Leo Sayer - Giving It All Away

Live 1974

[@santanaangel1]

Leo Sayer has one of the most unique and crystal clear voices in the history of music. He is extremely talented on so many different levels. Definately underrated in the music industry.

[@MARTIN-bd7gm]

Not really he was a MASSIVE star in the mid to late 70s .

[@hugostahlbaum8714]

@@MARTIN-bd7gm Thunder in my heart was his last hit in our clubs.

[@colinwhyte1526]

Good enough for Roger Daltrey to cover some of his songs on his solo album, this when The Who were still on top of their game.

[@jeremy4192]

Does he sound like a boomer? Love this song tho.

[@MaffeyZilog]

@@colinwhyte1526 Roger Daltrey asked Leo Sayer to write his album. He didn't cover them, Leo was so rated as a song writer that even the lead singer of the Who asked him to write his debut album. Says something to how respected he was in the music industry.

[@charleskoehler9873]

This show had to represent Sayer at his peak. His vocal control is perfect, and seemingly effortless.

[@nivarna1]

Remember this song when it first came out and I still like it as I did all those year ago ❤

[@Officialleosayer]

Thanks for the compliment nivarna❤

[@jennybh08]

One of the greatest live performances I’ve ever seen!!

[@zxccxz164]

peter gabriel eat your heart out

[@themisianos]

Dave Rose is on keys, James Litherland is on banjo, Bill Smith is on bass and Theodore Thunder is on the drums. This was on the BBC’s ‘In Concert’ in 1973 - filmed live at Shepherd’s Bush Empire Theatre and was his first TV appearance with a live band.

[@terenceward6693]

I was stood about 10 metres away from him singing this next to Adam Faith, when I worked at the BBC and you're dead right it's at the BBC TV Theatre Shepherds Bush.

[@thebonkser]

My sister went to a Leo Sayer concert and was at the front. He got her up on stage and sang "When I need you" to her as part of his act. He gave her a long stemmed red rose which she still has, all these years later. Wonderful, talented and very genuine person.

[@claudiaqintana536]

Que afortunada y que regalo más lindo. Yo amo a este hombre.

[@caryswalton3115]

Truly a great song writer and singer one of the best ever .

[@mikeabbertto7207]

never thought of myself as a Leo fan but now looking back, through mature eyes, the guy was a great talent,some class songs, bravo little Leo.

[@knowsmebyname]

I feel the same way

[@gscgold]

probably the most under rated singer in the past few decades.

[@issyjas3309]

My mum used to go to a lot of concerts m, queen, David Essex, rod Stewart , that kind of thing. Said Leo sayer in the colston hall Bristol was the best concert she ever saw

[@Jsmithyy]

perfection in motion if you cant see this all you see is regret , he was just a boy giving it away

[@pauljames6837]

Personally.I think Leo Sayer was the most underrated artist ever.He had everything.A voice.Range and a excellent song writer.What a shame we let him slip past us.

[@phil2003ashleigh]

He's awesome x

[@Winterstick549]

Singer AND songwriter.

[@fionarobertson3178]

Saw him last night, sung this and still sounds amazing at 70yrs old

[@dawnstanley1733]

Lucky you!!

[@stephenmcfarlane7961]

Hi Fiona I saw Leo at twin towns in tweed heads when he hit 70.. He was and is amazing. I will never forget that night.hit after hit..and he could make a harmonica talk..brilliant musician singer songwriter..

[@workingboat]

Who needs x factor type programmes when we already had the raw talent out there

[@Jellycakelap]

Even Americans love this man. Leo Sayer = METAL. He's my inspiration as a performer, and influenced Jack Black among others. He's magnificent.

[@diannejones3548]

I grew up with Leo's music. It is one of my earliest musical memories. His songs get me every time ❤

[@Officialleosayer]

Hello dear dianne How are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here!

[@juliekrol]

Wow, this is incredible, how have I never heard this song. His voice is amazing ❤

[@Officialleosayer]

Hello dear julie How are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here!

[@bikerhos]

Chrissie Simon Your not on your own, As a young teenager i thought Leo Sayer was a bit of a joke with his silly costumes........But as I grew older I came across his music again and realised what a genius the man is. Yes Roger Daltreys version of giving it all away is good but now when I listen to the man that wrote it singing it I realise what a fabulous voice he has . Leo you are a Legend

[@ivt8284]

See your point but I grew up with the Roger Daltrey version which I still think is magic. But yep Leo wrote it and yep he was highly underrated.

[@Jsmithyy]

now we know. he is trying to live in Aus. silverbird album

[@christheobald6183]

Leo was the best Leo is in Australia now love him Christopher from 🇦🇺 australia

[@norbertenderle8092]

The Tragic of a Clown everytime With a Smile in the Face thru This Life and gave the Showmaster......

[@dplouro]

The first version I heard back in seventies was Leo’s. I always liked it better.

[@carmelbergin1287]

I could watch him forever, love the costume, make up just the way he sings and moves, so sad, innocent, cant explain. Also love daltreys version

[@richardleonard4281]

I had the Daltrey solo album , alas long gone . I think he did One Man Band on it.

[@skinnytinny]

Wow, he can really turn it up when he wants.

[@michellewiegold5061]

Leo has long been my guilty pleasure. Such an amazing talent.

[@jeffkaufman9875]

@Michelle Though I understand what you’re saying, there’s no guilt in appreciating extraordinary talent- just pleasure!

[@MichaelGunczy]

saw this performance 1974 when I was 16 in the first concert I went on my one. Leo was the opening act to a Roxy Music gig in the Viennese Konzerthaus. What an awesome evening, I will never forget.

[@johnwatt1858]

I won a leo sayer video in a raffle about 25 years ago, and I still have it. Brill.

[@kensolar69]

Saw Leo just a few years after this, without the costume. Great show, few people realize how many hits he wrote sung by other artists.

[@chrisbannisterone]

One of the best voices ever, no question. Leo could rock when he wanted to

[@99rolly]

This is the best version of this song and he was one of the best song writers ever

[@SuperMagnumpi]

Leo is truely underrated! His music is simple and beautiful. It brings me back many years.

[@trw5653]

I wish all the celebs, rich people... Would do just this. Responsibly of course... I watched this singer on a celebrity programme and he was so into his ego... But he put a few words in MY mind that to this day helps me. If anyone reading this knows if we go into a nursing or care home... You don't give it all away.. It all gets taken from you. I wish I'd have liked Leo. But didn't... I do like his pop music as I grew up with it... And I like the words.

[@sharonjepson2469]

What an inspirational singer/songwriter Leo Sayer is!! I still love listening to him and appreciate his talents now as I was just a child in the 70's

[@mikeroby1313]

This is just a primo piece of songwriting. He's a big big talent. BTW, I looked this up tonight because I'm watching him on SNL, their second season.

[@SuperBobbyboy1]

daltry must been very greatful to have a mate like this

[@CavemanForChrist]

I feel like this song describes my childhood. I also understand that Leo is a genius.

[@davedawson5943]

great song great song writer took me back

[@andyhawkes3335]

I'd forgotten how good Leo is

[@JPammo]

Leo Sayer ROCKS❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@logicalnotes5007]

Loved it when it came out in the 70's and still one of my all time favorites.

[@malcolmwain3451]

An absolute under appreciated LEGEND!

[@energybuild]

Saw Leo tonight at Frankston Art centre....Still has that energy, love of life and a great voice...

[@harryweyer2174]

2019 and living strong loving this music still as a kid born in 67.

[@Portrait-mf5fi]

I was looking for music videos one night about 5 and a half years ago on my tablet, saw this concert show and I really enjoyed it. I've heard of Leo Sayer(and his pop music) in the mid and late 70s, but I never really appreciated him.....now I know how talented he really is....and I'm a fan

[@Eric-mj9gf]

Leo, how incredibly talented.

[@Fargosportsmassage]

# 1 pure talent

[@SteveW-rr4vh]

Always been a fan, went to see him every time he came to Birmingham for quite a few years.

[@mgmtrace1]

This is a voice....👌🎤

[@stewartsanders982]

Beautiful 😢

[@DRAINPIPE57]

His music feels as fresh today 2020 as it's was in the 70s

[@chameleonfrog1]

Beautiful...such talent

[@Wildrainflower]

Leo's version is the best - Loved seeing him again last week at Gpac. WIshed I could see him again. Come back soon Leo. We all love you still.

[@robertleach4496]

He even wrote this beautiful song ❤

[@richardbeverley1426]

Cheers Leo last few songs worth a listen again think I may look up your first album as a reminiscence of good and bad times but that’s good music for you cheers

[@MrMdevaney]

the chameleon the sad eyed clown ,the jester .when leo sayer is on stage he doesnt just sing he tells a story ,incredible performer.

[@stubbsy1959]

he's an aussie now. I'm seeing him next month. loving it.

[@ltassinari7308]

I definitely have a lot more respect for Leo now. I didn't know he wrote this AND the show must go on. I have always loved them both. You make me feel like dancing sucks I might add!!

[@rudolfduplessis8964]

This is crazy staff my man!

[@marksmith1375]

An amazing singer and songwriter.

[@michealdavis5771]

This sounds like the climax, blues band. I love you.

[@terrykennewell8825]

Brilliant

[@emmawarriner972]

Seeing him this week, thanks little sis for tickets, childhood memories, still got his albums 😘

[@guyperry4010]

superb song

[@artrue13]

I was crazy about him in the Pierrot clown era And I still wonder how he was so overlooked He gave us his heart but the record companies wanted pop hits

[@redouanehafidi9593]

As a kid, in the 80’s, I used to listen to my uncle play and sing his songs. I loved and still love all of his songs- good memories!❤

[@Marty1fatbstard]

Thanks for reposting. This is from the heart as Daltrey's Version is from the guts. Both are fantastic. Have missed this.

[@Marsand100]

Still listening

[@randyventresca4152]

Some good stuff! Like many people, I only heard Leo's later disco-style pop hits from the later 1970's. I prefer this earlier music.

[@strumtstrummer]

Haha "I know better now" TOO TRUE!!! My song Leo thank you! Kept me alive man!

[@misterphilosophy]

The man is awesome. What does it say of our culture that he has written and performed so many songs that we know yet so many people don't know him?

[@sakelambo91]

Where was this band all my life?! So many moments wasted on poppy regurgitated nonsense while this was just sitting there on the shelf like a book of spells. God, I want a redo.

[@niceonemicky]

@chrisd1691 I am jelouse, saw Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Jefresons Airplane, The Beatles,Believe you me I am 70 now and an overgrown hippy, worked at 3 festivals on the isle of wight 68 69 and 70, but I have not seen Leo, except on that sad Big Brother Episode, to my Mind He Came out Clean. He has left a stamp on my brain as a Roy Orbison in authenticity of voice control no one can imitate him, he is unique and loved.

[@norbertenderle8092]

So warm told, wise and lovelyv,Good Words to This Ent Earth tainer....

[@paullockley4800]

Hi Leo love ya matey and the song orchid road is so emotional, hope ya get all ya money back and then some thanks Leo :)) x x pommm x x

[@nickoorsprong433]

Words of wisdom

[@MudtoyTT]

What a talent, this guy saw me through my teens. Thanks Leo!

[@gregdolecki8530]

He reminds me a little of Elton John with his delivery. This is fantastic.

[@ersheri]

Most underrated musician!

[@markrae1317]

??? Not underrated in the slightest! In what possible universe is Leo Sayer underrated?

[@Claymor621]

In the sixth form at the time people used to say he had a great rock voice but he wasn't considered a rock act really, more of a chart act - very underrated.

[@alanstrom2221]

Leo moved to Australia and became a Naturalised Australian, we love him and it's great to have him here.

[@peterthebruce]

A fabulous talent with a fabulous first album. He seemed to sell out to TV and middle of the road fame but remains a unique talent. Listen to the album "Just a Boy" for some stunning vocals. A great album from the early 70s. Keep singing Leo.

[@alanjohnson2810]

A lot of people sold out to tv

[@EdSenior-tv8sh]

Never did see him, my life was pretty messy in the 70's and 80's. I'm 61 now and still love this. "Just A Boy" the entire album is the best, wish he'd sign my copy.

[@Timberwulf2]

First time I heard of Leo Sayer was my Friend had just come out from Scotland and had a cassette with songs taped off the Radio..I was wow...His songs seemed to say so much to me as a young guy in my teens..I guess ever generation has songs that mean something..

[@MrMdevaney]

would love to hear him play harp as he did in the old days , love his emotion

[@brilanka1]

Wish he would come back to the states and tour

[@krusty6246]

I love hard rock and blues but this song is great

[@flumetron]

This song kinda sums up my life in many ways: a personal anthem

[@MartysWhiteSuit]

I always admired him as an artist - swear to God!

[@wolflair3329]

Like many others I never really liked his music when I was just a boy. I preferred things with a bit more punch and angst I suppose. As time went on I learned to take on a huge repertoire of sounds to enjoy and love and Leo is among them finally, which is nice

[@MartysWhiteSuit]

I always admired him as an artist. I swear to God!

[@savoybill]

just listened to this album again for the first time in a long time and man, it's as good as I remembered. Great song and great feeling about the album. I also think Leo is underrated.

[@tjk1160]

Brilliant writer!!!

[@sharonnaylar4463]

love thes so much

[@suzannebaker5270]

Perfect in every way!

[@geoffjoffy]

I remember when Leo dressed like that. Nice to hear the alternate version of this song. Thanks.

[@jeffbaker7251]

I was understanding that he is going on the way a legend should! Seems like things are WELL, he is thankfully a record setting Financial Success Story after Putting THE MIC DOWN. TERRIFIC WEALTH SECURED FOR ALL HE CREATED IN THE INDUSTRY, including ALL THE SONGS THAT WENT OUT TO THE NUMEROUS ARTIST THAT WERE FORTUNATE TO BE A RECIPIENTS! THINK I HE😊ARD HE SUFFERED A SERIOUS INJURY DURING A PERFORMANCE, FALLING OFF THE STAGE, UNFORTUNATELY! TO HEAR HE RETAINED THE RIGHTS TO THE MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED, IS FANTASTIC! THAT IS NOT THE NORM FOR THE ERA! EVEY WAS GETTING FLEECED BY THEIR MANAGER'S FOR ALL THOSE AREA'S! ELVIS, FOR ONE!

[@Lokeren1980]

This guy is a class act all the way !!!

[@zook357]

this is as good as any studio performance he did. Very nice!

[@alanstrom2221]

Long Tall Glasses was a huge in Australia.

[@maulendemyrte5450]

Behind this mask he was so a handsome guy with such a powerful and distinctive voice, awsome! ⚘️

[@Officialleosayer]

Hello dear maulende How are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here!

[@glynjones5280]

Absolutely brilliant performer

[@jameswallace241]

What a super talent

[@davidbardwatkins]

mesmerizing

[@laureensaliba]

Saw Leo last Friday 22nd July 2011 in Warragul Victoria . Truly brilliant

[@montbrehain]

Stiil got his album "Silverbird" , have always liked Leo , who I believe is now a very proud Australian citizen.

[@garyt5582]

love leo!

[@annettem1730]

i gave it all away to feel love ........it never happened ...till i meat my soul mate 20 yrs ago...

[@KennyMorris-wy1bg]

Beautiful 🤟