Day Light Leo Decastro

[@Toenails4017]

wow - love Leo - so so fresh and so so missed

[@JohnWilliamHarvey]

I will always remember you and Tim. Live on forever.

[@HaroldPayneMusic]

never heard this version before. Extraordinary! First of many songs I had the pleasure of writing with the late Bobby Womack.

[@georgiapartridge4401]

Leo loved this song, he covered it throughout his life. Thank you so much for the comment

[@georgiapartridge4401]

Beautiful song ❤

[@HaroldPayneMusic]

Thank you @georgiaPartridge

[@HaroldPayneMusic]

@@georgiapartridge4401 wish I could have seen him live. I assume you saw him in Australia

[@acohen1980]

The most amazing thing about Leo is that in his homeland, he's relatively unknown ....given that he's got to be one of their top soul R&B singers of all time, It's hard to believe.

[@peterabraham8496]

So true

[@MrJohntube01]

he was the king in king harvest...sensational band...

[@62Apollo]

This was recorded at Leos' farewell concert at the Republic Hotel in Hobart in 2010 (I think). Leo had heart problems requiring surgery and has since returned home to live in New Zealand but he comes back to Tassie to visit his kids. I don't know if he's playing anymore. He was one of my best friends and I sure do miss him.

[@ronbrown5474]

One of the best kiwi voices ever, so underrated how has NZ missed this?????

[@aeromedic5188]

I was in the music game for decades and Leo was the best that I have seen in that time. I worked with him in Hobart in a band called " Leo de Castro and the Cuban Heels. " aptly named being a country band. He loved George Jones and the like, and put his soul into the music. Sadly though, there wasn't enough work around to last. He did solo gigs for a while after that. I missed his farewell at the Republic as I was working on the mainland at the time.

[@wharehekeua5451]

Can you share the Cuban Heels music with Leo singing country even if versions aren’t produced as studio generated? How can they be put on you tube for others to enjoy.

[@andrewgoldbergs4474]

That voice..world class even in tough times..Leo always delivered on stage.. never left anything in the tank and was always affable.

[@rchw8052]

Was privileged to smoke a joint with Leo and my cousin at our room in Darlinghurst in 1978.

[@teheremahoe]

Still listening and loving this Kiwi The guy with the sax is so awesome❤❤

[@gregfrith8480]

Thanks so much, was a great night!

[@howlinblues]

I remember Leo in New Zealand in 1967 he was Residence at The Galaxie Night club in Auckland then he was a Motown Soul singer in those days and also played at The Platter Rack night club to in Auckland .

[@evansilva9601]

Yes he was Evan Silva

[@davidzuric5395]

Leo was THE BEST! Rest in peace my friend!

[@wayno0504]

Fell in love with Leo's awesome soul singing way back at the end of the Sixties (maybe 1970?)....when he used to sing with a very cool house band at Mojo's nightlcub in Auckland - the band including the late Claude Papesch on organ. There were so many crap/average singers on the NZ hit parade...but here was this guy who (as others have said here), was virtually unknown in NZ....but was an incredible singer. Could do way better than simply doing justice to Otis Redding (That's How Strong My Love Is), Four Tops (Loving You Has Made My Life Sweeter Than Ever)....and Aretha (Do Right Woman). After so many years it's pretty cool to see/hear clips here from what he did in Aussie for so many years. Hope he's all good.

[@officialWWM]

Wayne Munro sadly, Leo passed 2 days ago :(

[@barbarapotter8698]

knew Leo many years ago...a lovely man..he was unaware of how fabulously talented he was.. modest and sweet...

[@W0rdman2]

The great soulful vocal talents of New Zealand's own Kiwi Leo de Castro Kino froemrley of the Dallas Four but never recorded in New Zealand. All his action was in Australia with King Harvest, The Johnny Rocco Band etc. Bib Beat Muisic however has a couple of more recent CDs including Long White Clouds

[@mozdickson]

WOW! takes me back to those early 70s Kiwi Funk/Soul bands --- great untold era of real musos! Moe mai ra Leo

[@fergmusic2474]

Saw him many times in Melbourne in the late '60s and early '70s Friends with Charlie Tamahai were fantastic! This is a great vid!

[@eileenbennett4280]

Way to go Uncle Love you

[@hanakokopene6837]

❤️

[@eckathewrecka]

A legend, loved his work with Johnny Rocco :)

[@rodneyobrien1262]

This video popped up just now. Such powerful voice. Always will remember Leo waiting outside the Tasmanian Inn Hotel in Hobart waiting for the pub to open on a Monday late 2000's whilst knocking off from work only to advise him that they did not open on Mondays.

[@officialWWM]

lol, I owned the pub during those days. Leo was always waiting outside the door at opening time. I loved the energy he brought to the place. I miss him.

[@eugenehunia3832]

My uncle kiwi your the man, love you heaps, from your nef Eugene yeah

[@tedlindaatkinson3228]

Love this mans voice. A very underrated talent. Smooth band to boot.

[@davidzuric5395]

This is perfection!

[@allypish]

Love this man , we were always getting down with Leo in tassie x RIP

[@davidzuric5395]

What a bunch of real musicians. Kevin Cooney, beautiful bass playing!

[@Rino10493]

I have a video of Uncle Leo and dad singing on the deck - priceless love u uncle

[@wharehekeua5451]

I would love a copy of your video if possible for Leo and my two daughters Janna and Naki. Was your dad Reno, never met him but heard about him from Leo. His passing anniversary is tomorrow 3march.

[@Rino10493]

@@wharehekeua5451 Tena koe Whaea yes my dad was Reno - sadly he passed Dec 2020 - Uncle Leo was mum and dads favourite singer - dad always said back in the days if Uncle Leo got hoha with the band he would just walk off hahahahaha just like in this video - may they both Rest In Peace in rock n roll heaven xxx what is your email address? I can find the video on one of the old devices for you

[@timpaige637]

@@wharehekeua5451Tim, Garry and Narelle’s son here. Hope you and the family are well.

[@johnswanton5193]

Groovemaster bass player Kevin Cooney keeps this tune bubbling along very nicely...love your work Kevin

[@Dekyiful]

Phenomenal talent....wonderful band. Be well Leo...wherever you be. jan.s

[@officialWWM]

I miss Joe...now I have to miss Leo too. RIP big man :(

[@barrygathercole]

still got it, never lost it leo is so good

[@glorianagolden]

Leo - HEAVEN

[@TAMATITAUA]

A long way from mangapehi uncle...rereahu hard

[@JiMMY-my1ds]

😍 amazing

[@bobbiladomatos519]

Hello Ron, thanks for posting this. It's top shelf! This is probably the best recording of Leo ever. So good, do you have any more? I for one miss him dearly.

[@willmacleod1742]

fabulous, sound is tight, no weak links here. WOW

[@sumljivi]

Look like Kevin Cooney on bass!

[@jonnyDmay]

This is fabulous :)

[@acohen1980]

I reckon he's EnZed's & Oz's gr8est ever soul singer...and that's saying something...

[@rangifraser3135]

soooo love you Leo

[@ramsauceramsey8154]

Rest in peace young fala 😎

[@jrrobinsonjrrobinson191]

WATCH and Listen ! Awesome . tumeke.

[@marymanuel5919]

R.I.P UNCLE

[@tumohebrown8725]

Aa ngaa!

[@gloucester414]

R.I.P.

[@tamataua4370]

R.i.p uncle

[@acohen1980]

who's that sax player????

[@DarrylBeatonOfficial]

Ariel Cohen Greg Frith

[@lisepartridge2383]

The Mighty Sax Player's name is Greg Frith from Tassie x

[@hansjessulat7678]

Top soul singer😅😊

[@davidzuric406]

Marois mate! (bro!)

[@sumljivi]

Meant to say Maoris! Great musicians and singers!

[@sumljivi]

Who are the members of the band. I know Leo and the bass Kevin Cooney but who is the drummer and the two girls, guitarist and the brass players. Do they reside in Tasmania?

[@tonybessell7010]

Konrad Park on drums

[@jakehapeta]

Is that Pinky Te Paa on da gat Chur

[@acohen1980]

Who's the band?