Leon Russell - Tight Rope | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@redarmysoja]

That's Leon playing piano on this. You should check him out later in life. Long white hair, white beard, white suit and top hat, LOL. This Masquerade is another good one by him.

[@lanphier1979]

Jamel - I'm a new subscriber, please listen to Pat Travers, " Snortin' Wiskey and Drinkin' Cocaine " its definently a 70s monster !

[@karlp712]

Leon Russell produced 3 of blues great Freddie King's albums. Freddie is my favorite of the 3 Kings - BB, Albert & Freddie. Check out Freddie King doing Leon Russell's "Help Me Through The Day." Incredible singing and guitar playing by Freddie. Make sure you strap on your air guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inuzpmmLodSkf7M

[@chuckhughes4899]

Well you mentioned Erykah Badu so I will request it one more time. Erykah Badu, and My Morning Jacket doing "Tyrone" live You know the song, but you never heard it sound like this. It will Blow your mind.

[@musicairplanes4884]

Leon organized and brought together the Mad Dogs and Englishman tour with Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lanier, Bobby Keys and many others. Check out any performance from this tour.

[@univibe23]

Leon was a genius piano player, songwriter, and part of the Wrecking Crew. He played on so many hit records in the '60s and '70s.

[@bdavsbr789]

univibe23 ....Leon is also a pioneer of that wonderful “Tulsa sound”.

[@tswrench]

Yep. When Elton John says of you that you "can play circles around him," you've got skillz. Leon had that genius thing.

[@beaufreeman700]

Tulsa Genius

[@billbrink9618]

Laurel canyon

[@alwasser1650]

Anyone who hasn't seen the documentary on The Wrecking Crew should watch it. Amazing stuff on how the hit songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s were actually made, with plenty of great stories (and music).

[@russellpearce3749]

Leon Russell is one of those artists who you either love him or you hate him. How anyone could hate Leon Russell is beyond me

[@tswrench]

@Coley Rogers -- Godspeed, Claude Russell Bridges. I love your brilliance and your artistry. You are one of the greats in a place where there's no space and time.

[@barry_dalive]

There's no way you can hate Leon Russell

[@gailenefuller8330]

Love him

[@susanklasinski1805]

Leon is a master who has inspired countless artists.

[@revsharkie]

He was, apparently, one of the first people to record Tom Petty. On their way from Florida to California, Tom and his Mudcrutch bandmates stopped in at Leon's studio in Tulsa.

[@hankstuddard23]

One in particular was Elton John. Elton adored him. A few years ago Elton collaborated with him on an album. There are some stories about that in which Leon thanks him for "pulling him out of life's ditch" or something to that effect. Leon was truly special. If you listen to much of the early Elton stuff (pre-1975) you can really hear the "Leon" influence in a lot of it - particularly on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

[@randalphmiller82]

Countless musicians to stop listening to garbage. 🙈 this is horrible.

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@hankstuddard23 Yes! Leon and Elton were hitting at the same time, and were mutual fans of each other. Elton considered Leon one his idols, and Leon was in Elton’s audience when he first cane to America and played the Trubador in LA. They became friends and worked on and off with each other for many years after.

[@susanklasinski1805]

Here’s Stevie Nicks meeting Leon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJTPpGmtrLZnrrc

[@timhuggins7069]

Leon Russell A Song For you lyrics: "l love you in a place where there's no space and time" gets me everytime.

[@kestrelle5345]

Runs off to hear that song again...

[@josephparks1505]

Spot on request... beautiful song

[@adrock1011]

Yeah... a song for you, back to the island, and delta lady are all amazing... but im so glad to see you dipping into the master of space and time

[@allisonyoung4007]

😭😭😭I lose it at that lyric TO THIS DAY- Tearing up like a low rent soap star! I was lucky enuf 2 have that kind of love!❤

[@kellyjaros]

"A Song for You" is a must listen! So good!

[@kathleenbryant7334]

So glad you found Leon Russell! He was unique. He was from Tulsa, OK....his accent comes through every time 😃

[@lynneazanow-saturno9978]

I am too!!! He was great. A bandleader often. Played o soma yesterday others records. I saw him in1980 at the Roxy in NYC. Please keep playing his music

[@davedrd8829]

T Town, love the city, is a music city - saw Foghat there...

[@dantolbert324]

@@lynneazanow-saturno9978 my wife graduated with him from Will Rogers HS in '59, which was the same class as David Gates, Elvin Bishop & Sharon Handley, philharmonic piano and organist for several orchestras in the 1960s... They were a year behind Anita Bryant Miss America... Wife went to TU in music & did keyboards for several local performers...... *One of her fun stories is running into Leon Russell (real name Russell Bridges) in Las Vegas and he kept telling her that if she wanted to divorce her then husband (a big asshole) that Leon Russell would help her get back into a music career*

[@CA-tz2sg]

My hometown...💕

[@knifelyfe6565]

@@lynneazanow-saturno9978 I saw Leon with Freddie King at Cains Ballroom in Tulsa.I was there with Marc Benno, who did The Asylum Choir with Leon.

[@tylermankins2960]

About time a reactor gave some attention to Leon Russell. Check out, "Song For You.."

[@tsobey8041]

Awesome song also please check out Donna Summers version

[@marielaveau5321]

GOD YES!!! PLEASE JAMEL!!!! 😁😁

[@rbffbvs]

Brings a tear to my eye.

[@pattyg8464]

Hummingbird is one of my favorites from him. There is also a version where he sings it as a duet. Can’t think of who he sings it with.

[@glennburch1081]

Best cover of that song I have ever heard was by Joe Cocker off of the "Stingray" record. Check it out.

[@robertcutting4007]

One of the most soulful white singers you have ever heard.

[@cindyp1033]

So many great songs from Leon. Stranger in a Strange Land comes to mind. RIP Leon 💔

[@buckjohnson1119]

I really liked his rendition of Masquerade, also.

[@brendahhstiles9992]

Elton John is a huge fan of Leon Russell...he made an album with him when Leon had been awol from the scene for awhile to encourage him back to performing.

[@TrashWerewolf]

And it's a GREAT album, too!

[@perrywillis6836]

Elton used to open for Leon back in the day.

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

@@perrywillis6836 I saw one of those shows at The Fillmore East, I was 14 yrs old. Elton came out in a plain black suit, skinny black tie & yes, Elton was the WARMUP for Leon. I have loved him ever since (40 yrs now).

[@TheChoochooboy99]

Elton was also the one who inducted Leon in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@nancyray9651]

Jamel, this reaction to Leon Russell, Tightrope, touched my soul. This is the music of my youth and takes me back to my true self. I was 17 years old and pregnant when this song came out and I was on a tightrope. I had three options and all felt like they could be the wrong choice to me. But I raised my son and that is the best choice I have ever made in my life. I just wish my son and grandsons could appreciate how much this music of the 60’s and 70’s are my soul. We had no cellphones and no social media. Music was how we expressed ourselves and we loved our music and our musicians. Best time to be a teenager and express ourselves through music. Thank you for keeping our beloved music alive 🎶☮️🎶☮️😘😘

[@jameskirschling7887]

Beautifully said.

[@rbffbvs]

Glad you made the right choice for you. I know music has, and still does influence me til this day. I am 67, and a Grandma as well, because I made a good choice, too.

[@caroljordan6130]

Thank You ,Nancy !!! 💜Great Story !!! 👍☮️🎼

[@brendahhstiles9992]

✌🏻♥️ Nancy.

[@ksigruts5767]

Beautiful Nancy, GOD bless

[@susanklasinski1805]

Jamel. You would love Stranger In a Strange Land by Leon. RIP. PS Love Badu

[@philamoureux675]

Oh Yeah, Susan is right, You would love Stranger in a Strange Land.

[@thorsluter7835]

Stranger in a Strange Land is a must hear, for sure. It's got the best rap by a non-rap artist ever, IMO.

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@thorsluter7835 Indeed it does!

[@annk.9159]

YES!!! LEON!!! The best session pianist of the 20th century. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. He played with everybody...and I mean everybody! An amazing musician, and a truly kind and humble man. You MUST listen to ‘A Song For You’. He said, “I think every musician has one great song in them, and this one is mine.”

[@robertcutting4007]

He has the same feel as Dr John in this song.

[@sallyphillips9175]

Yes! This song and "Right Place, Wrong Time" have a similar vibe to me ... so much so that I've been known to confuse the two.

[@michaeldubya]

Have we reacted to some Dr. John.....yet?

[@MegaEaglelover]

Michael Williams Yes, he did Dr. John not to long ago

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Now that you mention it, I think you're absolutely right. Thanks.

[@cinavs21]

Please do Leon Russell "A Song For You"

[@daymanc]

Leon is truly one-of-a-kind, and truly never talked about, which is a shame. Kudos for covering Mr. Russell.

[@scottaldridge7888]

“Shootout at the Plantation” Leon Russell too many to name. “Stranger in a Strange Land” hooked me after having read the book.

[@Jay.McCarty]

Here's a cool version of SiaSL. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGSVmoKKptR6hbs

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Great book.

[@3DThrills]

I can grok that. Let's share water.

[@chlynn13b92]

@@Jay.McCarty I subscribed to the Church Studio site, lots of cool videos and interviews. I love this song and how they were able to restore this.

[@jspurlock908]

I'm just going to leave this here with you @Jamel: When you react to these songs and videos it makes my heart so happy, I've heard you say that "here we feel the music" it goes a lot deeper than that I think. The music which is by the way the soundtrack to my whole life it seems. It's very powerful stuff. which really have no words sufficient enough to explain. It's like we, the older generation have a secret we are dying to tell, and its all in the music. Like when you are dying for someone to open a gift you've given them, it's all that and more. All this music is really the gift that keeps on giving. It's just a joy to see your reactions, so thank you for that, and keep on feeling the music. :)

[@nancyray9651]

Wow, exactly how I feel. I wish my son and grandsons could understand how much the music of our times meant to us but they don’t seem interested. I love how Jamel sees how much meaning and talent were in these songs. Jamel please continue to keep this great music alive. It means so much to the 60’s and 70’s generations.

[@CharCanuck14]

Ditto!

[@bmils7799]

@@nancyray9651 I think maybe we love it bc that is all we had. Radio, vinyl, 8 tracks & concert. You enjoyed it at the time like Saturday morning cartoons. No watch it later option. Carpe diem!

[@mbear709]

Very very well said, sir. I'm jealous I should have written that, but I'm glad you did.

[@jspurlock908]

B Mils77 remember American Top 40??? I listened every weekend on my little radio lol

[@billdufour1630]

Leon's tophat was given to him by Gram Parsons and originally belonged to Al Jolson....

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Elton john was in awe of leon's piano skills. Elton also helped leon out late in his life when his health was failing. Both great people

[@sassymessmess9110]

"LADY BLUE" "Rainbow In Your Eyes" 'A Song For You"- Donny Hathaway's version will melt your soul. He also wrote "Delta Lady" performed by Joe Cocker. He's also playing piano on Barbara 's cover of "Stoney End". I think he was apart of the legendary Wrecking Crew.

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

And "Delta Lady"

[@russellpearce3749]

Back to the island is also a good song. Of course who could forget going back to Tulsa

[@psmguy63]

Jamel should do Stoney End by her. Msn , Laura Nyro could write a song

[@adrock1011]

Willie nelson does a good version of song for you too

[@Yaktahbay]

@@adrock1011 The Carpenters' version was the first I heard.

[@pat9158]

Man.....I haven't heard this song in forever! So how come I still know all the words??! From that magical time in life when everything imprinted. Leon was an odd and brilliant singer/songwriter/entertainer. How unique this song is, you should see a live performance video of it - he was great to watch.

[@u4riahsc]

Amazing at how the words stick with you.

[@michaeltodd5820]

Finally! Somebody reacting to Lean Russell!

[@jacobfulton8698]

The master of time and space

[@billwallace7294]

Leon Russell's, A Song For You. Check that video out.

[@cmstand]

I had this album on 8 track. Played it many, many times until the tape broke. Loved this song. Also check out Lady Blue

[@spazimdam]

Leon Russell is one of the best songwriters out there. You wouldn't believe all the songs he has written. Next you should try Magic Mirror by Leon. Also Manhattan Island Serenade and This Masquerade. Excellent.

[@josephclark4999]

Magic Mirror has great lyrics. Love that song.

[@otisdylan9532]

The B-side of the "Tight Rope" single was another Russell composition, "This Masquerade", which was later a hit for George Benson.

[@chlynn13b92]

A great song he wrote about his relationship with the mother of his first child, Blue.

[@pawrik3948]

He did a cover of George Harrison's song "Beware of Darkness", he did it great

[@marielaveau5321]

Yes!! Great one!! ✌️

[@jackweber6273]

Let's pray for president

[@plicdat5474]

🙏🏻

[@sharilynbratton6476]

Wow, haven't heard this in ages! Memories...

[@anngallifrey]

Leon was a sweetheart. Genuine. In college I had 3 Leon posters on my side of the dorm room (1974).

[@nancyray9651]

Great way to spend a Friday evening. You and Leon Russell. Thank you!!!

[@johnroberts5637]

I think the flip side of the single was "Out in The Woods" which you should definitely try out. Leon tells the story of the song on his "Leon Live" album, but the gist of it was that when he was writing the song he asked an African friend of his if he could tell Leon what the Zulu translation would be for being 'lost in the woods or jungle. Leon wanted to find a way to use some of the Zulu words in his song. His friend just laughed and said,"Zulus don't get lost in the jungle, they have no words for that." So according to Leon, the words at the end of the song, translated from Zulu would be roughly, "I'm a man gone crazy, wandering around out here in the jungle without a purpose." Please enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIiZY3-GbsZoj8U

[@samgriffin895]

A great live album with Joe Cocker and Leon Russell is Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Songs include: Cry Me a River, Delta Lady which was written by Leon. Another song on the album is Superstar which is sung by Rita Coolidge. I know you did a reaction of Superstar by Karen Carpenter but the version by Rita is just as great.

[@djangodunn5968]

Check out Queen of the Roller Derby! His band was called The Shelter People and the Tulsa Tops were his incredible background sangers. Thanks Jamal

[@loupi4bama]

Saw Leon Russell in Tallahassee Fl in the late 70s. The Gap Band opened for him. Awesome, unforgettable show.

[@TheChoochooboy99]

The GAP Band!!! Another underappreciated group/person from Tulsa. Outstanding is a fantastic song from the funk era.

[@Peace_Dog]

Leon was so cool. He was one of the musicians that inspired the creation of "Dr. Teeth": the band leader/piano player on the Muppet Show. Apparently Dr. John and Elton John were the others.

[@xcanuck4]

During my senior year at Hollywood High School in May of 70 , we were sitting at our bus stop on LaBrea and Sunset in front of Tiny Naylors a VW van stopped and Leon got out and gave all of us a copy of his first album. Still have it ! Please listen to Delta Lady It was on that album.

[@michaelloveland1330]

Amazing things happened at Hollywood High!

[@xcanuck4]

Yes they did Michael !! 😂

[@chlynn13b92]

Hope you got to see him later. He was one of the best with his Shelter People. I also saw MD&E, first time seeing Leon.

[@donnaselfon2969]

I saw Leon and Mary his wife at the time a few times in the 70's..loved them! You should try A Song for you or Delta Lady 👍

[@scottaldridge7888]

So glad you did this. Love me some Leon Russell ! R.I.P. Leon !

[@robertcutting4007]

You my friend are family to me. Good soul, good heart.

[@BeastrealDT]

The name of this album is, "Carney." A name used to refer to carnival workers.

[@bcleone]

My father traveled a lot for the Railroad .When he returned home to Kansas from Chicago he told us about his seatmate on his trip. My father had been sitting next to Leon Russel. He told him how much he admired what he had heard the previous night on television when he'd heard Mr. Russel sing with Willie Nelson. Before that my father would never have known about him. Needless to say, his daughters were Extremely Impressed and Upset with him!

[@fidge54]

That was Leon's voice. Leon was a legendary piano player. Read his bio, it will blow your mind to learn the iconic songs he played piano on

[@ajschroetlin2196]

"Stranger in a Strange Land" is a Leon Russell classic that you should check out. Very deep and appropriate lyrics for the times we live in. It's right up your alley. ;)

[@ditsiwt]

A lot of people in the music industry borrowed from Leon Russell, even if they didn't realize it.

[@trblemkr1d106]

Carney ... Is a Leon Russell album that should have a GIANT memorial in front of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame . Shame on them for taking so long to honor him . He was the MASTER of space and time ......

[@maggietrabalka]

"A Song for You" and "Stranger in a Strange Land" are classics! I like "Hummingbird", great song! ❤️

[@catofthecastle1681]

Do you mean the song by Seal and Crofts?

[@maggietrabalka]

@@catofthecastle1681 there is a song of his called Hummingbird.

[@Brainshave01]

“A Song for You” gets me every time. Beautiful.

[@bobvisser8689]

KNOW EVERY WORD TO MOST HIS SONGS

[@micheleferrazzani638]

Jamel ,so happy to see you react to Leon Russell. Next should be "LADY BLUE", "BACK TO THE ISLAND". He's worth watching him play live. I saw him in concert just a few years ago just before he died. So happy I got to see him perform live. That is his voice on all songs. He was highly respected by all the legends. He played with everybody. Master songwriter and piano player.

[@Angelo49]

Must have magic mirror, Stranger in a strange land, Back to the Island and many more...

[@GrumpyOldGuy534]

Leon Russell, "Youngblood", from the concert for Bangladesh

[@nathanweiss5174]

That performance is so good, in fact its a gas

[@bethhowton5768]

Last time I saw him was about 2000, small show in Houston. He was Great and as Gorgous as ever that long hair was all silver. Please do some more. And of course Enjoy

[@827dusty]

"Delta Lady" and "A song for you." This man was a studio musician at the age of 16. He was that great of a piano player. He played on everyone's records from the Beatles to Elvis Presley. Country artists and Rock and roll Bands alike, all knew and wanted Leon Russel to play the piano parts on their albums in the studio. Dirt poor as a kid in Oklahoma, he used to go down to the Black part of town and listen to BB King, and Muddy Waters etc. One time they let him sit in, and that was that. The secret of the 16 year old poor kid, was out. Please do more of Leon. Sadly he passed a few years ago. Elton John found this aged, long haired old man living under a Bridge, and dying. Elton had known Leon from 4 decades earlier, and the 2 being great piano playing artists, were admirers of one another. Elton took this once world famous artist, and got him some help and both men being Christians, did a lot of praying to the Lord. Leon was soon after inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He died shortly after. If you Google Leon Russell induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You see this, and cry, along with everyone in the audience, and even plain folks like me. I cried like a baby. Thank you

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

Gotta react to these Leon Russell albums: A Song For You, Delta Lady, This Masquerade, Jumpin Jack Flash/Youngblood (Concert For Bangladesh) Stranger In A Strange Land, Back To the Island, Hummingbird, Roll Away The Stone, The Ballad of Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Gone To Shiloh (w/Elton John & Neil Young), A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, Out In The Woods, Lady Blue, Prince of Peace, and Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms.

[@rhallnapa]

I see somebody sent you a Ventures album. You should check out “Wipeout” live in Japan 1966. One of their best videos.

[@imagine1004]

Omg! Yes! Wipeout!!

[@michaelloveland1330]

I like the video of the drum battle with Max Weinberg (E Street Band) sitting in.

[@richarddoran4217]

Allright my man. He even played with Frank Sinatra. He does key boards on monster mash. Stranger in a strange land is a must

[@kurtisle]

Leon Russell recorded that song about 1967 or so. And He was the director for the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Joe Crocker Tour. He was the leader. And. There's about 15 - 20 albums he wrote and played. He was around when all those others were pooping in their diapers. RIP Leon, I hope there's a piano where you are Sir.

[@bapples]

Try This Masquerade - Leon wrote it. The George Benson version will blow your mind

[@rmnpeacenluv9824]

Excellent song suggestion!!

[@melissaweatherford1109]

Thanks , great music. Check out Golden Eating, " Radar Love" Great song

[@laureldonald6213]

Love "Lady Blue" and "Back to the Island."

[@mikehiers]

Jamel...After 1000 listens to you~~~ You are an empath. You allow love of music to flow thru you to us.

[@adrock1011]

Leon russell was a favorite of elton johns, and was at johns first us concert at the troubadour in LA. Later they would collaborate on an album... john would regularly cite russell as “the man”. Such a legend. Wish he was still with us

[@JLSmith-zd3nk]

Thank you sir!!! I’ve been hollering Leon Russell for so long. Please do “Delta Lady” or “Apple Pisces Lady”. Keep up the good music brother.

[@russellpearce3749]

Welcome to the Tulsa sound Jamal

[@dantolbert324]

my wife graduated with him from Will Rogers HS in '59..... same class as David Gates, Elvin Bishop & year behind Anita Bryant Miss America... Wife went to TU in music & did keyboards for several local performers, Sharon Handley in same class also went to TU & was a philharmonic piano and organist for several orchestras

[@russellpearce3749]

@@dantolbert324 that's when my father graduated school from Central High School. He knew him

[@dantolbert324]

@@russellpearce3749 Did your dad ever meet Tony Randall and a couple of others that were from Central that did well too?

[@sjd5750]

Leon was one of the best keys guys out there, for years..Read about his time with Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound"...Also famously known as "The Wrecking Crew."...These were a collection of session players out in LA, largely all through the late 50's and the 60's that played on countless hit songs..Glen Campbell was a part of them, among many others. ...There's a Doc. on YT that is really great. Check it out..Leon was a character!..Cher talks about him in the Doc...Good stuff.

[@jameskirschling7887]

While listening to this song I thought about the story Cher told about Leon. How crazy is that?

[@sjd5750]

@@jameskirschling7887 You're talking about him jumping up on the piano and cursing out Phil Spector?..The story after that one was good, too. I don't know the guy who told it, but it was the one where he kept an 80 person orchestra waiting. Very funny!

[@jameskirschling7887]

@@sjd5750 that's the Cher story I was thinking about. I saw the other story as well. I don't remember who told the second story either.

[@sandrapullins8644]

he's known for his rock, but he also put out a christian album and a country album...and does one of my favorite renditions of Somewhere over the Rainbow..

[@chantaloblander9039]

Hank' Back!

[@chantaloblander9039]

Hank's

[@Historian212]

Jamel you must get so tired of us oldsters saying, "Wow, this brings back memories" -- but these throwback songs really do. This was my junior-senior year in high school, sets the whole mood of '72. Just laid back, wearing those bell-bottom jeans and cutting class, lying around on the school lawn with friends. The circus feel can also be heard in Three Dog Night's "Show Must Go On," a couple of years later. Was all we could do, with the war and all the craziness going on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqWkna2llNWkr9U

[@jackeyb0y]

Rolling In My Sweet Baby's Arms and Young Blood are 2 of his best, IMO

[@jimbrentar]

look up Earl Scruggs and Friends "Foggy Mountain Breakdown." Leon is one of the "Friends" appearing on it.

[@jeffking291]

Now that’s interesting. 📻🙂

[@Bryan402991]

You need to check out a documentary called "The wrecking crew" It about who really played the music in the 60's and 70's.

[@penmann86]

Leon Russell has his own rabbit hole that never seems to end. I saw him play a double bill with Edgar Winter many moons ago, one of the best shows I'd ever seen!

[@anthonyblakely399]

Leon is multi talented......and yeah..... he plays a lots of instruments.....came out from the shadows with his first solo album and was in the Spotlight. lol

[@ecce_neru]

My first concert experience... .my parents brought me to Varsity Stadium in Toronto, Ontario on August 9, 1973 to his concert!

[@jrodbish21]

Hello again Jamel, been listening to piano man Leon Russell since the 60s. Would try and catch him when he came around live with friends. Not only was he a great musician, he was a great lyricist. He wrote one of the best ballads ever written and a favorite of mine ‘A Song For You’ which has been covered by everybody. He graduated from high school in Oklahoma with David Gates of the band Bread and Miss America Anita Bryant. A little trivia. The following link is to a PBS special from 1970 of Leon Russell and friends which was the first stereo recorded broadcast. They filmed six hours of music and reduced it to an hour for the PBS special. Enjoy and watch Leon sing n tickle the ivories. Keep good music alive. BTW love the teal batik shirt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apPafqSinrGLkLM

[@carolgerlt7183]

I haven't heard this song in years! Thanks Jamel!

[@unclebuzz6913]

A Song For You..... Leon Russell ..Is one of ,if not the best song he did. What a talent....

[@jacobfulton8698]

Leon wrote so many songs you would probably know. So many people have covered his work its ridiculous

[@alankillian4962]

Same album must hear "This Masquerade". Also for your own education google Elton John's speech when he presented Leon for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. You'll see just how many different people Leon recorded with. From Frank Sinatra to piano on EVERY Beach Boys recording and so much more. Reminder........ Boz Scaggs "Loan Me A Dime" & Aretha Franklin "The Weight" off Duane Allman "Anthology". Like I said many times "help an old man out & expand your horizons".

[@LameWolff]

One of the best arrangers' ever. Not to mention pianist and writer also. React to Leon's " A Song For You".

[@amer-hh6kp]

Leon played and wrote for countless people. Awesome song writer!

[@NoName-fx9zi]

While you're listening to great piano players, how about doing a react to Billy Joel's "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant?"

[@tobykenobe]

I already suggested that a while back, hope he gets to iit

[@NoName-fx9zi]

@@tobykenobe well then, let's keep suggesting it! Too great of a tune to pass up here.

[@flor9389]

Angry young man

[@jonrutherford680]

The album this song came from, Carney, is a musical work of art. You need to sample every song on it. Leon Russell had a great admiration for all music Africian.

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Jamel - You gotta listen to Stevie Ray Vaughn's TIGHTROPE! Totally different song, and do you wanna bet that SRV tears it up? Hells yuh!

[@davidballard8945]

This mascarade by leon is one of his best, although I've been a fan since zMaddogs and Englishmen

[@johnstovall4138]

Sir Elton more or less saved his life...

[@cathyphillips5281]

Leon Russell’s Back to the Island...awesome!

[@tommytube62]

Leon Russel.....Lady Blue......great song....

[@SixStrings-]

Listen if you want the best leon russell songs to listen to, just let me know!

[@brentlee1043]

The Great Leon Russell 💙

[@melissamontgomery3399]

"Stranger in a Strange Land" is one of Leon's all time best songs. ( The live version is really good, but a little rushed on the tempo and therefore less of that "groove") But the studio version is one of the best songs ever recorded by Leon. IMHO : )...P.S. Thank you for all the joy you bring to the world through music ! Blessings : )

[@flippertexas]

Bluebird is another really great song that he did.

[@wandaprescott6672]

Russell is All Time Fave Since I was Young...He's Fabulous ...Play More..Love & Respect Always...RIP Leon..❤❤❤❤🙏😉✌🎶🎵🎼🎹🎤

[@bobvisser8689]

LEON WAS THE PIANO PLAYER FOR MANY MANY BANDS

[@janishaldeman3339]

That's what his voice sounded like he was an amazing musician. Lady Blue is probably one of the most romantic mood setting songs ever.

[@bruceferry3825]

Old Leon had some interesting songs.

[@kevindarrell3500]

Thank you so much 🙏 I have forgotten this wonderful song. Great reaction brother. Peace out ✌️

[@JLSmith-zd3nk]

I forgot “Home Sweet Oklahoma” so many to pick

[@ingridstrickland8768]

RIP. Also, he went on tour with Elton. Elton helped him up when he was down. Love ‘Back To The Island’ and Lady Blue. I saw him about 10 years ago. Awesome.