I've seen EVERYONE live, but when I saw Leon Russell sing Masquerade with Edgar Winter on alto sax in a Toronto night club I knew I was experiencing the most transcendental musical moment of my life. ... Elton John is absolutely right to regard Leon as a musical God.
One of the greatest moments for me was seeing Leon at the BUT (Belly Up Tavern) several years ago. A Song For You is just sublime! To top it off, in the middle of his concert Johnny Rivers walked on stage so they did a few of Johnny's hits like Secret Agent Man and Slow Dancing (Swaying to the Music).
Saw him first during the Joe Cocker "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour. The impression that Leon made on stage, though he was a "sideman," is indelible. The show was at San Francisco's Winterland. Van Morrison, just after his "Moondance" LP, was second bill. I'm almost 73-years-old. That show was the greatest of the three best shows I ever saw. The Beatles (Chicago's International Amphitheater; August, 1966), because of their being idols of mine, and Bob Marley and the Wailers (Santa Barbara County Bowl; May, 1976) were the other two. Because of having seen these live shows, I consider myself very fortunate.
First met Leon at Muscle Shoals Sound in 1970. Will not ever forget for I worked with him in 1972 onward. He will be forever in my thoughts. God be with you,,,.rest in peace eternally!!!!
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
I worked several one offs with him near the end of his career. Excellent musician and human being. We had some cool conversations about Tulsa and Grand Lake.
I’m so glad I was lucky enough to see him at a small club near Pittsburgh in the 80s. And so glad that through the magic of music he will be remembered and LOVED for all time. May God bless you and yours always, Leon!💝💝💝
Love You Leon... you are missed in many hearts... I'm fortunate to have met him in New York City at the Lone Star Cafe what a wonderful person an extraordinary musician and arranger. By far my favorite of all time..!
Leon Russell truly was a class act...a phenomenal singer who will forever be missed. His raw voice reminds me of Kaz Bielinski's "Love Never Dies"...you'll love it as much as I do if you love Leon Russell! Listen here: th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
There was just something about Leon that made me love him & everything he sang. The younger generation that hasn't heard of him are certainly missing out on his genius. Thanks Don for uploading this video.
Today there are 12 year old kids just as talented and not staggering dunks either. And it's our young people giving us boomers this platform to listen to our oldies but moldies 😂.
I first saw Leon in 1972 at the Boston Tea Party I was 20 years old it was the beginning of a life long enjoyment of following his music and lyrics I never really enjoyed piano in rock music until Leon opened my eyes and mostly my ears to it. I saw him some 40 years for the last time when he played in Foxborough Massachusetts at the Patriots stadium in a small venue I sat two booths from him and it was the closest I sat next to him and his piano he played for almost two hours of the most entertaining music I’ve ever heard and I’m 68 now and have seen my share of rock since the mid 60s I thank the music Gods for letting me grow up and live through Leon’s music career I’ll never forget you Leon I still listen to him on Vinyl and CD. He tickled the Ivory like no other from Rock to Love music. If you remember the Wedding Album a great Love Album, still tears me up to this day. Thank you my man for all the wonderful song you played and music you have written that so many never new you wrote to help other people become famous. And yes to who ever it was that made the comment that Elton Jon helped him finish his career where he deserved to be at the top. Rest In Peace music man. A forever fan Tom Soyden
Oh my. Two of my favorites. Saw Leon in the early 70s, FELL IN LOVE. I remember Letterman early on with his record player skits, and FELL IN LOVE. Life long fan of both. Miss them both so much. RIP Leon. Wish Lettermans new show was more accessible.
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
Oh my gosh! This brings baack memories, one of the most celebrated performers of my generation, first saw him in a very intimate concert! He never dissapoints, he is an icon!
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
I have the great pleasure of seeing Leon Russell live soooo many times i lost count. 1st time was early 70's Hollywood Sportatorium in South Florida in his hey day about time of the Concert for Bangladesh. I was in high school then and Leon blew the roof off the place stomping on the piano wearing his top hat. There's never been another performer like Leon who was also a spectacular songwriter. I still miss him. RIP Leon- you did good ❤
This was my first exposure of Leon at 16 years old, the next day I went out and bought his greatest hits album. Fast forward 30 years, I've seen you live numerous times, have autographs on CDs and a baseball cap, met your beautiful daughter in Houston and have a Leon Russell Pandora channel. RIP, Leon, you are and will always be missed.
My very first concert think around 76.. Santana was back up Band. Leon had the whole Ensemble.. horns..girls etc.. I was standing sometimes 15 feet away. Remember it like yesterday. Minneapolis.. 3 dollars.. Kids now days missed it. Those days will never return, nor the talented Musicians. Thanks for the memories Mr. Russel RIP
I just love Leon so much and appreciate everything I can find showcasing his talent and personality. I consider myself an unofficial "Leon Lifer". We all miss him and when I find a TH-cam broadcast like this that I haven't seen before, it's like opening a great present. Thank you Leon!
me on was one of the most down to earth person and really was a man who would rather talk about his family then about being Leon. I was blessed to spend a whole day with him. my husband (ex now.)and .myself drove him to see a acupuncture and to target and to dinner. there is more to this.but I think I said to much sorry. Anyway I miss you old friend.Robin Bianga
this man was rock n roll...........but he was also country.......he was also bluesy........on so many records we aren't aware of, and a body of work of his own that makes one's jaw drop. Fans know he could blow out the lights with much of his music, and then offer up a This Masquerade, A Song for You, and more, what an ear for ballads...........miss the man, thank goodness we have video, cd's music files, LP's, etc
He to me, is the godfather of the Tulsa Sound. A blending of rock, country, blues and even maybe some deep fried southern rock. The pride of Tulsa regarding musical legends!!
Seen Leon back in 1972 at The New Haven Arena, New Haven, Ct. Wow, what a show! He and his Bass player Carl Radle had just played "The Concert for Bangladesh" with George Harrison a few months prior. What a piano player Leon is as well as singer/ songwriter! 🤗🤎🎹🎅🏿
Wrote “Superstar”, my favorite by The Carpenters. When asked by an interviewer which version of “Superstar” he liked most, Leon Russell said “I have always been a huge fan of Karen Carpenter. The Carpenters loved Russell so much, they covered two of his other songs “A Song For You” and “This Masquerade”.
I'm just in a Leon kind of mood tonight watching a lot of his stuff. Never heard him do this before. This song by Danny O'Keefe came out in 1972 I just graduated from college in Omaha and stayed in town and got a job. Everyone I hung with also graduated....and left town. After a few months, I couldn't take it anymore, quit the job and took off hitchhiking and ended up on Cape Cod. This was pretty much my theme song and said it all for me at that time. Beautiful song with such a haunting feeling to it.
this great soul walked into my life had a Joe cocker and mad dogs an Englishman tour 1970 Tampa Florida ! and a great show where was indeed ! ❤ rest in peace Leon Russell & Joe. Cooker. .
Saw Mad Dogs and Englishmen at the Fillmore East in 1970. We saw EVERYONE there, but Leon, Joe & the entire troupe were otherworldly. Sold My Soul To Rock 'N' Roll! Miss that Band so; especially the back-up Gals. Whew! " 20 ft. from Stardom"?? Space Captains one and all...R.I.P. So glad Leon was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Great show.
As I recall, I saw someone from the tour interviewed- can't remember if it was one of the female back-up singers, or...nonetheless, to paraphrase: Leon eventually took over the entire "production" of the tour, and as Joe became more and more "ineffectual", and unable to assert his vision; his playlist; his drinking became prohibitively alarming! He was dooming his performances, and no one stepped in to "encourage" him/or Leon to augment things- for the sake of the Tour. The shows were so spectacular, I don't think most fans felt there was a big problem. That was Leon's greatness, however. He surely was a Master of Space and Time, and already a legendary icon -across so many musical genres, and with so many artists. It was no secret that he eventually took over, but in hindsight, many "critics' wrote of their shock that this would be a surprise to anyone - least of all to Joe's personal band. Joe will forever be remembered as a Rock 'n' Roll original. Sad for Joe that Leon was a seasoned steamroller, and unintentionally caused Joe to be underappreciated. I asked Leon to sign "Hummingbird" on my tee, and he was kind enough to comply. I am grateful I got to see him when Elton made a push to get him out on the road, again. What a gift ! May they ALL rest in PEACE!!
@@luminol So many. Three of the times I saw him there weren't over 50 people there. One of those times was at Gun Barrel, Tx. We flew down there from Southern Illinois just to see him. He still put on a hell of a show. Even did encores. He did 'Song for You' quite a few times.
me and you might be ridin' the same train - mine pulled out in September '58 and it's still rollin' along but is only doing about 1/4 it's original speed!. I also heard Leon around that age. I think Delta Lady may have been the first one I heard.
RIP Leon Heaven has a great Rock and Roll band Just imagine ✌❤ I loved Letterman and still miss Darlene Love at Xmas It was a tradition of mine for long time
I was doing a deep dive on David Gates of Bread and found out an interesting piece of trivia. The keyboard player in the band Gates started at his high school in Tulsa Oklahoma in 1957 was Russell Bridges, who later became,......Leon Russell.
God Bless you and your Son. Leon is a great name. Think about letting him learn the Piano. Music was second nature to Leon and a constant companion from a young age. Again, God Bless!! 🌻🌻❤️🌻🌻
Awesome musician with great talent a rarity in this day and age of music making awesome to know Leon was the real deal !!! My gosh he was very lucky to have Carla by his side to keep him safe from all the nonsense around him God Bless her may they both RIP 😢 🙏🏽
This blows me away! I was lucky enough to to see him at a small venue in Manhattan called the Lone star cafe way back in the early 80's. He was magnificent
NICE!! I can say the same exact thing and time when I came a fan!! Can say I have seen him 20 plus times ever since. Last time almost 5 years ago and can say he was most favorite in history.
Ditto for me in April 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A few years ago, in Little Rock, Arkansas right before his death, I got him to autograph my ticket stub from that April 1970 show.
me too, àt a Warehouse in Nawlins, saw Him a little later at Pistol Pete Assembly Center àt LSU, each and every time I saw him, he was a Phenomenal Show Man, jus sayin ¡😎¡
Thanks for posting this, Don. Letterman wasn't available in Australia during the eighties so it was great to see one of my favourite writer/performers one more time. So cool. RIP Leon, Dr John and Levon Helm.
To say this man was under appreciated is non existent because this man’s resume one only dreams of . Not to mention his chapters in the great American song book
One of a kind! Simply THE BEST EVER! Saw Leon & Willie Nelson in Bakersfield, CA. @ Buck Owens' Crystal Palace (one of the best smaller/intimate clubs anywhere) many years ago. Was able to talk to each of them briefly after their terrific show. Just wanted to tell them both how much their music & that night's special collaboration meant to me. Leon had "a hitch in his git-along" that looked painful. When I asked him if he was OK, he said it was because he'd had hip replacement surgery. I wished him well & thanked him & Willie Nelson for one of the most enjoyable & memorable performances it had ever been my pleasure to attend. Then and now (in 2018). TWO TOTAL LEGENDS IN ONE SHOW! BEST NIGHT EVER!!! God bless 'em both!**
While knew of Leon since the 1970’s I did not really listen to his music much. I bought some old records and it included some Leon’s records. I have really enjoyed them, guess I needed to “grow up” to the point that I appreciated his music.. some many legends have left us, we are lucky we have their recordings. Not to mention his songs recorded by others, good stuff!
Such an amazing musician. Got to see him in the 70s when he was packing out 10,000 seat arenas, then years later at the Fine Line in Minneapolis (very small venue) and at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, where I stood just 4 feet from him when he played. I'll never forget any of those.
The first concert I ever saw was in LA, 3 Dog Night, Elton John, and Leon Russell with his back up singer Rita Coolidge. I think it was around 1970, large arena venue. My first boyfriend was a bouncer there on week ends so I'd get in free. What amazing performers. Couldn't sit down for the whole concert, real music .
Leon Russell truly was a class act...a phenomenal singer who will forever be missed. His raw voice reminds me of Kaz Bielinski's "Love Never Dies"...you'll love it as much as I do if you love Leon Russell. Listen here: th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Leon Russell has a sound composure that can render rise within another. The heart can separate from what it should and soar! This bouying is part of Leon Russell's dynamic frame! Height in sound like his; a rare thing.
I've seen EVERYONE live, but when I saw Leon Russell sing Masquerade with Edgar Winter on alto sax in a Toronto night club I knew I was experiencing the most transcendental musical moment of my life. ... Elton John is absolutely right to regard Leon as a musical God.
Is there any video of that show?
One of the greatest moments for me was seeing Leon at the BUT (Belly Up Tavern) several years ago. A Song For You is just sublime! To top it off, in the middle of his concert Johnny Rivers walked on stage so they did a few of Johnny's hits like Secret Agent Man and Slow Dancing (Swaying to the Music).
I’ve loved him since I was a young pre-teen. So grateful that my parents loved and exposed me to a range of musicians and musical styles.
It's true, Elton John marked Leon as his role model
If you ever heard his catalog, which luckily I did as a child. You can hear the influence he had on Elton John. Just love him RIP Leon
he was one of the very best and most underappreciated musicians of all time
I agree 100%. He was the most laid back mello artist of all time. Played the Ivory's better than any other Rock and Soul player could. RIP Leon.
In my opinion there was NO ONE more prolific in the 70s
@@cyclo1224 the 60s too
Thank you
YES HE WAS!!!
Most definitely
Saw him first during the Joe Cocker "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour. The impression that Leon made on stage, though he was a "sideman," is indelible. The show was at San Francisco's Winterland. Van Morrison, just after his "Moondance" LP, was second bill. I'm almost 73-years-old. That show was the greatest of the three best shows I ever saw. The Beatles (Chicago's International Amphitheater; August, 1966), because of their being idols of mine, and Bob Marley and the Wailers (Santa Barbara County Bowl; May, 1976) were the other two. Because of having seen these live shows, I consider myself very fortunate.
Saw Van Morrison in Stockholm last year.
Leon was actually the creative force who organized and put the entire concept and show together! He is absolutely a musical genius and presence!
First met Leon at Muscle Shoals Sound in 1970. Will not ever forget for I worked with him in 1972 onward. He will be forever in my thoughts. God be with you,,,.rest in peace eternally!!!!
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023
He have a soulful voice!
This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
Wow!! Cool story.. lucky you!!!
I worked several one offs with him near the end of his career. Excellent musician and human being. We had some cool conversations about Tulsa and Grand Lake.
There's no way anyone could mistake his voice for someone else, unique, a lovely voice, to be jealous of.
Que crande Leon siempre te recordaremos
Thank you. I never saw this before now.
One of the greatest and most talented musicians in the world!
That is correct 👍 ❤🎸🎶☮️❤️
I’m so glad I was lucky enough to see him at a small club near Pittsburgh in the 80s. And so glad that through the magic of music he will be remembered and LOVED for all time. May God bless you and yours always, Leon!💝💝💝
I love him so much. Makes me cry 😢😢
Priceless talent with a twenty dollar sustain pedal. RIP Leon. We love you.
Love You Leon... you are missed in many hearts... I'm fortunate to have met him in New York City at the Lone Star Cafe what a wonderful person an extraordinary musician and arranger. By far my favorite of all time..!
Leon Russell truly was a class act...a phenomenal singer who will forever be missed. His raw voice reminds me of Kaz Bielinski's "Love Never Dies"...you'll love it as much as I do if you love Leon Russell! Listen here: th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
There was just something about Leon that made me love him & everything he sang. The younger generation that hasn't heard
of him are certainly missing out on his genius. Thanks Don
for uploading this video.
he was humble & honest, in my opinion!
Very well said.😊
Today there are 12 year old kids just as talented and not staggering dunks either. And it's our young people giving us boomers this platform to listen to our oldies but moldies 😂.
I first saw Leon in 1972 at the Boston Tea Party I was 20 years old it was the beginning of a life long enjoyment of following his music and lyrics I never really enjoyed piano in rock music until Leon opened my eyes and mostly my ears to it. I saw him some 40 years for the last time when he played in Foxborough Massachusetts at the Patriots stadium in a small venue I sat two booths from him and it was the closest I sat next to him and his piano he played for almost two hours of the most entertaining music I’ve ever heard and I’m 68 now and have seen my share of rock since the mid 60s I thank the music Gods for letting me grow up and live through Leon’s music career I’ll never forget you Leon I still listen to him on Vinyl and CD. He tickled the Ivory like no other from Rock to Love music. If you remember the Wedding Album a great Love Album, still tears me up to this day. Thank you my man for all the wonderful song you played and music you have written that so many never new you wrote to help other people become famous. And yes to who ever it was that made the comment that Elton Jon helped him finish his career where he deserved to be at the top. Rest In Peace music man.
A forever fan
Tom Soyden
dang, you nailed it. he was a talent. Not to be forgotten, most of us just go to work and retire, his music will live forever.
Tom Soyden….
Your epitaph for Leon is perfect. There’s really nothing else one could say to celebrate this man’s life & gifts to music.
Thank you~
I agree with you Tom!!
I so appreciate you sharing this piece of history
One of the incomparable artists of my lifetime.
I'll always ❤️ Leon. Something real special about that man.
One of the true greats of all time. Thanks for putting this up.
Oh my. Two of my favorites. Saw Leon in the early 70s, FELL IN LOVE. I remember Letterman early on with his record player skits, and FELL IN LOVE. Life long fan of both. Miss them both so much. RIP Leon. Wish Lettermans new show was more accessible.
His music really takes me back.......
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023
He have a soulful voice!
This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
Big heart for this guy, Leon was a wonderful friend to many and I fell for his music first time I heard his unique voice and style.
Good time Charlie... wow! Coming back to this video, what a song!
RIP Leon Russell... Mercy You Were One In A Million...
I'm with you Angie
My miss you
Leon I want to be in another space in time with you!!!❤
Love this man and his music ,never be another like him
You are right he's awesome su h a talent
Crushed hard on Leon for years. Saw him twice. I love you Leon 🌹
My 15 yr old boyfriend turned me on toLeon in 1972 -how lucky was I to have this inform and inspire my musical and creative sensibilities
He was such a cool and genuine human being!!
RIP LEGEND !!🙏
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023
He have a soulful voice!
This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
Yes!!! :)
@@rossscott1922I'm a huge fan of Leon and other real musicians like him !!
Oh my gosh! This brings baack memories, one of the most celebrated performers of my generation, first saw him in a very intimate concert! He never dissapoints, he is an icon!
Saw him in Pittsburgh in 1971. One of my life's real highlights.
So did I -Loved it...
and Joe Coker Mad men and Englishmen which Leon produced 2 of my forever favs loved this And Dave ty
Love him so much. His voice hit me right in the heart. Warm remembrance. Then and now. Xoxo. Never forget you.
how can you NOT thumbs up Leon. God bless you sweet soul, we miss you so damned much
❤️I actually cried when I heard of his passing, so many memories from my youth❤️
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023
He have a soulful voice!
This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
I certainly am. love him and his music. lady Blue. ahhhhh
I cried too. I saw him many times in concert. He's a legend
Wonderful. Thanks, Leon. You were amazing, and you are missed.
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023
He have a soulful voice!
This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
Had no idea he wrote superstar what a great song I won a contest singing that song. Thank you Leon rest in peace brother
I have the great pleasure of seeing Leon Russell live soooo many times i lost count. 1st time was early 70's Hollywood Sportatorium in South Florida in his hey day about time of the Concert for Bangladesh. I was in high school then and Leon blew the roof off the place stomping on the piano wearing his top hat. There's never been another performer like Leon who was also a spectacular songwriter. I still miss him. RIP Leon- you did good ❤
Leon was the bomb!! He was so talented and so unique!! So happy he lived to make it to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
This was my first exposure of Leon at 16 years old, the next day I went out and bought his greatest hits album. Fast forward 30 years, I've seen you live numerous times, have autographs on CDs and a baseball cap, met your beautiful daughter in Houston and have a Leon Russell Pandora channel. RIP, Leon, you are and will always be missed.
Where can I view some footage of him playing electric guitar???
@@thomassternberg2510 Are you asking me? I've never seen him play anything but a piano.
@@thomassternberg2510 There's a video on here of the Mad Dogs tour performing With a Little Help that has him on guitar.
@@ZootSuitCooter guitar. piano. sax. trumpet
Such a incredible artist
Coolest most talented most understated modest dudes EVER!! Love his version of “Roll Over Beethoven”
My very first concert think around 76.. Santana was back up Band. Leon had the whole Ensemble.. horns..girls etc..
I was standing sometimes 15 feet away. Remember it like yesterday. Minneapolis.. 3 dollars..
Kids now days missed it. Those days will never return, nor the talented Musicians.
Thanks for the memories Mr. Russel RIP
You got that right the kids today will never know. Glad I lived through the good times too.
THAT BEAT is soooo deceptively laid back it's unbelievably cooooooool! Leon was the man, there can be no doubt.
he is a very humble & honest man!
I adore anything by Leon and we shall meet as heaven is rocking ! Bless your heart "
I personally believe that there are lots of folks in the R-N-roll hall of fame who got a lot of inspiration from Mr Russell!!He was one of a kind!!
He influenced so many generations .........people just don't understand the depth of his talent......RIP
👍👍👍👍👍👍
I just love Leon so much and appreciate everything I can find showcasing his talent and personality. I consider myself an unofficial "Leon Lifer". We all miss him and when I find a TH-cam broadcast like this that I haven't seen before, it's like opening a great present. Thank you Leon!
me on was one of the most down to earth person and really was a man who would rather talk about his family then about being Leon. I was blessed to spend a whole day with him. my husband (ex now.)and .myself drove him to see a acupuncture and to target and to dinner. there is more to this.but I think I said to much sorry. Anyway I miss you old friend.Robin Bianga
this man was rock n roll...........but he was also country.......he was also bluesy........on so many records we aren't aware of, and a body of work of his own that makes one's jaw drop. Fans know he could blow out the lights with much of his music, and then offer up a This Masquerade, A Song for You, and more, what an ear for ballads...........miss the man, thank goodness we have video, cd's music files, LP's, etc
He to me, is the godfather of the Tulsa Sound. A blending of rock, country, blues and even maybe some deep fried southern rock. The pride of Tulsa regarding musical legends!!
8:45 @@rod9545
The most awesome performer, writer, singer, arranger, beautiful person !
first heard him 1976 awesome singer
I heard him around l970 due to a sibling's album. I eventually bought them all, saw him 3 times, splendid, nice gentleman. Very sweet guy.
'76 for me also . There was this bass player who was my friends dad who played us all these records including Leon . Great days indeed .
Yes he was. We met once and he couldn't have been more gracious. I loved the man.
I've adored him for most of my life
Seen Leon back in 1972 at The New Haven Arena, New Haven, Ct. Wow, what a show! He and his Bass player Carl Radle
had just played "The Concert for Bangladesh" with George Harrison a few months prior. What a piano player Leon is as well
as singer/ songwriter! 🤗🤎🎹🎅🏿
Wrote “Superstar”, my favorite by The Carpenters. When asked by an interviewer which version of “Superstar” he liked most, Leon Russell said “I have always been a huge fan of Karen Carpenter. The Carpenters loved Russell so much, they covered two of his other songs “A Song For You” and “This Masquerade”.
I'm just in a Leon kind of mood tonight watching a lot of his stuff. Never heard him do this before. This song by Danny O'Keefe came out in 1972 I just graduated from college in Omaha and stayed in town and got a job. Everyone I hung with also graduated....and left town. After a few months, I couldn't take it anymore, quit the job and took off hitchhiking and ended up on Cape Cod. This was pretty much my theme song and said it all for me at that time. Beautiful song with such a haunting feeling to it.
Great song. I play it on guitar.
this great soul walked into my life had a Joe cocker and mad dogs an Englishman tour 1970 Tampa Florida ! and a great show where was indeed ! ❤ rest in peace Leon Russell & Joe. Cooker. .
Good. Singing and playing ❤
Great music. Interview- too funny, LOL😂🤣
Saw Mad Dogs and Englishmen at the Fillmore East in 1970. We saw EVERYONE there, but Leon, Joe & the entire troupe were otherworldly. Sold My Soul To Rock 'N' Roll! Miss that Band so; especially the back-up Gals. Whew! " 20 ft. from Stardom"?? Space Captains one and all...R.I.P. So glad Leon was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Great show.
Anyone know what Leon & Cocker's falling out was about after the falling out after the wild success of Mad Dogs & Englishmen?
As I recall, I saw someone from the tour interviewed- can't remember if it was one of the female back-up singers, or...nonetheless, to paraphrase: Leon eventually took over the entire "production" of the tour, and as Joe became more and more "ineffectual", and unable to assert his vision; his playlist; his drinking became prohibitively alarming! He was dooming his performances, and no one stepped in to "encourage" him/or Leon to augment things- for the sake of the Tour. The shows were so spectacular, I don't think most fans felt there was a big problem. That was Leon's greatness, however. He surely was a Master of Space and Time, and already a legendary icon -across so many musical genres, and with so many artists. It was no secret that he eventually took over, but in hindsight, many "critics' wrote of their shock that this would be a surprise to anyone - least of all to Joe's personal band. Joe will forever be remembered as a Rock 'n' Roll original. Sad for Joe that Leon was a seasoned steamroller, and unintentionally caused Joe to be underappreciated. I asked Leon to sign "Hummingbird" on my tee, and he was kind enough to comply. I am grateful I got to see him when Elton made a push to get him out on the road, again. What a gift ! May they ALL rest in PEACE!!
I saw him in Ocean city nj on the music pier. Many many years ago was a great show!
Got to see him 11 times. Loved everyone of them.
What was some of the best experiences in your opinion and did he play A SONG FOR YOU?
@@luminol So many. Three of the times I saw him there weren't over 50 people there. One of those times was at Gun Barrel, Tx. We flew down there from Southern Illinois just to see him. He still put on a hell of a show. Even did encores. He did 'Song for You' quite a few times.
Leon was the nicest guy I ever met. I was 18 or so. He invited me to his house on Brookside and I went. So glad I did.
He liked my hotrod Mercury comet. Took him for a blast down Peoria. He loved it.
Loved Leon since i was 12 yrs old..im now 62.He is at the top of his gang since he started. RIP Leon...love ya always!
In this context it was better without the horns and the loud of Paul shaffer no offense to Bruce kappeler and the gang
me and you might be ridin' the same train - mine pulled out in September '58 and it's still rollin' along but is only doing about 1/4 it's original speed!. I also heard Leon around that age. I think Delta Lady may have been the first one I heard.
You said it! I want to hear Him
Same
Let’s hear it for this band! Dear Lord, they were good. Did brother Leon justice. He is sorely missed. I dearly love this man.
how do u categorize Leon Russell? This man did everything, everywhere for everybody...what a talent. RIP.
Someone said you could get jazz, blues, gospel, honky tonk, and rock ‘n roll all in one song.
An Artist.
All this hip hop crap and the people that create it, call it art and themselves artists. Leon is what a true artist is.
I had the privilege to see 1976 at the Forum
I got see Leon in concert a few years before he died. A great concert and great songwriter.
His Music Is PHENOMENAL Amazing,, Never Get Tired of Listening To This Great TALENTED Man👍
This is how I want to remember Leon..He has always been the master musician!
And, incredibly cool dude.
R.I.P Leon Russell. You'll always be a Legend & your music will live ever.
RIP Leon Heaven has a great Rock and Roll band Just imagine ✌❤ I loved Letterman and still miss Darlene Love at Xmas It was a tradition of mine for long time
More soul in his little finger than most have in their whole body. Google cool, and you'll see Leon. RIP Great One!
buckfan1969 YES sir! Most definitely YES
I love Leon, he touches my heart
🌟Superstar songwriter 🌟
Met him in Las Vegas at the Orleans. He was gracious and did not disappoint. Simply a great artist.
Lucky you, he was splendid.
I grew up listening to Leon Russell. My father was a big music buff. I carried on his love for music and Leon in particular. 🫶
I was doing a deep dive on David Gates of Bread and found out an interesting piece of trivia. The keyboard player in the band Gates started at his high school in Tulsa Oklahoma in 1957 was Russell Bridges, who later became,......Leon Russell.
I named my son after him.
God Bless you and your Son. Leon is a great name. Think about letting him learn the Piano. Music was second nature to Leon and a constant companion from a young age. Again, God Bless!! 🌻🌻❤️🌻🌻
Awesome musician with great talent a rarity in this day and age of music making awesome to know Leon was the real deal !!! My gosh he was very lucky to have Carla by his side to keep him safe from all the nonsense around him God Bless her may they both RIP 😢 🙏🏽
This blows me away! I was lucky enough to to see him at a small venue in Manhattan called the Lone star cafe way back in the early 80's. He was magnificent
The Lone Star on 5th was a great club.
I saw Leon Russel in Dallas in '72 just him and his band. He was an amazing artist, one of a kind and so underrated.❤
R.I.P. Master of Masters!! ✌🙏
First saw Leon Russell w/ Joe Cocker's "Maddogs and Englishmen" tour in 1970, been a rabid fan since. Rest in Peace, Brother Leon.
NICE!! I can say the same exact thing and time when I came a fan!! Can say I have seen him 20 plus times ever since. Last time almost 5 years ago and can say he was most favorite in history.
@@accountingdepartment6893 Are you in any FB music groups. We have a few for Leon. One is here: facebook.com/groups/169089514073/
Ditto for me in April 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A few years ago, in Little Rock, Arkansas right before his death, I got him to autograph my ticket stub from that April 1970 show.
me too, àt a Warehouse in Nawlins, saw Him a little later at Pistol Pete Assembly Center àt LSU, each and every time I saw him, he was a Phenomenal Show Man, jus sayin ¡😎¡
Leon was one of the coolest humans ever
so true, a very unique individual with immense musical talent....RIP Leon Russell
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT
I love Leon
Sure was and smooth
Word.
One of the underappreciated masters,
Oh I think he was appreciated by many. Certainly other musicians. He just wasn't one to seek the limelight.
He was an amazing talent. Even Sir Elton John knew it.
Gleeful tears of joy . Love ya leon
Thanks for posting this, Don. Letterman wasn't available in Australia during the eighties so it was great to see one of my favourite writer/performers one more time. So cool. RIP Leon, Dr John and Levon Helm.
how beautiful Leon is -- this makes me cry xxx
I keep listening over and over. Touches me every time.
Back when Late Night shows were funny and Letterman focused more on entertaining people.
Sure miss Leon . His music played alot on my turntable in the 70 s.
You are right on.. people there lives , joy. F the political machine.
Amen brother
Leon was one of a kind! Awesome musician and songwriter ‼️loved him!
To say this man was under appreciated is non existent because this man’s resume one only dreams of . Not to mention his chapters in the great American song book
that's another pair of shoes that can't be filled
One of a kind! Simply THE BEST EVER! Saw Leon & Willie Nelson in Bakersfield, CA. @ Buck Owens' Crystal Palace (one of the best smaller/intimate clubs anywhere) many years ago. Was able to talk to each of them briefly after their terrific show. Just wanted to tell them both how much their music & that night's special collaboration meant to me. Leon had "a hitch in his git-along" that looked painful. When I asked him if he was OK, he said it was because he'd had hip replacement surgery. I wished him well & thanked him & Willie Nelson for one of the most enjoyable & memorable performances it had ever been my pleasure to attend. Then and now (in 2018). TWO TOTAL LEGENDS IN ONE SHOW! BEST NIGHT EVER!!! God bless 'em both!**
Coolest F**kr ever. I saw him at the LA Forum, I was 13teen.
Amen.
so true there Don Williams....Leon was as unique musician as there ever has been during our generation....
sry, Doug Williams, my mistake...
While knew of Leon since the 1970’s I did not really listen to his music much. I bought some old records and it included some Leon’s records. I have really enjoyed them, guess I needed to “grow up” to the point that I appreciated his music.. some many legends have left us, we are lucky we have their recordings. Not to mention his songs recorded by others, good stuff!
Such an amazing musician. Got to see him in the 70s when he was packing out 10,000 seat arenas, then years later at the Fine Line in Minneapolis (very small venue) and at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, where I stood just 4 feet from him when he played. I'll never forget any of those.
One of the greats,love his voice
The master of space and time!!!
Indeed
Thank you
What an amazingly talented guy whose sphere of influence reached far & wide!
The first concert I ever saw was in LA, 3 Dog Night, Elton John, and Leon Russell with his back up singer Rita Coolidge. I think it was around 1970, large arena venue. My first boyfriend was a bouncer there on week ends so I'd get in free. What amazing performers. Couldn't sit down for the whole concert, real music .
Wish we could go back in time…
It's not very often that I hear a song for the first time and like it. "Good Time Charlie" is one of them.
Leon Russell truly was a class act...a phenomenal singer who will forever be missed. His raw voice reminds me of Kaz Bielinski's "Love Never Dies"...you'll love it as much as I do if you love Leon Russell. Listen here: th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
He was one of a kind and sorely missed.
He was no stranger , yet he was in a strange land thanks for the memories Leon Rest In Peace my brother .
Leon Russell has a sound composure that can render rise within another. The heart can separate from what it should and soar! This bouying is part of Leon Russell's dynamic frame! Height in sound like his; a rare thing.
So glad Sir ELTON brought u back where u belonged-- in the Hall of Fame💞💞💞💞💞💞.RIP my honey
RIP Leon. Love your music. I have all his CDs and Albums.
Love you. Miss you. One of a kind.