Leon Redbone

[@davethomas4255]

Oh Leon you left us way too too soon ! But you will never be gone from my mind ! See you again one day .

[@jeb4114]

I’ve got no clue why he’s in full mariachi attire, but I’m here for it.

[@DrRussPhd]

I never thought I would see Leon actually standing up and playing . . . much less wearing a sombrero. He's still cookin' . . .

[@LouieNeira]

DrRussPhd not anymore :(

[@slappinbillyb309]

I’m proud to be the caretaker of the 1930 National Leon is playing on the show.

[@donaldhill3587]

Jealous!

[@steelbellyguitars4683]

I was wondering what lucky soul got it. Congratulations.

[@jukejointjack]

I wanna play it

[@DrRussPhd]

be good to that thing.

[@slappinbillyb309]

Thomas Dailey nearly everyday.

[@snilloc52]

You can't go wrong with a one eyed tuba player. Perfect; Leon was one of a kind, a real treat.

[@BobLehman-ij1yj]

My father, R.I.P. , loved and introduced me to Leon ✌️❤️

[@LisaMitchellGD]

OmG I love him. What a fun guy. Love the sombrero. Viva Leon Redbone

[@DustyBalz]

Leon was a gift , gone too soon. Never be anything like him again , RIP sir

[@jimdeyoung3849]

He was the best, and Johnny Carson really loved him.

[@sammckinstry]

Wonderful, and a great band in accompaniment of our unique hero!

[@jmdudley3859]

I sure miss those days and those fine entertainer's !

[@barryjohnsonrules]

I cannot possibly Like this video hard enough.

[@roccovitiello7031]

He is one of the greatest

[@patcadle2599]

I remember seeing this live on New Years Eve. I'm not sure of the year, it seems like I remember that I was home from college for my Christmas/New Year's break, which would have made it New Years Eve of 1988, 89, 90 or 91. One of the funniest interviews I've seen. Wish this clip showed more of the interview, I remember Leon pulling a jalapeno pepper out of his pocket and say "It came with the suit".....

[@Liam1H]

Loved how Doc and his band didn't play over Leon's guitar playing. That seems like one of the best sign of really accomplished musicians. It's like they get that it's the total sound that matters and letting a lead instrumental shine. Just the best! Also pretty funny how it looks like, right after Tommy Newsom gets done playing, he'll be ready to sit down and review your loan application.

[@lektrikbass]

After the "Happy New Year" song fail, JC asked Leon why he couldn't remember the words to such a famous song. Leon came back with, "Hell, I only sing it once a year!" As quick witted as he is with his fingers.

[@SuperOlds88]

RIP Ed. What a great man and musician.

[@stephenbaker645]

RIP A great musician

[@kathrynmccullough1686]

I saw Leon in 1985 in Traverse City, Michigan. Love his music!

[@bigun32763]

Leon Redbone and tuba: perfection!

[@savmorda]

I am so glad to have found this! That clip of him performing "Auld Lang Syne" used to be uploaded by another user on KZbin and it was one of my favorite clips of Leon ever! When that user deleted the video a couple years ago I was so sad without it, so you just made my day! :)

[@jonathandepoian3008]

Always loved that guy.

[@sweetpapajazz]

This paired up with some Foghorn Leghorn can make the darkest day bright :)

[@williammanske9467]

sweetpapajazz

[@bobquack1]

I say, I say, son, you're right!

[@LouieNeira]

But didn’t Foghorn sing Camptown Races?

[@matermangros]

Doc Sevrinson playin trumpet....👍

[@anthonymoon6918]

RIP Leon...

[@madogblue]

Rare shot of Leon with his hat off at 3:40

[@gened9787]

The Late Great Awesome Leon Redbone.

[@richardturner6981]

If he ever comes to my town i'm definitely going to see him!

[@buddyzroadie]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! :-)

[@SashaB11910G]

I think Leon and Bugs would get along just fine...

[@bigsleep32]

Thank you for this great video billga200!!! The only issue I have is you cut a really funny part right before Leon is about to sing Auld Lang Syne where he forgets the words or pretends to.

[@rolfkempf]

It's all true. And it's also the blues.

[@rUsHiSm]

Was This 1991 Or 1992? I Remember Watching This Air Live. First Time I Ever Heard Leon Play Polly Wolly Doodle At That Tempo. Awesome!

[@patriciareid8266]

Frost the snowman

[@jimmygster]

Nice! Thanks

[@jenn976]

This must be on the Johnny Carson show which you don't find out until later. But Doc Severinsen is on trumpet and Tommy (forgot last name) on the clarinet (assuming all but Leon are members of the Tonight Show band.) Would be nice to have a date of broadcast but it looks to be 1986, 1987, or 1988.

[@anitaarchibald6138]

Why is Leon dressed like a mariachi? Not complaining, just wondeing. :D Miss you Leon. Merry Christmas.

[@LouieNeira]

Anita Archibald it matches the hat

[@donaldbryan1521]

Wow! From the latter years of the Tonight Show w/ Jonny Carson! No less than Doc Severinsen on trumpet and Tommy Newsom on Clarinet. Can anybody name the rest of the lineup?

[@philmckeever8259]

Ed Shaughnessy on drums, Urbie Green Trombone

[@depaola63]

Classic !!

[@DrRussPhd]

be good to that thing . . . :)

[@savmorda]

@snorkelbda03 I think the story is that it's smokin' hot and enough said! :) Well, maybe the sombrero isn't all that sexy, but with the beret it sure is.

[@Sor00]

SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Армянин Дикран Гобалян в сомбреро!

[@jukejointjack]

RIP

[@missbeatricehaven8204]

Is the first song Laughing Blues?

[@gdeb007]

Yes.

[@drbombay91765]

Is that Doc Severinsen and Tommy Newsom playing with Leon? It's the Carson show, so it must be.

[@18661873]

Carson was a big Leon Redbone fan.

[@johnbruno6868]

Sure looks like them!

[@TenMinuteDrumSolo]

And Ed Shaughnessy on drums. Seems like the entire backup crew is from The Tonight Show band.

[@dane6994]

😂😂😂

[@paulthomas8262]

one guy didn't get the memo about wearing black ;)

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

WTH is Merv doing on Johnny's show? Nice performances all around.