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Leon is incredible.

Growing up as a kid Elton John was just my favorite

I’m in absolute awe ❤

U did a fine thing Elton.Leon was so well,good.Killed by us industry.They kill love Mr Aipac

What a wonderfull tribute from ELTON JOHN to LEON RUSSELL.

A guy named Tom Petty had not yet given us. Damn the Torpedoes. Leon had something to do with Tom’s contract or Tom’s rights to his own music at that time. I apologize if I have some of this, not as accurate as it could be, Tom just couldn’t get to the next step to make his band as successful as we knew it to be Leon had Tom over to his house in Beverly Hills and Tom sat down they talked for a few minutes. There was a room. There was a doorbell ringing the doorbell goes to the door, and George Harrison Ringo Starr sat down with Petty Says I got some things to do in the back room. These three dudes petty Harrison star talked for 3 1/2 hours at the end what it came down to was Tom he got 19 people in your caravan depended on you for everything and you’re worried about youuntil you take care of the people that are taking care of you. You’re not gonna go anywhere and then they left and all this success that Tom was about was because Leon saw the potential law before the torpedoes. That was the only thing I knew about before watching this. Hope you enjoyed.❤

Bravo!!! Just goes to show that the rewards and acknowledgment will come. They may not come when we expect it, but they will come. We all can take a page out of Leons' book and be humble as this man. Thank you for the music❤

I have always loved Elton John & I knew of Leon Russell, not realizing the many, many songs he had written & was not credited for. Well now, u have accomplished & are accredited to...... GRACIAS!¡!¡!

Congrats to Leon Russell Well Deserved! & here's an Elton John Funny Not to take away from Leon As on Aug 30 2002 is what my Working Stage Hand Pass says When I worked my 1 & only Elton John Concert in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada I was soo very excited! When I heard that Elton John was coming to Saskatoon Canada For a couple of good reasons But!! Cause Elton came w out his band! I was not! A very happy a camper! So that evening I didn't get to work As a Local Working Stage Hand & or as the Local Working Drum Tech As I really wanted to help w Nigel Olsson's drum set & the show of course! But! Sir Elton John came w out his band & So at the end of working The IN As soon as I was done w polishing Elton's Piano I was the last to leave At least I was suppose to! Just like the rest of my Local Crew had to! But I was not very happy So I stayed behind & made my presence known! As I watched the whole Sound Check & then I rode my chopper home & when I came back I came way way late! As there was no opening act So no Show Call! So now I'm extremely late & I'm on the Stage Left side on the stage's floor w my Roadie & my Roadie says Perfecting timing Ross! As the concert started late! & you only missed 1 song & earlier in the day Working The IN my Roadie told me That if I'm w him side stage That Elton will see us both So please clap & smile After each song As he knew That I was not happy! All day long! I was sad & a lil pissy! Ok a whole lot pissy! So after arriving late on purpose My Roadie kept nudging me & he kept asking For me to smile & maybe clap! But I was having None of that nonsense! & after every song I'd get nudged by my Roadie again & again & he constantly asked For me to at least smile & maybe clap as well Maybe even whistle But! I was not a happy camper! So no smiles! No clapping! & definately no whistling + I came way late! & on purpose & by the way It was A Great Concert! I can not lie It was! So my Roadie kept reminding me That Elton will see me not smiling So please Ross! Please smile at least But I did none of that! So the show ends & Elton John walked off stage & disappeared! But really Sir Elton John waited behind a long tall backstage drape & when he felt it was an appropriate time Is when Elton came out from behind that drape & from a fair ways a way! Elton was on a mission! To have a lil fun w me & only w me! As it turned out So Elton threw at me! A Bright Pink Bendable Wrist Band!!! & I immediately threw it right back! With my cat like reflexes! No word a lie! I caught it & I immediately! Threw it Right back at Sir Elton John! As I do not do Pink!!! & when I immediately threw it back! You should have seen the look! On my Roadie's face! + 2 other Roadies! Their looks! Were Priceless! & w that Elton went back behind that drape yet again! & then When he came back out & he threw a Bright Lime Green Bendable Wrist Band at me & I caught it! & I thanked Elton & then I immediately passed it To a security guard To hold for me & I went back to work Working The OUT & w that I have to say Sir Elton John! Does have a great sense of humor As he actually made me smile! As on that very day He had a kinder heart! Than I! & he did make me smile! When I told my Roadie! That I was smiling for nothing! But I did! & if you look at my KZbin Channel - Ole Rosssillly Drum Covers - You'll see That I made a couple drumming attempt covers To honor in my own way Sir Elton John As bad as my drumming attempts are It's my way To honor Sir Elton John - ML&RAlways 💯%🎯😁😇 & my KZbin Channel is Ole Rosssillly Drum Covers

Good things come from Oklahoma

Elton is a class act! ❤

Fantastic. The first album i bought and played on a mono pick up was mad dogs and englishmen, that was 55 years ago!!! Bought the cd about 20 years ago. Recently, on my 67 birthday!!!, I found and bought the original doublerecord with the best albumsleeve ever in a dumpstore for 5 euros. Best birthdaypresent ever. Two great musicians btw, Your song by Elton, while never being a big Elton fan, one of my fav lovesongs of all time.... great footage

Thanks! Impressive how accurate it is!

Love Leon! RiP

Leon plays a big role in the early rock culture in the US. Whether it was letting musicians crash at his place, helping musicians with their sound, playing on recordings, producing tracks and writing himself, he remained himself.

Elton you are a gentleman. Thank you for reminding us about the great Leon Russell.

Thank you ,I had forgotten about Leon but now I’m going to revisit his music 🙏

Instructions unclear. Do I watch the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of this stolen-content 15-min video clip?

Only takes one note from Leon's lips to know who's singing. So many songs I've enjoyed and never realized He had written. Today so many singers sound alike, but Leon's was a stand alone. Times were good, and wine was sweet, I couldn't see cause the weed was deep.

Elton John saying "mean mother fucker" made me happier than I expected.

😂 best one I've seen so far....I'm in tears. Thanks...needed the laugh therapy

Elton is such a genuine soul.😊

Leon Russell was amazing!❤

Leon a treasure

Absolutely heartfelt and such tasty playing!

Only the great Elton John could give a speech be fitting of this master pianist, and musician I love you for this Elton John because you celebrate so many wonderful musicians you are such a kind soul and I just adore you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for others what you’ve done for the world and what you’ve done at most for yourself.

True legend

Elton John mentioned Laura Nyro too…wow!

Love the story ❤

Leon told a story of how George Harrison would have him do like a hundred takes to the point he wasn’t sure if Harrison wanted something different or just a better performance. He got so frustrated he finally queued up the tape and played it for Harrison. George was like, that’s great where’d that come from and Leon said “it was the first take!”

If all the great records Leon played on vanished, the void would be unbearable

Saw him up close at the Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, in 2011 or so.

Whatever speed the Tesla is going, it seems to be way to fast for the bozo driving it ! Yikes ! 😢

Holy crap. That was such a real heartfelt thing. Thank you for sharing.

Leon made every song better just by being on it, didn't he? I'm soooo happy Elton found him in that "ditch"; we are all better for that, and so is the hall . RIP Leon.

Beautiful story of life and raising up friends! I had the privilege if seeing them play in concert together ❤️ it was magical ✨️ Thank You ❤

Saw him in Jax fl 1970, incredible ❤

oh yeah

Leon was one of the most under rated and totally underappreciated musicians of our time, and this induction should have happened a hell of long time ago!! Thank you to Sir Elton John for his splendid story about Leon-who's music has filled my life with memories. God Bless Leon RIP, thanks for the music!!

IN A GADDA DA VIDA is a classic keyboard (organ) opening and later on the solo.

It wasnice to hear him menyion dr. John

You can really hear how influenced Eltons music is from him.

Agreed.

I was there with you in the day, loved you still do,unique like no other

My dad would play Leon's tape for me and my sister when he would visit every other week. Also, George Benson, Loggins and Messina, SRV, Joplin and Cat Stevens. That was it. His full tape collection he would bring to see us. All legendary artists. This was in like '77-'84 time period. Leon Russell would get him weeping. Not sure why but Dad has an emotional connection to music I haven't seen in it's depth in others. Anyway. Now I'm gonna spend the day listening to Leon.

That high note. Never lost it. God love him. ❤️

Leon. You’re Truly an American treasure. Thanks Elton.

I have watched this video several times; cried the first time, cried the last time, and will cry again next time.

RIP KING!🤴