks, I probably had the most fun making this and its probably the one I watch the most, thanks again!
Beautiful montage
Thanks! I had a lot of fun making this, and it was election night, so lot's of emotions going on!
Good advice
I miss you all. Not heard since 1986.
Proud of you like a sister, not of blood. Always praying secretly for many! 🕯️🎼⚡🌞🌞🌞🐝🦁🦁😺🐯🦋🐛🕊️🐴🐎🦄
Listening in May 2022....won’t you sing it LEON ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
one of the best best
...ah wish i could get a list of those films...great lil trip alex & co. ...
Paris Texas (the Harry Dean Stanton stuff), Untill the End of the World, Kings of the Road, Alice in the Cities, (the B&W footage) The American Friend, Wings of Desire, The Goalies Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, and I think that's it! Thanks for watching !
@@crabnebula1914 , thank you!
Stunning
That's how i feel (a stranger in a strange land). In the age of satan with people walking around believing they live on a planet and men have went to the moon.
Wow, good.❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent!
Leon ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Man that was great, of course Harry Dean Stanton would have to make an appearance. Cool video, very noir-ish.
Totally, I love the image as the thumbnail!
Fantastic‼
Thanks! :-)
Great Leon Russell 💖 RIP
Thanks! I love seeing all the positive comments here !
just stellar
Thanks! I love how many people love this video
Love it!!!!!
💘✊🎶RIP LEON
Amen, what a great talent, ever see A Poem is a Naked Person?
@@crabnebula1914 No, but I will definitely find it and watch it now. Thank you for the video and the recommendation.
I know every word , vocal phrase, piano part, musician , and album , the music came from. Precious to me..🤔
I love reading the replies on this video, glad it brings people so much joy!
The sings title and theme are from Robert Heinlein " stranger in a strange land ". An excellent piece of science fiction.
I always thought it was a coincidence! Good to see some real sci fi fans here!
I grok what you’re saying
Perfect!
amazing
Thank you!
Genius. You gotta listen to Asylum Choir I and Ii❤
Oh sweet, will do, thank you!
Interesting that this was posted the day after t rump was turfed from office!
Good timing right? Glad to see some people picked up on that !
Wir haben unsere Leon verloren.
For me this song is all about the backup singers
Good call, you ever see 20 Feet from Stardom ?
20 Feet From Stardom...excellent movie. I had a dream to maybe b a backup singer, until I realized how REALLY TALENTED they are. I used to sing "ok" but never at that level. Nice to dream tho. Backup singers CREATE t hook we all sing-along with. "RESPECT!"
All are Wim Wenders?? wow.
Yep, check the comment below to see the list of movies
@@crabnebula1914 Thank you!
@@cattycorner8 thanks again for watching!
❤
Excellence
Thank God, it's Dyslexia month again.
🙏❤️🌏🕊🎶🎶
A reply to the description, I'm sure Leon would approve!
Thanks again!!
What's the name of this movie ?
Which movie? They're all Wim Wenders movies
if you're talking about this upload I didn't give it a title, because it felt like I was making a music video.
My life.
That's awesome, not a bad way to spend your time!
@@crabnebula1914 i have to admit, it was different than most
🎉
What movies are these? I want to watch them all!!
Paris Texas (the Harry Dean Stanton stuff), Untill the End of the World, Kings of the Road, Alice in the Cities, (the B&W footage) The American Friend, Wings of Desire, The Goalies Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, and I think that's it! Thanks for watching !
@@crabnebula1914 thank you so much!! Adding them all to my watchlist :))
@@ScorseseGirl thanks! They’re all amazing
Pairing this song with this clip makes no sense at all.
sure!