A crystal clear piano player and a crystal clear view of what he wanted , and wanted to be. A collector of incredible art , beautiful homes and lived his life to the fullest. Who could criticize that, just jealous haters. When he performed you were transfixed , and wish you could live his,life for just a moment. Dedicated to his craft and entertainment, loved his family, was generous and loyal to his friends and especially completely devoted to his mother. An all around great person. The 76 tribute to the birth of the United States in his shorts and baton were just hilarious and over the top. And he knew it and loved it. R.I.P. I'm glad I lived to enjoy he and his incredible entertainment.
Who cares who sleeps with who?? My favorite music is classic hard rock, yet I can thoroughly enjoy Liberace's very entertaining style. It was part of my childhood to see him on TV, & to listen to his records at my grandmother's house. I found myself smiling through this whole video. Anyone who can make someone smile is aces in my book!!
Liberace had guts! I give him that. He knew what he wanted to be and do and stayed there making millions and maybe billions! The secret to success? Make up your mind and start planning!
When I was a kid in Australia Liberace's TV show would be on in the mornings straight after the childrens shows. Thats smart because kids were seeing and hearing this man perform and many never forgot it. For the fact he lampooned himself and had the gift of the gab he's almost the perfect entertainer. Lee was never afraid to be over the top. And thats what made him the best for so many years.
I was lucky to see him at Radio City in 1985. Still remains one of the very best live shows I have ever seen. He was one of a kind - a truly great performer.
This video’s audio is of comparable low quality to my family’s old Zenith console TV that we used to watch this show in its original airing in 1981. The TV’s only speaker was about 2 inches in diameter.
There's a clip from one of his concerts where he said he had to get rid of the piano shaped pool because the piano tuner guy almost drowned! I thought that was a pretty hilarious line🤣
I'm fascinated by him. The HBO movie about him is fantastic (in writing, directing, and acting), but the 1988 made for tv movie plays into his many myths. However, the actor who portrayed him delivered a MASTERFUL performance: He BECAME Liberace.
I adore Lee. He is one of my idols. I did have a chuckle when the caption over his lover Scott said " Bodyguard" LOL Yeah, he was his bodygaurd alright...lol Get em Liberace!!!
He certainly was the best piano Player I've ever seen in person! And it doesn't make sense to me why people thought it was such a big deal about him being gay. It seem to be hard for him to even come out about it, but he was brought up an era when you don't talk about that. All in all he was a true Showman!
I went to that museum I know I had to pay admission but I don’t understand why they closed it he made over $300 million and left at all I’m sure they could’ve taken A little loss and kept it open what happened all the money
Notice that when he blinks his eyes never fully close. His face was tightened by plastic surgery so much that he slept eyes open. Yeah. Compared to other people who have plastic surgeries performed for themselfes, wont mention any names, his actually looks quite decent. You can tell he has been operated cause his face looks like it but it doesnt look like bad surgery. If you do plastic surgery on face, you really need to keep it minimal. Otherwise, even if its good like his is i guess, it shows too much and i dont know if thats good.
You don't know ANYTHING about his plastic surgery or if he even had anything DONE. You're simply regurgitating information that his former lover said in interviews.
Scott Thorson was a jerk. Stated he has over 30 rings. But Liberace kicked him out on the street and he had nothing. Why not sell a couple of those rings. He said he still had them years later.
yeah if only that indoor bath could talk, I'm sure the house maid knew heaps...all those gifts were hush money. But as a kid I never knew this was his lifestyle. He just seemed so happy to me
Whilst I believe he was a vain narcissist with a sort of 'a disingenuous 'humble'' schtick...you gotta give it to Liberace...if anyone deserves the title of Mr Showmanship it was him!
His stage persona was a character. The difference between him and others with "funny" characters (think Chevy Chase) is that other than people saying he was quiet at home or concerned about his legacy (most people would be if they had something so big and well known), most said he was a joy to be around, and generous and kind. He's self deprecating, which used to be seen as charming and disarming rather than as a need to wonder what he was hiding.
Who knew not long after this that he'd be gone an at the time he had long time lover Scott Thorson. He looks horrible with his eyes after the surgery. He should have either sued the doc. or tried to get them done over or both. All the women that would kiss the TV , little did they know he was gay. That lady that said they call him Mr. Showmanship, Liberace himself first started calling himself that. His manager was such a piece of crap if you see more of the interviews. It's good the manager got all the jewelry because when Liberace died she only left him $60,000.He said nobody cared about anybody's lifestyle or what they do behind closed doors. Yea well he did everything he could to hide he was gay because he was so sure if he came out, he'd loose everything. Baby boy his dog is also what he'd call his lover Scott.
I like Liberace but, come on. A hard time is, not being able to go into an establishment, or having to come in through the back entrance because you're black!!!!
Valincia Pruitt There is more than one kind of “hard time.” Racism and homophobia are both awful for billions of people around the world all throughout history. Bottom line is money. Gay, female, black, whatever, if you’re rich, the world is yours.
I think it's safe to say there'll never be another Liberace.
Fantastic man, took an audience into the palm of his hand, for 120 minutes you could forget u had a problem in the world, he was indeed magical.
A crystal clear piano player and a crystal clear view of what he wanted , and wanted to be. A collector of incredible art , beautiful homes and lived his life to the fullest. Who could criticize that, just jealous haters. When he performed you were transfixed , and wish you could live his,life for just a moment. Dedicated to his craft and entertainment, loved his family, was generous and loyal to his friends and especially completely devoted to his mother. An all around great person. The 76 tribute to the birth of the United States in his shorts and baton were just hilarious and over the top. And he knew it and loved it. R.I.P. I'm glad I lived to enjoy he and his incredible entertainment.
To hell with the haters Liberace was awesome!
yes he was
@buster hyman from the bad sausage, no doubt😉😛
Who cares who sleeps with who?? My favorite music is classic hard rock, yet I can thoroughly enjoy Liberace's very entertaining style. It was part of my childhood to see him on TV, & to listen to his records at my grandmother's house. I found myself smiling through this whole video. Anyone who can make someone smile is aces in my book!!
@@Howiesgirl Amen!
I agree he was a very sweet person
He was a workaholic. Over 400 concerts a year!!!! 🤯
You just GOT to love him. Amazing.
Liberace had guts! I give him that. He knew what he wanted to be and do and stayed there making millions and maybe billions! The secret to success? Make up your mind and start planning!
What a true talent he was. And what a sweet man he was. Surprisingly humble too. What a class act
When I was a kid in Australia Liberace's TV show would be on in the mornings straight after the childrens shows. Thats smart because kids were seeing and hearing this man perform and many never forgot it. For the fact he lampooned himself and had the gift of the gab he's almost the perfect entertainer. Lee was never afraid to be over the top. And thats what made him the best for so many years.
Władziu Valentino Liberace (: May 16, 1919, - February 4, 1987) R. I. P.. We miss you.
I was lucky to see him at Radio City in 1985. Still remains one of the very best live shows I have ever seen. He was one of a kind - a truly great performer.
He was a genius play so beautiful. No one will ever fill his shoes
He played with the London symphony Orchestra at 16. He was no chump on the keys.
God, I adored him; still do!!❤️❤️
WOW, that playing at @1:10 just amazing...
Man The Success of Liberace. Wow!!
When entertainment was entertaining. Now its train recks and realty shows.
*trainwrecks
“Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”
-Liberace
mae west
“Too much of a good thing will kill you”
-Scott Thorson in ‘Behind the candelabra’
This video’s audio is of comparable low quality to my family’s old Zenith console TV that we used to watch this show in its original airing in 1981. The TV’s only speaker was about 2 inches in diameter.
There's a clip from one of his concerts where he said he had to get rid of the piano shaped pool because the piano tuner guy almost drowned! I thought that was a pretty hilarious line🤣
I'm fascinated by him. The HBO movie about him is fantastic (in writing, directing, and acting), but the 1988 made for tv movie plays into his many myths. However, the actor who portrayed him delivered a MASTERFUL performance: He BECAME Liberace.
Happy 100th Birthday Lee. 5/16/2019
I adore Lee. He is one of my idols. I did have a chuckle when the caption over his lover Scott said " Bodyguard" LOL Yeah, he was his bodygaurd alright...lol Get em Liberace!!!
Butt guard more like it 😂
The man was an innovator, he knew the key was to "Entertain the People" !!!
He certainly was the best piano Player I've ever seen in person! And it doesn't make sense to me why people thought it was such a big deal about him being gay. It seem to be hard for him to even come out about it, but he was brought up an era when you don't talk about that. All in all he was a true Showman!
he was the best
what a fantastic pianist. I read he was child prodigy. How dare that critic just make him out to be a performer. He was magic on the piano.
Such a shame that every house, everything, his museum are all gone. 😓
Imca vdB his Las Vegas house was restored recently.
His cars are in another museum along with some clothing and other paraphernalia
I wonder where's Dino who use to be regular on the TBN. He was a great pianist
Never missed a note. And if he did, you still delighted in it.
They once asked Liberace how he played the piano with all those rings on his fingers, and Liberace responded: "Very well!"
The average person could retire on those rings!!
I love how he's chillin' at home in an Adidas jogging suit. First time I've ever seen him reading music.
Love him
Great video!!!
love this
It's sad Liberace couldn't be and out and proud gay man! He was fabulous!
Aside from his wardrobe
He was a master of keys
The sound is catastrophical
"I got the diamonds and he's got the jewels"
He was a Great Pianist
He is our modern day....CHOPIN.....period.
Yes. : )
So much swag !
Way cool guy
I remember when 20/20 used to be good!!
I went to that museum I know I had to pay admission but I don’t understand why they closed it he made over $300 million and left at all I’m sure they could’ve taken A little loss and kept it open what happened all the money
I wish my brother George was here
He called the little puppy "Scotty"... probably a tribute to his lover. 10:05
a clue
As in "scottish terrier", the breed
Notice that when he blinks his eyes never fully close. His face was tightened by plastic surgery so much that he slept eyes open. Yeah. Compared to other people who have plastic surgeries performed for themselfes, wont mention any names, his actually looks quite decent. You can tell he has been operated cause his face looks like it but it doesnt look like bad surgery. If you do plastic surgery on face, you really need to keep it minimal. Otherwise, even if its good like his is i guess, it shows too much and i dont know if thats good.
You don't know ANYTHING about his plastic surgery or if he even had anything DONE. You're simply regurgitating information that his former lover said in interviews.
They pulled his face so tight his sideburns switched places.
Mr.Showmanship "Lee"
Walther I'll be seeing you
When they showed Scott as his bodygard I thought, if they only knew the truth. Well they do now.
They probably suspected. He was a notorious butt bandit
he is talking around it
👍🏼
Scott Thorson was a jerk. Stated he has over 30 rings. But Liberace kicked him out on the street and he had nothing. Why not sell a couple of those rings. He said he still had them years later.
scott was doing more than guard his body...
yeah if only that indoor bath could talk, I'm sure the house maid knew heaps...all those gifts were hush money. But as a kid I never knew this was his lifestyle. He just seemed so happy to me
@@leokimvideo If your life style makes you happy...that's as good as it gets......
Whilst I believe he was a vain narcissist with a sort of 'a disingenuous 'humble'' schtick...you gotta give it to Liberace...if anyone deserves the title of Mr Showmanship it was him!
His stage persona was a character. The difference between him and others with "funny" characters (think Chevy Chase) is that other than people saying he was quiet at home or concerned about his legacy (most people would be if they had something so big and well known), most said he was a joy to be around, and generous and kind.
He's self deprecating, which used to be seen as charming and disarming rather than as a need to wonder what he was hiding.
Well somebody else was lucky to have the 'Mr. Las Vegas' moniker. #WayneNewton
Volume is ooor
0:00 Boogie Nights
Elton's idol.
Geez! That hairstyle Geraldo Rivera was sporting. Lol
He liked people. I have no idea why.
the reporter called him "wash lof" talk about butchering a name.
Gladys showing off them rings, honey. Lol
This announcer absolutely butchers Lee's birth name, repeatedly.
Phil Hartman narrating?
Probably the closest will ever to see to that great performer again= Elton John
the sound is rubbish on this video
concertino virtuoso
Hes more like Jim Jones
Scott Thorenson was not his lover,Mobutu his bodyguard. It even said it here in this report. See I knew Liberace wasn't gay
Juck, mono!
Who knew not long after this that he'd be gone an at the time he had long time lover Scott Thorson. He looks horrible with his eyes after the surgery. He should have either sued the doc. or tried to get them done over or both. All the women that would kiss the TV , little did they know he was gay. That lady that said they call him Mr. Showmanship, Liberace himself first started calling himself that. His manager was such a piece of crap if you see more of the interviews. It's good the manager got all the jewelry because when Liberace died she only left him $60,000.He said nobody cared about anybody's lifestyle or what they do behind closed doors. Yea well he did everything he could to hide he was gay because he was so sure if he came out, he'd loose everything. Baby boy his dog is also what he'd call his lover Scott.
No way u can convince me that man was gay!!! !!
There is no way that man is gay!!!!!
He definitely was gay. And so what?
he must have worried alot when aids first came out
And finally got it
I like Liberace but, come on. A hard time is, not being able to go into an establishment, or having to come in through the back entrance because you're black!!!!
Valincia Pruitt
There is more than one kind of “hard time.”
Racism and homophobia are both awful for billions of people around the world all throughout history.
Bottom line is money. Gay, female, black, whatever, if you’re rich, the world is yours.
Awwwwwwww 🤗 sometimes I like to virtue signal too.