I’m 66 years old. Fifty years ago my mother told me she bought us tickets to see Liberace at the Garden State Art Center (in NJ). I said, “who’s that?”.. She said - “an incredible entertainer”. She was right. I was mesmerized by his incredible talent, his wardrobe, the car and his engaging rapport with the audience. It was a night I have never forgotten and my first experience with pure genius. I’ve been a devout fan ever since.. ❤️
@johnjomennelson8631ForEveryone8 ай бұрын
I saw him with my mom as well, at the Warwick Musical Theater in Rhode Island. Also loved hom ever since.
@susanstaley80444 жыл бұрын
He made so many people happy, I hope I meet this great man in heaven. A wonderful human being who was at his best making other people happy.
@lindseypate43063 жыл бұрын
We will all meet him in heaven. I truly believe that. He was a beautiful soul. A truly Borrowed Angel. Thank God for allowing us to have him. I love you sweet Liberace. RIP Lee. Thank you for loving us all.
@balancedactguy3 жыл бұрын
I believe he once said "If you love your audience, they will love you back!"!
@retroguy94943 жыл бұрын
As someone who plays 4 instruments one of which is the organ, I'd sure like to have a convo with him! Hopefully, I've been good enough to make it to Heaven.
@soniamenezes50182 жыл бұрын
Liberace...the best pianist of all times.
@lindas146 Жыл бұрын
I saw the great Liberace in 1975 in Vegas!! One of the best shows I’ve ever seen!!
@sooz94332 жыл бұрын
He knew every song out there, simple or complex and played them all without errors. Władziu Liberace never stumbled at the keyboard and for 20 years he was the highest paid entertainer in the World!! He was indeed a Master of the piano.
@jeffreyburley40334 жыл бұрын
My mother, a very accomplished piano player, loved this guy to death. He was flamboyant, a bit of an eccentric, colorful, but his talent could never be duplicated. He was a showman extraordinaire, to say the least, and he had every right to flaunt that talent and popularity.
@peepindis Жыл бұрын
Back then it was women who saw his value first.
@bryantc1701 Жыл бұрын
@@peepindis I can see why
@joyceibanez8207 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering, can you flaunt with style an grace? Because if so that is exactly the way he did it. Your comment was so right he earned it all and had a right to show it off.😊❤🤗
@biancatellington85 Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine played for years in a famous symphony. He told me that Liberace was the real deal and had the respect of all the musicians in the symphony. His shtick was sometimes a little over the top, but his talent was undeniable, and in many ways unsurpassed.
@mclacek56 ай бұрын
He was a Genius!
@lailamiller99144 жыл бұрын
Mr. Liberace was a national treasure. He was art in motion. Most amazing artist and showman. My mother use to watch his show and I always watched with her. He was one of one. It brings me to tears to know he’s gone but I will never forget him.
@Az2013ful3 жыл бұрын
My mother watched his show on t.v. She was a pianist/organist, and loved him. I always watched his show with her. Good memories.
@cynthiagonzalez6582 жыл бұрын
Ditto. Always enjoyed his music. & clothing.
@jimburnham4186 Жыл бұрын
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT. HE WAS A GENIUS. I REALLY LOVED WATCHING HIM PERFORM. HE IS STILL MISSED VERY MUCH. I HAD THE LUXURY OF SEEING HIM PERFORM MANY TIMES
@johnparris2353 Жыл бұрын
He deserved to be covered in gold and diamonds he shared them all with all of us and his wonderful performances and lovely personality r I p lee
@ellenpearljackson52194 ай бұрын
Amen
@davidmiller4078 Жыл бұрын
Gershwin like the majority of the Great american song book composers had recieved a european classical music education ie Irvin Berlin Cole porter Harold Arlen Sammy Kahn Rodgers and Hammerstien Jerome kern and Mel Torme this inspiring display of piano virtuoisty by Liberace on Gershwins famous piece is amazing on so many levels one of which is he is playing from memory which is a elite ability of the dedicated great masters wonderful to hear in 2023 or at any time in human history thank u so much for posting this wow
@barryjacobs85244 жыл бұрын
I loved Liberace. I always wondered what happened to his clothes, his beautiful rings. His house that fell into decay is now back to some of its original grandeur. Thanks to someone who cared what happened to his belongings. Remembered always. Gershwin would have been so proud to hear his magical fingers playing his music.
@retroguy94943 жыл бұрын
Well, most of his costumes and jewelry are displayed at Michael Jackson's old house in Las Vegas. They are now owned by Liberace's foundation. He DID give a certain amount of them away before he died and most of those were auctioned off when the people he gave them too eventually died and their greedy families wanted the money.
@lizm93192 жыл бұрын
@@retroguy9494 Thank you so much! I saw a lot of his things at the Liberace museum in Las Vegas years ago. Well, that museum closed and I wondered what happened to the contents. Now that I know where they are, I’ll have to go see them next time I’m in Vegas. Thanks again!
@retroguy94942 жыл бұрын
@@lizm9319 You're welcome! 😃
@christinadorman84672 жыл бұрын
His house was restored and his clothes went to the museum which used to be Michael Jackson's old home in Las Vegas
@jamesfernandez1467 Жыл бұрын
So unbelievable we p
@Lilly-fi9jg4 жыл бұрын
The wsy he puts it all together is pure genius. He was a great talent.
@dianapease6434 жыл бұрын
He makes that Piano Sing. Such a Great Musician. Showmanship beyond!
@jeffrykoehler61764 жыл бұрын
A magical man in a magical time.
@davidfillmore31514 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest showmen and entertainers ever to appear on stage.
@BobK54 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a stunning performance, interpretation and arrangement, full of dynamics, emotion and rhythm, awesome 👏 what a player!
@HolgerRuneFan4 жыл бұрын
Liberace doesn't get the respect as a musician he should. He was truly a brilliant pianist and having met him three times in my life, he was a wonderful guy in person and to fans.
@mephistofaustus87364 жыл бұрын
Lucky 🍀 you!
@rootedandgrounded09114 жыл бұрын
Tilly Myers, true, but that is what happens when someone's persona shines so brightly, but I think Liberace just enjoyed life and wanted to be who he was.
@bettytaylor98474 жыл бұрын
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@bettytaylor98474 жыл бұрын
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@retroguy94943 жыл бұрын
He was actually a child prodigy who studied music at the University of Wisconsin at like age 7.
@uncleted4873 жыл бұрын
A wonderful man, wonderful musician, showman, would have loved to have met him, he must be entertaining in heaven.
@marilyngailnichol2 жыл бұрын
I closed my eyes listening to this and was transformed. I am in awe.
@jazzaman1472 жыл бұрын
When I was Nine Years Old My Parents took to See Liberace in Concert Such a nice man I could listen to him for hours A true Showman And a wonderful Humantarian And A Kind Soul R,I.P Lee
@dorothylingwood99263 жыл бұрын
Shivers down your spine listening to him play - wonderful thank you Lee
@bobluhrs4 жыл бұрын
Just listening to that man play, without even seeing him, is a lift always for me.
@JayBougie3 жыл бұрын
His souls playing the piano, his fingers are just the tools...
@retroguy94943 жыл бұрын
It always amazed me how those big rings of his didn't get in the way of his fingers. Some of the compositions he played required a LOT of dexterity in the fingers.
@JayBougie3 жыл бұрын
@@retroguy9494 Yep, shows how talented he was. Makes something that's hard look effortless and easy...
@bombasticbushkin49854 жыл бұрын
What a natural. Gifted player. A joy to watch. Thank you Liberace.
@tomsanders70802 жыл бұрын
HE HAD A NATURAL GOD GIVEN TALENT NO ONE ELSE CAN COMPARE TO R. I. P. LEE
@windchimeisland4 жыл бұрын
He had such an ease and rapport with his audience and his charisma and talent, still, to this day, are unmatched. I love Liberace.
@soniamenezes50182 жыл бұрын
The most talented pianist in the world.
@soniamenezes50182 жыл бұрын
Imortal Liberace !
@alicecoleman55322 жыл бұрын
Love him too!
@bcgrittner4 жыл бұрын
That was an enthusiastic performance that I thoroughly enjoyed. In 1969, I was 17. I am native U.S. I was part of a week long international choir fest in Freiburg, Germany. Yes, as Liberace said, music is, truly, the universal language.
@jenniferknight53434 жыл бұрын
How wonderful to have all these videos we can play any time to remind us what a great showman you were, it’s as tho’ you never left us. Thank you for the music Lee, keep on playing.
@ericmoorev89133 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
@leemontoya80282 жыл бұрын
Perfectly Said!
@anncarothers44812 жыл бұрын
Play on, Dear Liberace. Thank you for each and every note you ever touched. Know I would place a rose at your feet for each and every one. 🌹
@ameliadascenzo32462 жыл бұрын
8th@
@milagroscuenca59272 жыл бұрын
I know I have
@johnnyrfinley96264 жыл бұрын
One of the most gifted of all time.
@ddoyle113 жыл бұрын
God, he was a mountain of talent! Just brilliant.
@retroguy94943 жыл бұрын
I sure wish we had entertainers like him around today!
@tomsanders70802 жыл бұрын
@@retroguy9494 SAD TO SAY BUT WE WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKES OF GREAT TALENT LIKE THIS AGAIN
@retroguy94942 жыл бұрын
@@tomsanders7080 Yes, sadly, you are right! At least no more in MY lifetime. My late aunt actually got to see him perform in person. With the "dancing waters" behind him. She told me it was SO much better in person than watching him on television.
@obviouslyhealthy72574 жыл бұрын
A master thoroughly enjoying himself and sharing his joy with the world. A treasure when he was a live and a treasure still.
@constantdarkfog494 жыл бұрын
He was great at playing & entertaining, a legend
@kiwi0074 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Music that will never die.
@robertnachand17683 жыл бұрын
I Donna will never hear this song without hearing Darling I love you.No one could play this as well as he did.Yet I shall always love this tribute Gershwin gave the world to love an living a full life.
@carhelmers5614 Жыл бұрын
I saw him in person twice over the years .What a showman and musician he was ! 😮 Unforgettable Great memories
@abmusica85624 жыл бұрын
Liberace "but I couldn't come out just in the buttons" - sublime!
@retroguy94943 жыл бұрын
"If the beads are turned the wrong way, its murder! One bead will do it!" LMAO
@rickw11004 жыл бұрын
Its so obvious that this very talented man didn't take himself so seriously that he was afraid to be the butt of a self deprecating gag or lack the ability to be in on the joke when it came to his over the top wardrobe . As they say...Liberace cried all the way to the bank. God bless you Lee.
@OperaJH2 жыл бұрын
Actually - He said it. He created that line! Yes an amazing musician and a humongous talent. Never another like him!
@narcisagaurano76 Жыл бұрын
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@karenann42774 жыл бұрын
I love Liberace. He is very funny, very nice and a terrific pianist and entertainer. I miss you Lee. Wish you were still here.
@JdSmith-ib6bc4 жыл бұрын
He's a THRILLING performer!!
@terrybohannon27305 жыл бұрын
Liberace was the BEST of the B\EST. Loved him so. And such a kind man. My Mother was a pianist and would have loved to have seen him in her time. RIP sir, we miss you.
@mephistofaustus87364 жыл бұрын
It’s always very emotional to me when I listen to Gershwin’s music and especially when Liberace is performing it. Even I unfortunately never have seen a live performance on stage. But he had an ability to make people happy with his music 🎶 and with his attitude. Even through the TV-screen he had this lovely and sympathetic way to make me smile. He passed away much to early!😢
@desireelevin8822 Жыл бұрын
Definitely gone too soon. I was privileged to see him in Durban, South Africa performing at the Old Playhouse. A show I will never forget.
@rudyvonzippa9564 жыл бұрын
Most complete Gershwin Medley I have ever heard I am in tears of joy. And to see this being executed by Liberace ...I'm in heaven (wooops I just blew my left speaker)
@SilviaRamirez-rd6qn Жыл бұрын
Por siempre esplendido , no tiene edad.....❤❤❤❤❤
@gheorgheneacsu33564 ай бұрын
Un geniu, însă viața lui privată a fost un dezastru. 😢
@maurol.37313 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal, there are no other words ...
@lolitaburgess59655 жыл бұрын
Magnificent, there is not another like him.
@johnnierev4 жыл бұрын
So many different styles, and moods....And a master at them all....Love the Gershwin set....powerful!!!!
@steinwaygrande97366 жыл бұрын
When my wife and I were living in Melbourne in 1984 to November 1986 we saw Liberace in both Melbourne and Sydney at the Opera House. After his show in Melbourne we got to talk with Liberace and several of us were invited up to his hotel suite in which there was a grand piano. He sat and played all sorts of music from straight classical to jazz. There was nothing in his repertoire that he couldn`t play. Such a gifted and talented man.He was very charming and kept telling the outlandish jokes and then he would play. I dont know how long we were honoured to have been in his company . Thats one memory we will take to our grave. There are no entertainers anymore. They have all gone to the great concert hall in the sky.
@johndonnelly5465 жыл бұрын
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@amauricosta77284 жыл бұрын
Um grande astro da música mundial !
@olivelane79034 жыл бұрын
Great story about wonderful much misunderstood lee Liberace first saw him live when I was 13 years old in 1956 ,in Croydon Fairfield halls England loved him and his beautiful music ever sinc I am m
@adobelover4 жыл бұрын
Lucky YOU!
@gilsousasousa99144 жыл бұрын
Excelent
@frankfiello79044 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, so rare and so wonderful to listen to.
@likaleica3 жыл бұрын
Rhapsody in Blue played perfectly amongst everything else he played
@crystalperry63702 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching his half hour weekly show. I got to see him live in Vegas. Best show ever. Miss him. Thank God for the videos. I've got a set on DVD. There has not been anyone like him. He's one of a kind. Wonderful!
@braunreinhold60204 жыл бұрын
My Mother absolutely loved his music. When I was a baby my Father would play me to sleep with Boogie because I would stay awake to listen to Liberace. I still love to listen to his music today 75 years later LOL
@ericmoorev89133 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
@jasonplymette75102 жыл бұрын
Glad I grew up in the "Liberace" era...never be another like him.
@daleshaddock39864 жыл бұрын
Truly one of a kind. Like Elvis, there will never be another.
@charleenfrankie46164 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. He was an extremely talented pianist!!
@ellensycamore37514 жыл бұрын
You do realise both him and elvis were identical twins right ? 😂😂😂😂 hardly one of a kind .... granted both their twins died at birth but for 9 months they were not unique lol
@lindseypate43063 жыл бұрын
He is the reason Elvis wore those costumes. He gave Elvis his gold jacket. He's so charming and charismatic. I wish I could have seen him. One of a kind. I'm in love now. Thank you for being you Liberace. RIP Sweet Borrowed Angel
@JayBougie3 жыл бұрын
@@lindseypate4306 I'd give everything I own to go back in time & see him & Elvis in 1956 in Las Vegas!
@martindrogers5 жыл бұрын
I can only say that Liberace was good for the soul.
@juliandouglas-smith30664 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch Liberace he brings a smile to my face and allows me to forget about life's troubles for a while. If that's not the definition of entertainment, what is?
@sherwinstart5 жыл бұрын
THE MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN IS SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THAT HAS EVER BEEN COMPOSED!
@davefischer71894 жыл бұрын
I saw him in New York, I saw him in Florida, doesn't matter where, he always entertained, he sparkled with his diamonds, his outfits, but his piano playing, the BEST...........always beautiful music, he could make the piano sing.........
@richarddrolet77464 жыл бұрын
This man is.....History........classic in all its wonder....and more.
@ftoniaromano64806 жыл бұрын
I played the piano for 20 years & I LOVED Liiberce (still do). My boyfriend got us subscription tickets for seeing concerts at 'Garden States Arts Center'. Every year during the summer series, we got tickets to see a Liberace - & other classical & rock groups. It was about year 6 of seeing Liberace & the Dancing Waters & my man Jim, leaned over to me during one of the musical breaks, where Liberace invited the audience to come on down to the stage, & see his diamonds. He said if I didn't go down to see him at the end of this conversation with the audience, he'd never take me again. I always dressed for the occasion & realized these women going down the main aisle, were my grandmother's age. They walked very slowly, some with walkers or canes. I scampered down a side aisle (I was young) & was the first to reach the stage. It was so cool! He did his routine of "do you want to see my diamonds?". Of course, I said. His orchestra started playing a Strauss waltz, & he invited me on stage to dance with him. He helped me up the stage stairs and we walzted together. He was GOOD! And smelled good. (Don't care what his sexual orientation was, he's was a child prodigy, & put on a great show.!!!) It was probably more exciting than my wedding day. I saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium in '65, the Stones in '67 & this Liberace concert surpassed the great groups & artists I had seen. He was such a talented & versitile performer & I got such a kick out of him. Especially THAT night! Rest in Peace, Liberace.💔
@balancedactguy6 жыл бұрын
A very nice story! Thanks for sharing!! Yes, Liberace was without equal!!
@72Yonatan5 жыл бұрын
LOL.
@balancedactguy5 жыл бұрын
OLO!
@ericlloyd6635 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this story, what year was that? I am a super big fan of his. everyone who knew him spoke well him him like you did:)
@luisorellanacastillo26855 жыл бұрын
Hermoso, agrega a esta preciosa obra musical de George Gershwin, su talento y estilo.
@adobelover4 жыл бұрын
He was a brilliant entertainer and pianist, enjoyed watching him as a child with my parents!
@ellenpearljackson5219 Жыл бұрын
I love liberace and I love George In Ira gerwin These 3 men bought beauty of music into the life of the world Rest in peace my beautiful souls of God
@virginiastock55184 жыл бұрын
The master at work. One word WONDERFUL.
@72Yonatan5 жыл бұрын
He made a lot of people laugh and lighten up their emotional environment. This is a great performance of Rhapsody in Blue.
@gregghanson60954 жыл бұрын
This isn't Rhapsody in Blue. It's shortened version with all the difficult piano stuff cut out.
@davebishop51594 жыл бұрын
It's a group of Gershwin songs.
@chalermchatravudhijai45964 жыл бұрын
Gregg Hanson ฃฃ
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@samnataluk26046 жыл бұрын
I miss Liberace. he had a god given talent. class act.🎶🎼🎵
@claravela2895 жыл бұрын
Totally right.
@Jenifer_G Жыл бұрын
I saw Liberace here in Australia, decades ago. Also saw him on TV when I was little, saw his house whilst on tourist bus in America, so happy I did. Great pianist. His mother was a very attractive lady too.
@serpentinecreature4 жыл бұрын
A wonderful musician ! Thank you for this golden memory !
@newtonmenlo4 жыл бұрын
My father, who served in the USMC, Korean War Veteran, and a damn good piano player, thought that Liberace was the best pianist in the world. He listened to his records and watched every time he was on television. When it was confirmed that Liberace was gay, you could tell that it bothered him, but he remained a fan until his dying day.
@MrGritteeth4 жыл бұрын
We miss him don’t we?
@hildavelazquez47754 жыл бұрын
I love Liberace, he was a wonderful person. Everyday I listen his wonderful music.
@pamelabergnerbergner50933 жыл бұрын
He was fantastic 🙃❤️💙
@terrybohannon27305 жыл бұрын
He was the BEST of the BEST. Some seem to run him down, but I do believe he was wonderful. I think he is in heaven now playing for my Mother. She was a pianist and the best, too. She always liked him. I know she would have loved to see him in person. Maybe possible in heaven, huh??? Love Liberace. RIP
@morbius1092 жыл бұрын
He could make a piano talk as few others could. Glitz and glamour combined with charm and showmanship. You never saw him reading off of sheet music. Often imitated, but never, ever duplicated. RIP Liberace.
@johnnowakowski40625 жыл бұрын
He was a genius on the piano...
@racingwolf47114 жыл бұрын
An Great Artist and Amazing nice Person. RIP Lee Liberace and thank you for All.
@terrybohannon27305 жыл бұрын
Class act all the way. One of my favorites. I shed tears every time I hear this. Wish he were living now.
@robertmoga98192 жыл бұрын
Magicien de la scène salles combles à laissé une fortune considerable
@almills60995 жыл бұрын
Gay, straight, I don't care, his music and personality were awesome. I still enjoy watching and listening.
@olivelane79034 жыл бұрын
Liberace beats them all for talent personality charm sincerity looks no wonder his jealous critics made up untrue stories about him
@teresaperez7084 жыл бұрын
No habrá otro talento como Liberace.
@edwinjimenez38024 жыл бұрын
Agree Sir This GENTLEMAN was a real artist total class THE GREATEST GENERATION EVER AMEN
@balancedactguy4 жыл бұрын
He was a Kind Hearted Fellow who really cared about his fans and always did his best to give GREAT performances. You can't play in Vegas for as many years as he did without being the best!!
@balancedactguy4 жыл бұрын
@@edwinjimenez3802 NO ENTERTAINER OF TODAY can compare to him!!....and that's Sad to say!!
@Pythonaria6 жыл бұрын
What a showman he was. Fabulous.
@tessamariebilgera4 жыл бұрын
I love Liberace’s Piano pieces he played eversince! It’s sooo soothing to listen! Too sad 😢 he’s not around anymore! I missed him so much performing. R.I.P Liberace! 🙏📿🕯🕊🌺
@annogrady33492 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of attending one of his concerts at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, Canada many years ago. It was amazing! I relive the joy I felt by watching these vidios. Thank you 😊🇨🇦
@789armstrong6 жыл бұрын
Its hard to believe that this warm and charismatic showman was actually quite lonely.
@cherylkeller51813 жыл бұрын
He probably had to spend a lot of time alone practicing
@HardRockMiner6 жыл бұрын
My mother played piano and she loved this guy.
@viviennekatsouli23096 жыл бұрын
His immortal music will forever live on for generations to come.
@rei391205 жыл бұрын
vivienne i so agree with you - you know it would any way, but especially because of youtube it really will..... thank god for youtube. i watch hours of youtube very lil tv any more except for golden girls and frasier hahah
@davesuiter6 жыл бұрын
I love this old Queen. No one, and I repeat no one, ever matched Mr Showmanship.
@01musicproducer6 жыл бұрын
AWESOME...:)
@ftoniaromano64806 жыл бұрын
G Town Dave - you know what was cool? When we danced (see my comment above - or below?), I did not at all feel like I was dancing with a queen. He had strength, pulled me on to the stage, was wonderful, & very funny & polite. And quite manly! 🤔
@plenn98886 жыл бұрын
Maybe Victor Borge. But true!
@tiffsaver5 жыл бұрын
Hah!! So do I. Did you catch the film biopic starring Michael Douglas in the title role?? He was AMAZING.
@421rants5 жыл бұрын
F Tonia Romano really cool slice of life you shared....makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. = )
@DickAllen4HOF6 жыл бұрын
If you can play this well, you deserve to laugh all the way to the bank
@OldManMontgomery4 жыл бұрын
Rhapsody in Blue is one of my favorite pieces of music. (If not THE favorite.) This is a marvelous rendition.
@rudyvonzippa9564 жыл бұрын
Amen (my favorite)
@leibstandartejager85824 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, years of hard work and dedication, true genius. Terrible loss. 🌎
@MsKitty-st1yv Жыл бұрын
Such flair. No matter what his love-style was/is, watching & listening to his lightness/funness is refreshing. I would loved to have met him!!!
@louiselaubach60105 жыл бұрын
Can't even imagine the things about music that are in his brain! To be so talented!
@mariarosagomez43854 жыл бұрын
Gracias Liberace por compartir esa genialidad con todos, un verdadero privilegio disfrutar de tus interpretaciones RIP...
@kevinphillips32134 жыл бұрын
Personality and style and showmanship remind me quite a bit of Elton John in his younger days both of them just love their music and are the best at the kind of music they did. Can't help but feel happy after hearing them play.
@ericmoorev89133 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
@lilrose8524 жыл бұрын
Wow he was only 4 years old when he started to play his piano and 39 years that is awesome god bless Liberace I love Gershwin actually I love classical music and operas this is so beautiful How Liberace is playing it very enchanting this guy was one of a kind no one could ever be close to be like him he was real not fake at all He loved what he did Best playing his piano and entertaining everyone with his music and storytelling.
@warrengwonka24794 жыл бұрын
lil rose Well, so was Alma Deutscher.
@MrHtowntrucker5 жыл бұрын
His ability to play so many pieces of music from memory is un-human. Incredible
@wearewinning31514 жыл бұрын
Not taking anything away from Liberace's remarkable gifts, but check out great classical pianists who also play without sheet music, much more difficult pieces, in 90 minute performances.
@tradewins2 жыл бұрын
It's not particularly rare. All top level concert pianists can do that.
@kenbrohere2 жыл бұрын
@@tradewins how many top level pianists are out there?
@kenbrohere2 жыл бұрын
@@wearewinning3151 I watch the Van Cliburn competition from time to time and they are remarkable. But I dont see Liberace sweating a performance like they do.
@tradewins2 жыл бұрын
@@kenbrohere quite a few. If you do some checking around KZbin you'll see
@kurtwieting Жыл бұрын
A master showman and an incredibly accomplished pianist. The ACCURACY here is astounding. Not a note missed. Not a note wrong. Liberace is a nation treasure. And although it was many years in the making - he was finally free at the end to be HIMSELF and the fans embraced him.
@elfowl68734 жыл бұрын
LIBERACE!!! The greatest!!!! can't beat him. Thanks for posting.
@terrybohannon27305 жыл бұрын
I think it is sad that they sorta phased him out. Museum gone, etc. HE WAS THE BEST SHOWMAN OF ALL TIMES. WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN HIM IN PERSON.
@Mr-Security4 жыл бұрын
I started piano at 4. After A few times through a music chart I did it by ear 👂. If you start early it just becomes words in a poem. I r 68 n still play a lot. Made a living at it for a couple decades. It is like nothing else. Loved Victor Borga as well. They were gifts to the planet. Glad for the youtube living history book.
@davidcarroll18836 жыл бұрын
This man was so perfect!! My God! Absolution! Perfection!! Blows me away..
@jorgesixtoantonio31624 жыл бұрын
You are right David
@mattalexzweig4 жыл бұрын
beautiful music, beautiful soul.
@syourke34 жыл бұрын
He saw the great Paderewski in concert when he was a boy and it inspired him to work very hard - a remarkable entertainer.
@thebestisyettocome41144 жыл бұрын
I miss Lee. '87 seems like yesterday, I received the news in Palm springs CA. At 98, I hope I'll see him again, and he playing for the heavens. - Mr. Hahn, Beverly Hills CA
@sensemaya14 жыл бұрын
Mr. Hahn God bless you, Sir! And wasn't it fantastic how he modulated into The Man I Love? X
@lgg72874 жыл бұрын
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@lgg72874 жыл бұрын
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@quickdeuce4 жыл бұрын
My Wife and I saw him at Lake Tahoe in 1980. Those who did not see him perform missed a chance to witness greatness. Not only as a real human being but as a performer extraordinaire, an artist, and absolutely brilliant pianist. There will never be another like him and well there should not be. I mean that in a very good way,, his sexual orientation has nothing what-so-ever to do with his brilliance and his contributions to mankind.
@jamesbillie18334 жыл бұрын
Out on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Swamp. We had only a radio in early 1950s. A bunch of older Indians would gather around by the camp fire. Just listen to him!!! I'm 76 years old now , enjoy his music Sho na bish
@ericmoorev89133 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
@johnmavris69136 жыл бұрын
Applause applause, pianist of the highest masters. Thank you for the memories
@JORGELUIS-he5ss5 жыл бұрын
This Gentleman is the Most Exotic Talent Artis Once Upon A Time... My Respect.
@tulaysinmaz96642 ай бұрын
Rest in peace legend musician we love you forever💯💯💯💯💯💯👏👍🙏
@rosiemckinzie86089 жыл бұрын
What a joy to be able to watch these wonderful performances. Thank you for sharing!