Lyle sells out every time here in Austin and his large band are doctorates and fellows in their own right everyone of them accomplished and famous on their own
Saw Lyle Lovett in Cardiff St David's Hall in the early 90's. Only about 8 or 10 of us were in the audience. Bless him, he called everyone to the front of the stage and performed the most intimate concert. He was absolutely brilliant and even played requests, I asked for 'This old Porch'. Wonderful man, wonderful musician. 👍🏴
Lyle should be a household name, Leo should be too. What power and rhythm they produce with two acoustic guitars. I can’t get enough of these two with just one song. I wish it would never end.
So cool to see Lyle as a family man late in his life finally finding joy and satisfaction. His songs have threaded through much of my adult life and I am forever grateful.
True story; I was into Leo early in his career and went to Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama, about 1973, ‘74. Just Leo, a 6-string and a 12-string. After his awesome concert we were leaving and a guy in the row ahead of us commented, “Man, I’d love to have that guitar.” His date looked over her shoulder back at him and said, “Yeah, like that would help.”
Saw him when I was in college, Hoyt Axton opened, Leo tells funny stories between tunes, his singing wasn't very good but he was known for that "goose farts" sound.
I've listened to this tune probably dozens of times over the years but Leo's solo on this tune gives me chills every time. He's so great at bringing a lot of intricate, subtle embellishments that never overwhelm the melody.
I think Leo's solo really makes this song. The version with the "Big Band" is great but this is just stripped down and simple... which makes it better.
I saw Lyle and Leo at Chastain Park in Atlanta at around this same time. Leo played first and when he was introduced the announcer said, "And now, tonights opening act, Leo Kotke." Before Kotke started playing Lyle came out, took the microphone and said, "I have a correction to make--the great Leo Kotke doesn't open for ANYBODY. He's first on tonight's bill, and we'll close out the show together." Lyle might be the most humble man in popular music, and he and Leo are always worth seeing, alone or together!
I once talked to Leo in a airport for almost 20 min. I had no idea who he was until he boarded his flight and a lady came and sat next to me and asked me if I knew who that was. I said nope then she told me. I never heard of him but I played guitar too but that day I was just leaving after graduation for a job in Manhattan. I was scared and awkward so he may have noticed that. Then I began to find out about him and been a fan ever since.
I was living in Austin at the time and came to this taping to see Leo Kottke. I believe it was 1987. Lyle Lovett was a surprise guest and at the time, I had never even heard of him. The performance was terrific. I wish I know how to find a full episode of this ACL. Anyone know?
I've been a big fan of both of these guys for 40 years. I used to always watch ACL and can't believe I missed this episode. Lyle should have done a whole album with Leo playing backup.
Awesome to see this vid of these two stars back when they were young. Lyle was just emerging as a "name", Leo was well-traveled and exploding with music. They traded back and forth on who opened for whom in their concerts over the next several years, and they were both excellent. While I was an instant fan of Lyle's singing, through that gash of a mouth, I was always an ardent fan of Leo's smooth bass voice in his own vocal numbers. Two wonderful talents, each on his own tangent of artistic travel.
I love Leo Kottke, even when he’s sitting still and just talking, he keeps noodling with his guitar, doing little runs and riffs. He and Lyle together do such a beautiful rendition of this song.
I saw him in Kalamazoo once, while noodling, Leo made a comment about getting lost in the noodling that was somewhat suggestive. In a pause, I spoke out with a loud sigh "Will you marry me?" He answered, with a sigh, "It's complicated." And then went straight into the next song.
Such a great song! Such great guitar playing! Why doesn't Lyle play this at every show? Maybe because Leo isn't playing lead? Just curious - love everything about this!
Doug Walsh The voice plus guitar plus the lyrics/songwriting itself! The guy just can’t be beat. It must be why God kinda shorted him on looks. There’s only so much one guy gets to get!
Saw Leo open for Lyle and his large band in Memphis at the Mud Island Ampatheater many years ago. Went down to Memphis on a lark to see where The King came from. Half way through Leo's set, my wife say's " This guy sounds a lot like Leo Kottke" ! Yes,we were under the influence ....!! Went out and bought album of Lyle to go with a couple of Leo's. Still have them and still buying CD's of originals. Thanks for putting this cut on, IMHO U TUBE encourages folks to go out and buy music.
Saw Leo open for Lyle in D.C. back the late 80's early 90's. Leo came out for Lyle's encore and they played a couple of tunes together. Lyle said that since he was from TX he thought that standing on a the same stage with Leo while holding a guitar was like him going one on one with Hakeem Olajuwon
What a song and what a performance. Gosh, Kottke is great, what a guitar player. I saw him 35 years ago in The Netherlands. What an evening. A string broke during this almost private concert, but it didn’t matter. He just played on.
Saw Leo at Great Southeast Music Hall. All my friends were professional musicians and when Leo came out , I thought he was drunk I was thinking oh great then he started playing and all was well
So...what exactly was the year that these two fine musicians appeared together on ASL? One website mentions 1987 (makes sense, as per Lyle's hairdo and Leo's youthful look) Another mentioned 1988 - about the same time. Regardless, fine songcraft from two of my favorite singer/songwriters.
Been a huge fan of both Leo and Lyle since they first emerged on the music scene. Saw them both many times. Most recently I saw Lyle with John Hiatt last year. Back in the 90's my mother sent me a 1927 studio portrait of herself as a baby with her parents. I told my wife 'My God! My grandfather looked just like Lyle Lovett when he was young!' The resemblance was amazing. Even the hair. I had never mentioned Lyle to my mother, and thought about calling her to tell her who Lyle was and about the resemblance. Then I turned the photo over and on the back Mom had written 'Me and my folks. Not Lyle Lovett.'
I'd sure love to see this whole episode again. Leo's story to introduce "Naxco Steps" is marvelous, as is the whole show. I'd never heard of that guy with the big funny hair when he came out but been a fan for decades now and got to see his Large Band a few years ago-it was marvelous.
@@scottpearce7466 Hi Scott. Thanks for your reply. I did contact them and the reply was that they don't have everything before 1987. Hard to believe, but true.
@@cherylbianchi9616 thank you so much... It appears you are a huge fan, right? Do so well to send me a mail on goggle chat to the email address on my TH-cam channel description. Look forward to reading from you, hopefully after my concert today. Do have a great day ahead!
Lyle Lovett is one of the most under-appreciated singers/ artists in the last 30 years.
maybe its the Giorgio tsoukalos hair style ?????????????
Lyle sells out every time here in Austin and his large band are doctorates and fellows in their own right everyone of them accomplished and famous on their own
Amen, Still trying to wrap my head 'round why he messed with Julia Roberts
100% with you
Saw Lyle Lovett in Cardiff St David's Hall in the early 90's. Only about 8 or 10 of us were in the audience. Bless him, he called everyone to the front of the stage and performed the most intimate concert. He was absolutely brilliant and even played requests, I asked for 'This old Porch'. Wonderful man, wonderful musician. 👍🏴
Lyle should be a household name, Leo should be too. What power and rhythm they produce with two acoustic guitars. I can’t get enough of these two with just one song. I wish it would never end.
Right on!!! Leo and Lyle are household names in my house......
Lyle Lovett has been a household name. In the '90's he was known to everyone as "Julia Roberts is dating Lyle Lovett?".
Leo Kottke playing with Lyle Lovett? Yes, please.
So cool to see Lyle as a family man late in his life finally finding joy and satisfaction. His songs have threaded through much of my adult life and I am forever grateful.
True story; I was into Leo early in his career and went to Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama, about 1973, ‘74. Just Leo, a 6-string and a 12-string. After his awesome concert we were leaving and a guy in the row ahead of us commented, “Man, I’d love to have that guitar.” His date looked over her shoulder back at him and said, “Yeah, like that would help.”
😂
Saw him when I was in college, Hoyt Axton opened, Leo tells funny stories between tunes, his singing wasn't very good but he was known for that "goose farts" sound.
Peculiaroso album!!
I got the same thing about Stapleton. But I play and sing it every day anyway
1st heard his work in 1970 ish, a good friend and I had lunch with him at the Ozark Mountain Folkfaire. Always a great show. 🎸
A lot of talent right there on that stage. Glad we get to share in performances like this even though separated by many years and many miles.
I've listened to this tune probably dozens of times over the years but Leo's solo on this tune gives me chills every time. He's so great at bringing a lot of intricate, subtle embellishments that never overwhelm the melody.
I think Leo's solo really makes this song. The version with the "Big Band" is great but this is just stripped down and simple... which makes it better.
The vocals are a bit different to me as well. Lyle upped his game a bit.
I saw Lyle and Leo at Chastain Park in Atlanta at around this same time. Leo played first and when he was introduced the announcer said, "And now, tonights opening act, Leo Kotke."
Before Kotke started playing Lyle came out, took the microphone and said, "I have a correction to make--the great Leo Kotke doesn't open for ANYBODY. He's first on tonight's bill, and we'll close out the show together."
Lyle might be the most humble man in popular music, and he and Leo are always worth seeing, alone or together!
Sweet , never saw Leo but love his music . Did manage to see Lyle and his big band at Red Rocks it was awesome. Thanks for sharing
I once talked to Leo in a airport for almost 20 min. I had no idea who he was until he boarded his flight and a lady came and sat next to me and asked me if I knew who that was. I said nope then she told me. I never heard of him but I played guitar too but that day I was just leaving after graduation for a job in Manhattan. I was scared and awkward so he may have noticed that. Then I began to find out about him and been a fan ever since.
I was living in Austin at the time and came to this taping to see Leo Kottke. I believe it was 1987. Lyle Lovett was a surprise guest and at the time, I had never even heard of him. The performance was terrific. I wish I know how to find a full episode of this ACL. Anyone know?
The generous spirit of true artists always impresses ! A couple of the folk greats !
I've been a big fan of both of these guys for 40 years. I used to always watch ACL and can't believe I missed this episode. Lyle should have done a whole album with Leo playing backup.
Maybe he still WILL !
Two underrated treasures.
Awesome to see this vid of these two stars back when they were young. Lyle was just emerging as a "name", Leo was well-traveled and exploding with music. They traded back and forth on who opened for whom in their concerts over the next several years, and they were both excellent. While I was an instant fan of Lyle's singing, through that gash of a mouth, I was always an ardent fan of Leo's smooth bass voice in his own vocal numbers. Two wonderful talents, each on his own tangent of artistic travel.
Leo's assessment of his own voice (on the liner notes of "Mudlark") was "sounding like geese farts on a muggy day".
I STILL listen to - and enjoy - his stellar take on Tom T Hall's "Pamela Brown." Tom T Hall, RIP
I've had the pleasure of seeing these two separately over the years, but never together...what a treat!
There are some 3 chord songs that are just perfect. This is one of them.
wow - leo was very impressive. lyle as usual is sublime.
Listening to two such talents makes me feel quite humble, but glad to be alive...
I love Leo Kottke, even when he’s sitting still and just talking, he keeps noodling with his guitar, doing little runs and riffs. He and Lyle together do such a beautiful rendition of this song.
Don't know if you've ever seen Leo perform live. He is SO funny! And freaking incredibly talented.
I saw him in Kalamazoo once, while noodling, Leo made a comment about getting lost in the noodling that was somewhat suggestive. In a pause, I spoke out with a loud sigh "Will you marry me?" He answered, with a sigh, "It's complicated." And then went straight into the next song.
Such a great song! Such great guitar playing! Why doesn't Lyle play this at every show? Maybe because Leo isn't playing lead? Just curious - love everything about this!
When you have pipes like Lyle you can get away with the hair!
Acoustic set but electric hair!
Doug Walsh The voice plus guitar plus the lyrics/songwriting itself! The guy just can’t be beat. It must be why God kinda shorted him on looks. There’s only so much one guy gets to get!
@@jennymcmillin5668 I thìnk he is very handsome.
When you got the hair its all happening.
Must be ages ago, ?early '90s, as Lyle was still playing a Martin ! ..great stuff...
The way Leo plays, he doesn't need to sing...
I love this musically, wish the video was cleaner, it’s not like it was early 1900’s. But man is Lyle’s voice pure. In his creative prime for me.
Love this version of You Can't Resist It, and I adore Leo Kottke.
Thank you so much for the love and support, Linda ❤️
I think this might really be you! If so, it's so nice of you to comment. We lurve you!
I watched Lyle play w Guy Clarke/Joe Ely...what knocked me out was that he fingered-picked the entry to "Wish I Had a Pony"...
Oh the people that can thumb pick make me so mad, just jealous really love fingerpicking, long live good music
between 3 min and 4 min is the best minute of guitar music ever
Saw Leo open for Lyle and his large band in Memphis at the Mud Island Ampatheater many years ago. Went down to Memphis on a lark to see where The King came from. Half way through Leo's set, my wife say's " This guy sounds a lot like Leo Kottke" ! Yes,we were under the influence ....!! Went out and bought album of Lyle to go with a couple of Leo's. Still have them and still buying CD's of originals.
Thanks for putting this cut on, IMHO U TUBE encourages folks to go out and buy music.
Smokin version of this Lyle Classic. Happy Mother's Day 2021.
Probably one rehearse. Probably nailed it. Bothem'
Simply pure these guys are!
Nice combo. Lyle's a great writer. Good Texas guy. It's harder to be simple and good. Thanks.
I bought every Lyle Lovett cd looking for this song I saw them on Johnny Carson. When I found it was a rock and roll song still good but not this good
Same! I never saw this until tonight. I like this version better!
I looked for this song too and was so disappointed that it had little to do with the extended version he did in concert. That thing killed me.
I was there and live around the corner, walk my dog there every day.
Saw Leo open for Lyle in D.C. back the late 80's early 90's. Leo came out for Lyle's encore and they played a couple of tunes together. Lyle said that since he was from TX he thought that standing on a the same stage with Leo while holding a guitar was like him going one on one with Hakeem Olajuwon
LOL. So Lyle has as good a sense of humor as Leo!
Good mix. Thanks.
Please correct your grammar.
play D pentatonic scale with just a few other notes added and you too can sound great with this track.
What a song and what a performance. Gosh, Kottke is great, what a guitar player. I saw him 35 years ago in The Netherlands. What an evening. A string broke during this almost private concert, but it didn’t matter. He just played on.
Saw Leo at Great Southeast Music Hall. All my friends were professional musicians and when Leo came out , I thought he was drunk I was thinking oh great then he started playing and all was well
Sending this to my sister for a belated birthday gift…
The best Lyle ever did this song.
My favorite Lyle song!!!!! And I was at this show to see Leo. What goes around comes around....
I was at this show, too! I would like to find a taping of the entire show, not just this one song. Any ideas?
JB that guy... thst hole in ur soul he filled..love u Jackson
Young, nervous Lyle! But the voice is spot on once he starts.
Can’t resist it!! Just wonderful!
Thank you for the love and support, Helen ❤️
I have both of these guys in concert. But to see them 🤲 together would be a treat. I hope I get that opportunity.😊
Have seen Lyle four or five times. Saw leo once in the 80's with John Sebastian in Ames Iowa. What a great show!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Gary and I were there. I love Lyle, and I love Leo. Lot's of love in this.
Thanks for the love and say me 'hi' to Gary
@@TheMoodyBluesChat wow! Thanks, man! I'm the one who left you yellow roses at the Paramount about 20 years ago. Yup... that was me.
Two national treasures
Damn... All that talent in two people is kinda scary... and always entertaining.
So...what exactly was the year that these two fine musicians appeared together on ASL?
One website mentions 1987 (makes sense, as per Lyle's hairdo and Leo's youthful look)
Another mentioned 1988 - about the same time.
Regardless, fine songcraft from two of my favorite singer/songwriters.
I found the Mop and some cheesecake to go with it.
How to play guitar and white a song........
leo omg liyle lookin like a baby. the legend .
Been a huge fan of both Leo and Lyle since they first emerged on the music scene. Saw them both many times. Most recently I saw Lyle with John Hiatt last year.
Back in the 90's my mother sent me a 1927 studio portrait of herself as a baby with her parents. I told my wife 'My God! My grandfather looked just like Lyle Lovett when he was young!' The resemblance was amazing. Even the hair. I had never mentioned Lyle to my mother, and thought about calling her to tell her who Lyle was and about the resemblance. Then I turned the photo over and on the back Mom had written 'Me and my folks. Not Lyle Lovett.'
Great story!
Two top guys, such talent, so envious but so glad they came my way.
Love both of these artists. Discovered Lyle in the 90,s . Annoyed that i didn,t discover Leo ,til 2020 ( 6 CD,s +2 DVD,s later i,m up to speed😅😅
Fantastic - thanks for posting this!
I went to an Austin City Limits in the late 80's and Lyle came out and joined him for a few songs. I guess it was this show.
Plus…her teeth are beautiful ! 😁
And what’s not to like here?
I'd sure love to see this whole episode again. Leo's story to introduce "Naxco Steps" is marvelous, as is the whole show.
I'd never heard of that guy with the big funny hair when he came out but been a fan for decades now and got to see his Large Band a few years ago-it was marvelous.
I can see why Julia fell in love with him.
should I change my hairdresser?
Haha... That was funny, Mary 😊
wow the hair
How can we find the full taping of this Austin City Limits performance of Leo Kottke. Is this song the only part of the show available?
So much talent. They make me feel like I need to apologize for being on the same planet.
I would bet they are glad you’re here,and listening to them !😊😊😊
@@tomcooley3778I agree. Gotta say- Lyle's got a hailll of a voice and Leo picks like a bastard. Great performance.
Lyle never could figure out where his comb disappeared to.
Julia Roberts, peut etre?
Superb in every way
Sweet ...
Leo's fine playing in this reminds me of Mark Knopfler.
Apart from the haircut, a perfect appearance. Thanks!
Lyle is king!
Wow
Covid hair, before it was cool
so cool...Thank you for this!
A perfect combination...
Amazing.
I have to say I like the hard edge of the electric version better.
But no denying the genius of these two!
So damn good!
wonderful
Authentic voice.
LOVE !!!
Two legends
Wow
Beautiful
How old is this? They both look so young.
1987
@@scottpearce7466 cool. thanks
@@scottpearce7466 I was at this show, too! I would like to find a taping of the entire show, not just this one song. Any ideas?
@@RobertLeeLewisThe2nd You might try contacting Austin City Limits or PBS. They should have copies of all the episodes...for a price.
@@scottpearce7466 Hi Scott. Thanks for your reply. I did contact them and the reply was that they don't have everything before 1987. Hard to believe, but true.
he is divine!!
Thanks so much, Cheryl ❤️
@@TheMoodyBluesChat love you, too!
@@cherylbianchi9616 thank you so much... It appears you are a huge fan, right?
Do so well to send me a mail on goggle chat to the email address on my TH-cam channel description. Look forward to reading from you, hopefully after my concert today.
Do have a great day ahead!
Lyle, please get a haircut! You're a grown man now.
Love, Mom and Dad
He is great!!!!
Get a haircut!!
Lyles hair takes away from his playing.
It’s part of what got him noticed and so I got no issue.
Maybe you should close your eyes and just listen.