Leo Kottke & Michael Johnson, 1981 Nighttimes Variety

Leo Kottke & Michael Johnson, November 23, 1981, Night Times Variety, Twin Cities Public Television
Songs: Mona Ray, I Can't Get to You From Here, Part Two, Pamela Brown, Old Fashioned Love, Airproofing

[@genmanager8577]

Michael Johnson is the most unheralded talent of my lifetime. I have been listening to him since the 70's and was heartbroken when he passed. Everyone I introduce to him is amazed.

[@MJBLUEMUSIC]

So very well put. Thank you.

[@tammyb704]

I completely agree. I was a little girl in the 70's and if I had been older, I would have run to one of his concert's. I too was very sad to learn he had passed away. I was wondering where he was buried, I would love to visit his grave, pay my respects to a very talented musician who this world is lost without. I hope he is looking down upon his faithful fans and sees how much we really do love and miss him.

[@valkrider100]

I’m watching this in 2023 and I can’t help thinking Leo and Matt Damon could have been twins if you leave the age difference out of it.

[@led19581]

Still stirring the musical soul in 2023. THANK YOU.

[@ScottRTimm]

I remember watching this when it aired on local public television. Some things in life are worth encountering again and again. As for the single dislike thus far, I wonder what it feels like be alone in the universe.

[@MJBLUEMUSIC]

🤣😂🤣

[@Guillermo6971]

One more, kind of sad.

[@arthurwilson1966]

I came here for Leo Kottke, but the song by Michael Johnson is pure magic.

[@paulschilling2996]

Check out this concert kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXXNq5mtqamdnZosi=W2IJsxyODgDaOxgk

[@newmoon54]

There was a lot to like/love about Michael Johnson! There was no mistaking his sincerity about his music and decency one can not exist without the other ......~!~

[@bamapoppy]

My first time to hear MJ. Saw Leo live about ‘73 or ‘74 after hearing some of his albums. I have continued to listen to him since. Having albums. Supporting him now through KZbin, it’s been quite a journey. Thanks for posting this video of Leo and MJ.

[@MJBLUEMUSIC]

Three other Leo videos on MJ’s channel.

[@hawaiiguy1]

wow, singing 'Old Fashioned Love' which was finally recorded on his '95 'Departure' album... miss MJ...

[@bigdon531]

I am kicking with some new MJ videos. Miss that man. Leo Kottke is one of my faves as well. 2 great guitarists onstage.

[@wernerspitzenberger6916]

a pleasure from start to end. lovely lady interviewing, two phantastic musicians and leos dry humour.

[@kermitshld]

Absolute delightful program, thank you!!

[@stephenbrodsky8111]

Thank you algorithm!

[@SergeUnplugged]

Hats off gentlemen !

[@goodun2974]

"All of my records have come back to hunt me one way or another", says MJ. Kottke literally put this in the back cover notes on one of his records where he revisited/re-recorded some of his earlier songs.

[@paulschilling2996]

Beautifully filmed…love the closeups

[@fernandessales7480]

I am Brazilian I love Michael Johnson's songs he is excellent his voice is an excellent musician I have a dream of having four albums home free, you can call me blue, the album, dialogue if you have a fan I accept this gift

[@ps-bi2sr]

The honking sound he gets from that old Martin is as "Leo" as it gets...love it!

[@RobAnderlik]

Love this!

[@peppik]

Thank you very much for this.

[@dreamwell2020]

Hats off to public television. Two guitarheads is better than one. P. S. I think that's "Airproofing" there at the end.

[@jamesross669]

Beautiful. Truth in Beauty.

[@tjrenz]

My Idol MJ

[@jeffreycampbell-ic3ng]

My," one and only wife," was Pamela,and she she was brown...❤

[@markoliver630]

Have never seen Leo play with anyone else before.

[@MJBLUEMUSIC]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnaQnaBtjpVooassi=lJ8NeJ2W173JCLEt

[@donetobe1]

Wonderful

[@MrGourdman1]

Leo said that he had a Gibson L5 that he loved in a Guitar Player interview. Great-sounding guitar. He should have played it more often.

[@johnbruno6868]

Never ever saw Leo play one before. Fits his styleand technique very nicely. Been following Leo for Fifty years nowand hope to continue forever!

[@goodun2974]

I say Michael Johnson play solo back around 1991or so; he was very good. "Drops of Water" is one I particularly remember, as well as a great rendition of "Jacques Cousteau" (written by Plastique Bertrand). Who's the woman hosting the show? She actually seems to know something about the artists and their music, or at the very least she did some research in advance. We could use more interviewers of this caliber. I've watched some interviews of Richard Thompson where the hosts didn't have a clue.

[@Muzicutevechi]

And she was very cute too!

[@rjb7569]

Sounds akin to Hawaiian slack key playing.

[@jaypeterson9163]

Michelle was almost unbearably gorgeous, as was Leo. What an explosive era in the Twin Cities 40 years ago.

[@jeffreycampbell-ic3ng]

DuWayne for you and Tim...

[@jeffreycampbell-ic3ng]

On a," lighter note"....❤😅😊

[@gtrrobster]

What is the Name of the opening song? I have heard it a lot, but blanking out on the title.

[@MJBLUEMUSIC]

Mona Ray. Song list in comments.

[@peppik]

Who's the host?

[@MJBLUEMUSIC]

Michele Barber

[@peppik]

@@MJBLUEMUSIC thank you!

[@banjopete]

@@MJBLUEMUSIC lovely young lady.

[@andytucker6783]

If mick jagger was smart after 1981 he'd gone solo with guys like this n John Fahey

[@KiloMintoni-kg4kn]

😂😂😂😂