Willie Nelson & Leon Russell live from Passaic, NJ, March 1st,1979

[@lindavanhook8684]

As long as we have Willie’s music, we will always have Willie with us. Thank you,Willie for all your beautiful music. We love you very much. Linda VanHook

[@mackwhite1308]

the older you get the more you appreciate the finer things in life. this is one of the finer things

[@chinto50]

amen.... to that...

[@theadministers3533]

The finest of wine, iz Rio DMT!iii!

[@edwhite7475]

Its true...the BEST music, just sounds better and better over the years.

[@timwilson8118]

So true

[@freakbennett2263]

Æ-men, jűs sāyīn !😎✌️😎!

[@cmgregory831]

1st time hearing this. Love Willie! And NOBODY beats LEON!!!

[@marlenesullivan3113]

U & I HAVE GOOD TASTE IN MUSIC 🎸🎶

[@cmgregory831]

@@marlenesullivan3113 for sure!

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YEAH BOYS OU ARE THE BEST WILLIE HOLD ON AND YOU LEON REST IN PEACE I LIKE TO LISTEN TO YOU YOU ARE THE LEGENDS

[@ecobeattv6246]

(LEON Kicks in about 46:00 minutes in.) (Just in case you're LEON-crazed, like me!) God bless, LEON.

[@chlynn13b92]

Oh I definitely am Leon Crazed.

[@Slinkygal]

I am also Leon crazed & that's the main reason I'm here🥰

[@Slinkygal]

Without being LEON❤️-crazed, I probably wouldn't be here, so thanks for info.

[@cheri238]

Here we go, 123. Willie Nelson and Leon Russell. (God's). I know my music 🎶 Let's go!!! Get on a bus and march on Washington DC on November 4th, 2023!!!! 🙏❤️🌎🕊🌿🎵🎶

[@noose1974]

Anything Leon is part of is going to be superb. And Willie is awesome too.

[@ralphf3790]

you want your mind blown...google leon and see his unmatched resume. He composed and played on like 60 albums that are classics, not including his own. He was in like twenty bands starting with Paul Revere and the Raiders to the Rolling Stones. Produced Clapton, Charles, Elton, Willie, all the way to Buble', . It is almost inconceivable how many true classics have his fingerprints. I always knew he was special, but until I saw this list I had no clue.

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

+Ralph F Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin --- we got to see Leon last month, August, at Nicasio Ranch. He might have walked slowly out with a cane, but he only looked down at his hands maybe two times in 1.5 hours. HE IS STILL AMAZING. GOD BLESS HIM!!

[@jesusamaya8943]

@@ralphf3790 check out Elton John's introduction of Leon àt ceremony

[@stevewoods293]

Both are or we're awsome intertainers and loveable country boy's 😅😅😅😅

[@melissasalsbury4705]

Was not expecting it to be so long!😮

[@HicktownHomeboys]

Heaven Has Its Piano Player. The Angel Band Just Got A Lot Better. Nobody will ever replace Leon.

[@balerjohnson3099]

God Almighty...Its not fancy or Hollywood produced ...its is live and amazing. Thats how Willie has always been and thats how Leon has always been. Thank God for You tube ..else we are stuck with Biever and GaBlah.

[@ralphf3790]

you want your mind blown...google leon and see his unmatched resume. He composed and played on like 60 albums that are classics, not including his own. He was in like twenty bands starting with Paul Revere and the Raiders to the Rolling Stones. Produced Clapton, Charles, Elton, Willie, all the way to Buble', . It is almost inconceivable how many true classics have his fingerprints. I always knew he was special, but until I saw this list I had no clue.

[@danperkins7050]

Leon Russell is a genius writer, singer and composer who has been rediscovered by his reunion with Elton John on The Union. This was a beautiful story of unselfish admiration and love that God himself inspired and made possible.

[@jacquelinejeenmetelica2506]

I adore Leon’s Ageless masculinity and adoration for a Woman.

[@BarbaraFrias-lp3rg]

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[@corazondeoro9351]

I saw these two that summer in Jackson Ms. !!

[@SkaHouse247]

Rest in peace Leon. Thanks for great tunes.

[@randomvideosfilmcollection3161]

🔥

[@foff4446]

Thankgod for willie

[@julianalinzey7594]

One of the best concerts! I AlwYs loved Leon Russel & Willie!!!

[@btdtagain]

thank you , two true legendary artists. unique , they set the bar high

[@seththomas9105]

I feel like a kid again, this takes you back to 79

[@seththomas9105]

@Willie Nelson 🔵 Pretty much my whole life. My grandparents and parents were/are fans and my dad and uncle were big Bob Wills and Buddy Holly fans: fans of ALL music! I grew up in a house that always had a radio going, kitchen, living room, bathroom out in the shed, in the car.... Thanks for loving music Willie!

[@seththomas9105]

@Willie Nelson 🔵 Sure, sounds good.

[@tracyspeers7012]

Man is so great to to hear this show it's just what a man needs to come down from the day Willie Nelson and Leon Russell is there anybody that don't like Willie Nelson I think he's the greatest of all time and I want to thank whoever put up this video thank you from the bottom of my heart this is Tracy Speer out,,, God Bless,,,,

[@cheri238]

🙏❤️🌎🕊🌿🎵🎶

[@smitty47150]

I had been a fan for about two years when this was taped.This is just remarkable!! I have seen Willie now 34 times in concert. We have been to 1 Farm Aid, 1 July 4th picnic. I have been on stage with Willie 1 time in Louisville Ky. Getting ready to see him and Merle in New Braunfels Texas real soon.. Seen Leon at Head Liner's in Louisville Ky. for the 4th time just a few months ago. It is a very small venue and was really an intimate concert. We are very blessed to have enjoyed their music for many years now.. GOD BLESS them!!

[@smallfri1674]

Wow dude I thought I saw him a lot in concert 7-times, but 34-times that is so cool

[@KJ64Falcon]

Matt Smith AWESOME!!! Hope you had a ball! I guess I've seen him live 15-20 times, going back to 1972. Three 4th of July picnics, '73 - '75, 'Austin City Limits', plus a lot of smaller Austin outdoor gigs, including political fund-raisers. A bunch of other great concerts! My daughter says that growing up in our house, Willie was a god - she is right! Nothing beat standing in spilled beer, singing along and feeling so fortunate to be there!

[@markz5505]

I lost count on how many times I have seen Willie. I spent a lot of time in Austin,Tx. back in the 70's.

[@JE-bu8bk]

Willie is one of those rare guys that is better live. His live has changed too although he generally runs through the same medley and transitions in same order often. Like riding bike. Hadn't seen him as much as you maybe but when I have for some reason it feels like he is singing directly to me. Drugging live this dude. It also reminds me of the Texas I knew 70s 80s 90s. Vastly underrated video here in the back listings of youtube. It's a bloody Mary morning my friend I'm flying down to houston There is Willie and everything else.

[@karmenjazbec7743]

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC YOU HAVE LEFT FOR ME

[@shirleybrown8814]

That is the way Whiskey River sounded the first time I ever saw Willie probably in 1970’s. Have seen him many times but never enough.

[@MarkHailey12]

Willie at the peak of his talents!

[@71ctonryroberts10]

What an incredible musician who seemingly played with every notable musician going back 50+ years. He was known by all of us in Tulsa. I'll drive by his Utica Square mansion today to see flowers and tributes set up there ... as a local resident we were fortunate and familiar with opportunities to see him play our venues! A legend to be remembered for his music and the company that sought him - many now whom will have his company in heaven- RIP ... friends list will and should be endless & bless Elton John, J J Cale, Dwight Twilly for their & +++ others personal loss of their admired friend. Especially the Tulsa group / band including Eric Clapton ++ local pals & even the late George Harrison whom came to play! WOW...! Leon Russell's driveway tributes (Tulsa, Okla.); 11/13/2016

[@natebw5517]

As a kid in the 70s The Master of Space and Time was legendary in our house in Florida. I am now reading the new biography and going back to listen to every bit of recorded audio and video I can find that is referenced in the book. Constantly blowing my mind.

[@dorothyspeer8266]

This is so damn cool to hear Willie bye god Nelson and Leon Russell togather is there anybody who Will don't know you know my Uncle is layin over yonder in Yadkinville dieing so I'm so down hearted tonight but this concert is what I needed to hear tonight thank you so much love Willie Nelson and God bless you all love

[@jasonschultz1922]

How can you not love Willie!!!!

[@cheri238]

It's not about age, It's about how you make your moonshine!!! ❤❤lol😊

[@CarolynCookMusicandHealth]

I love the music of Leon Russell and Willie Nelson keep on rocking and rolling on the road guys. Happy Journey!

[@jmack619]

song for you is leon at his best here Voice is sooo good .. miss you

[@kaypickering4892]

We have been fans for years..Mellows you out when your stressed out an want to relax... Love ya Willie.. Kay & Dennis

[@leilashort6287]

❤ WHN

[@hurlee333]

Willie, this BUD for you Hoss ! I know after all these years these BUDS are for you !

[@MadiandTrinsurfgrlz]

this is one of the best i wish i was there God bless leon and willie and all the wonderful musicians this is unforgetable God bless all of you forever i have a feeling that you will being in heaven above and we will be hearing youall forever

[@kathyblair5847]

I keep finding myself coming back and listening to this full show. It's incredible. I wish there was video. They don't make em like this anymore.

[@julianalinzey7594]

Great to listen to on a road trip… I have to drive my sister to Orlando a couple of times each month ( which is 70 miles away)… Great show to pass the time!

[@teddroberts993]

Leon made Willies hair grow.

[@nilshenryihlen3787]

I like willies music and love leon/s

[@marlenesullivan3113]

TWO OF THE GREATEST

[@jeffa7662]

3 Whisky Rivers. Cookin. Fantastic show. This is one for the ages.

[@maryellenconway9124]

Yes! what a great combo! Saw them in Knoxville TN back in the 70"s. What a great show. Had Leons hat for years till it molded in an old house I lived in,,,,sad!

[@dugfur]

Beautiful. Strange....my best friend treated me to a Leon Russell concert last year...this year a Willie Nelson in a couple of weeks..same place. Thanks!!!!

[@rjesquerra7493]

first time I seen Willie was at the Comanche county fair in Lawton, Oklahoma, been kicking with Leon every time when he comes homes in Oklahoma

[@butterflySmiles2]

Willie is the greatest!

[@altapape4594]

I love this photo!

[@TheWinVids]

I was at this concert, it was a great evening! I remember the encore, it went on for ever. We stayed and thought it was over, went out to the car and damned if they didn't continue on. This was simulcast on WNEW.

[@denisesowin374]

never saw them luckey to hear this great songs good times back in the day..loved. that. 📻 station remember the ladys voice. on the 📻 radio

[@corazondeoro9351]

@Willie Nelson 🔵 I was lucky to get a front row seat in Jackson Ms. for the Willie Nelson and Leon Russell show in '79 !! My first Willie Nelson concert !!

[@jeffvail4112]

Just great and brings me memories from times past.

[@smallfri1674]

I can still remember the first ime I saw Willie in concert back in 80's, he came out playing this song and had a bottle of Whiskey in his hand and pass it out to the crowd

[@scottbradley8280]

seen both never together but in 79 got to party with Leon man he like arkansas red bud yep back the just growed on the farm he said wow not bad for hillbillys

[@ralphf3790]

I lived fifteen minutes from the Capitol Theater . This is one of the many concerts I was lucky enough to see there. Picture this... 16 years old and lying to the parents to sneak to concerts there. You see this part of Passaic was not a part of town that middle class white kids ventured to at 16. But the draw of the music played there was like heroin to a junkie. I saw Jethro Tull there and the band went off stage without playing aqualung and locomotive breath, in the front two rows was a mc club that proceeded to rip the backs off seats and threw them at the stage. It was almost a riot until the band came back out and played a 40 minute encore including , of coarse, both tunes. This is just one of the priceless memories of over 115 live shows I had the pleasure of attending. Most when live shows were at there best, no set play lists, you could go see a band three nites in a row and see three different shows. Today so many concerts are scripted to the point that it no longer feels like a shared experience between the band and the crowd.

[@hurlee333]

Lucky you ! I love the sounds that Willie plays and saw him several times but love this concert and Leon 35 years and he still going strong ! GOD BLESS HIM and LEON and US !!!

[@ralphf3790]

John Hurley you want your mind blown...google leon and see his unmatched resume. He composed and played on like 60 albums that are classics, not including his own. He was in like twenty bands starting with Paul Revere and the Raiders to the Rolling Stones. Produced Clapton, Charles, Elton, Willie, all the way to Buble', . It is almost inconceivable how many true classics have his fingerprints. I always knew he was special, but until I saw this list I had no clue.

[@richardjean1933]

Ralph F Leon is the ultimate renaissance man, and commands as much love and respect as anyone in the history of the business. I would consider my life a success if I had one tenth of his resume. Plus he is the ultimate badass of pianists

[@alaskanprincess9386]

Family from Passaic Co. ....how I'd love to see it for myself!

[@rogermurphy4387]

@@ralphf3790 Look up the details of The Wrecking Crew-he and Glenn Cambell were major forces in session players in the 60's

[@howardyeager1270]

Love the raw passion in each chord.

[@leilashort6287]

Love you so much ❤❤❤

[@CharlesCCRidesChandler]

It don't get no better than this!!!...:)O(:...

[@CharlesCCRidesChandler]

At about 18:32 I need another drink!!!...:)O(:...

[@SteveInNC2]

Thanks for putting this up! "Willie & Family Live" from '79 has always been one of my favorite live recordings by anyone, and this is as good. Sister Bobbie is, of course, one of the core elements of Willie's sountrack that plays through so many minds, but this gig with Leon Russell has Willie in the classic, hard driving, rock-country, don't get too far out in space mode with the vocal intensity that fueled his rise in popularity in Austin ( see comment above and check out the version of Bloody Mary Morning mentioned). This is a whole show of songs, each interpreted with Willie acknowledging Russel's rhythm and, beyond that, his resume. This is the Willie that hooked me and there's not enough of it out there and not enough recognition in the world of rock and roll for Willie's ability. He should be in the Rock HOF. They're missing it because of Willie's versatility and acoustic nature, which has created it's own brand of American music. If he'd have been ripping up an electric all these years (check out Willie with Band of Horses), I think he'd be in there. He's not that far behind Dylan in songwriting clout.

[@SooziinCa]

This is a great shot of Willie Nelson! He looks so cute in this photo!!

[@chlynn13b92]

I think Leon is the cutie on duty.

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YOU ARE SINGING THIS SONG FOR ME WE WERE SEPARATED SO EARLY DAD

[@joeserin9593]

Great post! Thank you!

[@edhalfen7380]

Willie...This Bud's for you...To both you guys...Thanks for all the music all these years...Blessings, Ed

[@karmenjazbec7743]

I LIKE HOW YOU INTRODUCE YOUR BAND WILLIE

[@marlenesullivan3113]

HE IS PROUD OF THEM, NOT MANY FRONT SINGERS DO, THE BAND IS A BIG PART TOO

[@hippieswereright]

Bless their hearts

[@EllenYeates5767]

Love how he transitions from song to song...Crazy...Nightlife...so awesome!

[@CLewis28]

OMG! This must have been at the old Capitol Theater :) I saw many great concerts there...for under $10, lol! Found ticket stubs recently from the 70's. Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@fannieappa1089]

Looking to see him as my "bucket list" although he has been my favorite for many years...new York area

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YEA BOYS YOU AND YOUR BAND ARE THE BEST REAL LEGENDS

[@marlenesullivan3113]

WHAT A FIND: 2 OF THE GREATEST EVER. WHAT A ENJOYABLE DAY I'VE HAD. WHAT HAPPEN TO MUSIC AFTER THIS ? 🚶‍♂️🎸🎶 🚶‍♂️🎸🎶

[@dennisopihory9194]

they all came to the capital theater in passaic back in the day. someone should do a documentary on the capital theater.

[@johnodonnell6716]

THANK YOU FOR THIS RECORDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnmayhew5451]

Go to 1;28;30 where Leon starts in and tell me why he isn" t the G>O>A>T on the 88s?

[@hurlee333]

Keep coming BACK........................................Just Love IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YES BOYS YOU ARE THE LEGENDS WITH YOUR BAND YOU ARE THE BEST WE ALL MISS YOU LEON

[@lapidarydave]

I’ve been told there use to be a video of this 😭❤️

[@EdnaTimleck-ps5hi]

Omg. His. Music. Is. My. Relaxed moment 😌 😎 ☺️ 👌

[@wendypratt5794]

to redshiftexperiment; you can get this album at Norman Ok, at Hasying's Music on Main St. If it is'nt in stock They will order it. Hear me now believe me later! : )

[@mikehunter1755]

I had this 8 track years ago.

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

[@jbseamons7550]

Thanks for the nice Sunday afternoon concert.

[@SteveInNC2]

I see now this was a WNYC broadcast, what a treat with some extra percussion and such, and again, Russell's influence. Look for Elton John's induction of Leon into the RRHOF..

[@lbliberty]

awesome concert! thanks for sharing!!!! brings back good memories!

[@jameskimmel1820]

I'm so happy for Facebook and Google and You Tube for making all these oldies available for all of us. This was the year, 1969, of my spiritual transformation from a hard core atheist to one who had found GOD at the end of the trail in my search for the Absolute of Truth as a scientist. I thought that fact and truth were the same thing in those days. And the last thing in the world I was expecting to discover was GOD! Anyhow, Einstein had said that the Unified Field Equation, if ever derived, would explain the existence of everything everywhere to everyone forevermore. In February, 1969, I found myself facing the absolute truth of the fact that there IS a GOD, and everything in infinity became understandable! GOD was the missing link in my chain of understanding how things had become the way they are, even the Absolute of Will and the Source of our Personality of self-consciousness and the Liberty of free will choice! So 1 = ∞ is the Unified Field of Infinity Equation, symbolizing the Absolute of Absolutes, the only Uncaused Cause in Infinity-the infinite will of the Infinite One who is the First Person of Deity, the Universal Father of all personalities. He is the Infinite; He is also infinity- 1 = ∞ - which also symbolizes one quantum unit of the prepersonal will of God, a sort of "God Gene", known as a THOUGHT ADJUSTER! It is the Father of your soul as a son or daughter of God! Brothers and sisters: the kingdom of God is at hand, meaning a return to the high spiritual concept of Jesus, who proclaimed that the kingdom is the will of his heavenly Father, dominant and transcendent in the heart of the believer! That which the world needs most to know is: Men are the sons of God, and through faith they can actually realize, and daily experience, this ennobling truth! To be great is to be Godlike, so when it comes to making America great again, we must remember: Greatness is synonymous with divinity. God is supremely great and good. "Greatness and goodness simply cannot be divorced." They are forever made one in God. The estimate of greatness varies from sphere to sphere. To be great is to be Godlike, so I pray for the spiritual transformation of present-day humanity! The Unified Field Equation- 1 = ∞ - symbolizes the will of God within ones mind and soul. It is actually the Father of your soul. So if you want to survive this mortal experience and live forever, let it be made perfectly clear: "All souls of every possible phase of mortal existence will survive provided they manifest willingness to co-operate with the indwelling will of God and exhibit a desire to find God and to attain divine perfection, even though these desires be but the first faint flickers of the primitive comprehension of that "true light which lights every man who comes into the world.”

[@timjones5219]

James Kimmel dude there is something wrong with you

[@MyBrucester]

Must be Mickey Raphael on the harp..nice guy too..)) U sound sweet on this one too Mickey~!!

[@karmenjazbec7743]

IT MAKES ME CRY TO LISTEN TO YOU MY DAD LEON IMISS YOU SO MUCH

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YEAH YOU WILLIE AND MY DAD LEON ARE THE BEST REAL LEGENDS

[@edziuhersthey2313]

We're lucky Leon used his power for good. He could have been one helluva preacher. At around 53:00 in he starts sounding like Reverend Leon. I would have joined his church!

[@J4ckieD]

one of the best live shows

[@markathomealone]

I see that! A still screen? So much LIVE still shot screen, it makes me wanna drop some Acid and IMAGINE...But then that's a John Lennon thing huh?

[@dickdcruz405]

-Foundtracks-

[@hurlee333]

Leon................................................................................ Singing this Song for you....

[@stevesuv]

2 AMERICAN ICONS.

[@denicependley34]

Thank you Willie❤️

[@sunnylightning8119]

Two of my favorites!

[@justpaulette]

Sweet memories!!!

[@sunnylightning8119]

Grateful for this recording!

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YOU BOYS AND YOUR BAND ARE THE BEST

[@bethbartlett5692]

Apologize for the typos, but I hope others share the Passion for their gifts.

[@july040]

TOTALLY FABULOUS! GOOD FO® THNKING,, SINGING, CARTWHEELIN©,, STORYTELLING AND MORE...

[@jamietfranklin]

54:00 Song for You my heart

[@karmenjazbec7743]

I HAVE A COLD SWEAT AND A RUNNING NOSE BUT I AM OK I AM NOT SLEEPY YET SO I AM LISTENING TO YOU BOYS

[@dennisneal388]

love this guy

[@johnsader8811]

Mr. C. D. Gone today..here we are

[@rocketsjudoka]

Thank you thank you!

[@Jorisinflorida]

Turn it up! Two of the very best, right here. I've been a big fan of both since about 1968.

[@leilashort6287]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@CharlieWCountry]

Great blues harp buddy Alain!! Play it again!

[@TONTO0505]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!HOLD MY BEER.................DAMN GREAT FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!