Leon Russell - Wild Horses

Leon Russell & New Grass Revival Live Perkins Palace Pasadena, California 1980
Leon Russell - Vocals, Piano
Sam Bush - Mandolin, fiddle, vocals
Courtney Johnson - Banjo, vocals
Curtis Birch - Guitar, dobro, vocals
Bill Kenner - Mandolin
John Cowen - Bass, vocals
Ambrose Campbell - Percussion
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[@Moonlava722]

I grew up backstage my father was a road hand and my mom was a back up singer. As a kid some of the memories are amazing. R.I.P. Leon Dad and Joe !

[@jimfladwood4393]

How lucky 🍀 you are, to have such great memories.☮️

[@dannieroth1970]

Amen 🙏

[@f.r.210]

Do you have any recordings? I bet they would be amazing. That kinda of history must be saved. Pictures / videos would help a lot. Thanks for raising your hand!

[@akalucinda8821]

How fun ❤❤❤

[@JeremyDrew-ts1tr]

Your father was an icon, great songwriter and beautiful soul!❤

[@fredjones1238]

WATCH HIS INDUCTION INTO THR R&R.H. OF FAME WITH ELTON JOHN INDUCTING HIM IT WILL BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES R.I.P MR LEON RUSSELL

[@freddielind5282]

Omg I cried like a baby!!

[@buckfan1969]

Leon had more soul in his little finger than just about anyone else had in their entire body. RIP brother.

[@rippi37]

Absolutely !!

[@allenlashleysr]

Yes he did!

[@jimii2294]

Well said! So much talent that grew up naturally, playing the backrooms, churches, & hollers - no instant stardom here - he paid his dues & learned his craft - even playing with Glen Campbell, & Willie in the Wrecking Crew - a master!

[@junieberri]

Especially today...

[@belindadimarcello4705]

Leon grew up in Oklahoma, ain’t no hollers in that state! 😉 this is from a native West Virginian who knows exactly what a holler really is! 💕

[@patrickcampbell726]

He was the most low key genius that ever lived. What a voice ! What a presence he was !

[@johnwilbanks3885]

By traditional standards Leon’s voice wasn’t great but; when the Oklahoma blues influence was added everyone knows it’s Leon Russel.

[@dirttyclean]

That bit of life that got you through.

[@CP-ij8hh]

fantastic

[@davidw9025]

Absolutely loved Leon. Was fortunate to see him live in Memphis in the early Seventies. What a gift he had - what a gift he was.

[@keneutervalve9459]

I saw him at pine knob, Michigan in the 90s. Great show

[@Turquoise1971]

Leon had this incredibly strong inner spirit, which you could only feel seeing him live.

[@lisasilver2436]

One of the most under appreciated artists.

[@chlynn13b92]

I believe he was appreciated a lot more than people realize. I know lots of people that love him.

[@eudymaverickmentor]

@ Lisa Silver Such a naive comment. You must be very young. Leon Russel was anything but under appreciated. How can anyone in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame be under appreciated?

[@tessberg1]

@@eudymaverickmentor saw him in concert. 😍

[@225marklin3]

By whom?

[@frankhoward7645]

@@eudymaverickmentor Sorry, but I agree with Lisa. Why? Because on several occasions, I bought tickets to his shows and I was amazed at just how close to the stage I could get. This guy would play in bars with a seating capacities of 1,000 and oddly enough, tickets would be easy to obtain. I remember seeing him at the Medina, MN Ballroom on 03/14/02. Sat about 8 rows back. When he came back after intermission, half of the audience had left so I took a seat in the front row directly in front of him, no less than 15 feet away. While I may have appreciated him, many others didn't. With his talent, Leon should have been selling out stadiums.

[@CarolynCookMusicandHealth]

Leon Russell was my life time coach and that's why I am still in the music industry. He was a great person with a very kind heart and even greater creator of music of all genres. I will love him and Joni Mitchell forever for teaching me the ropes of the music business.

[@carlospopovich]

Thank you Leon..😎

[@nancybevins7620]

It doesn’t get better than the Great Late Leon Russell! He was and will forever be a musical genius and will always be loved!😢❤️

[@MikeFerguson-yq2jh]

Such a great look back in time to real music and musicians

[@scottallen8607]

I make a living on the road.. Ive drove many a mile with Leon Russell .. R.I.P.

[@claysimerly2429]

WILD HORSE COULD NOT DRAG ME AWAY FROM LISTEN TO MR. LEON RUSSELL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevewright262]

68 years old and forever a fan that will never forget how he effected my life

[@ajh335]

Leon was a great vocalist, pianist and composer. Thank you for your music. Great music! R.I.P.

[@marybarry2230]

Am I the only one who thinks Leon Russell is one of the sexiest singers ever?

[@Elmlock]

im glad ladies love a song man

[@amyshehi4731]

I love pics of him in his top hat with long silver hair.

[@EmilyJ-k1f]

Yeah, I think he’s extremely sexy. His voice just kills me. Not to mention his piano playing. I’m on a Leon roll right now.

[@DancingFox6]

He always looked to me like a fallen angel. Beautiful and a little bit broken.

[@rubydawn1]

saw him live many times he truly was beautiful his eyes and hair

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Wish I could give this a thumbs up every time I stop by to listen to it again. Great Leon is always a joy to listen to.

[@kimhill9859]

He was a very good man I saw him in concert and I was 19 and I'll be 70 this November and he sounds just awesome as live as he does on TV radio whatever very nice person and he knows that they hardly ever play Leon Russell on the radio anymore 👃

[@pennyking3823]

A True legend

[@hhouse4675]

I had the awesome experience after many years of attending his concerts I was given the opportunity of sitting on the stage for the entire show right next to his piano on 2/4/05, a cherished memory.

[@anitae]

He gave all of his power to everyone he played with. So under rated. I love this guy.

[@DonMiller-dr5nl]

❤ Long Live Leon .Seen him every year on his Birthday Ft.lauderdale Fl.

[@freddielind5282]

The great ones always quietly carry others with no fuss... RIP Leon

[@denniswisniewski9035]

Still amazing in 2025

[@barrycargile2064]

I'm 59 yrs old an Leon has been with me all these yrs,Good,Bad,fuck it Leon was there for me...Love ya Leon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rosheaschouviller1738]

Master of time and space...rip my brother Leon ...

[@joeechandi5334]

That Tulsa sound was something else.. 👍✌️

[@DebraRand-mx2rp]

Amem

[@DebraRand-mx2rp]

Amen my Tula town

[@DebraRand-mx2rp]

Tulsa Oklahoma

[@markryan7008]

I’m 62 have seen Leon twice and he is and will always be magical

[@WallyMerrill]

Saw him 7 days in a Row at Bernie Feidler’s RIVERBOAT in Toronto Yorkville in 1970. Simply the Best!

[@michaelsleater5865]

The infinitely talented master of space and time.

[@usmike1954]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT MUSIC R.I.P. YOU WILL BE MISSED

[@jimii2294]

this is one of the tunes-videos I return to time n again. Leon Russell brought soul and musicality to dang near anything he played. I'm north of 65 and have completely surrendered to the music of my youth - late 60's - 70's - because it was just so damn good!

[@ladyblackstardust390]

RIP Leon. You lived a great life and gave us great music. In my heart forever.

[@carolrobinson9565]

I had never heard his version of this song til a couple of years ago I think right after my last two band mates from the 70's left this world. My little town is empty like the one in this video,

[@CarolynCookMusicandHealth]

Leon Russell was a great musician, song writer, producer for many famous artists but he never received justice for all his creativeness as an artist. He helped make many artists famous but only a few ever gave him credit for his help.

[@Guy1105Fawkes]

The fact I am only 21 and I love artists like Leon Russell, people that started their career decades before I was even born, is alone a sign of their greatness :) Fly high, Brother Leon, you will be missed

[@dennisbrown4524]

Your a smart young man.

[@cityzen2717]

good for you.

[@rainbowbridge4766]

city zen Well the point here is that its good for Ol Leon

[@fionagaudin2433]

God bless you and your lovely choices of music...so much better than a lot of music currently...although life goes on, and there are still some goldies like Arcade Fire...Radio Head...

[@gerriepieters9033]

God bless son

[@kevindigo22]

Have been a big Leon Russell fan since the early 1970's. Had the privilege of seeing him live once in the mid 1980's, playing in a 200 seat saloon in Southern California (Orange County). Loved the New Grass Revival album when it came out in 1981, and always liked this version of Wild Horses.

[@Missvickie56]

His voice is unique and indescribable. Love the hair, beard, hat and voice

[@Slinkygal]

I absolutely love everything about Leon & would have loved to run my fingers through that long beautiful silky hair & kissed those soft lips while gazing into his passionate eyes.

[@elizabethpiccolo5534]

His voice just fills everything up!

[@donnastachowski1344]

I sure miss this voice these days. Thank you Leon for the beautiful music you left us. We will never forget you. Rock the heavens always.

[@waynelatham3250]

Never heard Leon sound any better!

[@kevinbfisher]

Quite simply, Leon Russell is a musical genius. Love it when Leon tells the story of how Gram Parsons gave Leon the top hat Al Jolson wore in The Jazz Singer and gave him this song (Wild Horses) to sing. This is a fantastic arrangement/version of the song and no one can top how Leon plays piano and Sam Bush plays the mandolin.

[@TheFruitloop186]

+Kevin Fisher Leon played piano on the Byrd's version with Parsons.

[@joearchuleta4829]

you mean the flying burrito brothers versions.

[@flyingburritobro68]

Gram couldn’t give the song to Leon. It wasn’t his to start with. It belongs to the songwriters Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Gram had nothing to do with Wild Horses.

[@kevinbfisher]

My comment is not about who wrote or "owned" the song Wild Horses; it is about how Leon first became aware of the song. Leon often told the story about how, just before leaving for the first show of the Mad Dogs traveling circus, he got a call from Gram Parsons saying that he loved Leon's music & wanted to meet him. As Leon explained, at that meeting, Gram gave Leon Al Jolson's top hat & the song Wild Horses as a song that he thought Leon should perform.

[@chlynn13b92]

I don't think that is exactly what Leon saId. First of all, he knew Gram before Mad Dogs ever was even thought of. He played piano on this song on a Flying Burrito Brother's album. Gram did say he thought Leon should do this song

[@MosaicRose99]

Those eyes, that hair, besides the obvious incredible talent, Leon was quite beautiful to look at for sure...

[@chlynn13b92]

He was a great looking guy.

[@t.t.kelsey3167]

You know what many fall blind 2👍🤔

[@gracewoodard9134]

A perfect nose shall not go unremarked.

[@cynthiawilson4500]

I have a crush still to this day

[@fionagaudin2433]

Oh, gosh, I thought I was the only one to find him good to look at...his eyes were amazing...

[@charleskerr8415]

Leon Russell gives a great, upbeat, soulful cover to this Rolling Stones' classic.

[@danubeblue0]

Faith has been broken, tears must be cried, let's do some living, after we die. R.i.P. Brother

[@brycerobbins6031]

Amen

[@debralacroix1956]

.i still love you LEON ,R.I.P.K IIJ ND SIR YOU ROCK MY WORLD GOD BLESS YOU KIND S IT R!💜💜💜💜💜💜🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@edwardflanagan8676]

Love this version, look at the bass player who is so into it!

[@Hey-MrSwampy]

It's truly incredible. Note how he ties the song to Gram Parsons, the unmistakable inference that Gram actually WROTE THIS SONG...

[@earlthornton5689]

Almost nobody knows this

[@karenweaver134]

I can’t help but think of Keith Richards and Gram Parsons hearing this…..Leon ……I have been a life long and dedicated fan my entire adulthood! We have been lucky to have shared your path in life! You have touched many of us! ♥️

[@kenleibrick1390]

RIP in a place where there's no space or time. Miss you Leon...

[@rellrheeannaRN]

I can't get over Leon's work... TY Sir Elton John and Tulsa I hope to get there to walk and hear those who learned under a master I adore

[@emg777]

RIP Leon Russell ..... a master of musical stylizations.

[@johntatum1951]

Such a musical focus...his own tempo and feel...unique was this master of space and time...RIP Leon...see you in Heaven. Any one who ever jammed with Leon was truly blessed.

[@danabmethvin]

Still alive in the sound waves. A legend of my youth, Rest in Peace Leon.

[@eriklindell7903]

Incredible vocalist. What a beautiful rendition.

[@j.s.3113]

Sam Bush and the New Grass Revival made this lovely rendition by Leon possible.

[@diannacashion2047]

Leon is my Fav Musician/Songwriter of my lifetime. Thankful for KZbin Channels that keep him Transcending Space and Time….🎩👓🎩👓🎩👓🎩👓🎩👓🎩👓🎩

[@fritzcat6198]

This is my favorite Leon phase. What a handsome man he was. And very talented. Boy do I miss my Leon.

[@dorishanoum3811]

I was lucky enough to see Leon , Loggins & Messina, Billy Preston , Elvis Bishop, & more at "" Day on the Green 1973!! & I was so close to the stage my brother put me up on his shoulders & I got Awesome pics with my instant Poloroid camera I got for x-mas from my dad the Dec., before, I'm 68yrs old ,& I still have those pictures🤗❤️ it!!

[@diannacrawford2176]

R I P Leon 🦋 Thank you for all the great songs ❤️

[@rossscott1922]

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…?

[@URAUNTSANDI]

Loved his voice….his rendition of this song is amazing ..RIP Leon 💖🦅

[@annwilkiemeyer3433]

RIP 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢Leon Russell 4:22

[@amerikarma]

Another beautiful soul leaving Mother Earth in 2016 The world will miss you dearly ... Thank you for the memories. _______ R I P Brother ~

[@maryjoseph81481]

amerikarma

[@sreesree2584]

Americans

[@reefprayerresin]

i'm just gutted. Playing his songs on the piano again will just be too sad. Thankyou for your life and your music, Leon. RIP

[@ronparks6875]

I am so slow to the trigger. I remember leon growing up tthough the late sixties and seventies knew of him and his music. Now as an old guy closing down, I'm hooked,when I should have been for eons.

[@stonesrocknrollmusic7262]

Beautiful performance, Mandolin & Banjo with Leon Russell, Vocals, Keyboard. Great memories of majestic music.

[@NINthatswhatiget]

One of the best live shows in a small club setting I've seen in many years of concerts & show (38th & Chestnut St Cabaret) in Philly in the 90's. R.I.P. Leon

[@TheGabelee]

Old hippies never die, they just fade away...What a ban we have in Heaven now.

[@lesfreligh4139]

I'm sure that you're referring to the "band" that we have in heaven now - I'm almost eager to go there ! ! !

[@RoseAnnetteBanks]

wow so true !!!!!

[@vitinamolgaard7904]

Goodbye Dear Leon ...You made music beautifully.

[@rellrheeannaRN]

Anhhhh and the women went sigh! His heart ❤️ was in each song and his music rings out forever. Unique and a gifted man of God I loved when he called out " if you don't have a spiritual experience tonight go get your money back, I don't want it"

[@ChefDaveWQFS]

Tomorrow, 6/14/16, marks the forty-sixth anniversary of Leon's first performance as a solo act. He was backed by the Shelter People. I first saw the MOSAT live a few months later. He came on stage alone in white bell-bottoms, a red turtle neck and a blue blazer. He sat at a grand piano and played this song solo. He then stood, took off his blazer, folded it neatly and placed it on the piano bench, strapped on his guitar and announced "Now it's time for the rock and roll part of the show!" The band bounded on stage, plugged in and rocked the house. I have experienced many great live concert moments but none better.

[@lualncol]

ChefDaveWQFS what a treasure of a memory-

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Never saw him in concert but a friend who did said he put on one hell of a show

[@chlynn13b92]

He did for sure!

[@ronebone8316]

Cool memory man, thanks for sharing!

[@Betsy0955]

Great memory. So awesome for you, thanks for sharing

[@EagerJackrabbit-wy6zn]

No other voice like his. Unique!

[@WritewaycommunicationsCa]

RIP Leon ~ you touched my heart and soul with your music in so many ways.

[@bcuz2975]

wild, wild horses you'll ride them someday...Leon really knew how to vocalize

[@denisefinch4809]

loved his music in the 70's and will love them till God calls me home. Had the pleasure to work at a club in Sav. Ga. Called Texas South and Leon and 4 other bands was porformed also the same night on different levels in club. we had a blast. Leon will always be with me always. He was a great performer and his music will go on. if you ever met him he's no different than you and I. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. He"s in God band now and he plays on.

[@jamesdaniels9418]

A big piece of me died when he did. Thank you, Leon, I loved you....

[@pineriversun]

Memories. So talented.

[@michaelterry1000]

God bless Thomas Edison, magnetic tape, digital recordings and KZbin. You help keep people alive who are terribly missed.

[@pascarmom]

Amen to that.

[@simonoses332]

michaelterry1000 Nikola Tesla*

[@fairchildrecording1871]

Don't forget Philo T. Farnesworth.

[@cjhitt5214]

@@fairchildrecording1871 Yes, he was a genius, but as happens to some, he probably never benefitted financially from his work and inventions to the extent that he deserved, especially compared to some later "tech" inventor/developers.

[@tigerlove8299]

Leon just can't lose !! Thank you. Elton John, for helping Leon. Now, back to the star here....Mr. Leon Russell !!

[@dealsbetweenfriends]

A big Amen to Elton yes...!

[@tlc1919]

Absolutely fabulous music!

[@lulu-xb4ey]

Love this man, god blessed him

[@shamushanlon5561]

Thank you Leon. For touching my heart. And all of our hearts. I love you. RIP.

[@parvenu51]

Leon was from my hometown of Tulsa. I grew up on him. I love Leon.

[@bugmandu1]

Got to see him 7 times. 4 of those times there wasn't over 50 people there.

[@thajoker1100]

Awww Man.... What good music and memories you have left us..... RIP Leon...

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

WE DROVE IN A 1966 OLDS 442 W/THE TOP DOWN IN DEAD OF WINTER FROM LONG ISLAND TO THE VILLAGE..FREEZING NITE..HEATER BLASTING..CAUGHT ONE OF THE SHOWS. DAM NEAR TOOK OFF THE FILLMORE'S ROOF. JOE COCKER, LEON, RUSSEL & RITA COOLIDGE W/ MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN. WHAT A LINEUP..WHAT A WILD SOUND..SO MUCH SUPER STAR TALENT. HATS OFF TO BOBBY KEYS, SAX

[@teresahutchins8532]

Loved him! So man great songs!

[@deloresdunbar5418]

Sound travels forever. You will always be with us in time and space. God speed Leon.

[@samirsasi1433]

RIP 🙏.

[@balerjohnson3099]

O well..Im on like my 20th Leon Russell song tonite..I just cant stop. I just gotta say "one more time" I love you Leon...live forever , we need you.

[@judygreenwood4696]

Always on his mark, always remembering his line and in tune, beyond brilliant!

[@RoseAnnetteBanks]

Thank you Leon for all the beautiful music you have given us. Your music will keep you alive.

[@sulferwings24]

timeless,ageless..thanx Leon

[@playedon78]

Who else remembers his 1973 concert at South Melbourne footy ground in Melbourne Australia? What a memorable day it was for me to see this legend. Thank god for You Tube

[@arco8643]

Leon Russell, thank you for all the great, wonderful memories that your music and singing brings. Your voice still gives me chills. Will never forget the last time I saw you perform in Texas on the island. God bless you.

[@claysimerly2429]

WENT SEEN AND HAD 1 HELL OF GREAT TIME !! LOVE YOU LEON RUSSELL !! GOD BLESS !!

[@basicaa]

I can imagine Leon and Gram singing this together in heaven. RIP, Leon -- truly the Master of Space & Time!

[@DebraRand-mx2rp]

I love the piano and his voice....Sweet.

[@williechen9328]

Thank you Leon Rest in peace. message from Taiwan to you December 2017

[@TheDove468]

Leon, your music touched my heart and soul indelibly. Thank you ever so much. Pax.

[@traceeferrell1734]

Love this man. Saw him twice in concert. 💗💗💗

[@evalawler4524]

What an artist!!

[@mechcavandy986]

Live on brother Leon. RIP.