I saw Leon at the Tulsa fairgrounds when I was 16, loved him & his music, I’m 67 & still love Leon & his music …he’s the master of space & time 💜
@clastinaspyder50344 ай бұрын
Back when the Zingo was there.
@philipperry61263 жыл бұрын
Man, getting old is not for sissies, I'm there. Love Leon, RIP.
@danellemills29184 жыл бұрын
Elton John found him broke and almost forgotten. Said hey world he is still here! Brought him back in the public eye! Thank you forever. Leon Russell had it all!
@judelabarre63813 жыл бұрын
Saw Elton in OC on the bill with Leon headlining. Great.
@ronparks68753 жыл бұрын
Artur no disrespect but upon Leon's induction into the rock and roll hall of fame . Leon gave kudos to Elton for finding him in the ditch along the highway of life and bringing him to the high stages and huge audiences. I dont know what transpired but it seems hard time hit the man along with brain surgery and all.
@drewharness64283 жыл бұрын
Lol who in the heck told you that????? Stop reading fake news!!!!!
@yipstube2 жыл бұрын
@Artur Bello Oh yes he was. Elton bought him a new tour bus to replace his broken down one. He was not in good shape financially or physically.
@danellemills29182 жыл бұрын
@@drewharness6428 listen check it out.. It really is t true. Musicians certainly can be down and out as anyone can. You read some replys that agreed with me. Really look it up great humanatarian story.
@michaellunburg85674 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorites. The coolest man in rock & roll, and a truly gifted musician. RIP brother.
@TA-ff1nb7 ай бұрын
I seen Leon 4 times, 1st time in 77 or 78 can't remember. Last time 81.Absolutely tremendous, last 2 were were out of this world and the last one just tore the house down.I left like wow and a friend that never really was a fan was like blown away.Great music,great showman and when the audience was into it ge excelled even more.
@thomaskirby60328 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest musicians of all time. I listened in my room as my parents played his music after I was put to bed in the 70s. Awesome. R.I.P. Leon...you are missed...and appreciated.
@moonrich34928 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Elton, for insisting Leon be inducted into the Rock Hall. 'Bout f-in time!
@johnr26305 жыл бұрын
Mooncut Elton seems like just a stand up guy all around
@lucindapadilla80644 жыл бұрын
O.K.! Awesome.
@brandonlbartlett2 жыл бұрын
@Artur Bello uh yes he did, he publicly petitioned the entire nominating committee to induct him. Privately, he told them Leon gets in, or remove me and anything to do with me from your museum.
@brandirobinson84302 жыл бұрын
Indeed! 💞🔥
@ChristopherCudworth2 жыл бұрын
Now we need to get Warren Zevon in there too
@ericw7514 жыл бұрын
Pure gospel. Let's not forget those backup singers!
@Victorseafog3 жыл бұрын
what do the women mixing muffins or something in the bowls have to do with the song very funny and the 20 or so back up singers yes
@yipstube2 жыл бұрын
@@Victorseafog That was Emily, a good friend of Leon's. Listen to Sweet Emily on Leon Russell and the Shelter People.
@Gottenhimfella2 жыл бұрын
Even musos gots to eat
@Paldasan2 жыл бұрын
@@Victorseafog It was an unscripted session/tv special of which about 6 hours of footage were recorded, although that was trimmed to 1 hour. Gonna get hungry during that time.
@mrnobody9104 Жыл бұрын
Always had a crush on Claudia Lanere(sp) never could spell...lol
@kathleenaltimari69017 жыл бұрын
A most gorgeous and handsome man...often hid by glasses and hair... he "sends me" I am forever in love with with his face from the 70's and his music from always.
@chlynn13b925 жыл бұрын
He was so good looking, beautiful eyes which we only saw too rarely. He was so great to see, in concert, he was a high energy, dynamic performer. Even as he aged, he still played piano like a young man. Will forever love him and his music.
@margieheritage36955 жыл бұрын
Amen
@howardwelch36145 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell has been my hero ever since "The Shelter People" hit the scene in about 1970. Stranger In A Strange Land is my all time favorite song. What a talent. There are no imitators.
@richards.johnson87554 жыл бұрын
Howard Welch ii
@jordsupp3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, old-soul, grey eyes
@woodenalligatorlmemphistn1039 Жыл бұрын
I saw him so many times in my life with so many incarnations of his music. My son's band warmed up for him in Nashville and he loved them so much he called them on stage to jam with him for his encore. I took my daughter to see him once and she wanted to go down and take pictures of him on stage. I gave her my camera and said you'll never get past security. She was gone for awhile and when she came back she handed the camera back and not thinking I put it in my pocket. After the show I remembered to look through the digital shots she took and was shocked. Come to find out that Leon noticed this beautiful teenage girl trying to take pictures from afar and had security escort her up to the photographers pit in front of him so she could get better shots. A sweet human if there ever was one ❤️
@marycrumpton6935 Жыл бұрын
The first time I saw Leon was late at night the show was the complete recording of the shelter people. It started with the door opened on the darkened Studio as they filed in jiggling and tinkling and murmuring and setup started I had no idea what it was and then Leon sang and Forever After I am a fan. That was more than 50 years ago
@gardensofthegodsАй бұрын
Wow both of you have great stories thank you for telling us these and i really enjoyed them
@edwardcooper547917 күн бұрын
Cool story
@NormaEdmistenHobgood11 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Leon Russell. I have seen him several times in concert and I love his music. I also saw him with Elton John @ the BOK and they rock the house down to the ground. I admire Elton for his loyalty toward Leon . Bringing Leon out of the shadows and putting him on stage with a grand keyboard and mic is where his throne is. Writing the most beautiful ballads or getting down with his rock and role style is untouchable and even the most gifted entertainers will be silent .
@dammitboy35767 жыл бұрын
To be such a calm and kicked back relaxed dude, Leon could bring down the house with that soulful scratchy voice that we all love. Miss you man. Godspeed.
@petersonlafollette35212 жыл бұрын
Leon was the American Beatle- he jammed with George Harrison in concert.
@thelorriesweeneyable2 жыл бұрын
Happy, relaxed and stoned 💜
@donnacoley1583 Жыл бұрын
I love that cajun Sound Of his
@LEWFROST2 Жыл бұрын
1 cool cat! did he ever bring in a good singer to this band?
@JTReachingNewHeights6 жыл бұрын
In 1972 my new brother-in-law, purveyor of any cool music that came into my line of sight, introduced me to LEON LIVE! It was the first album that I bought with my own paper route money, and as a triple album it put quite a dent in my wallet. I can't estimate the number of times to this day that I've listened to it. It's my favorite live album of all time. Fast forward to the 80s and I found myself living in Oklahoma, a New Jersey boy who was truly a "stranger in a strange land". I had the good fortune to land a succession of radio gigs that paid the bills and made "work" an awful lot of fun. One such gig was in Ponca City, where the venerable Poncan Theater hosted an evening with Leon. I knew the manager, he knew of my love of all things Leon, and he got me a security job for the event. Not only did I get to watch the entire show from the wings, but after the show was able to be the conduit for people wanting Leon's autograph, taking their items into the bus so he could win. I was awestruck sitting with this genius who had shaped so much of my musical life. He was a quiet, gentle man. We chatted about the Church Studio/Shelter Records building on 3rd St and the Safeway store in Tulsa where he had bagged groceries before embarking on his full-time music career. He thought it funny that I had made a pilgrimage to the store years before just to stand in the same place my hero had. As the crowd thinned and my work was done, I reluctantly got up to leave. He shook my hand and said "Big fella, I've enjoyed our time". My heart leapt. RIP to one of rocks true legends.
@piripiwaretini3651Ай бұрын
Wow - what a real pleasurable experience.Really appreciate this poignant share into the man and his gentle character of humility ... thank you brother.
@danielemerson3128 жыл бұрын
Don't rest in peace, Leon. Rest in an absolute hurricane of piano-driven rock'n'roll greatness.
@larryitsbloat9955 жыл бұрын
:~)
@FanOblues514 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@suzannelight19513 жыл бұрын
No one like him, NEVER will be. Rock on forever you beautiful man!
@jessiem2763 жыл бұрын
Did he pass away?
@danielemerson3123 жыл бұрын
@@jessiem276 He died in 2016.
@anthonyfoutch315211 ай бұрын
Written about the great Rita Coolidge. Almost every young 70 musician fell in love with Rita who was born near me in TN.
@sallyweinreich57695 ай бұрын
Rita Coolidge was married to Singer songwriter Kris Kristofferson While they were married, he was in a movie that had a very heavy duty, hot and steamy sex scene 😂 When Rita saw the movie, she thought he looked like he was having too much fun and she divorced him 😅
@hank151920 күн бұрын
@@sallyweinreich5769Great story!
@timrodger115 жыл бұрын
Man! This is real music. I'm OCD, listened to this about 300 times in a row.
@timrodger13 жыл бұрын
@Alexis Savage A few years ago I was flying into Buffalo NY after being away for a week. Leon was playing in Buffalo that night, and I'd strongly considered going to see him, because, how often am I going to be able to see him? Then I talked myself out of it because I'd been away and should get home to the Canadian side to see my family, and I'd go see him another time...... And about 1 year later, I think to the day, Leon passed away. :( And now, whenever I second-guess something that I want to do, I think of my missed Leon Russell opportunity.
@timrodger13 жыл бұрын
@Alexis Savage I love Buffalo! We come there by boat to the Buffalo Launch Club and to the docks at Tonawanda (had far too much fun in Tonawanda). Saw the dead in Buffalo when I was a kid, and did see Joe Cocker in Toronto. Let me know if you ever come to Port Dover.
@KenneyCmusic2 жыл бұрын
@@timrodger1 The same thing happened to me with John Prine
@wsemmons20012 жыл бұрын
I like the false starts and the silence in between. That's realness
@Johlibaptist3 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell, doyen of rock pianists. Sadly missed but never, never, never forgotten!
@suzannesellers73838 ай бұрын
Don’t forget Chuck Leavell, played on Layla.
@daskitten15 ай бұрын
@@suzannesellers7383 You might be thinking of Bobby Whitlock, not Chuck Leavell...
@starrrkrazeee12 жыл бұрын
He is... He just comes out every once in while to give us a glimpse of extraordinary, genius, magnate, music in one of its purest most raw forms! You gotta love this Gift from heaven! Leon Russel! Has thrilled millions and millions in his lifetime!
@cindeluke11958 жыл бұрын
I grew up with your music .I have tears running down my cheeks. I saw you at big venues, small venues..but the best was meeting you. I LOVED YOU ALL MY LIFE, YOU ARE A FRIEND OF MINE
@charlessweeney55468 жыл бұрын
Cinde Luke
@briancarroll35416 жыл бұрын
that's really beautiful. me too. thanks for sharing it.
@bonesc72014 жыл бұрын
Leon is greatly missed but never forgotten...
@charliep.2106 Жыл бұрын
Those backing vocalists are singing their absolute hearts out ! The combination is a knockout.
@avitalkay5449 жыл бұрын
Wow, I just love this... And as the song ends they just go along with their business without acknowledging what a mind blowing performance they just did. Too cool!
@jeffhammers81847 жыл бұрын
Doin' prison time in 1970 was made bearable by Leon Russell singing into my headphones in the middle of the night
@esampson60823 жыл бұрын
.. wtf prison youin where you got fn headphones .. or anything after lights out? .. you doin fed time?
@kevinpoore43522 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell, was an great underrated talent, that's truly missed by me and others. He definitely deserved the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame.
@JamesFolkers5 ай бұрын
There’s that word again…
@CocoAkitaLuv13 жыл бұрын
live music composed played by real musicians sung by singers with real feeling the emotions and lyrics so true now that rocks
@NashvilleClay14 жыл бұрын
So awesome. I love the dead silence at the end. All this sound, then nothing.
@Bradfiddle4 жыл бұрын
And notice that that blond singer that kept vamping air disappeared from the scene. I think Leon was pissed from the 1st 3 starts she screwed up. Haahahaha! Claudia Lennear was totally professional but I don't know who the skinny blond was. It's not Bonnie Bramlett.
@JohnSmith-qw9wt8 жыл бұрын
Classic -- he sipped coffee after he finished playing and singing as if what he had just done was completely normal. What a talent. Oklahoma Cowboy Gospel Blues -- yeah that's what it was. Thank God we have your recordings.
@wsemmons20012 жыл бұрын
Right! Like, who doesn't enjoy a sip of coffee during a quiet break from work lol
@maxdakota1113 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell was one my favorite musicians. To me he was the Orson Welles of rock, he was so mythical in stature. He was legendary among other musicians. His albums/songs were so diverse in nature, and his ultimate legendary performances with Joe Cocker and Mad Dogs and Englishman were beyond description. I was fortunate enough to see him a few times during the height of his powers and toward his waning years. Those times were magical and I was transfixed by those shows. Amongst rock pianists he, Nicky Hopkins, Ian Stewart and Elton John, along with others were VERY influential in my keyboard approach early on. But it was Leon Russell whose influence had me the most. It's a shame he's no longer with us, but he gave us many memorable moments. R.I.P. Mr. Russell and wherever your spirit may be, hopefully there's great music being made.
@jacktwist59078 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon, Kathy and Emily. Bless you all for the times, the music but more, for the memories. I am so glade I grew up during the 60's and 70's. I missed nothing. You're all with the angles.
@robertbell44276 жыл бұрын
Jack Twist i knew emily well, loved to hear her talk about the old days. Meet her son a couple days before he died and then meet leon.
@chlynn13b925 жыл бұрын
@@robertbell4427 If you read this, I had heard Emily had a son that died. He must have been young. Do you know how he died? When did you meet Leon? What a brilliant musician/songwriter he was and a great showman back in the 70's.
@Bradfiddle4 жыл бұрын
Do you know who the blond singer that was too loud and screwed up the intro was? Claudia Lennear was total pro.
@ladyblackstardust3908 жыл бұрын
Such a gracious gentleman. I grieve. Always in my ears and heart. I was just listening to Leon this week to calm my aching heart. Will be listened to for generations. Enjoy the cosmos, Leon. Much gratitude.
@peteperry57126 жыл бұрын
wasn't he just so ? what can i say. absolutely brilliant.
@delago1014 жыл бұрын
His ode to Rita Coolidge which is how she came to be known as "Delta Lady"
@TheEnormousPianist8 жыл бұрын
GOODBYE LEON! You were so great. Thank you for changing the brain of a young piano player seeing you in this video on PBS in the late 60s. I was just getting past the prison of reading sheet transcriptions and finding my way by ear and then I saw the best gospel blues piano player in the world. They replayed this video several times and I was ready with my little reel to reel tape recorder. It took a lot of woodshed time to learn the lick here at 0:20 and some other classic blues licks that came effortlessly from Leon. I was lucky enough to see you in the 70s at the Long Beach Live album session and more recently with Elton John at Bridge School Benefit and your show at Carmel. In many bands through the years I've insisted we only play your version of "Jumping Jack Flash". People, next time you hear "Masquerade" at a Sunday brunch tip a glass for Leon.
@MikeMelia514 жыл бұрын
TheEnormousPianist Cool Man
@richardjean19338 жыл бұрын
God bless you Leon. Your immeasurable contributions are here for us to enjoy through the ages. Your music was always about bringing people together. We need you now more than ever. RIP
@MegaJohny568 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon, haven't passed a day in 2 years without your music
@WmArthur11 жыл бұрын
Leon has that calm, cool energy with heart, he celebrates life and love. Joyful, tearful, celebration music. Thanx
@tballking973810 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@michaelburke774210 жыл бұрын
That's Rock n Roll baby!
@arteestsuzyq10 жыл бұрын
Oh, Yeah....
@LynneKelley13 жыл бұрын
I was born in Tulsa...and when Leon was an item, I was into his music..he's amazing and hasn't changed a bit...great sounds! I'm from 1970.....
@steve498011 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell was THE ULTIMATE COOL DUDE!
@robertchristie75916 ай бұрын
I think he might the first Hippy
@bluepacifica1238 жыл бұрын
He was/is the epitome of cool.
@john-rodgerclaycountychron70714 жыл бұрын
Yep
@jesuscalderon6809 Жыл бұрын
My cat is even cooler! With all due respect, Joe Cocker was hundred times a better singer.
@Marrietta11248 жыл бұрын
I saw you in a small club in Augusta, Georgia in 1983 when I was in the Army at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Only you and your piano. What a memory.
@starrrkrazeee13 жыл бұрын
I'VE GOT IT BETTER THAN 16TH CENTURY KINGS! I MET, LISTENED TO, WATCHED, GREW UP IN THE SAME CITY, WENT TO THE SAME HIGH SCHOOL, AS THE ONE AND ONLY.... THE GREATEST.... THE KNIGHT IN ROCK & ROLL.... YES... YOU GOT IT.... MR. LEON RUSSELL! only the 7th time to listen to delta lady thru this setting! I THANK YA & HALLELUAH!!!
@slodown36708 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Just watched this again and suddenly feel very old. Leon Russell now about 74!
@vicpaski98317 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell was a great artist remember seeing them in the seventies and he walked away and that man could play the piano and his scratchy voice was awesome we will miss him forever rest in peace buddy lot of people didn't really know who he was especially now days you'll never find me sick like that ever again Leon Russell was the coolest keep on rockin body
@danthewineman18 жыл бұрын
You and Delaney Bramlett changed my life. Sleep well.
@toddhope2 Жыл бұрын
Never tire of Leon. So glad they recorded this session.
@teenaelias34718 жыл бұрын
You were always my favorite artists. R.I.P. gentle and loving soul.
@Xardox174 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell came to our college coliseum (UGA) with the stage completely full of musicians, equipment, and choir. Three hours of tight amazing music. Leon was in absolute control at all times throughout the entire show.
@peterharvey4151Ай бұрын
Great song..Soulful, gutsy, Leon Russell and the back up singers are on fire
@barbaratherat6915Ай бұрын
I thnk the back up singers are too loud
@piripiwaretini3651Ай бұрын
65 now, listening since I was a kid of 10. Outstanding ... see Leon's very, very cool finish, picks up the cup, takes a sip, nods his appreciation ... nothing else needed to be said. Classic Leon cool. Just a thought, in an interview, Rita clarified that she never ever stood "naked and wet in the garden". Perhaps it was a metaphor that Leon drew to describe the exquisite 'nature' of their intimacy ... just saying. Every now and then one comes along - Leon, a Southern gentleman, humble, gifted ... eternal. Mr Leon Russell, RIP. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@DeElSendero18 күн бұрын
That was outstanding! Leon you produced one of the real gems of rock with that one. Excellent and unforgettable!
@GretchenSvendsen6 ай бұрын
So cool! His piano playing, his voice and all is an extension of his body/being! Superb!
@jeffj25714 жыл бұрын
am i crazy ive listen to this 20 times in a row?
@jackflashskitchen67824 жыл бұрын
I’ve become addicted to this song. Haven’t stopped listening to it for 4 weeks now
@jeannettebrown84604 жыл бұрын
No, like this version and the way Joe cocker sings it
@sarahostrinsky45954 жыл бұрын
Me 2 :)
@jackflashskitchen67824 жыл бұрын
@@sarahostrinsky4595 me too!
@jordsupp3 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@MoonStar-fq6oy4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Leon's singing just makes me feel like a young girl again Miss ya Leon
@mrknobjockey2 жыл бұрын
Those backup singers doing some heavy lifting! Glorious sound
@JamesFolkers5 ай бұрын
Katie McDonald…
@whiskeybay7648 жыл бұрын
I interviewed Leon on the campus of UL circa 1980 for the student newspaper. Had a great time. RIP Leon.
@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother10 жыл бұрын
The Master of Space & Time Hisself! Just way too cool....
@donmacewan54828 жыл бұрын
"I've been so many places in my life and time" sums up a great life of song
@NAHAJI1338 жыл бұрын
When we lose great musicians it teaches us appreciation for their work. Leon played with so many musicians in his day. I find it sad that when Leon when he was down could not read how many people loved his music like we have been reading in comments over the past day. Leon will always hold a special place in my heart. I was 13 and raised money for my ticket so I could see in at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Saw him again when he was down at The Little Bear in Evergreen Colorado later in life.
@caseylight35688 жыл бұрын
kat Mats
@chlynn13b927 жыл бұрын
I saw him at Cobo too. I think it was 1972 right? Saw him first at Eastown for the Mad Dogs and Englishmen show. That was unbelievably great. Saw him one other time back then and regret not seeing him later on. But at least I got to see him, bought his music and was a big fan of his. I won't forget him and I don't think any of us will.
@lindamorse34758 жыл бұрын
With wee tears in my eyes, Thank you for sharing! RIP #LeonRussell..
@rossscott1922 Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@richardryan58268 жыл бұрын
I have fond memories of your concert at the Universal Amphitheater in 1977; great songs and such a good time. Rest in peace, Leon.
@teeswaran8 жыл бұрын
Only Leon could turn a lusty song into a Revival! a true Master - and not just of Space and Time.
@randyrogue84412 жыл бұрын
He will be fondly remembered as a great musician, and like his contemporary Joe Cocker, he had an amazing and powerful singing voice. 🙏 REST IN PEACE.
@tribblebooth122411 жыл бұрын
I remember watching Leon performing this live on UK television in the early seventies. This guy is awsome, he's got no equal!
@jeffj24958 жыл бұрын
A great salty song, and what a great live rendition of it.
@jeffj24953 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon and friends, some of whom are departed as of 2021.
@solveigsstudio785810 жыл бұрын
Be still, my beating heart! My god, I could dance to that all night long!
@arteestsuzyq10 жыл бұрын
Me too !!!
@cristylo50003 жыл бұрын
are you still dancing in 2021?
@dianedouglas1969 Жыл бұрын
This is the performance that made me fall in love with Leon Russell. The entire show aired on PBS in 1971. I watched it with my brother and sister-in-law and have loved Leon ever since!
@markwatkins5072 Жыл бұрын
I saw it too, but I already had his first album and was a huge fan. It was on National Education Television (NET). PBS did not exist yet. This is talked about in a new biography that came out a couple months ago called Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History by Bill Janovitz. Every true fan of Leon's should read this book. I've read a couple dozen music bios and this is far and away the best one ever. It's over 500 pages and full of detailed information about Leon's life and very busy career. There will never be a better one. Well worth the time and you will come away with an even greater respect for this man's place and broad influence on American music and beyond.
@kvakma11 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic that today people continue to discover the transcending sounds of Leon - whether from over 40 years ago, with Elton on "The Union", or his current tour. The ONE & ONLY Master of Space & Time....Always uniquely transforming yet audibly consistent! His classic sounds remain beyond captivating! Rock On, Leon.....
@russpa698 жыл бұрын
I was raised in the city, New York City and I could relate to this song, go figure, that Leon Russell and hit band speaking,, listen.....,pure love and love of life here!!!
@ronnie51298 жыл бұрын
Awesome Leon, you are the Best, Cousin Figel
@Muziekgenot8 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon Russell, we'll miss your scratchy voice and propulsive rhythms
@tunefultonyjohnson41008 жыл бұрын
I do endorse your comment, Sir... Another musical genius has gone into the lost way beyond..... Only a few days after Canadian poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen went... Interesting to compare Leon's own version of his Delta Lady song with the Mad Dogs version by Joe Cocker, who has also R.I.P.'d, sadly........ Both versions are historic, in my humble opinion.....
@vicpaski98317 жыл бұрын
Leon Russell rest in peace buddy you've earned it you are amazing piano player and that scratchy voice was awesome and you were rocking the world
@marcusschwaderer95628 жыл бұрын
I got to see Leon in Spokane, WA. he was on my bucket list. it was great. so glad to see this and other songs with Joe Cocker.
@zaphodsrealm1549 Жыл бұрын
Those glorious backup singers, The Shelter People...❤️❤️❤️❤️ Leon kicks ass!
@Mrariesdave11 жыл бұрын
Grinning from ear to ear through this whole song! Chills!
@markkuskin54539 күн бұрын
What a unique musical talent and genius!
@metallijames12 жыл бұрын
Leon was a major badass. Now he looks like Gandalf the White, thus his badassery is increased tenfold.
@nancyscottartprojects78483 жыл бұрын
He was a sweetheart, not a bad anything.
@sosome57IHateGooglePlus14 жыл бұрын
@jeffj257 - You're not even a bit crazy! I love this song. I've probably heard this song - a great song, too - about 1000 times since 1971. I really like this studio clip because one really gets to see what an amazing musician he really is and how good those that surround him are. Great stuff!
@philexile0 Жыл бұрын
I saw him in Toronto several years before he passed. An unforgettable night! RIP Leon.
@TheFruitloop1869 жыл бұрын
rom661 Yeah,I would like some evidence that Cocker 'hated' Leon, from what I've read they have remained friends through the years.I love his voice, I love his music, I love everything about Leon Russell. I first saw him live back in the 70s. He is an American icon. I saw him last at the House of Blues, he actually was kinda of talkative that night.He put on a knock em' dead performance. He just moves me.
@DebAustin9 жыл бұрын
+Julia S I first saw Leon live around 73. Had all of his music and thought he was the most awesome. Still do actually. He did a dueling piano bit with Billy Preston....that was amazing! Cocker made a lot of bucks singing Leon's songs, I had not heard he hated Leon and dont want to even think it now. Leon moves me too. Such memories of my HS and College years ♥
@bobcardenaz90349 жыл бұрын
+Deb Austin there was no hatred between Leon and Joe, just gossip started by some idiot.
@DebAustin9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob, I didnt believe it in the first place. I love Leon and loved Joe most of my life. It was not of their nature to hate, which is one reason I so loved them
@garyfleishman63849 жыл бұрын
+Julia S I am the guy with the afro and I once saw Joe Cocker at Leon's house. This was about 45 years ago.
@bdobro2407 жыл бұрын
Joe was frustrated over money(made 800 bucks for the mad dogs and Englishmen tour)I don't believe frustration equals hate but they cooled on words for a while afterwards. They're both classics and timeless.
@sandrafreeman16718 жыл бұрын
Just heard of his passing - so sad and too soon! He will be missed, but will never forgotten!
@tomdow28344 ай бұрын
You can feel the soul in his music I remember my childhood best friend. His sister had a poster on her wall of Leon Russell back in the early 70s. I never heard of them back then but she adored him literally. Only after I got much older did I really learn to appreciate what he brought to music what a star he was awesome.
@niugreg10 жыл бұрын
This was an original Soundstage show on WTTW in Chicago. I remember watching it. Leon became one of my all time favorites after I saw him in concert in St. Louis in '73. Over 2 hours non-stop. I've owned Leon Live on LP, 8 track and CD. Thank you for posting this.
@chlynn13b925 жыл бұрын
No this was out of L.A.
@stupidusedrnames8 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS UP. LOVE LOVE LOVE LEON AND THIS SONG!!
@KOLDBLU3ST33L11 жыл бұрын
Love Leon! So much talent!
@elduath12 жыл бұрын
This takes me back to the most fun times in my life. 70's, Austin, Texas...I was the Delta Lady...
@chlynn13b927 жыл бұрын
Guess there were a lot of Delta Ladies.
@davidgargiulo81919 жыл бұрын
Check out all the equipment the camera guys were hauling around in 1970. And as for Leon…I just love em. I'm a straight guy, don't get me wrong. What a presence and musician. I wish I was nearly as prolific as he is as a song writer. But I'll settle for being inspired by him. I'm going to pick up my electric right now. Come here Jumbo.
@bonesc72014 жыл бұрын
There he is kiddies... take note of the Master of Time and Space... Love You Leon!!! You are greatly missed on this Earth.🙏
@rubystaralways5914 жыл бұрын
@myhottea thank you for bringing back alot of great memories..I seen Leon in 76..he was great...
@silversuit663 жыл бұрын
Woman of the country I have found you ! 👍🍺🇦🇺
@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace2 жыл бұрын
I think the blonde backup singer is Kathy McDonald. She made an album of blues in the 70s that was excellent.
@suzannesellers73838 ай бұрын
Is it me or is this song sexy as hell?
@laverne89911 жыл бұрын
this was recorded for a television special...love it! I do believe this was recorded in San Francisco instead of Hollywood but I may be mistaken! What ever the case may be...thank you for posting! LOVE THIS MAN!
@1computernew8 жыл бұрын
RIP Leon Russell I loved your musci.
@nitalightell3367 жыл бұрын
Yes
@DORINDA6715 жыл бұрын
Love this! I can't believe I found somthing so cool as this! Thanks Leon, thanks u-tube
@david5150reed12 жыл бұрын
You are exactly right ( jrcp61). Music that you could sing to , live by and have just good old fun to. I feel sorry for any person who cant sit down and enjoy not only this music but music from the greatest generation of music.60's, 70's, and alot of the 80's. Pure genius!!!
@ozarkmarine76158 жыл бұрын
Leon Russel, dug your music and voice. RIP
@Schmoople9 жыл бұрын
Coolest dude in the world, is Leon Russell. I love him.
@Engelbird5 жыл бұрын
budgiiie
@melissatyree5662 жыл бұрын
Rita Coolidge said once in an interview, I don't remember standing wet and naked in the garden. Awesome. Thanks Leon rip.
@rossscott1922 Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@anybodycanart9 жыл бұрын
The kind of music that makes you aware you had been holding your breath.......mmmmm....
@NakedPigeon8 жыл бұрын
another great voice past away, RIP Leon. Your song will last for ever
@barbaragoode24788 жыл бұрын
you were my king of Rock and Roll RIP Leon
@rossscott1922 Жыл бұрын
This song 🎶 bring back old memories, still listening in 2023 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Leon Russell…?
@BeggarsForSomeSoul10 жыл бұрын
This is soul, baby! No-one sounds like him and Cathy McDonald on backing vocals!
@arteestsuzyq10 жыл бұрын
I agree !
@BeggarsForSomeSoul10 жыл бұрын
He wrote some huge songs that aren't even known like 'Baby Jane' off his 'Carney' cd thanks for the support,,,
@beadsandbraids10 жыл бұрын
John Franciscas I LOVE Queen of the Roller Derby ! & have since 1973 or so. " Crystal Closet Queen" on the Shelter People album. His tribute to Little Richard, who consistently said when he arrived anywhere " Beauty's On Duty". "Of Thee I sing" which immediately precedes it is a kicker of a song too-