Leon Russell should be in every hall of fame related to music with everything he done in his career, if there was a hall of fame for just being "cool", he'd be a charter member first round pick.
Ain't that the truth. All hell is breaking loose in front of him and Leon with a Marlboro in his mouth sitting back there like "I got this " I friend of mine plays keyboard and Leon invited him down for a couple weeks just to get him ready to go on the road. He said Leon was one of the nicest humans he had ever known.
He did so much and worked so many people's careers. He is a forgotten legend . The most amazing man that made concept into reality for so many artists . Truly a music wizard . My deepest respect.
Leon Russell picked the players for the band, arranged all the songs, and was the musical director of the tour. He gets a lot of the credit for the success of the tour.
Here's an irony. Leon Russell overcame 'spastic paralysis' (now called cerebral palsy) to develop an sublime ability to play piano with a driving left hand rhythm. Joe sang with driving and seeming uncontrollable spasticity. What a masterful combination!!!
Well I know I was in the same space as your dad at some point then… 🙋🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🙆🏻♀️ First time I saw Leon was in 1977 and several times a year for the rest of his life…
Very pure music, and the background vocals give me goosebumps and take me to the realms of the angels. Can't help but feel Leon, Joe, and Bobby are still living. ❤
Leon Russell, like Glen Campbell was one of "The Wrecking Crew" He played on tons of hit records during the 60's. He also played Piano on "Badfingers" 1971 album "Straight Up". And played piano on their hit from that album "Day After Day" George Harrison produced it and played Slide Guitar on the song along with Badfinger Guitarist and composer of the Song..."The late "Pete Ham"....😟
@@garychambers5850 Leon was so multi talented, far beyond his most popular venue. Except classical, His first training - his birth defects kept him from following that path early on. And is what gave him that special, I'd say mystical, piano method. Lucky for us Rockers.
@@garychambers5850 Pete Hamm. The most tragic story ever of a band whose future was right there for the taking, and it was stollen from them and us. Badfinger was on its way to becoming the biggest band on the planet, and it all ended because of a thief.
About 6 months ago I was in San Antonio Texas talking to a millennial about music. "I don't know why they make such a big deal about Janis Joplin. She's not very good." What do ya say to that kind of stupidity?
@@mausolos8 I agree with you totally....I don't see the awesome but troubled Jim Gordon on drums, I know he was with these guys on this tour....any guesses??? That guy is an incredible drummer !!
@@gooberboi5454 It is all down to personal taste. I think that Joe’s live version of ‘little help’ at the Woodstock festival was absolutely stunning. But it is to do with personal preferences is it not?
@Els S that's what people can't grasp. Everyone's ears like something a little different, but your ears never lie. If they like it is all that matters.
This has GOT TO BE the best rock tour that has EVER been. The energy on stage is insane. Pure adrenaline from master musicians; it just doesn't get better than this.
Oddly enough the tour was thrown together at the last minute, as legend has it by Leon. It was done so quickly they didn't have time to make arrangements for families and just brought them along.
It was no hippie "love fest" for sure...Rita Coolidge got her lights punched out by drummer Jim Gordon half way in, Joe was "gone daddy" on every drug known to man and they were ALL BURNED OUT beyond recognition by tour's end- Joe flat broke and feeling betrayed by Leon, curled in a ball for a year hence and dreaming of the mothership coming to take him away. But yes, it's one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. :)
I'm a child of the '60's. As much as I enjoyed the original version of this song, I have to say ever since hearing this version, I knew it was something special and a great arrangement. What a time to be alive. The music was tremendous.
@@maryse-christiancote-jutra4311 - of course God is not 'rocking out' and I highly doubt that Pedro Diaz meant that literally in his comment? -but was most likely expressing in his own way a RIP type comment as he was complimenting Leon for his talents, and hard work @putting all this together w/about 40 or more people? & stage crew workers, etc., etc., ETC., And in such a very short amount of time.. So, I can only assume my reasonings I am stating, in attempts of defense to whatever exact part of his comment seemed to maybe have highly offended you -perhaps?? My concern and efforts to reply to your comment is because as a I am a Christian believer, and I felt a need/or desire to try and attempt to help you to try to not be so offended with his comment concerning God, or whatever provoked you to be so judgemental, or whatever- that would cause you to strongly imply that now deceased Leon Russell would be 'with the devil' (which implies that he be damned to hell)?! I do not know your personal beliefs, of course; But I could not help but notice the word Christian in your name (which really doesn't mean that has anything to do w/your personal beliefs, I wouldn't think, And is none of my business anyway-I know) But just in case you are a Believer in God, and 'I think that is what I must have assumed as I contemplated about replying to you @your comment' -that I guess I hope for you not to have realized, or meant for it to be interpreted in the way it does? (And @me stating about having to 'contemplate' about replying, is Bcuz I have such severe vision loss that I do not usually ever comment about anything to anyone, including close friends or family- in this form of communication that requires vision to see to type, etc., as it takes me a very long time, & Also a Lot of effort to see well enough to type or write even short sentences) -to Which this has definitely not turned out to be, & for which I apologize; And the main reason for the lengthiness is Also Because I knew as I decided to comment, And because of the 'subject matter' being related to what some could be offended by, or be very objective to- at any type of reference to what I guess could be termed as the subject of religion- AND I Knew that I could possibly be risking @touching a nerve in someone else that can see my worldwide- public comment/reply to you here, and may inadvertently on my behalf; But to some others be used for reason to become combative or bully acting (to which I would hope not to offend anyone) -But therefore I felt that it was very important that I weigh my words carefully, and try my best to help resolve, or understand better @whatever may have offended you possibly? -from Pedro's reference to Leon Russell rocking with God? (That the wording kinda struck me a little at 1st, and 2nd re-reading of it.lol) And to make this long comment @your reply a lot shorter- Like I stated above.. -& also @me possibly being totally wrong, As I could only be assuming.. But I sincerely did not think that you were really meaning for your comment to imply that you truly meant that Leon Russell should be with the devil, or in hell? -And that is what prompted me to want to bring it to your attention; And if I am mistaken, and that is how you truly meant for it to say? Then I guess I would just be left wondering why you were here on his music, if not a fan?! And also, if I was mistaken, then please excuse me if I wasted much of your time; because this comment has had me tied up for many many hours to get to here, But if my original thoughts of you not realizing what it implied, were correct? ..Then it has been worth all the time and efforts necessary to finish!! ..RIP- Leon Russell, you were a very kind and gentle man, and to see your hands play the piano so eloquently, it is hard to imagine when hearing some give credit to your being so great due to your left handedness, due to you overcoming polio that had mostly affected your right side.. Wow at you having such a miraculous healing! Thank you for the beautiful words to so many songs- Keep on loving in a place where there is no space or time... singing this song for you, now:)
@@usmc-veteran73-77 right!? I used to see Leon play in some dive places growing up in Houston. Never knew how lucky I was. Music is a world away from the talent we know.
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Ah the memories having a few bongs and listening to Joe Cocker Mad Dogs and Englishmen oh wait that was yesterday. Thanks for the deadly music and fantastic songs you will live on long after I am gone and you should.
No my friend.... you are wrong. Rock n Roll started way before that, With respect, I loved this guy, BUT Rock N Roll started with Gferry Lee Lewis, Little Richard etc etc
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Saw Joe when I was about 19 - about 1972. In those days Joe would stagger all over the stage & bottles of booze were left around the stage for him. I went away for the weekend & when I got back it was to findJoe & the band had been kicked out of Australia for being lewd on stage with his signature way of dancing. To this day I’m a loyal fan of Joe & Leon. What a great era.
This is rock n roll. You can't write this out in sheet music and have someone get it. Look at Joe - he is dialed in. Band is great. You can almost smell the beer and cigarettes listening to this. Just makes you feel good. Nice Bobby Keys too.
Great song made better by an awesome band. Love that Leon Russel looks like he is about 1 and 3/4 shits away from giving two shits. That's how you slay a song!
Leon Russell bangin the hell out of that piano...lookin high as hell too 😝😝😝. His playing is my favorite part of the song. R.I.P. Leon Russell and Joe Cocker.
Agree with the sad state of rock and roll. I saw the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour in Detroit and they put on one of the best concerts I ever saw/heard. Before the Mad Dogs tour I saw Joe Cocker and the Grease Band a couple times at the old Grande Ballroom. Now I am 73. In my opinion the golden years of rock and roll were "approximately" 1965 - 1975. There have been good groups since, but not many. In the mid 70s something weird happened. As Dennis Hopper once said, "while nobody was paying attention rock and roll became big business".
Actually, Peter Frampton released Frampton Comes Alive. It sold So Many records that the major corporations saw Gold mine. Same thing happened here in Nashville after Garth Brooks and Shania Twain sold Multi Platinum suddenly Sony ,Gulf and Western etc. came in and bought up most of the Publishing houses and now you have Bean Counters running the Music Business. They need to shut up and count their beans and leave the Music to the Musicians. Btw, I played The Letter in my H.S. band when the Boxtops had it on the radio. Never thought that Joe and Leon would do such a great version, or that I would move to Nashville and record the Writer Wayne Carson's version many years later. It's on Wayne Carson:Writer album. Wayne also wrote Always On My Mind, Horse Called Music, Soul Deep and many more. We used the cream of the Nashville Studio Musician crop.
Yep. Around 1974 or 1975, rock music became very commercial, and many rock records started to sound like one another. It became boring. And nobody even noticed.
You're lucky to have been around and old enough to have seen the best. Did you by any chance see all the others that played the Grande Ballroom, like Jeff Beck Group, Cream, Zep, Who, Mckenna Mendelson Mainline, James Gang, Big Brother..etc ? I did see Mad Dogs the movie at the drive-in in 1971 when I was 10 years old, Mom was a big Cocker fan.
@@robertzemko6590 I saw The Who and The Doors and Jimi Hendrix and others like Mountain, MC5 etc. I don't believe they were all at the Grande. When the Grande closed, another old theatre opened called the Eastown. After that, it was a place called Harpo's. It's hard to remember. 😂 One of the best shows I do remember was the original Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green. They played at a place called Siver Bell near Pontiac Michigan I think. The place was very small like a high school gym. It was quite amazing.
Haven't had a cigarette in 30 years. When I see Leon Russell I want to run out and buy a pack of Camel unfiltered. Classic example of taking a cover song and turning it into something different. Well done!
Well, I hear ya. Not a day goes by that I wouldn’t like to sit out in the garage with a cold beverage, have a cigarette and let the world go by. I guess it’ll just always be that way.
After 35 years and many tortured quit attempts, over 12 years ago I switched to a pipe and haven't had a lung buster since. Addiction v a pleasant, relaxing hobby. [Unlike cigarettes which have 300+ added chemicals, pipe tobacco has none] But this is about Joe Cocker; there'll never be another like him. Just recently I turned a teenage girl onto Joe. Advised her to start with Mad Dogs and Englishmen. A lover of rock she'd never heard of him. Next time we met she gave me a hug and said thank you.
Those were the days my friend...we thought they'd never end...I saw Leon live in the old Philly Spectrum and the Charlie Daniels Band opened up for him...I was so close to the stage I could see rosin coming off the bow of the fiddle. What a night it was...so to the younger generation I will say, if there is someone you'd really like to see badly, then take that chance...you may never get it again...and you will look back and never regret it !
Been to the old Spectrum at least a hundred concerts some were called dance concerts where all floor seats were general admission most of the time they were five dollars what a great time the seventies were
We lived it 😎 no cameras, no internet...could buy a car for a couple thousand, an oz of weed for ten bucks. Camping out overnight for concert tickets, man...take me back for sure 😎
@@cannabutter7114 thank you. The was a lot of fun times when I was in the Marine Corps. But some scary times also, When I was on Okinawa we lost 2 Embassy Marines during the Evacuation of Saigon, during a firefight at Tan Son Nhut AFB in Saigon, April 1975. Then May 1975, we lost around 20 Marines during the Mayaguez Incident aka The Battle of Koh Tang Island Cambodia. Most people have no idea what happen in April to May 1975. Just a little about my life on Okinawa & the Marine Corps. Stay safe during this crazy COVID19 virus. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant. Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia.
Peter Lyall Keyes, was an incredible story. Self taught, no music training, could not sight read. Learned all the notes on the saxophone. He had the right last name. Just tell him what ... key ...the song is in, and he will do the rest. Great musician.
If THIS doesn't make your head bob up & down, your fingers wanna play the piano & sing along then there's something really wrong w/ ya! ;) Best band ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Yo veo siempre éstos videos musicales de los 60's y 70's, veo gente joven, vigorosos, con el mundo en sus manos, forjando lo que ha de venir. Hoy somos abuelitos entre los 70 años y 90 años! Buenos tiempos aquellos!
I lived to see this music rise and fall. Super hip great soul music..just erased nowadays. Nobody would be caught dead sounding like that now. Man,what times those were for music.
Joe chose the right bandleader.Leon is the best piano player I've ever heard,and he played just about every other instrument,as well.He wasn't stoned here.That's slanderous.Leon was naturally chill.Ahem.
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Wow! Sadly, Joe and Leon are both departed from this world - but their performances and those of their band members still shine like a fountain of light and music!🎤🎹🎸🎸🎸🎷🥁👍👍😀
What a great song from a fabulous tour, Mad Dogs N Englishmen!!! Leon Russell is one of my all time idols, whom I miss totally n Joe Cocker is like no other singer around, with that raspy gut wrenching sound. That whole entire tour was a landmark tour of the 1970's, when I was a teenager n it still sounds awesome to this day!!!! Thanks for posting this wonderful walk down memory lane!!!
He rarely used his face to project emotion - I'm not saying 'never', before you cut me down, I'm saying 'rarely'. His eyes always have that same, distant expression, like he saw/heard/felt things that we didn't or couldn't. An old soul.
Met Leon in the early 70's when he came to my register when I worked at Target. A very striking looking man and I'll never forget that day for sure. I was 17 then.😊
Cindy Roll I was born in 1954. I so agree with you! My mind is still there but my body says different! Lol Leon is my favorite out of everyone. Although since I’m from Tulsa I could be a bit biased!
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Joe cocker was a great champion of rock ! This is one of his best! This band shook the stage and audience ! Freedom to express your self in America ! Harmony excellent here! Loved 😍🦊 🌀😍 the video! Long live America and freedoms!
@@CalVidHello Cal Vid! We need people like you who know the extraordinary value of the heritage produced from mold breaking artists that will live forever on our mind and soul. Thank you so much for the great video and keep up with the excellent job!
Last but not least, I must admit that I was so glued on the video that I did not check your great attention in providing thorough details in the very interesting history behind the video. That must have taken time and effort to compile thus increasing the value of the video for us. Well done !!!
A note for the younger generation, this is the music your grandparents listened to. A era that will not be again with big companies controlling music now. We were fortunate to see a Joe Cocker concert 4 times. What an experience every time. RIP Joe. Thanks for the memories.
One of my all time favorites. I was 12 when it came out and my mom added it to her collection. So many memories come flooding back to me whenever I hear this or any song from this album. It never gets old...
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Leon Russell should be in every hall of fame related to music with everything he done in his career, if there was a hall of fame for just being "cool", he'd be a charter member first round pick.
Ain't that the truth. All hell is breaking loose in front of him and Leon with a Marlboro in his mouth sitting back there like "I got this "
I friend of mine plays keyboard and Leon invited him down for a couple weeks just to get him ready to go on the road. He said Leon was one of the nicest humans he had ever known.
AMEN and Amen
Absolutely!!!
He did so much and worked so many people's careers. He is a forgotten legend . The most amazing man that made concept into reality for so many artists . Truly a music wizard . My deepest respect.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Leon Russell picked the players for the band, arranged all the songs, and was the musical director of the tour. He gets a lot of the credit for the success of the tour.
Here's an irony. Leon Russell overcame 'spastic paralysis' (now called cerebral palsy) to develop an sublime ability to play piano with a driving left hand rhythm. Joe sang with driving and seeming uncontrollable spasticity. What a masterful combination!!!
Yes indeed.
Wow didn't know that, my older sister said she spent a weekend with Leon in Houston 😮😅
My father was a road hand for many years with Leon Russell. Grew up backstage pretty much. R.I.P. JOE DAD AND LEON.
Well I know I was in the same space as your dad at some point then… 🙋🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🙆🏻♀️ First time I saw Leon was in 1977 and several times a year for the rest of his life…
R.I.P.
Are you from Tulsa?
Holy hell!! What a story! Great memories and experience.
What a cool guy and a great Dad bringing you along. Great learning experience and I’ll bet some special memories.
Leon Russell is cool as a cucumber while playing himself into rock'n'roll history forever!
The master of space and time.
Ever seen him any other way? I've not! Suave & debonair!
I don't think he was feeling any pain.
The coolest of cucumbers.
@@johnlong9534 He didn't look like he was having much fun, either. Many others used the word "chilled" in referring to him. I thought he looked sad.
no make up no lights no stage effects just pure out musicianship, talent and rock n roll
That's the best ...pure ,raw and live r&roll
Yes indeed just pure talent!
Bobby Keys on sax.Jim Price on trumpet.
Very pure music, and the background vocals give me goosebumps and take me to the realms of the angels. Can't help but feel Leon, Joe, and Bobby are still living. ❤
Yeah. Completely nailed the background vocals. Inspired
How cool was Leon Russel. Joe Cocker unbelievable. This was music at its best.
Yes indeed I wish music was still like this today.
Yes indeed they were the coolest.
Was he on keyboards?
We had the best music ever - I’m 75;) ❤️🩷❤️
Most people don't realize just how incredible this band was
UR Right
Who doesn't realize?
i do...more talent on one stage than most of us have seen collectivly...bobby effin keys..leon,jim keltner etc
@@bloozemc Bobby Keys was so talented, i didn't realize how much he was involved in all these huge bands
Keith Richards loved Bobby Keys
When professionals make music, that's how it sounds.
Thank you God for letting me be a teenager when this music came out.
Amen!
Thank you God for letting me see Leon and the Shelter People @ the Fillmore East in 1970.
@@stephengaydos4346 I saw them in Detroit! What a band and he was so great, such a showman. I wish I could have gone to the Fillmore, both of them.
You got that right Suz.
Joseph Buonfiglio
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Raw, beautiful, masterful. Leon THE MASTER at his best. - RIP. One of the best Cocker performances ever.
Leon Russell, like Glen Campbell was one of "The Wrecking Crew" He played on tons of hit records during the 60's. He also played Piano on "Badfingers" 1971 album
"Straight Up". And played piano on their hit from that album "Day After Day" George Harrison produced it and played Slide Guitar on the song along
with Badfinger Guitarist and composer of the Song..."The late "Pete Ham"....😟
@@garychambers5850 Leon was so multi talented, far beyond his most popular venue. Except classical, His first training - his birth defects kept him from following that path early on. And is what gave him that special, I'd say mystical, piano method. Lucky for us Rockers.
Roxanne i saw Joe and Leon in Philly i was about 18 i,m 66 now it was the best concert i had ever went to they were TOPS
@@josiancruz8093 I saw them both, but not together at the same concerts, in the early 70s. I'm 75 now. Both incredible.
@@garychambers5850 Pete Hamm. The most tragic story ever of a band whose future was right there for the taking, and it was stollen from them and us. Badfinger was on its way to becoming the biggest band on the planet, and it all ended because of a thief.
Sad about those with thumbs down. These musicians are missed by millions and the era as well.
Dennis Bryan Forget about the thumbs down. They don't count.
About 6 months ago I was in San Antonio Texas talking to a millennial about music. "I don't know why they make such a big deal about Janis Joplin. She's not very good." What do ya say to that kind of stupidity?
MrJimbo327 Opinions will always vary. Human nature. One cannot be concerned.
@@mausolos8 yeah screw them , they just don't get it....but we do..
@@mausolos8 I agree with you totally....I don't see the awesome but troubled Jim Gordon on drums, I know he was with these guys on this tour....any guesses??? That guy is an incredible drummer !!
Every cover song Joe Cocker did was better than the original. This is so good.
A Little Help from My Friends by The Beatles is much better than Joe's version
@@gooberboi5454 It is all down to personal taste. I think that Joe’s live version of ‘little help’ at the Woodstock festival was absolutely stunning. But it is to do with personal preferences is it not?
@Els S that's what people can't grasp. Everyone's ears like something a little different, but your ears never lie. If they like it is all that matters.
Yes indeed it's so good.
This has GOT TO BE the best rock tour that has EVER been. The energy on stage is insane. Pure adrenaline from master musicians; it just doesn't get better than this.
Oddly enough the tour was thrown together at the last minute, as legend has it by Leon. It was done so quickly they didn't have time to make arrangements for families and just brought them along.
It was no hippie "love fest" for sure...Rita Coolidge got her lights punched out by drummer Jim Gordon half way in, Joe was "gone daddy" on every drug known to man and they were ALL BURNED OUT beyond recognition by tour's end- Joe flat broke and feeling betrayed by Leon, curled in a ball for a year hence and dreaming of the mothership coming to take him away. But yes, it's one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. :)
Yes indeed it sure is
How cool is Leon Russell?
Way Cool.
THE coolest, EVER!
Leon is one cool Okie!
As cool as a kite... i mean...
No doubt.... My response? Too cool.
Such a great performance! Leon on Russell is the chillest cat in the world!
Yeah he’s so cool. I love his looks.
@@johngore7744 Seems like he might have been taking some NyQuil to relax.
Cool cat Leon Russell.
Leon is a cool cat for sure and looking pretty fine too 🔥🔥🔥🔥
If a 150 year-old oak had eyes they'd look a lot like his.
Leon Russell was cold assassin here. Slaying the competition without a sweat.
Yeah fucked up on Heroin!
@@lovebigbootie69 Yah ,but saw him in the 80s he was 10 x the same (?) I think his aura intertained him.
cute too
@@lovebigbootie69 That's when dope was dope. Not this man-made shit. Would do anything to get my hands on some today
@@cece3194 love his eyes and lips. 🎵🎶🎹 Long fingers
RIP Leon, Joe, and my childhood
Wow, you just summed up what I was feeling. Thank you 😌
Mine too !!!!!
@@traceeferrell1734 DITTO to THAT!!!
Damn, same here
Leon is a stone cold ASSASSIN HE totally holds this song together
I'm a child of the '60's. As much as I enjoyed the original version of this song, I have to say ever since hearing this version, I knew it was something special and a great arrangement. What a time to be alive. The music was tremendous.
The music was music
Yes indeed.
Peace, man; peace!
One of the most legendary lineups to ever tour - Joe Cocker, Bobby Keys on sax and the genius of Leon Russell on keyboards/piano - incredible!
The master of space and time, the one and only LEON RUSSELL,he is not resting in peace he is rocking with God
Not with god but devil
@@maryse-christiancote-jutra4311 - of course God is not 'rocking out' and I highly doubt that Pedro Diaz meant that literally in his comment? -but was most likely expressing in his own way a RIP type comment as he was complimenting Leon for his talents, and hard work @putting all this together w/about 40 or more people? & stage crew workers, etc., etc., ETC., And in such a very short amount of time.. So, I can only assume my reasonings I am stating, in attempts of defense to whatever exact part of his comment seemed to maybe have highly offended you -perhaps?? My concern and efforts to reply to your comment is because as a I am a Christian believer, and I felt a need/or desire to try and attempt to help you to try to not be so offended with his comment concerning God, or whatever provoked you to be so judgemental, or whatever- that would cause you to strongly imply that now deceased Leon Russell would be 'with the devil' (which implies that he be damned to hell)?! I do not know your personal beliefs, of course; But I could not help but notice the word Christian in your name (which really doesn't mean that has anything to do w/your personal beliefs, I wouldn't think, And is none of my business anyway-I know) But just in case you are a Believer in God, and 'I think that is what I must have assumed as I contemplated about replying to you @your comment' -that I guess I hope for you not to have realized, or meant for it to be interpreted in the way it does? (And @me stating about having to 'contemplate' about replying, is Bcuz I have such severe vision loss that I do not usually ever comment about anything to anyone, including close friends or family- in this form of communication that requires vision to see to type, etc., as it takes me a very long time, & Also a Lot of effort to see well enough to type or write even short sentences) -to Which this has definitely not turned out to be, & for which I apologize; And the main reason for the lengthiness is Also Because I knew as I decided to comment, And because of the 'subject matter' being related to what some could be offended by, or be very objective to- at any type of reference to what I guess could be termed as the subject of religion- AND I Knew that I could possibly be risking @touching a nerve in someone else that can see my worldwide- public comment/reply to you here, and may inadvertently on my behalf; But to some others be used for reason to become combative or bully acting (to which I would hope not to offend anyone) -But therefore I felt that it was very important that I weigh my words carefully, and try my best to help resolve, or understand better @whatever may have offended you possibly? -from Pedro's reference to Leon Russell rocking with God? (That the wording kinda struck me a little at 1st, and 2nd re-reading of it.lol) And to make this long comment @your reply a lot shorter- Like I stated above.. -& also @me possibly being totally wrong, As I could only be assuming.. But I sincerely did not think that you were really meaning for your comment to imply that you truly meant that Leon Russell should be with the devil, or in hell? -And that is what prompted me to want to bring it to your attention; And if I am mistaken, and that is how you truly meant for it to say? Then I guess I would just be left wondering why you were here on his music, if not a fan?! And also, if I was mistaken, then please excuse me if I wasted much of your time; because this comment has had me tied up for many many hours to get to here, But if my original thoughts of you not realizing what it implied, were correct? ..Then it has been worth all the time and efforts necessary to finish!! ..RIP- Leon Russell, you were a very kind and gentle man, and to see your hands play the piano so eloquently, it is hard to imagine when hearing some give credit to your being so great due to your left handedness, due to you overcoming polio that had mostly affected your right side.. Wow at you having such a miraculous healing! Thank you for the beautiful words to so many songs- Keep on loving in a place where there is no space or time... singing this song for you, now:)
@@maryse-christiancote-jutra4311 Really? And you would know this how? Moron.
With his old pal Glen Campbell
Nancy DeLuca thank you Nancy, God is you, is me, is everything we see or hear or feel and that’s why I’m sure Leon Russell is Rocking with GOD.
Somebody have to tell for these new generation what is real music....
So grateful I got to grow up watching these dudes play😎
I here ya. Great singers. Yesterday I was listening to Leon Russell album Will O the Wisp.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 right!? I used to see Leon play in some dive places growing up in Houston. Never knew how lucky I was. Music is a world away from the talent we know.
@@cannabutter7114 Loved Leon Russell and his music. He was so Cool. He is truly missed.
Was there anyone any cooler than Leon then or ever!
Today’s music reflects the culture of today....that’s why the 60s thru the eighties is so special..back then talent reigned supreme...
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
@@johnnygrossman7440 Let's not forget about Rita Coolidge on vocals...
I thought my addiction to the talents of Joe Cocker and Leon Russell was over but here I am getting another dose man it feels great.
Fellow addict and proud!
It sure does feel GREAT
Ah the memories having a few bongs and listening to Joe Cocker Mad Dogs and Englishmen oh wait that was yesterday. Thanks for the deadly music and fantastic songs you will live on long after I am gone and you should.
Rock on!
Leon is a genius. Got his tribe dancing on this one.
That's rock n roll, today's today's " rock" is so lame it needs the last rites , long live 70's rock
No my friend.... you are wrong. Rock n Roll started way before that, With respect, I loved this guy, BUT Rock N Roll started with Gferry Lee Lewis, Little Richard etc etc
Roy Willis not many can hold a candle to Jerry Lee Lewis bangin a piano. Check him and Keith Richards out doing "whole lotta shaking".
james c um....tough question but I'm going with keef. He looks like death deep boiled in cat piss....
Hey Skinny.... Nobody loved Jerry Lee's music more than me. I supported him from beginning to end ! but then I suspect Im a lot older than you !
amen
Leon Russell was so cool.
Leon and Joe were two GIANTS.
I don't believe there would be a Joe Cocker without Leon Russell. Love Leon!!!
Well, you would be wrong about that, but they are 2 greats, for sure.
No, Chris Stainton, maybe..
This performance gave me chills.Omg that’s how it’s done baby!
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Yes...long live those times in life...too bad all gone...
Great music. RIP Joe and Leon
And The Rolling Stones Bobby Keys on sax.
Saw Joe when I was about 19 - about 1972. In those days Joe would stagger all over the stage & bottles of booze were left around the stage for him. I went away for the weekend & when I got back it was to findJoe & the band had been kicked out of Australia for being lewd on stage with his signature way of dancing. To this day I’m a loyal fan of Joe & Leon. What a great era.
Bit younger than you same year in Melbourne first acid trip he was 👍
Reminds me of the song Delta Lady
Remind me of 1971
This is rock n roll. You can't write this out in sheet music and have someone get it. Look at Joe - he is dialed in. Band is great. You can almost smell the beer and cigarettes listening to this. Just makes you feel good. Nice Bobby Keys too.
I smell the weed!
bobby 'fuckin' keys!!!
Cigarettes?
Love them ❤️
Great Joe, what a pity you have gone...... but we still hear you...... it's a big pity you have gone,
Bye very dear Joe..........
Paolo Maffei
Its crazy to see all the pepole in their prime at a time when they have aged out and gone from this world 😢
Great song made better by an awesome band. Love that Leon Russel looks like he is about 1 and 3/4 shits away from giving two shits. That's how you slay a song!
Leon Russell bangin the hell out of that piano...lookin high as hell too 😝😝😝. His playing is my favorite part of the song. R.I.P. Leon Russell and Joe Cocker.
No cocaine use there LOL
Gwendolyn Bien-Aime one of my favorite songs ever !!!be cool 🇺🇸⚓️
It was Leon's band...
Alan Tyson yes, it was!
Wish they had the same stuff today they had back then.
Agree with the sad state of rock and roll. I saw the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour in Detroit and they put on one of the best concerts I ever saw/heard. Before the Mad Dogs tour I saw Joe Cocker and the Grease Band a couple times at the old Grande Ballroom. Now I am 73. In my opinion the golden years of rock and roll were "approximately" 1965 - 1975. There have been good groups since, but not many. In the mid 70s something weird happened. As Dennis Hopper once said, "while nobody was paying attention rock and roll became big business".
agreed.. with both of you . LOL and Im in the same age bracket . LOL.. rock and roll is dead
Actually, Peter Frampton released Frampton Comes Alive. It sold So Many records that the major corporations saw Gold mine. Same thing happened here in Nashville after Garth Brooks and Shania Twain sold Multi Platinum suddenly Sony ,Gulf and Western etc. came in and bought up most of the Publishing houses and now you have Bean Counters running the Music Business. They need to shut up and count their beans and leave the Music to the Musicians. Btw, I played The Letter in my H.S. band when the Boxtops had it on the radio. Never thought that Joe and Leon would do such a great version, or that I would move to Nashville and record the Writer Wayne Carson's version many years later. It's on Wayne Carson:Writer album. Wayne also wrote Always On My Mind, Horse Called Music, Soul Deep and many more. We used the cream of the Nashville Studio Musician crop.
Yep. Around 1974 or 1975, rock music became very commercial, and many rock records started to sound like one another. It became boring. And nobody even noticed.
You're lucky to have been around and old enough to have seen the best. Did you by any chance see all the others that played the Grande Ballroom, like Jeff Beck Group, Cream, Zep, Who, Mckenna Mendelson Mainline, James Gang, Big Brother..etc ? I did see Mad Dogs the movie at the drive-in in 1971 when I was 10 years old, Mom was a big Cocker fan.
@@robertzemko6590 I saw The Who and The Doors and Jimi Hendrix and others like Mountain, MC5 etc. I don't believe they were all at the Grande. When the Grande closed, another old theatre opened called the Eastown. After that, it was a place called Harpo's. It's hard to remember. 😂 One of the best shows I do remember was the original Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green. They played at a place called Siver Bell near Pontiac Michigan I think. The place was very small like a high school gym. It was quite amazing.
I WAS STILL IN VIET NAM IN 1970 , THIS WAS SUCH A GREATTTT SONG!!
Welcome Home! God bless you!💕🙏🏻🕊
I am very happy for you to have come 🏡
The energy in this one! And the vocals were amazing: lead and backing. Just imagine being a part of something like this.l!
Freaking BRILLIANT band.
How old are ye, son ... i'm 74 and when this was released it was regarded as the greatest performance in the '70's ...
all 80 of them
@@semolinapilchard9768 >> LOL. Seminole, Don’t ya know, the groupies and hangers-on went along to keep the party goin’?! 🥳
@@barneyboy8156 >> Barn, I’m a 50’s Boomer; And I feel immense pity for the young generation’s quality of ‘music’ these days…
Yeah, they stole Bonnie and Delaney's band!!
Leon Russell's piano playing....like something out of a revival meeting....Pure holy roller...
Still have the album. Remember the movie at our local theatre…
cannot believe the thumbs down...even if chamber music is your choice you cannot deny the talent assembled here.
Haven't had a cigarette in 30 years. When I see Leon Russell I want to run out and buy a pack of Camel unfiltered. Classic example of taking a cover song and turning it into something different. Well done!
Well done, 30 years! I have done 38 now. Best decision ever taken. I sometimes dream I am smoking. Lol
Well, I hear ya. Not a day goes by that I wouldn’t like to sit out in the garage with a cold beverage, have a cigarette and let the world go by. I guess it’ll just always be that way.
After 35 years and many tortured quit attempts, over 12 years ago I switched to a pipe and haven't had a lung buster since. Addiction v a pleasant, relaxing hobby. [Unlike cigarettes which have 300+ added chemicals, pipe tobacco has none]
But this is about Joe Cocker; there'll never be another like him.
Just recently I turned a teenage girl onto Joe. Advised her to start with Mad Dogs and Englishmen.
A lover of rock she'd never heard of him. Next time we met she gave me a hug and said thank you.
@@JD-ku6vd like the man sings lonely days are gone Ian coming home my baby she wrote me a letter
@@JOHNSTIER23 Thanks, man!
If there ever was a cooler cat that LR I don't know who.
Saw this band and Joe in concert was fantastic. Loved this song, still do 50
Yrs later
I am envious ... ☺️
At the NY State Pavillion
Queens New York built for the
Worlds Fair
I SAW IT TOO... SF FILMORE VERY COOL
Those were the days my friend...we thought they'd never end...I saw Leon live in the old Philly Spectrum and the Charlie Daniels Band opened up for him...I was so close to the stage I could see rosin coming off the bow of the fiddle. What a night it was...so to the younger generation I will say, if there is someone you'd really like to see badly, then take that chance...you may never get it again...and you will look back and never regret it !
That’s saying it to all thinking of doing something don’t think just do it no I’m
Been to the old Spectrum at least a hundred concerts some were called dance concerts where all floor seats were general admission most of the time they were five dollars what a great time the seventies were
I love Joe Cocker and Leon Russell. They are still the greatest duo of all time in the the history of rock and roll. Euphemia Riley
Nothing cooler than Joe Cocker and Leon Russell in the early 70s. Send me back to the 70s
We lived it 😎 no cameras, no internet...could buy a car for a couple thousand, an oz of weed for ten bucks. Camping out overnight for concert tickets, man...take me back for sure 😎
@@cannabutter7114 it was a different time. Nows all about Self and screw the rest
@@usmc-veteran73-77 bless you brother, thanks for serving in a troubled time. Hope life is good for you always - Ronda from Texas ♥️
@@cannabutter7114 thank you. The was a lot of fun times when I was in the Marine Corps. But some scary times also, When I was on Okinawa we lost 2 Embassy Marines during the Evacuation of Saigon, during a firefight at Tan Son Nhut AFB in Saigon, April 1975. Then May 1975, we lost around 20 Marines during the Mayaguez Incident aka The Battle of Koh Tang Island Cambodia. Most people have no idea what happen in April to May 1975. Just a little about my life on Okinawa & the Marine Corps. Stay safe during this crazy COVID19 virus. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant. Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia.
Thank you for joe cocker ..seen him in Louisville ky at 14 ..cool
Joe Cocker and Leon Russell.....one word.....amazing...
Don't forget Bobby Keys on Sax
Peter Lyall Keyes, was an incredible story. Self taught, no music training, could not sight read. Learned all the notes on the saxophone. He had the right last name. Just tell him what ... key ...the song is in, and he will do the rest. Great musician.
This has got to be one of my top ten live performances.
Mine too. Amazing sound in the analog age.
He's 1 of the best of all the test
5. At least. Santana Soul Sacrifice is hard to budge from the top but this has claims.
Leon Russell oozes COOL in this one. Fantastic!💪
If THIS doesn't make your head bob up & down, your fingers wanna play the piano & sing along then there's something really wrong w/ ya! ;) Best band ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Yo veo siempre éstos videos musicales de los 60's y 70's, veo gente joven, vigorosos, con el mundo en sus manos, forjando lo que ha de venir.
Hoy somos abuelitos entre los 70 años y 90 años!
Buenos tiempos aquellos!
Joe Cocker, Jim Gordon, Jim keltner and Bobby Keys, the Dream team.
The backup singers seem to be having so much fun.
Leon playing the piano looking like this is something he just does every day .
JoeCocker did the best covers ever. It would have been so much fun to be a background singer in this band.
I lived to see this music rise and fall. Super hip great soul music..just erased nowadays. Nobody would be caught dead sounding like that now. Man,what times those were for music.
It didnt fall younger people like me are keeping it alive
Joe chose the right bandleader.Leon is the best piano player I've ever heard,and he played just about every other instrument,as well.He wasn't stoned here.That's slanderous.Leon was naturally chill.Ahem.
Love Leon. Rest in peace beautiful man.
This never gets old
R&R Legends!!
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
At 68 this, and many others, were the soundtracks of my youth. What a time to grow up. There was no Biden and no Trump.
"beautiful kids, givin' it all they got, not worried about tomorrow..."
140 thumbs down? Good luck with Justin Beiber.
Jeff Craddock Joe Cocker and Leon Russel were true artistic musical men !
Jeff Craddock LOL 😂😂😂
😂
Lost me with all the "Thumbs Up" scrolling up the video. That's why I gave thumbs down. It's for Cal Vid, not the artist.
@jeff.aint that the damn truth.nobody will be playing a justin beiber song 10 yrs from now let alone 50 yrs latter
I love Leon Russell. Back in the 70s he was good and they are both good together!
Wow! Sadly, Joe and Leon are both departed from this world - but their performances and those of their band members still shine like a fountain of light and music!🎤🎹🎸🎸🎸🎷🥁👍👍😀
Leon Russell was a beautiful man, inside and out. I thank the Lord he had the grace to gift us with Leon. Rest in peace good sir.
Just once I wish people would leave their imaginary friends out of their comments.
@@deecook8393 what are you talking about?
What a great song from a fabulous tour, Mad Dogs N Englishmen!!! Leon Russell is one of my all time idols, whom I miss totally n Joe Cocker is like no other singer around, with that raspy gut wrenching sound. That whole entire tour was a landmark tour of the 1970's, when I was a teenager n it still sounds awesome to this day!!!! Thanks for posting this wonderful walk down memory lane!!!
He rarely used his face to project emotion - I'm not saying 'never', before you cut me down, I'm saying 'rarely'. His eyes always have that same, distant expression, like he saw/heard/felt things that we didn't or couldn't. An old soul.
Leo Russel was the epitome of cool.
the true master of covers and having Leon Russell is priceless
Met Leon in the early 70's when he came to my register when I worked at Target. A very striking looking man and I'll never forget that day for sure. I was 17 then.😊
Music; when music was music!
See~Worthy Films biography your
Yes indeed!! Born in the 50's raised in the 60's and 70's. What fun we had back then. :)
Hi Bill, biography my...?
Cindy Roll I was born in 1954. I so agree with you! My mind is still there but my body says different! Lol Leon is my favorite out of everyone. Although since I’m from Tulsa I could be a bit biased!
also when concerts were concerts rock on
RIP both Leon and Joe loved both of you😢
Hello Monica how are you doing!!
I hope Joe Leon and Bobby Keys are jamming in heaven
Old school. What a group. Miss you gents. LEON!! Saw him 3 times.
Leon Russell now that`s what I call a piano player
Saw leon at tulsa mayfest and he was so phenomenal...I was mesmerized..leon was dazzling, to say the least
Wow, amazing Joe Cocker. God bless Leon and Bobby Keys!
RIP Leon. The best of the best.
OMG! I can’t believe I found this. Classic!!
GOD !!!!!!!....another reason why I love great music..Thanks!!!!!
Rock on!
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Joe cocker was a great champion of rock ! This is one of his best! This band shook the stage and audience ! Freedom to express your self in America ! Harmony excellent here! Loved 😍🦊 🌀😍 the video! Long live America and freedoms!
Cool!
EXACTLY YEAH 1970/71/72/73/74/75/76 ETC ETC
Я из России. Сейчас нет больше свободы ни где. А Вудсток фестиваль хиппи, это была последняя свобода. У нас всё украли.
Нет больше свободы нигде. Всё украли.
This CD in my car player now! How I miss those days!!!
Leon in control of things, Bobby Keys with a carnation in his horn and the lovely Pam Polland with some backup vocals.......take me back please.
A lot of the vibe carries on on an album named "Bonnie & Delaney and Friends On Tour", and then on to Derek and the Dominos...
Them was the days..
It is not a concert, it is a part :) Thanks Joe, you made us just a little bit happier, RIP.
Timeless and Greatness hand in hand .... I'm so grateful to You Tube in providing so much for us.
Glad you enjoy it!
@@CalVidHello Cal Vid! We need people like you who know the extraordinary value of the heritage produced from mold breaking artists that will live forever on our mind and soul. Thank you so much for the great video and keep up with the excellent job!
Last but not least, I must admit that I was so glued on the video that I did not check your great attention in providing thorough details in the very interesting history behind the video. That must have taken time and effort to compile thus increasing the value of the video for us. Well done !!!
A note for the younger generation, this is the music your grandparents listened to. A era that will not be again with big companies controlling music now.
We were fortunate to see a Joe Cocker concert 4 times. What an experience every time. RIP Joe. Thanks for the memories.
I’m now one of those grandparents. Rock on, Raffaela!
Just watch everyone's faces. Everyone smiling and genuinely enjoying themselves.
Bobby Keys belting out that sax. Hell yea.
One of my all time favorites. I was 12 when it came out and my mom added it to her collection. So many memories come flooding back to me whenever I hear this or any song from this album. It never gets old...
Leon Russel and Joe Crocker...two legends. If you're into his music, you should check out Kaz Bielinksi's latest single & music video "Love Never Dies!" th-cam.com/video/2vosjfyBXJM/w-d-xo.html
Leon Russell was unbelievably cool and great with any instrument he played. He defines cool.