Liberace Audience Requests.wmv

[@susannahleigh26]

Loved and remembered forever. So glad he still has a large following - he would be so happy to know he still brings such pleasure to so many.

[@v.dargain1678]

I'm sure he would .

[@lourdesdelapena1852]

The great Liberace ...the one and only ...sorely missed ...from the Philippines ...RIP

[@sophieseeker6620]

He knows.

[@gregd.558]

There will never be another Liberace or Elvis ever again! Love the 1984 interview on Lettermen where he tells and shows of his first meeting with Elvis in 1956. In fact they were good friends until Elvis untimely death in 1977. May they both entertain in Heaven Forever!!!!! Bravo!!!! RIP Gentlemen!!!!!

[@claudiocorleone7856]

They gave Las Vegas a much needed boost of glitter and talent! Look at those rings!

[@JLNeis]

He was the greatest, some of his "friends" said he was not a great pianist......HOW WRONG CAN THEY BE, I dont see anybody else stepping up to take his place. Do you ? There will never be another Liberace. Rest in Peace Lee.

[@lilianasoto7886]

Amigos no eran.Este hombre fue más que un pianista.Fue un auténtico virtuoso.

[@dianeferre1273]

This Beautiful, Sweet Man was a BRILLIANT Gifted Gentleman. Here I am in my late 50s, and I am just now captivated by his personality, music & STUNNING Glitzzy, Dazzling Awe Struck Style! No Words to describe anything about him. There will never be another Liberace.

[@judithiorio6403]

Today is 7/15/20. Can't even imagine how many times I've watched Liberace in concert. Can't get enough of this man. He takes me back to a time when my life was filled with innocence and wonder. Those were the days. When I'm feeling sad all I need to do is listen to Liberace play my favorite, BEER BARREL POLKA and I'm back to myself again. How I / we miss him. R.I.P.

[@jeffreycoffey3761]

It's what he wanted ..to touch and keep his audience happy and entertained...he lives on forever..it's almost spiritual or God centered...Amazing Grace

[@JLPC13]

You get told how good some of these old greats were, but it doesn't hit you how good they actually were until you go back and watch them. Makes you wonder how many great talents were lost to time before the advent of recording

[@mrrebel5150]

There's not one performer alive today that could ever come close to competing with Liberace his music instills beauty that this world needs today may he rest in peace

[@paulhenrydallaire]

+johnny rebel: Well said Johnny Rebel.

[@tonyliberto555]

the best

[@gregbrennan9242]

Lola Astanova comes very close

[@simoneolmstead5191]

Indeed

[@chazhaskins4744]

I've been playing 40 years. Frickin NOBODY could come close Period!

[@debstrzelecki8805]

He was a genius entertainer with a megawatt smile. Just watching him playing all this nonstop from memory is amazing.

[@hhjames9139]

Met him very briefly in a Vegas shopping mall. Patient, gentle and truly a nice person to strangers.

[@atierney4224]

Lee would be 101 years old in 2020. I Love him. I wish he could have lived forever & still be young. Thank God people recorded him for his forever fans.

[@sumofann1713]

I love the way he smiled when the audience got involved and sang to his piano playing. You can see he truly loved the audience and their participation. thank you for posting.

[@jeffbrown2326]

pure magic his smile was infectious and crowd loved every minute with their awe of silence !

[@ileanadelgado9241]

What a memory!! How he can play one after the other for hours without making a mistake. Only a genius.

[@DJHOTHANDS]

In life there comes only ONE of a kind. Many can dance or sing or try to. Yet to ENTERTAIN one must be able to not just razzle dazzle em but command a certain respect from all who watch. This man was in a class of his own! I can actually watch his performances for hours. Thank you God for giving us Liberace.

[@nearjet]

What a Sweet Soul. You can watch him perform and tell he loved making people happy! He lives on!!....

[@Guitar11player]

He, Liberace, is the best at conveying feeling from the strings of a piano that has ever lived. You actually enter another realm of and state of mind when you start listening. Damn!

[@charlottelong8154]

Liberace was a brilliant musician! There will never be another pianist like him.

[@edwarddejong8025]

Liberace gets no love from piano snobs. But i find the high amount of legato in his playing to be extremely skillful. He was no spring chicken at this point, and he stayed in great shape mentally; very focused on his playing. Sure would be nice to play this well.

[@RJMEZZ]

The purest of talent! I'm thankful we have venues such as KZbin to keep music like his in the mainstream. And to those of us who appreciate this music, it's our responsibility to keep it circulating! I love the sing-a-long with "You Made Me Love You!!!!!!" Fabulous!

[@jasondesjardins7371]

Simply incredible. I could watch him for hours.

[@lkctom2546]

Like him transforming the bland pop music of today into something powerful and classically inspired

[@Antoniocosta-mo5tc]

He was and still is the world's best piano player

[@thomascefalo938]

I played professional organ and piano for a number of years back in the 60's-70's and got to meet Lee in 1984 in Atlanta through some friends. He was attending a book signing at a local department store and we chatted briefly before the event. Very pleasant man. LOVE his style of playing!!

[@Itxazoa]

I have tears of joy rolling down my face. This is pure Magic. Thank you Liberace for so much Joy and Beauty that each one of your performances brought into this otherwise sad world. May you rest in total peace and are happy wherever your wonderful Spirit is.

[@hughjorgan7802]

Itxazoa I saw him 3 times in Cleveland OH towards the end of his career before he died. It was worth far more than the price I paid for the tickets. The best venue was The Front Row Theater-a circular stage that rotated 4 times/hour so everyone was able to see his hands travel up and down the keyboard at some point.

[@Itxazoa]

Wow!!! You are so luck for that Hugh. Thank you very much for sharing your memories and your fantastic experience. Yes, Liberace was a gift to the world and he brought and keeps bringing so much joy to our lives. He will never die.

[@maurettavignudelli1574]

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[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

He makes that piano talk!!! The best pianist ever!

[@gregganderson5458]

This was absolutely brilliant. Amazing and beautiful. So skillfully modulated and segued from one tune to the next, and when the audience spontaneously sang along.... He had them in the palm of his hand.

[@TroyandMilva]

Gems like Liberace are precious and extremely rare. Try finding one in our lifetime - never!

[@pamellapeach7671]

It's obviously "hotter 'n hell" Yet he plays on for 15 minutes straight. The expression on his face is one of pure concentration. Absolute perfection! Rest in Peace, Lovely and Gentle Soul.

[@HotPocketMcFarlane]

As a performer, I can tell you I've been on stages where it's over 100 degrees on stage. I can't imagine being dressed the way he was. People kinda underestimate how much he loved his audience. He loved them enough to probably risk suffering a heat stroke. What a showman.

[@hughjorgan7802]

The Piano Man I saw him 3 times in Cleveland OH towards the end of his career before he died. It was worth far more than the price I paid for the tickets. The best venue was The Front Row Theater-a circular stage that rotated 4 times/hour so everyone was able to see his hands travel up and down the keyboard at some point. A one in a billion showman for sure.

[@tnmtemerity]

I'm not going to say you have to point, but it's pretty obvious and well known that his face was pretty much frozen from bad plastic surgery. He can't even close his eyes here. He was certainly a hard worker and took his craft seriously too.

[@v.dargain1678]

I love how he mentally becomes one with the music he's playing so quickly .

[@SueProst]

Happy 100th birthday Lee. 5/16/2019.

[@duncanbull959]

Lee loved his audience and they loved him . Fantastic.

[@glenlay8136]

A true genius of the old ivory's and one of the worlds greatest entertainers who was worthy of Star status. God bless him. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 3/8/2019

[@ericmoore1015]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@davidmckinney6577]

He played with such heart and devotion

[@TheCobalt100]

Liberace was not only a great entertainer, but a showman of the highest caliber. If Elvis was placed next to him as an entertainer, Elvis would be the opening act.

[@michaelkozaczek8524]

Years ago, I visited the "Liberace Museum", Las Vegas. It is long closed. Sad. You really have to love this guy. Showmanship? No equal. Style? Well he had it. He was giving the public what they wanted. A GREAT entertainer. He brought classical music to people, in way that nobody has done since. Popular music? That too. there will never be an equal anytime soon.

[@lkctom2546]

Liberace IS the greatest entertainer and I would say that in past tense but no one has or ever will replace him

[@lucillegoudreau441]

There will never be any pianist to ever come close to Liberace , I saw him in person ,performed at CNA in Ottawa Ontario Canada

[@xcaliber69]

Bravo! One hell of a performance! A true entertainer.

[@HallieB]

He definitely had a love affair with the audience! Look at the way he smiles when they participate. How I would have loved to have seen him perform in person..what an entertainer!

[@PeterWilson6H]

I watch this and I think ...." What does my generation have today " Liberace was the standard to be marked by. Fine talent and originality that worked for decades, what do I have today ... X factor .... Year cheers for that ..

[@alanroberts4060]

Well said that man.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@Peter wilson...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👻

[@tommyplays131]

What about the Biebs and Drake?

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

AMEN!!

[@lkctom2546]

And then Harry styles that everyone believes is a pioneer for dressing in a feminine manner and that's literally all he has, further he just repeats words and slaps it over a basic beat, Liberace had the looks and the talent that people these days can only dream of

[@excelsciors]

Liberace was a God behind the piano! I wish I could be half as good as Liberace was! May Liberace's soul continue on forever!

[@candlelightkiss]

This is SO going on my favorites! There are many great piano players, but Liberace is in a class by himself. I wish I could have seen him in person.

[@davidcarroll1883]

What an amazing talent!! Who cares about being gay or straight? This man was so amazing! One of a kind!

[@quinsigstudent32]

The man was born to entertain!!! How effortlessly he plays.....and with precision, distinction, brilliance and with his own unique flair! I am speechless. How I wish he had lived to continue to shine music into our lives. No one will ever compare!

[@carolriley7362]

He is so talented. I wish I was able to see him LIVE. Love this instrument! Liberace, may you inspire new talent. You play with such happiness which it comes thru this video. You made me smile and wish I was able to be at your concert.

[@hughjorgan7802]

Carol Riley I saw him 3 times in Cleveland OH towards the end of his career before he died. It was worth far more than the price I paid for the tickets. The best venue was The Front Row Theater-a circular stage that rotated 4 times/hour so everyone was able to see his hands travel up and down the keyboard at some point.

[@carolriley7362]

That sounds so nice. Congratulations to you that you were able to see him LIVE not once but THREE times. I just watched the movie Behind the Candlelabra with Michael Douglas and Math Damon the last ten years of Liberace life. He truly was an entertainer, not only funny but was an extremely talented man.

[@ericmoore1015]

@@carolriley7362 how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@claudiocorleone7856]

Seen him in 1977 wha a treat as I was a teenager back then. He always came across as loving his fans.

[@timothyrea4757]

How much music can one man have in his head?????

[@TheGreatRichter]

Liberace was the reason i took up the piano before at the age of five before i knew any classical pianists so i have alot to thank Liberace for as he got me interested in the piano. So all the critics who blasted him for his interpretations should be ashamed of themselves because i bet there was alot of pianists that took up the piano as a result of Liberace.

[@v.dargain1678]

Me too . Liberace was the one . And I'm still playing . He was so talented , you are probably right . There are many of us .

[@sergiobustamante2163]

Liberace and the piano formed an indivisible unit. A unique and unrepeatable Artist.

[@ibadi45]

That was not just music, that was magic to the ears.

[@lkctom2546]

And eyes

[@soniahaydee868]

I was very lucky to se This wonderful genius in concert. 6 months later hi pass. Very sad.

[@wildbill5670]

What a beautiful human being to want to give the world nothing but love, happiness and joy.

[@soniahaydee868]

Thank you👍❗️🎶🥰 gracias😊 what a treat❗️❗️❗️❗️❤️

[@haroldbregman2102]

Many years ago their was a Steak Restaurant called Pal's in New Jersey . They had an old menu in a frame from the 30's .It said For your listening pleasure."Walter Liberace" Can you imagine eating a steak dinner for$3or$4 dollars & being seranaded by him?

[@sarsbrooks5398]

...NOW THAT'S MORE GREAT MUSIC - THE LATE GREAT LIBERACE IS UP IN HEAVEN WITH HIS BROTHER GEORGE - PLAYING THEIR HEARTS OUT... IN OUR HEAVENLY FATHER'S ORCHESTRA - RIP IJN AMEN

[@Ac76543211]

He had a wonderful way of engaging the audience and it was pure magic.....

[@tombreen932]

Pure magic and wonder that only Liberace could do, he was one of a kind and he is very much missed

[@theflyinghamster8442]

Just superb ! What a showman, great entertainer and a gentleman!

[@tnmtemerity]

He tried to detroy his lover. I'm not sure he was actually a gentleman, but had that persona publicly.

[@ald8612]

I saw him perform twice and he WAS a true SHOWMAN! May he RIP.

[@jackkay9126]

He was my grandmother’s idol and when she introduced me to him... I was the happiest child alive!!! He got her out from doing any of her chores.... as soon as his show came on the tv or radio, my great grandmother would put her on the piano to play along with him!! I was fortunate to have her teach me and guide me.... too bad i’m not as great as they are... lol I’ll keep trying tho!!

[@paxguns]

How I envy the angels. Thank you for posting.

[@npsdken]

A truly great collection of music here. When he performed in Omaha at Ak Sar Ben Coliseum many years ago for a 7 nite run, he broke all attendance records at any previous Ak Sar Ben show.

[@tc228888]

While flamboyant, quirky and unusual to say the least, what a musical genius and excellent entertainer...sadly missed !!

[@JonSmith-xz3wu]

moves me to tears everytime.

[@marvwaddy]

Has there ever been a more talented pianist of all genre of music????

[@tnmtemerity]

Vladamir Horowitz, Sviatoslav Richter, Martha Argerich. What Liberace did was great. He was a great showman, but there are actually far better pianists.

[@HextorBane]

Far better no. Liberace was one of the greatest pianist of the past century and there are really few that can compete with him. There was and there are many great pianist but Liberace will be forever one of the greatest.

[@ronwilsontringue6574]

YES!!!!!!!!!

[@BERNARJE]

To improvise, create and have an orchestra and create a show out of it it is something most pianists can't do. No matter how good technically and musically. Creating and improvising and playing off the audience... Only Liveracci.

[@mattkeating9103]

Perhaps Van Cliburn

[@bevpackford6821]

Just brilliant

[@simt1973]

OMG I loved hearing him play Chariots of Fire in 6:20!! Wow, amazing.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Absolutely the best

[@halfpintcowgirl4595]

Beautiful . I would love to have only a touch of this beautiful man’s genius and talent. My most sincere thanks 😊 for your channel , through you, bringing him, you both give me such Beauty.

[@amandajaynesparrow3591]

Such beautiful much by a very beautiful and caring and generous man So sadly missed We love you Lee xx

[@TheBluntInstrument]

I Agree with Mr. Johnny rebel.. And Talented he was. I have heard some joke about him , his playing, Sad. The first song he plays here "Memory" from Cats, is one of if not my Fave , And His Version, interpretation Is by Far my Fave. I love how he uses "Harp Like" arpeggios to enhance, to increase the flow.. Beautiful. And at 1:51 when he Abruptly Stops, and let's it hang, Creating the "Tension",Then comes back in Quietly... A Gentle "Resolve" then back to full , That is a Master. R.I.P...

[@regalsurvivor3418]

When he started playing Chopin like it was written by Count Basie 😳👏👏👏👏

[@janeclarkson8471]

Absolutely fabulous!!! How happy he makes you feel!!!

[@joseangelcardenasventura9866]

Excelente. Sin duda alguna el hombre espectáculo. Lo recordaremos por siempre.

[@carolbayly]

Yes of course he knew all the songs, but he was capable and did have the amazing memory to string together whatever the audience requested. My husband and I used to play musice together, and he could also string songs together without "rehersing" them. That is musicianship. And of course, there is always the performance aspect.

[@JLNeis]

This was the guy Phyllis Diller said was NOT a great pianist....she called him a "good" commercial pianist, what an insult to those of us who said she couldn't have been more incorrect, he was the greatest... period.

[@moonpie859]

how could you not like him?

[@heartfire451]

After listening to shit music all day on my boss's stereo I come home and ran into this on youtube. I feel sorry for folks like my boss. I know what real music is because I listened to guys like liberace as a kid.

[@AnnaHerrick]

If you look closely at his face he is definitely feeling this music!! That is clear!

[@cindyrobertson7741]

I love this performance I watch it every time I come across it.

[@tigerinasuit2]

Thank you ever so much for posting this.... i can listen to liberace for hours... not seen this one.. going now have to look at your other postings... thanks again....

[@paulieb2000]

A tour of Liberace and Andre Reiu would have made millions.

[@kittysusca]

This is so amazing.Its interesting how I come to listen to this at all.I recently decided that I needed some sort of company,so I was trawling Ebay for something to put in my livingroom.I came upon a doll of Liberace that just captivated me.So I bought it.It has a silver tuxedo and a cape.When it arrived,I put it on top of a dominant bookshelf where I could see it,and it just makes me happy everytime I look at it.The expression is a big smile.So I decided to learn more about him.And he was,in fact,fantastic.

[@ladysherlockny]

Hey Kitty, lost your friend connection on Facebook... Miss your posts...are you ok?

[@kittysusca]

Oh wow,Joanne,I have no idea how that hapened.I was wondering where you were.Ill check it out!

[@Danymity1]

"...Look me over....ta ha ta ha ta ha" wink

[@kittysusca]

Yup.Pretty simple really.Just lots of smiling going on!

[@joszyism]

How can one not love this man and his music!

[@daphnenapier1102]

Sensational the greatest

[@diannacashion2047]

If music could ever soothed the savaged beast.....Then....Lee's did!... As a child I met him in Atlanta Ga. In the 60's at a funeral of a protege of his that performed at my mother's night club. Lee paid for this young man's funeral and came to pay his respects....This was private and not made public...I will never forget seeing and meeting Lee....His eyes and genuine kindness left an impact on my life to this very day....Magical!!!

[@prabharavisundar4252]

Thank you for sharing how good he was as a person

[@pianofan2204]

what a musician! phantastic. thank you for posting.

[@Keys22765]

"Memory" from Cats Send In the Clowns New York New York As Long As He Needs Me Theme from Chariots of Fire Chopin Nocturne Eb (Eddie Duchin style) Boogie Woogie You Made Me Love You Beer Barrel Polka

[@ecurrie4549]

Thank you for posting the list of songs...

[@olivelane7903]

I agree with u all he had healing powers in his music I have read about this he also healed people with his hands I saw him in person in1956 in Croydon Surrey England I was 13 never saw him again in person due to on and off illness in my life I am now 77have dozens of his c.dd and d.v.ds still in a lot of pain watching Lee takes so much of the pain away may he rest in peace xxx

[@jeffreycoffey3761]

Thank you for listing😄 he still changing and helping all of us long after his death...he wanted this...simply to help everyone be happy and enjoy

[@earlymorningladyfarts]

Thank you for the list of songs!

[@henryha10]

Superb, terrific, gorgeous, fantastic, fabulous 👍❤️💋🎈💕💯💖🌹👏💜

[@robinpbradford]

He could stretch a melody until it cried. I mean that as a compliment.

[@davidvenerose5085]

A true talent...

[@lkctom2546]

I can't help it, I automatically say "hey" during the boogie woogie

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

What a fantastic exhibition of musical prowess.

[@gregd.558]

That guy was freaking Incredible!!!!!!! Like Elvis, MJ, and others when God made him he broke the mold, truly one of a kind!!!!!! Rest in peace forever in Heaven Lee............................🙏🙏🙏

[@gyrene1966]

Priceless video, thanks showmanlee

[@selmavilleladesouza5533]

Pianista completo gosto musical expetacular. Sempre no meu coração. Brasil.março 2022

[@scottweaver4004]

Amazing.

[@jazzaman147]

My Parents took me to see Liberace in Vegas and He was and He was a showman very polite I dont care what his prviate life was he will always be remebered Rest In Peace Lee

[@nellyrodriguezprieto6097]

Pianista GENIAL

[@shawnhough421]

Music, is so much more than notes and sounds. It has this ability to connect to our deepest depth of self and, to community from around this Big Beautiful Blue Planet 🌏 ●Equally space to feel good or, just make you break down and cry, cry, cry

[@Miketheman926]

What a master of the 88 keys ! Everyone in that audience should of stood up at the end..

[@pusscat1147]

They were probably too stunned to move

[@JRH6025]

LEE WAS ONE OF A KIND. HE HAD A CLASSY SHOW YOU DONT SEE NO MORE. LEE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THAT LIST .

[@australia703]

What a genious on the piano could listen to him for hours. Jimmy from Perth.