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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
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!💝💝💝
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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!!
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!!
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
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…?
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 ¡😎¡
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! 🤗🤎🎹🎅🏿
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
@@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.
Letterman had the best musicians. Glad we had our time. The ones that are featured on late night shows now, I know nothing about them and most bore me.
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…?
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”.
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!**
Can't get over that he's gone. Set apart from many others of the day by his ability to be in the world but not of it yet respected by most musicians for his contributions to the art. I'm heartbroken that those unusual soulful eyes are now closed forever.
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…?
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.
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
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…?
+ cat astrophy Interesting title are you familiar with the thunderbolts project? With your title I think you'll get a kick out of it. Go to thunderbolts.info and check it out.
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…?
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!! 🌻🌻❤️🌻🌻
From Sinatra to Harrison Leon was top shelf. He told a story once about recording with George Harrison. George was a perfectionist and after dozens of takes Leon was tired of the BS. So he went back and played a take for George. G. H. loved it an asked which one was it? Leon stated It's the first take George! The guy was a unique and very special musician Love you Mr.Russell RIP Sir!
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
Priceless talent with a twenty dollar sustain pedal. RIP Leon. We love you.
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
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!
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.
One of the greatest and most talented musicians in the world!
RIP Leon Russell... Mercy You Were One In A Million...
I'm with you Angie
My miss you
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.
Love this man and his music ,never be another like him
You are right he's awesome su h a talent
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…?
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.
One of the incomparable artists of my lifetime.
❤️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
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
I'll always ❤️ Leon. Something real special about that man.
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~
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
I love him so much. Makes me cry 😢😢
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!💝💝💝
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.
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.
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
THAT BEAT is soooo deceptively laid back it's unbelievably cooooooool! Leon was the man, there can be no doubt.
This is how I want to remember Leon..He has always been the master musician!
And, incredibly cool dude.
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
Had no idea he wrote superstar what a great song I won a contest singing that song. Thank you Leon rest in peace brother
how can you NOT thumbs up Leon. God bless you sweet soul, we miss you so damned much
Love him so much. His voice hit me right in the heart. Warm remembrance. Then and now. Xoxo. Never forget you.
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.
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
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
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Met him in Las Vegas at the Orleans. He was gracious and did not disappoint. Simply a great artist.
Lucky you, he was splendid.
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.
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
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.
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!!
Love you. Miss you. One of a kind.
R.I.P Leon Russell. You'll always be a Legend & your music will live ever.
I so appreciate you sharing this piece of history
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!!
Good time Charlie... wow! Coming back to this video, what a song!
Crushed hard on Leon for years. Saw him twice. I love you Leon 🌹
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
Saw him in Pittsburgh in 1971. One of my life's real highlights.
So did I -Loved it...
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.
R.I.P. LEON, YOU MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, COUSIN FIGEL
Good. Singing and playing ❤
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…?
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 ¡😎¡
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! 🤗🤎🎹🎅🏿
He was one of a kind and sorely missed.
He never failed to put a good show on RIP leon
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.
how beautiful Leon is -- this makes me cry xxx
I keep listening over and over. Touches me every time.
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.
🌟Superstar songwriter 🌟
There will NEVER be another Leon Russell...
Letterman had the best musicians. Glad we had our time. The ones that are featured on late night shows now, I know nothing about them and most bore me.
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…?
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”.
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.
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...
Can't get over that he's gone. Set apart from many others of the day by his ability to be in the world but not of it yet respected by most musicians for his contributions to the art. I'm heartbroken that those unusual soulful eyes are now closed forever.
pamel
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…?
One in a million musician...RIP Leon..
He was no stranger , yet he was in a strange land thanks for the memories Leon Rest In Peace my brother .
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
GOSH, I MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH.HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE...................................I KNOW HE IS IN HEAVEN.
you were lucky to have him as a friend. I believe he is in heaven making beautiful music.
Could you tell us a story or two about what he was like as a friend?
Barbara Dreier Tell me more......
The master of space and time!!!
Indeed
RIP Leon. You were one of the very best.
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…?
One of the greats,love his voice
Leon was one of a kind! Awesome musician and songwriter ‼️loved him!
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.
R.i.p. Leon Russell a beautiful soul missed by millions
What a treat.
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
What an amazingly talented guy whose sphere of influence reached far & wide!
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. 🫶
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
I like how they left the technical error in.
Great music. Interview- too funny, LOL😂🤣
I love that man! Always will! We miss you, Leon!
His playing is like something out of a revival meeting......PURE Holy Roller
He played with Jerry Lee Lewis when he first came to L.A. Jerry had a huge influence on him.
One of the all time greats Leon Russel always Rest in Peace old friend
RIP Leon. Love your music. I have all his CDs and Albums.
So glad Sir ELTON brought u back where u belonged-- in the Hall of Fame💞💞💞💞💞💞.RIP my honey
He definitely was under appreciated. u never know what u had til it's gone. but I do.i luv that wonderful man with my heart and soul💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
I love Leon so much, what an artist!
Thank you. I never saw this before now.
This song is awesome. It speaks to me. Leo Russell was one of the most talented piano players.
Love Leon so much!
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…?
Me too! he is in my heart! music and person
+ cat astrophy Interesting title are you familiar with the thunderbolts project? With your title I think you'll get a kick out of it. Go to thunderbolts.info and check it out.
I love Leon Russell. His music brings back so many memories ❤
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…?
Born to play music,its in his DNA....god bless you Leon
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!! 🌻🌻❤️🌻🌻
From Sinatra to Harrison Leon was top shelf. He told a story once about recording with George Harrison.
George was a perfectionist and after dozens of takes Leon was tired of the BS. So he went back and
played a take for George. G. H. loved it an asked which one was it? Leon stated It's the first take George!
The guy was a unique and very special musician Love you Mr.Russell RIP Sir!
You recently had an airplane stolen...? ....... "yeah, it happens." I was dying! 🤣
This is so bad ass.
This is PURE GOLD... Thanks for sharing buddy!
I got see Leon in concert a few years before he died. A great concert and great songwriter.