Look at him play with no sheet music and going from one musical genre to another, not missing a beat. What a gifted pianist and musician he was. I loved watching him on TV.
Liberace was extremely gifted and a great pianist. He had a very special quality and was so personable. His brother George was an orchestra leader. He had a supper club in Sacramento. I met him. His club was top notch. It was called the Sacramento Inn located in Sacramento , CA.
There are two keys to the door of music. One is dedication and the other is love. Liberace dedicated his every performance to his audiences with love. He was a kind and gentle man and should be remembered as such!
So many unkind comments from critics. So man rude jokes. So many said his time has come and gone. Over 135,000 people have watched this in 2012! Why? Because it's what the people like, not the newspapers! He had a huge talent. Also, he had a great on- stage personality. Love this guy!
Regardless of his personal life, that was his business. He was a genius who loved his profession as well as his fans. People are mean and cruel. He didn't deserve the criticism and all that. He's a genius and an angel to me.
Yes I agree then that terrible Scott Thorson told many half truths and lies about him in his book Scott says he was 18when he met Liberace now changed his stury says he was only 16, also Scott says lee got him into drugs huge our lee would not allow drugs in his house Scott says lee chucked him out truth police. Chucked Scott out if lees hits cos Scott was pointing two loaded guns at lee
Watch Liberace perform, when he looks at the camera, disregarding his immense talent he was still the best all around entertainer and just made for TV. You are missed Lee.
A wonderful medley by an extraordinary pianist and showman. I knew Liberace for many years, had a fan club for him, worked for the Liberace Museum and was invited to many of his opening night parties and receptions. He was truly one of the kindest persons you would ever want to meet. I will never forget him or his beautiful music.
I can remember watching him on tv with my mother many many years ago...he was always so funny and full of talent. Like the last performance of him playing I'll be seeing you...I had to cry watching it.
There will never be another Liberace, genius, musician, terribly generous to all, a great friend to all that were lucky enough to know him, the greatest musician we personally have ever seen! RIP Lee you are missed so much.
Thank you for bringing Liberace back into our lives. I remember when he was on TV. He was an outstanding showman. I've seen him in concert several times. He was above all a SHOWMAN. Thanks again.
I wish I could meet all you nice people in person. Sometimes it's really difficult to talk to others about Liberace when they are not a fan or even dislike him. Where I live in Hamburg, Germany, I don't know even ONE person with whom I could share my enthusiasm. Sad.
@@sixtiesfan11 Hi there in the UK. I hope you are fine. Amazing that you know about Hamburg being one of two Steinway production sites (other one in New York). Hardly anybody knows this. I even worked there in Marketing for 3 years. 🤗
@@cathrinrehder6652 hello again. I'm piano crazy, have 3 pianos, one is a 1897 Steinway upright. Great that you actually worked for them. I can't play like Liberace though. 😢 I love Germany btw. Been to Bonn & Berlin 😊
@@sixtiesfan11 Hi my friend, how wonderful to have 3 pianos, and a Steinway upright that old. Wow. Where did you find it ? I never learned to play, unfortunately. But now that I have discovered Liberace (during Corona in spring 2020), I am planning to take lessons. Where in the U.K. do you live ? All the best to you, C. 🎵🎹
He was a child prodigy & could play anything from contemporary to classical n not to mention ragtime, jazz, boogiewoogie & anything that was on the hit parade n Did It all well!! Not to mention he loved the piano & it showed!! RIP😘💕
I'm glad Milton Berle mentioned Liberace's role in "The Loved One", in which he played an unctuous coffin salesman -- he's a hoot! But it's a hard film to find. I hope someone has it and will post the Liberace segment.
If I am having to ‘stay at home’ during this pandemic, I really wish there was entertainment on television like this to watch, it would make staying in, worthwhile!!!!
A very talented man with great showmanship and always with a smile on his face! A genius in his own right and I love watching him and also listening to him play.Thank you for sharing.
You're right, there were very channels but great ones were in the limelight for a reason. Ricky and Lucy, Jack Benny, Liberace. His show would have been cancelled if he didn't pull a large audience. Liberace was amazing.
Liberace performed EXCLUSIVELY on Baldwin pianos, he had a lifetime contract with them, that he would use Baldwin 9ft concert grands wherever he performed, from the smallest venue to the largest concert hall, he even had his mirrored piano shipped from concert to concert and had a staff of tuners on his payroll to keep his beloved Baldwin in tip-top shape. Lawrence Welk had the same lifetime agreement with Baldwin. Sadly, In December 2008, Baldwin ceased most manufacturing of new pianos.
Liberace recorded "More" on the following albums: 'The Best of Liberace' (1966); 'I'll Be Seeing You' (1968);and 'Liberace Plays Golden Themes from Hollywood' (1963). It was the same song but longer since it was not included in a medley.
He was always been criticized by media left and right. He's nothing but a flambouyant no originality etc pianist. When asked what he feels to what was said about him, he was made famous by his remark, "I cried all the way to the bank!"
Thanks for mentioning this ! Finally somebody does ! I just ADORE how he walks on stage: it's a mixture of determination, "Oh, great, I can perform again" and also humbleness. You just have to love him !
The song Exodus was made popular to the world in 1961 when duo-pianists Ferrante and Teicher recorded it and it went to #2 on the charts for many weeks. Check them out here on RUclips! I love Liberace's rendition of More in this medley.
Thanks showmanlee for posting all these great clips. It seems (to me) that most of his stuff in the 80's that is readily available (and I have plenty of) are the same tunes over and over. It is wonderful to see some of Lee's older stuff posted here so we can all see clips pre 1980 and some of his different works. I love this stuff!!!
I have to echo keyboardmagics comments on this rendition of this song. I grew up listening to Lee's music. I always enjoy listening to his music. But once you realize that it's something that you truly love you can't help but love it. But to be honest with you, keyboardmagic is my Mom too. Growing up listening to Lee it's not hard to love his music.
Oh My,What a Great Entertainer you are Liberace! You're Simply Adorable! Bravo! Your energy on the keyboard is palpable & contagious! There is never a dull moment whenever you're on stage. I missed your kind of music & I'm truly grateful to those who shared this video to us. GOD BLESS YOU!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
I totally agree Jake, my wife and I were in Vegas and stopped by his museum, from what I could see he was very giving and just a very kind person. On another note I remember seeing this small "walk of fame" outside the museum (each sidewalk square gave facts,figures etc.) one of the ones I wish I remembered was something about the record most notes played in a given amount of time...anyone recall those figures?
I also love Liberace's rendition of "More", too. I use to have that song by him on an old album and played it constantly. It seemed longer to me then, but is was not included in a medley either.
More than the greatest love the world has known. This is the love I give to you alone. I know I have never loved before, but my heart is very sure, no one else could love you more.
I also didn't know he could dance. If you watch Lee's feet during the dance sequence, you will notice that every tap movement is EXACTLY on the beat which shows just how perfect his timing was and dance as well as his keyboard skills!
I read his auto biography and it is amazing. If you ever get the chance read it. I loved it and I am no big auto biography fan but this was staring at me from the shelve and I picked it up and never put it down from the very beginning till I reached the end.
Estoy en 2021. España. Y este hombre lo admiro con todo mi corazón. Qué mala es la envidia y la homofobia. Pero el, señor Liberace. Incluso a mí, desde tan lejano tiempo y espacio TE ADMIRARÉ POR SIEMPRE.🤴
People make fun of him because he comes across as flambuoyant and silly (not too many pianists these days can wear rhinestones and get away with it). But then, we hear his music, and forget all that. Just listen to his music.
I still do not believe it is the same arrangement as the one in the video. I love this version, with all the embellishments and arpeggios. The ones I have heard on albums are renditions of More, but I have not heard anyone come close to this. I wish they had. His rendition of TENDERLY is also wonderful. I have both the sheet music by him for that as well as the recordings.
The other guy in the dance routine is Milton Berle who is outdanced by the way - Liberace is a sharp mover and a good but not great singer. I assume that the sense of rhythm he needs for playing the piano so well is the same quality needed for dancing so well. He's brave to step outside his comfort zone into comedy, song and dance.
Well said, I think so too. His dancing is quite admirable, actually. (His singing even more so). My absolute favourite is the video when he dances with Sammy Davis jr.. Liberace developed a very elegant and at the same time hilarious dancing style. 🤗
He was?????? SO WHAT and thanks for going from post to post to tell everyone! Most everyone already knows this, his fans DO NOT CARE ONE IOTA, and regardless, the man had a God-given talent which is so lacking in many performers today.
OMG. This is really the one of the greatest shows on earth. I am a gay man and this is just an example of how many of us have such talent and that it was scorned at. He is just amazing makes my heart just leap and shout yeah!
no need to say youre gay. Liberace didnt become famous because he was gay. I bet no one gave him any favours to excel. It was hardwork and his natural ability and practise as he sai d about 10-12 hours a day ...THats why hes so good. Not everyone has the ability to be so charismatic, funny ,sing, dance , and be so NICE on stage ....tHATS what was so endearing.
I wonder if the costume he was wearing here was one of the ones with the dry cleaning chemicals that almost killed him. He was lucky the doctors back then were able to figure out what was wrong with him. It's so crazy that he actually survived something like that, only to go on to later die the way he did.
Look at him play with no sheet music and going from one musical genre to another, not missing a beat. What a gifted pianist and musician he was. I loved watching him on TV.
What a highly gifted pianist! All by heart and his special variations! I adore him!
The charismatic, musical, Piano, Genius & an amazing entertainer, plus Liberace also was funny 💎💎💞💎💎
Liberace was extremely gifted and a great pianist. He had a very special quality and was so personable. His brother George was an orchestra leader. He had a supper club in Sacramento. I met him. His club was top notch. It was called the Sacramento Inn located in Sacramento , CA.
There are two keys to the door of music. One is dedication and the other is love. Liberace dedicated his every performance to his audiences with love.
He was a kind and gentle man and should be remembered as such!
So many unkind comments from critics. So man rude jokes. So many said his time has come and gone. Over 135,000 people have watched this in 2012! Why? Because it's what the people like, not the newspapers! He had a huge talent. Also, he had a great on- stage personality. Love this guy!
let the critics play so we can see how perfect their performances are and see if insomniacs dont suddenly fall asleep [permanently]!
the media is the cruelest. just to sell their product....
BroadwayG all the rude joke makers are themselves jokers with nothing to show for their petty useless lives. Armchair nitwits.
And Homophobia. I'm in 2021, from Spain and I love this Genius.
Regardless of his personal life, that was his business. He was a genius who loved his profession as well as his fans. People are mean and cruel. He didn't deserve the criticism and all that. He's a genius and an angel to me.
He gave many people much pleasure...
Something that is lacking into todays world.
Yes I agree then that terrible Scott Thorson told many half truths and lies about him in his book Scott says he was 18when he met Liberace now changed his stury says he was only 16, also Scott says lee got him into drugs huge our lee would not allow drugs in his house Scott says lee chucked him out truth police. Chucked Scott out if lees hits cos Scott was pointing two loaded guns at lee
Watch Liberace perform, when he looks at the camera, disregarding his immense talent he was still the best all around entertainer and just made for TV. You are missed Lee.
Some people felt he was not a "great" pianist, I have this to say, find me one like him! It cannot be done. Miss you Lee.
Not only do I love his music but I appreciate this man, Liberace.
A wonderful medley by an extraordinary pianist and showman. I knew Liberace for many years, had a fan club for him, worked for the Liberace Museum and was invited to many of his opening night parties and receptions. He was truly one of the kindest persons you would ever want to meet. I will never forget him or his beautiful music.
He was my favorite pianist
I can remember watching him on tv with my mother many many years ago...he was always so funny and full of talent. Like the last performance of him playing I'll be seeing you...I had to cry watching it.
He's a child prodigy. A real genius. What nimble fingers. He's creative n has total
Energy n playing with such great speed on the keys.
There will never be another Liberace, genius, musician, terribly generous to all, a great friend to all that were lucky enough to know him, the greatest musician we personally have ever seen! RIP Lee you are missed so much.
The overhead mikes even in those days were great for those live recordings.
Such a gifted human being. His love of music and people was unreal. He loved by me and millions of people who loved him.
I sooooo agree and fed up with jealous folk tearing him to bits happy xmas
Class and music genius.
Ya can't beat Liberace and a Baldwin Concert Grand!
a true Piano Magician, the Great Liberace, we will always remember him with much love
Thank you for bringing Liberace back into our lives. I remember when he was on TV. He was an outstanding showman. I've seen him in concert several times. He was above all a SHOWMAN. Thanks again.
I wish I could meet all you nice people in person. Sometimes it's really difficult to talk to others about Liberace when they are not a fan or even dislike him. Where I live in Hamburg, Germany, I don't know even ONE person with whom I could share my enthusiasm. Sad.
Greetings from UK to the place of Steinway 😊
@@sixtiesfan11 Hi there in the UK. I hope you are fine. Amazing that you know about Hamburg being one of two Steinway production sites (other one in New York). Hardly anybody knows this. I even worked there in Marketing for 3 years. 🤗
@@cathrinrehder6652 hello again. I'm piano crazy, have 3 pianos, one is a 1897 Steinway upright. Great that you actually worked for them. I can't play like Liberace though. 😢
I love Germany btw. Been to Bonn & Berlin 😊
@@sixtiesfan11 Hi my friend, how wonderful to have 3 pianos, and a Steinway upright that old. Wow. Where did you find it ? I never learned to play, unfortunately. But now that I have discovered Liberace (during Corona in spring 2020), I am planning to take lessons. Where in the U.K. do you live ? All the best to you, C. 🎵🎹
@@cathrinrehder6652 hi Cathrin. I'm in the North - Yorkshire. There are pictures of my pianos on my channel.
Never with sheet music, always smiling. What a gifted performer, indeed!
If ya ever need to boost your mood, just watch some joyful Liberace performances. A true musical genius that comes along once every 1000 yrs.
This man was a compete genius. Love this. My Mother would have loved to see him. She played wonderfully, too and taught piano. RIP Lee.
What An Entertainer! I love his style!It's a pity He's not around anymore !Such a genius!!
The great Liberace .
A wonderful medley of songs by my favorite pianist of all time....Whatever he played it always came out sounding like a masterpiece!...
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Loved watching him when I was a child. Master pianist
This is out of this world!!!
I had no idea he could sing and dance so well.
Love Liberace
And that smile!! He had such a great smile...
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
He was a child prodigy & could play anything from contemporary to classical n not to mention ragtime, jazz, boogiewoogie & anything that was on the hit parade n Did It all well!! Not to mention he loved the piano & it showed!! RIP😘💕
Compared to Liberace every other entertainer is only second best to me
Immensely talented. A spectacular showman!
Much missed. I regret I never saw him in concert.
Fantastic!! There will never be another Liberace.
Fabulous wonderful
I'm glad Milton Berle mentioned Liberace's role in "The Loved One", in which he played an unctuous coffin salesman -- he's a hoot! But it's a hard film to find. I hope someone has it and will post the Liberace segment.
Such a Talented man,Outstanding!
Liberace was such a talent! Entertainer and musician!
Wow!!! What a video :)))) WHAT A TALENT - No MATTER that "they" made fun of him. He had a GOOD HEART! That is what really matters....
Wow I remember these days! Does anyone remember when clean fun was as entertaining as heck?
If I am having to ‘stay at home’ during this pandemic, I really wish there was entertainment on television like this to watch, it would make staying in, worthwhile!!!!
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Liberace is a doll 🤗
I just said that!😊
His videos are eternally inspiring .
A very talented man with great showmanship and always with a smile on his face! A genius in his own right and I love watching him and also listening to him play.Thank you for sharing.
You're right, there were very channels but great ones were in the limelight for a reason. Ricky and Lucy, Jack Benny, Liberace. His show would have been cancelled if he didn't pull a large audience. Liberace was amazing.
Wow! Is there anything Lee couldn't do? The guy was very talented.
I agree!
Liberace performed EXCLUSIVELY on Baldwin pianos, he had a lifetime contract with them, that he would use Baldwin 9ft concert grands wherever he performed, from the smallest venue to the largest concert hall, he even had his mirrored piano shipped from concert to concert and had a staff of tuners on his payroll to keep his beloved Baldwin in tip-top shape. Lawrence Welk had the same lifetime agreement with Baldwin. Sadly, In December 2008, Baldwin ceased most manufacturing of new pianos.
I miss this guy' JUst made You HappY WORLD needs MOre like him'
KristaL Mac LeoD people
I also miss this great entertainer and beautiful soul!
Liberace recorded "More" on the following albums: 'The Best of Liberace' (1966); 'I'll Be Seeing You' (1968);and 'Liberace Plays Golden Themes from Hollywood' (1963). It was the same song but longer since it was not included in a medley.
He was always been criticized by media left and right. He's nothing but a flambouyant no originality etc pianist. When asked what he feels to what was said about him, he was made famous by his remark, "I cried all the way to the bank!"
Love love LOVE Liberace and especially love the way he walks on the stage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for mentioning this ! Finally somebody does ! I just ADORE how he walks on stage: it's a mixture of determination, "Oh, great, I can perform again" and also humbleness. You just have to love him !
The song Exodus was made popular to the world in 1961 when duo-pianists Ferrante and Teicher recorded it and it went to #2 on the charts for many weeks. Check them out here on RUclips! I love Liberace's rendition of More in this medley.
I love the way he always jumped up from his piano bench ... SO ELEGANT !
Thanks showmanlee for posting all these great clips. It seems (to me) that most of his stuff in the 80's that is readily available (and I have plenty of) are the same tunes over and over. It is wonderful to see some of Lee's older stuff posted here so we can all see clips pre 1980 and some of his different works. I love this stuff!!!
look at 1:28 to 1:44... pure concentration, pure class. I love his take on "More" too
I have to echo keyboardmagics comments on this rendition of this song. I grew up listening to Lee's music. I always enjoy listening to his music. But once you realize that it's something that you truly love you can't help but love it.
But to be honest with you, keyboardmagic is my Mom too. Growing up listening to Lee it's not hard to love his music.
WTH so he could sing and dance too?? Golden days for sure!
Oh My,What a Great Entertainer you are Liberace! You're Simply Adorable! Bravo! Your energy on the keyboard is palpable & contagious! There is never a dull moment whenever you're on stage. I missed your kind of music & I'm truly grateful to those who shared this video to us. GOD BLESS YOU!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
WOW! I am glad I found this video. Thanks for posting this Showmanlee! Liberace had a serious God given talent for playing the piano.
Thank goodness for you Showmanlee, he's fantastic
So gifted and such a flawless talent. You can see the love of his work in his face. Rest in peace...
I totally agree Jake, my wife and I were in Vegas and stopped by his museum, from what I could see he was very giving and just a very kind person. On another note I remember seeing this small "walk of fame" outside the museum (each sidewalk square gave facts,figures etc.) one of the ones I wish I remembered was something about the record most notes played in a given amount of time...anyone recall those figures?
We had a player piano which played "Exodus"....what a beautiful piece of music. He plays it with so much heart, as always.
I also love Liberace's rendition of "More", too. I use to have that song by him on an old album and played it constantly. It seemed longer to me then, but is was not included in a medley either.
Agreed! It's wonderful to see folk now giving back to him the kindness he so constantly bestowed upon others. I'm sure he feels it.
Blessings to you!
Truly a lovely medley played so, so well. An outstanding performer,
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
More than the greatest love the world has known. This is the love I give to you alone. I know I have never loved before, but my heart is very sure, no one else could love you more.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
No one ever came close to his talent❣️🌹
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
A true talent
No idea he could dance as well. What a wonderful happy entertainer.
happy...I think the word gay was repurposed with him in mind. lol
also told jokes and was naturally witty and funny
I also didn't know he could dance. If you watch Lee's feet during the dance sequence, you will notice that every tap movement is EXACTLY on the beat which shows just how perfect his timing was and dance as well as his keyboard skills!
his mother must have been so proud of him..all those piano lessons paid off and he became so famous and rich....
WOW! I *love* it!!!! He was wonderful!!!
What's not to like, brilliant
First time seeing this one, WOW! Made my day and thanks...
Que Maestro!
Gracias Liberace
I read his auto biography and it is amazing. If you ever get the chance read it.
I loved it and I am no big auto biography fan but this was staring at me from the shelve and I picked it up and never put it down from the very beginning till I reached the end.
Estoy en 2021. España. Y este hombre lo admiro con todo mi corazón. Qué mala es la envidia y la homofobia. Pero el, señor Liberace. Incluso a mí, desde tan lejano tiempo y espacio TE ADMIRARÉ POR SIEMPRE.🤴
Glad I watch this ... Love to him!!!
Wow, wonderful arrangement.
Liberace kicks ass.
A real showman...
People make fun of him because he comes across as flambuoyant and silly (not too many pianists these days can wear rhinestones and get away with it). But then, we hear his music, and forget all that. Just listen to his music.
What a great performer!!
It's called: "More", the theme from Mondo Cane
such marvelous technique. im so jealous
Nadie como Liberace!!!! gracias maestro por tus interpretaciones.
I still do not believe it is the same arrangement as the one in the video. I love this version, with all the embellishments and arpeggios. The ones I have heard on albums are renditions of More, but I have not heard anyone come close to this. I wish they had. His rendition of TENDERLY is also wonderful. I have both the sheet music by him for that as well as the recordings.
lol...he's great!
I knew Liberace was multi-talented... but Berle could Sing?? Who Knew?!?
The other guy in the dance routine is Milton Berle who is outdanced by the way - Liberace is a sharp mover and a good but not great singer. I assume that the sense of rhythm he needs for playing the piano so well is the same quality needed for dancing so well. He's brave to step outside his comfort zone into comedy, song and dance.
Well said, I think so too. His dancing is quite admirable, actually. (His singing even more so). My absolute favourite is the video when he dances with Sammy Davis jr.. Liberace developed a very elegant and at the same time hilarious dancing style. 🤗
Liberace is a gift oof god tohumanity
I'm only french, but I love him and his "world"
I can appreciate this now that I am older
Its simple
Pure Genius !!
Sadly Missed
I used to play Exodus on the piano. I loved that song so much.
He was?????? SO WHAT and thanks for going from post to post to tell everyone! Most everyone already knows this, his fans DO NOT CARE ONE IOTA, and regardless, the man had a God-given talent which is so lacking in many performers today.
Siguen pasando los años el no está entre nosotros y uno sigue disfrutando esté magnífico pianista 🙏
God this is beautiful ❤😢
OMG. This is really the one of the greatest shows on earth. I am a gay man and this is just an example of how many of us have such talent and that it was scorned at. He is just amazing makes my heart just leap and shout yeah!
no need to say youre gay. Liberace didnt become famous because he was gay. I bet no one gave him any favours to excel. It was hardwork and his natural ability and practise as he sai d about 10-12 hours a day ...THats why hes so good. Not everyone has the ability to be so charismatic, funny ,sing, dance , and be so NICE on stage ....tHATS what was so endearing.
@@jessiejames7492 - Nicely said.
Realmente es uno de los mejores pianistas, y con un gran sentimiento interpretativo,excentico? , si , pero asi son todos los grandes artistas!!
Awesome awesome!
I wonder if the costume he was wearing here was one of the ones with the dry cleaning chemicals that almost killed him. He was lucky the doctors back then were able to figure out what was wrong with him. It's so crazy that he actually survived something like that, only to go on to later die the way he did.