Willie Nelson "Heartbreak Hotel" Leon Russel Mickey Raphael

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

Total gold..gold..goD. goLD..lEON sTUD, AND wILLIE vIRAL.

[@clancywalker8390]

I hope Mickey Raphael knows just how much we appreciate it when he is featured. LOVE him,

[@Palootski]

Wow!!! Hard to believe that the only people still alive out of this group is Wille and Mickey !!!!

[@brucecratty]

I was there in Studio 8h on SNL!

[@micksypickxen2386]

This was likely from early to mid 1979 as that was when the tour promoting the "One More From the Road" album happened. The band consisted of an eclectic gathering of musicians that included two drummers, Willie's long time drummer, "Me & Paul" English (black hat) and short-timer (from a Willie band member standpoint;) Rex Ludwig (red kit/straw hat), two bass players, Bee Spears RIP (behind Mickey) and - also short timer - Chris Ethridge RIP (far stage left), founding member of the Flying Burrito Bros. I seem to remember the sax player was part of Leon's band at the time... first name Marty (can't remember his last name), Mickey Raphael on harmonica, Jody Payne RIP on guitar/harmony vocals, and of course, Leon on keys. There is someone far upstage right playing what appears to be congas, whom I don't recognize/remember. Hope this helps.

[@tjarley]

The "Marty" is Marty Grebb, one of the founders/songwriters of the Buckinghams, one of the greatest bands to come out of Chicago.

[@brucecratty]

And Ambrose Campbell on congas, RIP, who came with Leon and Marty and was actually Leon's spiritual advisor

[@markz5505]

That looks like "Poodie Locke" on the far right of the stage ( next to Bee) playing base .... He's gone too...

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

INSANELY GOOD. Tell me again Willie, "How lonely are you for me?"

[@bonniekruger6929]

WOW, the good old days, Love our Willie

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

That was Sooo Cool. 5/16/2023

[@verimadmagsvmm1549]

Don't love Mickey Raphael, adore him!! Just wish he was shown more prominently in all the songs and gigs that he made so complete! Thank heaven, for guys like him.

[@sirralph5706]

RIP, Leon. My favorite version of this song.

[@brucecratty]

This is when I was part of the tour, (back stage catering)...... 2 drummers, 2 bassists, Leon's sax player and conga player, Jody, Mickey and the man! My only duty in NYC for the show, was to deliver 10 cs. of Lone Star Beer, to the cast and crew! 3 of my all time favorite days!

[@brucecratty]

From SNL!! My only purpose for being there was to deliver 10 cases of Lone Star beer to the cast and crew of SNL! It was a great time in NYC!

[@nickwride2023]

>>> Jeez, you lucky bastard.

[@johnmchugh3294]

Some band!!

[@rebi1945]

willie and the boys in their prime right there...real tight

[@mantle64]

Happy Birthday Uncle Willie.

[@usubornhaus]

what a combination...............good evening

[@MissHolleyKing]

LOVED playing this on my radio show today!

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

I would beg for a taste of Leon's Time. Treats.

[@brucecratty]

My only purpose to be in NYC for SNL was to deliver 40 cases of Lone Star Beer to the SNL cast & crew Saturday night. What a trip!

[@MGB644GP]

BEST Version of this song - EVER !!!

[@Werner170]

Well, whatyaknow! Willie Nelson HAS been young!!! Great post, thanks!

[@RickarooCarew]

gosh... those guys sound really good... bound to go far... fast my phone suggested..;;~} phone humor

[@eddriver7815]

great version ... love it

[@glenbeck5602]

Leon sings lead 2 drum kits. Bunch of brass an a bad ass dude playin the harp Such a classic

[@eddriver7815]

Great version .. love it

[@phileesarah]

wonderin' when this was? mid 70's ? nice Alembic bass!

[@peggylemire5572]

❤❤ willie , Leon ,Mickey ❤❤

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

#LeonStud #WillieViral Hot MAC tiger Lady Blue Loves you, too.

[@Froggboots]

That is Micky Raphael playing the harp. Bee Spears is on bass. Both guys have been with Willie for some time now.

[@warnergregory728]

And Leon Russell on keynoards

[@susycruz1985]

Willie looks so fuckin handsome I would like to find a man looking like him

[@starrrkrazeee]

This song epitomizes Jamin! A few geniuses and a couple fillers and you've got Jamin! Oh yeah! Thank God they recorded it on video!

[@GaryPozner]

WOW!

[@mariececilelassere]

Perfect musicos ❤ superbe Mickey Raphaël and wilie divine contryrock ❤❤❤ please dance with me in my bewitched by you all😂😂😂 wilie it is the good time my beautifull mystérieuse creature..have good life extraordinaire sweet hapyness with warmloving by you supermerveilleuse Nelsonfamily ❤❤❤❤ (2024/27/12) happy new year to all of you family and friends🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@SANTIAGO636]

Massive WN fan.. But this song is Pure Presley which can't be beaten. Sorry Willie.

[@peterbetts858]

merlinshat07 u suhould go buy the live album /cd they did together in 1979 .

[@logofilm8644]

Anybody has any idea when did Mickey Raphael joined the Willie Nelson band.

[@CasaDexter]

circa about 74 or so...saw Mickey in Jerry Jeff Walker's band the same night I first saw Willie in fall of 73, so he hadn't joined Willie yet but did so very shortly thereafter.

[@logofilm8644]

CasaDexter because his album, Shotgun Willie, was released in 1973 somehow credited Mickey Raphael on harmonica.

[@CasaDexter]

didn't know that--could be guesting then. all I know is what I saw in fall 73: Mickey played in Jerry Jeff's band that night but he did not play in Willie's.

[@victoriagensheimer3349]

Logo Film mid-70s

[@gargan1977tua]

Willie picks mighty good when he wants to.

[@lauralavene9385]

They all keep saying I'm to young but I f. Ken remember it ???

[@nickwride2023]

The King's version is the best but I love this version. Neal Diamond and Kim Carnes do a nice duet of this too.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

The Yamaha Electric grand CP70 says to me that this was early eighties.

[@mazemusic1813]

Leon started playing the CP70 in '77 on Leon & Mary Tour. This video was likely to be from around 1979

[@psibri]

classic

[@twangville]

check Willie and friends, from third man records; - who's playin bass here ?

[@relimes]

IS that guy with the musache to the left of Willie from The Doobie Brothers?

[@Froggboots]

That is just too sad.

[@cosbyutube]

+Cindy Tatum Jody was married to Sammi Smith, Help me make it thru the night singer, & the parents of Waylon Payne. in several movies including walk the line & Crazy.

[@dabdella1460]

I'd like to hear leon minus willy, like the extra instruments. Dd

[@victorturcott4525]

who's the harmonica player? does anybody tell me please? I've searchin him for a 10 year least

[@MrPicofmylife]

Wow. What year? Anybody?

[@dickmcgrane2836]

1979

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

#BeeManHandled Right.

[@merlinshat007]

id like to hear more from leon than willie / sorry but true

[@glenbeck5602]

Leon sings lead

[@ABlastfromthePast]

All comments not in English will be removed, I have no idea of what you're saying , it could be spam or hate for all i know!

[@dbergum1]

I agree....they have to understand English or why else comment on this song

[@maryrobbins8189]

A Blast from the Past +

[@VampireGOTh89]

Uhm no.