Leon Russell - "My Cricket"

[@balerjohnson3099]

Everything Leon ever did is magic.

[@billytransou4027]

He was playing in New Orleans several years ago and the morning of the show he was stepping off his tour bus as we were walking by. We followed him around the French Quarter for a little while and watched him stop to jam with some of the street musicians. Leon was a true one of a kind, musical genus. His music will live on. RIP Leon

[@richardjean1933]

What a beautiful story. Leon really did play w/ EVERYBODY! There will never be another like him.

[@Siscocathy]

I am 53 years young and Leon was my very first concert when I was 15 in the early 1970's. I saw him at Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California when the parking was 75 cents! I still have the stub in my scrap book! I'll never forget how amazing he was and still is! Way to go Leon! We love you!

[@jimcrowe1794]

I believe the tickets for his show in the early 70's were about $5.50/$6 each, that was the U of D (Detroit) Arena.

[@AuntBAS]

My Cricket is my favorite Leon Russell song. I saw him at the IU Auditorium in the mid 70's and was ready to run away with him. Congrats on the hall of fame buddy you deserved that and more. Best wishes and prayers

[@davidmccall4776]

This song is a perfect soundtrack for life, with all its victories & losses, as most of Leon's songs were. RIP Leon

[@pamgreenslate6327]

His talent and gift live on forever. Never forgotten

[@lukeloveslauraalways]

Such a beautiful song. No one can sing this like Leon.

[@daffodils077]

Am playing this as I am so lonesome and sad...... can't express how much I miss you and your precious music....I am one with your music and the lyrics, every word matches how I feel.....you live on through your music and who you are.

[@tonifrancis2189]

Leon melts my heart where he will always stay.

[@melissamoonbeam3454]

Beautiful ~ I love Leon, so beautiful, so talented. I have never heard a Leon song that i didn't like.

[@tippimail1]

Leon Russell would have been 79 today.I've always loved this song,which he wrote and recorded on 1972's Carney.Got to give YT props for letting us post and hear this great music.

[@nancyziegler1872]

Leon lives forever in my HEART ~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@charlesmarcone9210]

Grew up with leon, out in the woods popped up on u tube, and I said omg I forgot about him, spent the downloading and making his spot on my phone, I have listened to him for hours each day since. Dont know if I can stop or when. Probably not he is so great and natural he is back in my life and mind. Love you leon

[@charlesmarcone9210]

Wow, same thing with me a year ago. But it was delta lady, I had forgotten Leon. I searched and searched, Carney, shelter people till I had a library full of d leon Russell music, listened every day for 8 months hours upon hours, gave me so much, I listen to others in that era the same way hear a song and OMG I'm back home. If I'm not having a good day or even if I am, leon is all I need. He is a jewel of a musician and a person and lives forever. Glad I saw your post. Listening to some leon tonight.

[@jackiesmith2801]

Same here the past couple of months. I remember his music from when I was 5 yrs. old. Always had a transistor radio in my hand and begged my parents for piano lessons.

[@TheMaggiekay7]

I too saw Leon in Lafayette La. in the 70's, and Jacksonville Fl. have loved him for years..I'm really enjoying these video's on youtube! TY KZbin peoples!

[@triptoyourheart]

Leon Russell is a genius.

[@conleyburns]

I was born for and my whole life lived in preparation of the moment I would stumble onto this song completely on accident and listen over thirty times in a row. Before I could bring myself to stop listening. He just won himself a long life fan who will seek out and hear as much of his music as I can

[@LLBP.]

One of his best. Heart wrenchingly beautiful. . Thank you Leon I second that emotion ❤️❤️

[@mariaarment]

I think he was most under stood man in music, industrie, he has brought me through my up and downs in life just love him!!!

[@kingpleasure]

Thank you so much for this. I've loved this song since it came out in the 70's. One of his best and really poignant. The guy is downright awesome! "I'm so happy I'm dying of laughter."

[@humpzebra]

Love this. In the few couple lines his voice breaks. That's a rare find with Mr. Leon Russel. Awesome. I find that enjoyable

[@humpzebra]

Also a superfan, not negative just find it quirky :)

[@charlesmarcone9210]

Always loved the original song, but have this one on my favorites, I'm watching it the other night to see willie play guitar, and they dont show much, but listening to it , it's all bass and acoustic, and it is FINE. THAT WAS JUST WILLIE AND LEON. I THINK I LIKE THIS MORE THAN THE ORIGINAL, AND I LOVED THAT ONE. THIS RECORDING IS GOLD.

[@Moonlava722]

Makes me cry and think of my Dad.. R.I.P MR Russell..

[@liliafoffano4989]

Grazie per aver dato la possibilità a tutti di ascoltare un artista eccezionale come lui! dal lontano 1970 ho i suoi dischi e li ascolto sempre con emozione!

[@richardjean1933]

This is up there w/"I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry" for lonlieist song of all time

[@LLBP.]

Thinking same

[@tippimail1]

As good as it gets.Happy birthday,Leon-thanks for all of the music.

[@robertjackson6588]

this one stabs me in the heart..........over and over and over.

[@lauriespray5164]

He was amazing, never tire of hearing his music!!

[@bonniebeach9691]

Miss Leon very much. Gone way to soon....🙏💕

[@marynellshiflet]

Miss him terribly

[@lgkopp]

Meanwhile he is in the hall of fame ... and in the heart of all real musicians

[@coffeedrinkinwoman]

I've always been in love with him!! LOL

[@08shortstop]

I've seen Leon on stage so drunk he could hardly stand ... but his talent is undeniable.... this is one of the best lonely/heart-broken songs you'll hear ... I wish he would have sung the second verse too.

[@64nashoba]

I have LOVED Leon since I was a little girl and to see him finally getting some long overdue recognition, sure does make me happy. I just hope those people at the RRHF realize all he has done and get him in there!!!!!

[@ZekeTheGreat]

omigod that man is talented! I've been a fan since the first time I heard his music back with Asylum Choir II.

[@indianajesusfreak]

His song, "Me and Baby Jane" can make me cry, enen though it doesn't remind me of anyone specific.

[@higgme1ster]

When I enlisted in the USAF in 1975, I went to a chapel program where at the end of the service the Commander of US Air Force, Air Training Command at that time, Lt. General John P. Flynn, gave a talk. He had been the highest ranking officer taken prisoner in North Viet Nam. He said that what he focused on to keep himself alive in solitary confinement was his pet cricket that lived in the cell with him. This song had already been a favorite of mine and it seemed almost prophetic.

[@LLBP.]

Wow nice.

[@tehtourist]

this is the best music video i have ever seen.

[@robertgoerss]

Thank you for putting this out. Saw Leon perform this Jan2013, just as remarkable as ever, Aug1971MSG, as on that historic night, and all nites inbetween.

[@fluentread]

@heatherhaas Thank you very much. Here in Auckland the windows rattle with wind 'n' rain But Leon makes the turbulent dark peaceful..

[@mskittykatty]

we're not lonesome my cricket and me. yeah!!! leon

[@gbhilton56]

How I love this man's music!!!!

[@pakarpis]

Thanks no one is as cool as Leon! He just gets better with time.

[@loveleon50]

OMG, what I wouldn't give just to shake this man's hand! He is one of the true musical geniuses of our time. I love him. I love his music. Is the DVD you uploaded this from available commercially?

[@lawrencegresham4624]

Thanks Leon! Adios Amigos

[@tippimail1]

The Master of Space and Time would have been 76 today.He wrote this and recorded it on 1972's Carney.

[@gruvqueen]

He's just the coolest. Period.

[@boballen9835]

2022 1.28 have heard this song since it came out pretty near know it by heart never saw the video till today.

[@thebestofeltonjohn5381]

Beautiful songs of Leon Russell.

[@stevearmstrong2022]

King Leon ! 6/7/2019

[@ednareeves4897]

So lucky to have seen him numerous times

[@thenightlamp1]

Insanely good version of this song from 'carney'. Leon is just about the best there ever was. Hopefully i can see him in concert before he retires.

[@danishhald]

Leon looks so awesome in this video.

[@musicandluck]

This is perfect.

[@bjbhappy]

He's the greatest~

[@carolinelabe3542]

I hope Tulsa builds a Leon Russell Museum to compliment existing Woodie Guthrie and Bob Dylan Museums: a musical Trifecta!

[@jackiesmith2801]

That would be awesome. The Church Studio is open as a museum, but Tulsa needs to also open one in his honor.

[@64nashoba]

Thank you so much for letting me know that he FINALLY made it!! I am so happy for him!!! = )

[@margaretrose711]

Leon is The Man. Shelter People, Carney, and Will O' The Wisp (oh that Will O' The Wisp) changed my brain!

[@meaut1]

If you've not heard Connie Cato's cut of this beautiful Leon Russell song, it's a must that you find it and give it a spin. Connie recorded an absolute gorgeous version of "My Cricket" for her second Capitol album entitled "Connie Cato - Good Hearted Woman" ST-11387 released in 1975. Austin Wiser - Contributor

[@edwoodlira7927]

Leon is the greatest.

[@patchouliskye]

beautiful .........

[@modar]

love you leon

[@davidallenrost]

Leon's real name is Claude Russell Bridges. and he is a god to me. Long live Leon Russell

[@higgme1ster]

From Lawton, Oklahoma.

[@davidallenrost]

@@higgme1ster yes indeed. I miss him.

[@tippimail1]

Who disliked this great song and video?

[@judecreek2]

@64nashoba Your wish came true! Leon will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2011. It will be televised of FUSE.

[@dorotwhy]

Thank you for posting this. :O)

[@TheWizardofRandR]

Actually when Leon goes Country his Alter Ego name is Hank Wison may have a Jr.on the end , I can't remember but the album was called " Hank Wilson is Back " !Just googled it ,no Jr.

[@cielo27rah]

He should definitely be inducted - thank you for posting this video

[@1gratefulday]

Thank you

[@NashvilleClay]

I am really amazed by him. No wonder he's Elton John's idol. He's pretty incredible.

[@paulimacschannel6725]

THANKS A LOT!!!

[@JoeyMayo]

A genius who sang with a southern twang.

[@MrUhwoody]

He played piano on "Pet Sounds"

[@Inbokssoftwere]

myyy cricket

[@tippimail1]

Audios,Leon-"We're not here for a long time,we're here for a good time".

[@MrJojogun]

From a bag boy at a grocery store to the rock stage....who needs the rock and roll hall of fame....Leon dont!!!

[@Irishgal777]

He made the RRHOF!!! 2011

[@sugthiele5858]

Where can I Find "SONG HENERY THE FLEE CIRCUS CLOWN??

[@solarwave]

Hmmm, I'd say the album version with more jazz feel is heavier, emptier, sadder than this country flavored one. Due respect to WN, just remember the beauty of the original.

[@heatherhaas]

@fluentread Touring with Elton John they released an album together

[@CapUfomojo]

A brand new look at Leon, in my new Playlist, Please enjoy Leon’s Top 100 Videos (including your Video!) kzbin.info/aero/PLUpMRgoYQCdttpfi7bjFPoCeW7S7Ypyas

[@dapotentate7357]

I agree bout Okie Leon. I challenge you to listen to Jerry Lee Lewis's version also. He and the Killer have some history.

[@wformic]

can't argue with Leon however the rock and roll hall of SHAME INDUCTED HIM ONLY AS A "SIDEMAN". Totally bogus! I like the studio version (off Carney) as it has the cricket chirping throughout! "the Master of Space and Time-Rock on!

[@fluentread]

where iz leon ?

[@That1sarah]

santa goes country

[@Reven-p9g]

.. wonder if he left out the verse intentionally.?

[@mclimbaugh]

He is Jesus

[@debs4mysweetbaby]

Hank Wilson was his real name :)

[@TDRS2024]

Nope. That's his country alter ego

[@enminghee2926]

After Leon Russell, Prince, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and George Michael all died in 2016 we got Trump and Covid 19. I suspect that they were the guardians of the magic holding the world together.

[@salthut]

Benno. Asylum Choir.

[@MrBoyd-qn1zk]

Hey there @FoodCourtComa!

[@heatherhaas]

@fluentread Touring with Elton John they released an album together