Yesterday I finally got to return to my home. I am very happy to be back home. I am very grateful to everyone for all of the nice things you said and all of your concerns for my home and my safety. It smells smokey in my house but it is airing out and getting better. This song is called Old Crow Rag. George Botsford was born in 1874 in Sioux Falls, in what was then the Dakota Territory. He grew up mostly in Clermont, Iowa. I have been learning a lot about birds lately. I learned that ravens and crows are not so easy to tell apart. One interesting thing is that ravens like to do more acrobatic tricks in the air than crows do. The best way to tell them apart is by their call.
and how i love my old crow Joe: more than my wife, greater than strife. almost as much as a balloon. no kitty can compare or fly in the air like my old crow Joe who sings out of tune.
Ravens are bigger than crows, and have a different song. Both crows and ravens are very intelligent. I’m glad you’re back home, and thank you for today’s music!
I think ravens are bigger. That is the most obvious difference. In England, we have them at the Tower of London. There is an old, well-worn story that if the ravens should ever leave the tower, the kingdom will fall. If you come to London, Leander, you should visit The Tower of London. There is a lot of history there. And if you meet one of the ravens, you will see that they are impressively large birds!
So wonderful to see you at your piano and beside the window. Like many, we were all sending well wishes for you and your family. And such a treat to hear a Leander piece👍
Leander, I am also glad that you are able to be home!! My son "Michael " headed down your way yesterday. He works for NW Natural Gas in Oregon. They are sending a crew down to help get the gas turned back on in the safe area's. Love your song and will keep praying for California fires to be completely out. 😇🎹 Your friend Charles
This reminds me so much of silent movies, slapstick comedy, and the old Mighty Mouse cartoons. I love it. Fantastic job‼️ So glad you are home and safe. God bless you and your family. 📻🙂
Great tune! Did you know that 6 ravens are kept at the Tower of London. Legend dating back to 1650 says that if the ravens left, then the kingdom would fall. A man called the Ravenmaster has the job of looking after them even today.
Yay, yay, yay!!!! You probably cannot even imagine how elated I am to see my little buddy, Leander!!! I'm so glad you were able to return home. I know you were looking forward to that. I'm way more glad that you are safe and healthy. Today's song was a great melody to play as a celebration for your being able to go back home. Lots of love to you, buddy. Take care and stay safe.
good to see you back in your back in the saddle. i have a special fondness for crows. they are unbelievably intelligent and can become very loyal as a friend.
Leander you're the best! You're not even my son and I feel like a proud mother every time I walk to play one of your videos. You're the best you're going to go so far in your life. I want to be you when I grow up... Oh wait I'm 63 years old I can't do that but one can dream can't they? Your grandma Rebecca is so proud of you as well I know that every time she talks about you and has that gleam in her eye. Take care young man and I hope to meet you someday You're my hero. ❤
Hooray and Hallelujah you are back home! What a Wonderful sight to see you back in your home and at your piano. I'm so happy! Yes, very different birds, yet hard to identify (except call). Fascinating, both crows and ravens. I feed American Crows at my feeders. They love peanuts and have a variety of voices. I LOVE the Old Crow Rag! Excellent playing, as always, Leander! Thank you, thank you for another delightful piece. ❤👏👏👏
Okay, back home on your piano, and playing a great rag! I can hear a great sigh of relief from all your followers! I don't know who appreciates your playing more... you or us! Thank you and God bless you and yours! 👏🙏 Big hugs, Jerry 🤗
I could now write..."Leander, you'll be a great musician one day" but to be honest, you're already a very, very great pianist! 🤗👍👣😀🇩🇪🎈🥳 Viele liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!🇩🇪😀👍
It’s wonderful to see and hear you, safe and sound, back at your piano again! I really enjoy the old ragtime songs you play with such joy - thank you so much Leander. 😊😊😊
Your talent is astounding and your bright cheerful spirit is a blessing to everyone, thank you so much for sharing! I love birds too. When birdwatching a group of birds, spend time zeroing in on just one or two in the group to watch how they behave over an extended period of time.
I'm so glad you are back home again and playing your wonderful music! Another difference between ravens and crows is the size. Ravens are about twice the size of crows.
Hi Leander, It is Great to hear you are back home. I was Praying for you and your families protection and Praying to Saint Florian the saint of protection for all fireman. I am also a volunteer firefighter and every fire call I go to I pray to Saint Florian to protect me and all my other fireman. He head my prayers for you and your family. Thank you and God bless .
@@fraterpetrusagombar9245 Thank you for telling me that you prayed for me and to that saint. That is really interesting that you are a volunteer fireman. I think to be a fireman you have to be brave
Mr. Leander, I'm glad to see you back in familiar surroundings, which includes the piano and banjo. Home is where the hart is. "Patria est ubi cor est"
You played especially well today. Must be because you're happy to be home again. I've missed seeing a new video from you every day. We have ravens where I live. They are large but quieter than crows. Thanks for playing this song for us.
Best news ever that you are safely home! Love your tune selection today. But now you’ve forced me into discovering the differences between ravens and crows - Google here I come.
@Leander-piano We are so happy that you are safe ! Could you try to make a short piano piece about a boy who loved piano, then there were fires nearby, he had to leave home, but still missed piano and finally returned and played piano again. The story of the boy would produce musical images in your head - just play them as they come. This game is fun! We often play this game "make up the music" with Misha, he loves it, just as you scan the videos, scan the music that is coming into your head, and play it there and then with the recording switched on, to remember later :)
Very nice to hear about an old crow. My crows are gone for the winter. They should return about March. Thank you very much. Happy to hear that you are safe and back home
It's so good to see you in your own home! That's another fun rag time piece. Crows and Ravens are really smart birds. They use 'tools' and mimic speech.
@Leander-piano I met a talking Crow when I was a toddler at a zoo in Chicago. I'll never forget that. I confirmed the memory with my Mom. I hope you can see one someday.
Well that was a treat! Nothing like Ragtime to lift one's spirits! I'm glad you and your family were able to return to your home! You'll want to look up Edgar Allen Poe's poem: The Raven if you haven't yet. As far as Crows...let me tell you! There are at least a couple dozen crows that frequent the yard near my windows and in summer they're cawing very loudly I think just a little before the sun rises! You can't even think for all the noise! Keep up the good work! Thanks for the cheer! 💚🌱
Thank you I can say the whole Edgar Allen Poe poem by heart because I really like it. You can see my raven statue on the piano It is from the poem where the raven sits on the bust of Pallas. I think I would like to see so many crows as you have at your house
@Leander-piano Excellent!! Have you read Poe's poem The Bells? That, I think, is also a challenging one to recite or deliver as dramatic speech! If I could ship the crows to you, I would! 😄 Sometimes, I can't hear myself practicing piano for all their racket! 💚 Crows and ravens are symbols of intelligence!
Glad to hear you and your family were able to return home and are safe. Keep up the good work with your piano playing. Really enjoy the variety of songs you are learning. 🎼🎹
Yesterday I finally got to return to my home. I am very happy to be back home. I am very grateful to everyone for all of the nice things you said and all of your concerns for my home and my safety. It smells smokey in my house but it is airing out and getting better.
This song is called Old Crow Rag. George Botsford was born in 1874 in Sioux Falls, in what was then the Dakota Territory. He grew up mostly in Clermont, Iowa.
I have been learning a lot about birds lately. I learned that ravens and crows are not so easy to tell apart. One interesting thing is that ravens like to do more acrobatic tricks in the air than crows do. The best way to tell them apart is by their call.
I wonder if ravens like to make friends with people like crows do?
and how i love my old crow Joe: more than my wife, greater than strife. almost as much as a balloon. no kitty can compare or fly in the air like my old crow Joe who sings out of tune.
Ravens are bigger than crows, and have a different song. Both crows and ravens are very intelligent. I’m glad you’re back home, and thank you for today’s music!
We're all very glad you and your family are safe and at home! And now, excuse me while I do research on raven and crow calls! 😄
I think ravens are bigger. That is the most obvious difference. In England, we have them at the Tower of London. There is an old, well-worn story that if the ravens should ever leave the tower, the kingdom will fall. If you come to London, Leander, you should visit The Tower of London. There is a lot of history there. And if you meet one of the ravens, you will see that they are impressively large birds!
Great to see you back home again your smile says it all..your performance was enchanting…you are bringing so much joy to many…you are The Entertainer.
So wonderful to see you at your piano and beside the window. Like many, we were all sending well wishes for you and your family. And such a treat to hear a Leander piece👍
Love that ragtime! So thankful that you, your family and your home are safe. ❤❤❤❤
@@thomasdrew99 I am happy that you loved it
Good to see you back at your own piano again, Leander. What a great, cheery song to return with. Thank you.
Always filling my heart with joy. Happy to see you home again. It always feels like I have an old friend coming to see me. Thank you and God bless
Thank you for telling me that.
I always recognize your picture when you make comments
Leander, I am also glad that you are able to be home!! My son "Michael " headed down your way yesterday. He works for NW Natural Gas in Oregon. They are sending a crew down to help get the gas turned back on in the safe area's.
Love your song and will keep praying for California fires to be completely out. 😇🎹
Your friend Charles
@@charleskersten3142 That is really nice of your son to help fix things for people
Another super piece. You always lift our spirits - with your choice of music, with your laudable musicianship, and with your happy, smiling face!
@@GregoryVincent-d9u Thank you very much for telling me how much you like my videos
This reminds me so much of silent movies, slapstick comedy, and the old Mighty Mouse cartoons.
I love it.
Fantastic job‼️
So glad you are home and safe. God bless you and your family.
📻🙂
Certainly toe-tapping fun!
I would love to know the joy you feel when playing! And I hope you know the joy you bring to the world! So glad you are home❤
YEAH 🎉 So Happy For You! Back in your home!
Praise The Lord!
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Great Job on this one Leander!
Blessings of God’s Love!💕
Always a treat to stop by this channel and get my spirits lifted! Thank you!!
Great tune!
Did you know that 6 ravens are kept at the Tower of London.
Legend dating back to 1650 says that if the ravens left, then the kingdom would fall.
A man called the Ravenmaster has the job of looking after them even today.
I did not know that.
That is really interesting.
Can people visit the ravens?
Leander, you are so blessed and many of us are so blessed to hear you every day! Thanks much!❤️
You always cheer me up, thank you!!
Mr.LEANDER.....nice piece you selected!!!
Glad to see you made it back home....prayers for the people in your area....
I am so glad you are home again!!!!! I was very concerned for you and your family~ Lovely to hear you play again!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Great, you are home! 😊❤😊
So glad you're back home Leander! That must be such a relief to you and your family! God bless
I am so happy that you are back home! This lively tune made me happier still.
Yay, yay, yay!!!! You probably cannot even imagine how elated I am to see my little buddy, Leander!!! I'm so glad you were able to return home. I know you were looking forward to that. I'm way more glad that you are safe and healthy. Today's song was a great melody to play as a celebration for your being able to go back home. Lots of love to you, buddy. Take care and stay safe.
@@rogerhunter5404 I am very glad that you feel happy that I am safe.
Thank you for telling me.
I hope that your eye is still healing really well
@Leander-piano Thank you! It's slowly getting better, because I can see you with both eyes now. 🙂
I'm Sooo---glad that you got to go home again to your own stuff and your own piano. Good job on that jolly tune! Thanks for playing! 🎶🐦🎵🎶
Fantastic … loved that rag!
good to see you back in your back in the saddle. i have a special fondness for crows. they are unbelievably intelligent and can become very loyal as a friend.
Truly also am happy for your safe return. Thank our loving God! Keep on playing your rags!
Leander, Made my day to hear that you & your family are safely back home in your own house! Praise The Lord!!!! Loved the Old Crow Rag! ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏
Glad you're back home!!
So glad your home survived the fire. You are so great as usual.
I'm really glad you are home safe and sound. Your home is spared, thank goodness.
God has given you a special and true talent young man. I thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. Incredible Amazing hands.
This piece is so playful. It suits your smile.
Leander you're the best! You're not even my son and I feel like a proud mother every time I walk to play one of your videos. You're the best you're going to go so far in your life. I want to be you when I grow up... Oh wait I'm 63 years old I can't do that but one can dream can't they? Your grandma Rebecca is so proud of you as well I know that every time she talks about you and has that gleam in her eye. Take care young man and I hope to meet you someday You're my hero. ❤
My heart is very happy that you and your family are safe. What a delightful rag!
The piano rags are something special. Very unique playing Leander. ⭐️👍👏👏👏👏
yes
Yeah a Leander song 😊
Glad your home is intact and you and your family are safe‼️ You did a beautiful job on The Old Crow 🐦⬛ Rag 👍 👋
Thank you very much
I am happy that you liked this interesting song
Hooray and Hallelujah you are back home! What a Wonderful sight to see you back in your home and at your piano. I'm so happy! Yes, very different birds, yet hard to identify (except call). Fascinating, both crows and ravens. I feed American Crows at my feeders. They love peanuts and have a variety of voices. I LOVE the Old Crow Rag! Excellent playing, as always, Leander! Thank you, thank you for another delightful piece. ❤👏👏👏
Thank you for telling me about the crows that come to your feeder and that you loved this song and that you are happy that I got to come home
@Leander-piano ❤️❤️🤗🤗 🥰🥰
Wonderful Leander 🩵
This tune makes me want to 🕺 dance . I'm an old man , so that makes me an old crow. 😅
Welcome home!
Joyful!!🎉
I am so happy you are home again.
Great job again
Okay, back home on your piano, and playing a great rag! I can hear a great sigh of relief from all your followers! I don't know who appreciates your playing more... you or us! Thank you and God bless you and yours! 👏🙏 Big hugs, Jerry 🤗
I love how happy he gets when he plays. Keep up the good work kid.
I could now write..."Leander, you'll be a great musician one day" but to be honest, you're already a very, very great pianist! 🤗👍👣😀🇩🇪🎈🥳 Viele liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!🇩🇪😀👍
SO GLAD!!!!!! ........... to see that you're back home and that things are ok! This rag was a great way to celebrate!
@@aBachwardsfellow Thank you I am glad you felt like it was a good song to celebrate
Awesome! And even better since it’s about crows - my favorite bird. 🐦⬛
Leander you are such a upbeat lad ,never fail to cheer up the dullest day or night 😊
It’s wonderful to see and hear you, safe and sound, back at your piano again! I really enjoy the old ragtime songs you play with such joy - thank you so much Leander. 😊😊😊
Your talent is astounding and your bright cheerful spirit is a blessing to everyone, thank you so much for sharing! I love birds too. When birdwatching a group of birds, spend time zeroing in on just one or two in the group to watch how they behave over an extended period of time.
I'm so glad you are back home again and playing your wonderful music! Another difference between ravens and crows is the size. Ravens are about twice the size of crows.
Welcome home to you and your family.
Hi Leander,
It is Great to hear you are back home. I was Praying for you and your families protection and Praying to Saint Florian the saint of protection for all fireman. I am also a volunteer firefighter and every fire call I go to I pray to Saint Florian to protect me and all my other fireman. He head my prayers for you and your family. Thank you and God bless .
@@fraterpetrusagombar9245 Thank you for telling me that you prayed for me and to that saint.
That is really interesting that you are a volunteer fireman. I think to be a fireman you have to be brave
Love it!
Mr. Leander, I'm glad to see you back in familiar surroundings, which includes the piano and banjo.
Home is where the hart is.
"Patria est ubi cor est"
You played especially well today. Must be because you're happy to be home again. I've missed seeing a new video from you every day. We have ravens where I live. They are large but quieter than crows. Thanks for playing this song for us.
Awesome your home and awesome playing!!!!
Well done. That song was quite bubbly.
This old crow really enjoyed your Old Crow Rag. Welcome home Leander!❤😂
Thank you for welcoming me home
wow!!!
Best news ever that you are safely home! Love your tune selection today. But now you’ve forced me into discovering the differences between ravens and crows - Google here I come.
Bravo!!!
One of our dogs passed away yesterday. Ive been so sad but your piano playing made me smile. Thank you.
I'm sorry about your dog -- I know that's a painful loss, having experienced it several times. Blessings to you.
@ Thank you. Youre so kind. We have too but theyre all hard.
@@leslieladyhawke I am sad that that happened to your dog. I am glad that my video helped you feel better
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Fine work, Leander!! 👏🏻👏🏻🎹
Thank God you're home safe. We still pray for all the others who are in need of them and any thing they will need to rebuild.
We are both back home! Congratulations Your music is much appreciated
Glad your home was spared, too!
@@rebecca120xmanythe utilities are out I wonder if Leander has electricity
Happy for you and your family to be home and safe!
Wonderful, Leander!
Great to see you home again!
Thank you very much
I am really really happy that I am home now.
I felt scared that my house would burn down
@Leander-piano We are so happy that you are safe ! Could you try to make a short piano piece about a boy who loved piano, then there were fires nearby, he had to leave home, but still missed piano and finally returned and played piano again.
The story of the boy would produce musical images in your head - just play them as they come.
This game is fun! We often play this game "make up the music" with Misha, he loves it, just as you scan the videos, scan the music that is coming into your head, and play it there and then with the recording switched on, to remember later :)
@@MishaSkripach I will try to play that game
Fantastic suggestions as I also feel that he will do great composing music that has in his head. Hats off to you for that!
Old goat Charles
I am so glad you are home again and that your house is safe. Scary times! But cheerful music always makes things better!
Glad you're back home
You're one of a kind. Glad you're back home. God bless ya buddy.
Glad that your home is ok.
Very nice to hear about an old crow. My crows are gone for the winter. They should return about March. Thank you very much. Happy to hear that you are safe and back home
Truly glad to see that you and your family are able to return to your home. Enjoyed the “Old Crow Rag”.
Hi how are u ok today u do a rally good job on here am a big supporter of u and there family too
Wonderful music! I'm glad to hear you and your home are okay.
I am so glad your home was spared and you are now back... and my heart breaks for all those that were not so fortunate.
Welcome back to some normalcy, Leander. You've seen a lot of destruction. Be Well and Happy.
Yes many houses and places around my area burned down and it very sad
It's so good to see you in your own home!
That's another fun rag time piece. Crows and Ravens are really smart birds. They use 'tools' and mimic speech.
Yes I want to meet a talking raven
@Leander-piano I met a talking Crow when I was a toddler at a zoo in Chicago. I'll never forget that. I confirmed the memory with my Mom. I hope you can see one someday.
Well that was a treat! Nothing like Ragtime to lift one's spirits! I'm glad you and your family were able to return to your home! You'll want to look up Edgar Allen Poe's poem: The Raven if you haven't yet. As far as Crows...let me tell you! There are at least a couple dozen crows that frequent the yard near my windows and in summer they're cawing very loudly I think just a little before the sun rises! You can't even think for all the noise! Keep up the good work! Thanks for the cheer! 💚🌱
Thank you
I can say the whole Edgar Allen Poe poem by heart because I really like it.
You can see my raven statue on the piano
It is from the poem where the raven sits on the bust of Pallas.
I think I would like to see so many crows as you have at your house
@Leander-piano Excellent!! Have you read Poe's poem The Bells? That, I think, is also a challenging one to recite or deliver as dramatic speech!
If I could ship the crows to you, I would! 😄 Sometimes, I can't hear myself practicing piano for all their racket! 💚 Crows and ravens are symbols of intelligence!
You are mastering the piano young man. Keep it up. Your terrific!
Glad to hear you and your family were able to return home and are safe. Keep up the good work with your piano playing. Really enjoy the variety of songs you are learning. 🎼🎹
I am glad that you like all of the different songs that I play
Je suis content d'apprendre que tu aies retrouvé ta maison et ton piano 🤗
Merci pour ce nouveau morceau très sympathique 🙏🏻🥰❤️
Merci beaucoup!
Leander is always going to be the Party Favorite
I keep trying to tell folks about you!! Love your playing!
Such a relief you are all ok!
Glad you are home. Sounds so awful for you in America. Great playing.
That white Bach figurine looks fun! I’m more of a Freudian myself. But, it’s ok. Balancing highs and lows turns out to be a piece of cake with Joung.
Great Leander. Funny, I have a friend named Ali Botsford. 🎹👍
Glad you made it home safe!
Botsford wrote a fun tune!
Qué buen pianista y qué simpático eres.
It appears your back in your home
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✌️🫶🙏🤗