I used to work for this beloved man. Seeing and hearing this brings tears to my eyes. "you made me love YOU Lee"- you were and always will be the best. God Bless You...and I miss you so much!
Every entertainer from Elvis Presley through to Michael Jackson, Elton John, Barbra Streisand and even Lady Gaga owe it all to this man! He was first and the greatest showman the world will ever know. His generosity towards others less fortunate than himself knew no bounds. He gave of himself right up until the very end when there was no more to give. God bless his eternal soul!
@@diningroomfish5470 Did you know that when Elvis first arrived in Las Vegas, it was Liberace he sought advice from. He held Liberace in high regard. Blessings!
There was only ONE Liberace, ever. We don't have a Liberace in our world of today. The world is very lacking today, we do not know what we are missing Amongst a few other legends who have gone on, Liberace is one of those missing from today, sadly.
You can sit around and hope, but you'll never see the likes of this kind of talent on the piano ever again! Liberace was the consummate professional. He had no equal. With a few exceptions, there is no talent like this today. Thanks for all your great posts over the years. You lift the spirits of many people who knew and remember liberace.
@Mike McDaniels Don't quite know how to explain it but the video you linked to.... Well, she's "playing" the piano and doing all the right notes but I don't "feel" anything from her playing, where as with Liberace I get a feeling deep in my core of somebody truly loving what they're playing. As I said, I'm not sure how to properly explain that feeling.
He was an amazing performer. My father had played for him several times under contract. The thing that most puzzles me is that all the piano greats of his time were jealous because he could play just as well as any of them. His sense of interpretations were immaculate. He was an artist and all artist even his critics are blessed for they have given music to the world for our enjoyment. God bless all those who contribute to this wonderful place.
I wished I knew about and met Liberace when I wasn't been born yet. He has the golden touch when playing the piano, which no other pianist could compare him with.
what fun - the "you made me love you" piece at the end is fantastic - just makes you smile - what an entertainer :-) :-) thank goodness for youtube,, we get to enjoy the real Liberace!
This is the man allegedly past his very best...what? As an entertainer there was no-one, ever, even in the same league...If there's a heaven for those who've given the most pleasure to the most people, Lee's there...god bless him!
Liberace was sooo good!!! he was soo talented wish he was still with us but he will never be forgotten I remember watching his tv shows when I was a kid I enjoyed them very much & thanks to RUclips and you lovely people that post these videos of him we all can still enjoy his talent thanks showmanlee for posting
Irine said one time that Lee would be a better showman than doing boring concerts as like Oscar Lavant. She was very correct in her thinking. Mom said one time, that Lee would give the shirt off his back if it would keep that person warm. She always laughed at that notion. These are just some of the stories i heard throughout the years about Liberace, but I can truthfully say, when he motioned me to come to the piano and play chop sticks with him, was a thrill and watched him on TV was a delight
I remember watching a TV interview not that long before his death when he said that if you have health and happiness you are a rich man. Many of us would do well to heed his words eh?
Yes - I remember this interview -- it was on the Oprah Winfrey show and this was an answer in response to him being asked to address the reasoning of all his wealth and attitude towards it. Thanks for remembering that.
@balto4 - Well said balto4. I knew him personally for many years and he has impacted my life in a way I can't explain. He was definitely 'a gift from heaven' as you said. No one has been able to reach an audience with his music & showmanship the way he did. I witnessed many of his 'live' shows, up close, and he was an absolute 'gem'. I still miss him so much.
WOW!! What a Talented man! And I have seen many Interviews on him such a nice well spoken person he definitely was genuine. All the fine talent is gone!
tremendous piano player. incredible range - love the boogie woogie segment!!! hahaha - and how 'bout those rings- No, it never prevented Lee from soundly ticklin the ivorys!
@JerrysTube...I thought I might mention that Dora was Liberace's sister-in-law. She was married to his brother George (the violinist), for many years. When George passed away in 1983, she became the Administrator at the Museum. I worked for Dora at the Museum myself years ago....
Thanks again, showmanlee, for another inspiring and uplifting video. Also shows Mr. Carson as a gracious host. Too bad we didn't see the interview, also.
Absolutely magnificent! Mesmerising. Every nite brings joy with him playing and a very charming and warm personality! Unbelievable talent on the piano. Could play anything. He was riveting. God Baless Liberace. Xxx
My late father spent his musical life idolizing and copying Liberace's showmanship and style as a pianist. Lee is a never to be repeated gift that is ever so missed.
I tell anyone, nobody today, or then, can play like this man, glad he had 66 years to do his thing, wish he was still here, he was awesome, RIP brother
I remember watching this on TV in 1985, GREAT to see it again, I'd like to see the interview parts of his appearances on the Tonight Show as well - anyone have them? It's amazing to have friends that would give Lee such extravegant gifts as some of his fabulous jewelry that would surely be worth in the Millions today. I have the utmost respect for someone to work so hard for so long and amass a fortune in excess of $100M by the time of his death.
I had met Lee at the age of 5 at a Gin joint called the Escape in N Milwaukee. The owner named Skip Berg and his wife Irine knew Lee very well. Irine and Lee graduated from the Milwaukee Conservotary of Music, in which my great Uncle Herb Stothard (head of the musical dept at MGM) and professor at the MCM taught Lee as his instructor. Back in the early 50's when Lee would come to town, he stop at the Escape and if dad was there (he was an MD) and Skip a patient, would borrow dad's candy apple
I love Liberace's music and his playing! Thanks for posting ALL these classic videos. In this video, Lee looks a little thinner and more gaunt than normal. I wonder if he was starting to become ill at this point? It sure looks like it.
@Supre2000.....In what area did you work for Libeace? I knew him for a lot of years, too and knew most of the people who worked for him. I also miss him terribly but am thankful that he is now on RUclips for a whole new generation to enjoy.
I remember my grandmother saying that she regretted never going to one of his concerts... How the woman did love him!!! As a gay man how they did not know he was gay is beyond me!
Tony P I loved him, I loved watching him play -my husband and I went to see him in 1979 and it was glorious. I prayed for him that he would be saved and he would ask God to forgive him.
He was amazing playing the piano There people in the past geast on his shows say he was not a good on the piano and critical to the way he talks with a soft voice. But thay were glad to be on his show And in films about him giving the rong impression
red cady coup to go visit his mom on the south side. Mom would say that Lee dressed like that James Dean guy whom he mentioned to mom one time that he adored. Mom always had a feeling that Lee was gay but never discuused it out loud when Lee was either at the bar or playing the ivories. Skip one time sat down with Lee and gave him some pointers on being an entertainer and also some pointers on how to jazz up the songs which can be heard quite frequently when he plays his arrangements.
Regardless of what Phyllis Diller had said, he WAS A GREAT PIANIST. I think it was very disrespectful as a friend for her to say this about Lee. He was, and is the greatest pianist and genius of our time. We will never see another like him. Rest in Peace Lee, you are missed !
Sexual orientation is irrelevant. The most talented people who ever lived were talented and not defined by their orientation. Being gay/transgendered/bisexual/straight really doesn't come into it.
@SilveradoNL he is wearing rings because his finger are too fast for his control because he trained with weights on his fingers so the rings help him slow his fingers down. He should have really played cziffra's version of flight of the bumblebee
I used to work for this beloved man. Seeing and hearing this brings tears to my eyes.
"you made me love YOU Lee"- you were and always will be the best.
God Bless You...and I miss you so much!
God, I really miss this guy. He brought a charm and talent to the stage that will most likely not be seen again. A true American original.
Take away the controversy and flamboyance and you're still left with one of the greatest pianists ever. Brilliant.
The man was one of the finest pianists of all time.
Maybe not. But he was THE PIANO SHOWMAN!
Great respect for playing this piece at the correct tempo.
I sure miss Liberace, his performances were always heart warming , dynamic, and fun. Vegas just isn`t the same w/o him.
Another great talent from the days of great talent in quanity. The days long past and sadly missed.
Every entertainer from Elvis Presley through to Michael Jackson, Elton John, Barbra Streisand and even Lady Gaga owe it all to this man! He was first and the greatest showman the world will ever know. His generosity towards others less fortunate than himself knew no bounds. He gave of himself right up until the very end when there was no more to give. God bless his eternal soul!
Elvis was the #1 show men, Lee was awesome to
@@diningroomfish5470 Did you know that when Elvis first arrived in Las Vegas, it was Liberace he sought advice from. He held Liberace in high regard. Blessings!
@@PhillipLWilcher of course, then in 1969 Elvis owned Vegas
@@diningroomfish5470 That is something not to be doubted.
There was only ONE Liberace, ever.
We don't have a Liberace in our world of today.
The world is very lacking today, we do not know what we are missing
Amongst a few other legends who have gone on, Liberace is one of those missing from today, sadly.
I missed a chance to see him in 1986 in St. Louis. He was and is a great person. Only narrow people remember him for reasons other than his music.
Above all, before anything, after all has been said and done, he was a SUPERB piano player.
ooooh I love this moonlight sonata....Fantastic....thank you very much
I love you too Liberrachiii besides Elvis Presley
That man was the GOD of playing the piano..... He was awesome....
Such a talented guy!
i watch his videos everyday, they just seam to take away tension!
You can sit around and hope, but you'll never see the likes of this kind of talent on the piano ever again! Liberace was the consummate professional. He had no equal. With a few exceptions, there is no talent like this today. Thanks for all your great posts over the years. You lift the spirits of many people who knew and remember liberace.
@Mike McDaniels Don't quite know how to explain it but the video you linked to.... Well, she's "playing" the piano and doing all the right notes but I don't "feel" anything from her playing, where as with Liberace I get a feeling deep in my core of somebody truly loving what they're playing. As I said, I'm not sure how to properly explain that feeling.
I agree and will continue to miss him.
Check out Benjamin Grosvenor and Peter Donohoe
He was an amazing performer. My father had played for him several times under contract. The thing that most puzzles me is that all the piano greats of his time were jealous because he could play just as well as any of them. His sense of interpretations were immaculate. He was an artist and all artist even his critics are blessed for they have given music to the world for our enjoyment. God bless all those who contribute to this wonderful place.
I wished I knew about and met Liberace when I wasn't been born yet. He has the golden touch when playing the piano, which no other pianist could compare him with.
Love me some Li! ❤️ Such an amazing pianist!
They knew; they loved him anyway because his music & persona spoke and unwritten language to them. to the world. Lee is missed.
what fun - the "you made me love you" piece at the end is fantastic - just makes you smile - what an entertainer :-) :-) thank goodness for youtube,, we get to enjoy the real Liberace!
He was way ahead of his time and he was a genius on the keys....I wish I could have met him because he had a very humble spirit...
He's fascinating to watch.
"Behind the candleabra" was an incrediably talented, generous, man. Thanks Mr. Liberace.
This is the man allegedly past his very best...what? As an entertainer there was no-one, ever, even in the same league...If there's a heaven for those who've given the most pleasure to the most people, Lee's there...god bless him!
Well i guess you never saw Elvis on stage because Elvis is #1
Liberace was sooo good!!! he was soo talented
wish he was still with us but he will never be
forgotten I remember watching his tv shows when I was a kid I enjoyed them very much & thanks to RUclips and you lovely people that post these videos of him we all can still enjoy his talent thanks showmanlee for posting
He said it best when asked, "How do you Play with all those rings on??" (L) "Very well thank you!".
Irine said one time that Lee would be a better showman than doing boring concerts as like Oscar Lavant. She was very correct in her thinking. Mom said one time, that Lee would give the shirt off his back if it would keep that person warm. She always laughed at that notion. These are just some of the stories i heard throughout the years about Liberace, but I can truthfully say, when he motioned me to come to the piano and play chop sticks with him, was a thrill and watched him on TV was a delight
dido!!! he's like an angel.
I never heard any of this when I was a kid. I was too busy trying to make money and survive! I'm so glad to hear it now at 64.
He was the best!
I remember watching a TV interview not that long before his death when he said that if you have health and happiness you are a rich man. Many of us would do well to heed his words eh?
Yes - I remember this interview -- it was on the Oprah Winfrey show and this was an answer in response to him being asked to address the reasoning of all his wealth and attitude towards it. Thanks for remembering that.
He appeals to all generations.
BRAVO!! BRILLIANT!
One of the best pianists who ever lived!
@balto4 - Well said balto4. I knew him personally for many years and he has impacted my life in a way I can't explain. He was definitely 'a gift from heaven' as you said. No one has been able to reach an audience with his music & showmanship the way he did. I witnessed many of his 'live' shows, up close, and he was an absolute 'gem'. I still miss him so much.
Sounds like he was on the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Johnny said "Yeah!" a couple of times.
WOW!! What a Talented man! And I have seen many Interviews on him such a nice well spoken person he definitely was genuine. All the fine talent is gone!
Brilliant pianist and showman!
King of the Keys
tremendous piano player. incredible range - love the boogie woogie segment!!! hahaha - and how 'bout those rings- No, it never prevented Lee from soundly ticklin the ivorys!
Just beautiful!
@JerrysTube...I thought I might mention that Dora was Liberace's sister-in-law. She was married to his brother George (the violinist), for many years. When George passed away in 1983, she became the Administrator at the Museum. I worked for Dora at the Museum myself years ago....
My favorite Liberace tune the "Boogie Woogie" you know you want to hear it again don't ya, Heeeeeey!!! Lol
Wonderful...
only Carson would have given this much performance time to the legendary performer like Liberace. Today he would be allowed about three minutes.
Thanks again, showmanlee, for another inspiring and uplifting video. Also shows Mr. Carson as a gracious host. Too bad we didn't see the interview, also.
Absolutely magnificent! Mesmerising. Every nite brings joy with him playing and a very charming and warm personality! Unbelievable talent on the piano. Could play anything. He was riveting. God Baless Liberace. Xxx
My late father spent his musical life idolizing and copying Liberace's showmanship and style as a pianist. Lee is a never to be repeated gift that is ever so missed.
OMG!!!! How awesome!!
I tell anyone, nobody today, or then, can play like this man, glad he had 66 years to do his thing, wish he was still here, he was awesome, RIP brother
He was 67 when he died
I remember watching this on TV in 1985, GREAT to see it again, I'd like to see the interview parts of his appearances on the Tonight Show as well - anyone have them? It's amazing to have friends that would give Lee such extravegant gifts as some of his fabulous jewelry that would surely be worth in the Millions today. I have the utmost respect for someone to work so hard for so long and amass a fortune in excess of $100M by the time of his death.
If their is a music or piano God then it's deffenatly gonna be the Liberace
He shines brighter than a star
Stellar!!
Legend, he was worth every cent.
Grande pianista, immensa simpatia.
and you can see he still at the end years plays like only a few can play.. sorry van kliburn... this medley is rom the Carson show... 1985
I had met Lee at the age of 5 at a Gin joint called the Escape in N Milwaukee. The owner named Skip Berg and his wife Irine knew Lee very well. Irine and Lee graduated from the Milwaukee Conservotary of Music, in which my great Uncle Herb Stothard (head of the musical dept at MGM) and professor at the MCM taught Lee as his instructor. Back in the early 50's when Lee would come to town, he stop at the Escape and if dad was there (he was an MD) and Skip a patient, would borrow dad's candy apple
Fingers of gold
I love Liberace's music and his playing! Thanks for posting ALL these classic videos. In this video, Lee looks a little thinner and more gaunt than normal. I wonder if he was starting to become ill at this point? It sure looks like it.
THANK YOU very much for posting this.
Eloquently stated. God Bless.
Wenn ich Liberace sehe und höre, gibt es für mich nur pure Begeisterung.
Genial ist passend für den Großen Künstler.
I got to see Liberace in person. I was a young girl. This was wonderful time. Those 70's .
This was from the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1983, I believe. His last TV appearance on the Oprah show was in Dec. 1986.
He was the greatest **********
@Supre2000.....In what area did you work for Libeace? I knew him for a lot of years, too and knew most of the people who worked for him. I also miss him terribly but am thankful that he is now on RUclips for a whole new generation to enjoy.
I remember my grandmother saying that she regretted never going to one of his concerts... How the woman did love him!!! As a gay man how they did not know he was gay is beyond me!
Tony P I loved him, I loved watching him play -my husband and I went to see him in 1979 and it was glorious. I prayed for him that he would be saved and he would ask God to forgive him.
I REMEMBER HIS LAST APPEARANCE ON OPRAH A FEW MONTH BEFORE IS PASSING.
Lee said that the rings helped to slow his fingers down since he used to train with weights on his fingers.
WOW 😳. Lee is very special. Miss him God love him in heaven.
Liberace, Elvis, The Beatles.
The most talented 'Russian' pianist ever. Incomparable, never be anyone like him. Others' dedications are worthless.
Russian? like tbh
+Bianca auz Sorry, I don't understand your reply??
Theirs never been another liberace around 🎹
Very nice. Thanks for sharing
I love this man forever ❤
My aunt Wilma worked for Libe... she pressed his cuffs... always said he should have married Liz Taylor. A Genius!
Amazing
Great showman.
His private life... is
HIS private life!
He was amazing playing the piano
There people in the past geast on his shows say he was not a good on the piano and critical to the way he talks with a soft voice.
But thay were glad to be on his show
And in films about him giving the rong impression
red cady coup to go visit his mom on the south side. Mom would say that Lee dressed like that James Dean guy whom he mentioned to mom one time that he adored. Mom always had a feeling that Lee was gay but never discuused it out loud when Lee was either at the bar or playing the ivories. Skip one time sat down with Lee and gave him some pointers on being an entertainer and also some pointers on how to jazz up the songs which can be heard quite frequently when he plays his arrangements.
not good, the damm best, there ever was.
Regardless of what Phyllis Diller had said, he WAS A GREAT PIANIST. I think it was very disrespectful as a friend for her to say this about Lee. He was, and is the greatest pianist and genius of our time. We will never see another like him. Rest in Peace Lee, you are missed !
It's called the "Warsaw Concerto".
Great no1 even comes near to this man
Luv lee!!!
There are people out there who would hate this man because of who he loved.
it's not called a movement and the first movement was the first movement of beethoven's moonlight sonata
This dude would have been one of the biggest stars in the history of stars had he not died.. his story would’ve been bigger had he not died..
Honestly... I really think lee liked audience participation...
that guy could play..... I don't care if was gay. His talent was unparalled
Todd Anderson Do you care if others are gay, then?
what has being gay got to do with talent
of course, he hates gays in general, unless they have a talent he enjoys.
Sexual orientation is irrelevant. The most talented people who ever lived were talented and not defined by their orientation. Being gay/transgendered/bisexual/straight really doesn't come into it.
Todd Anderson amen
In the wonderful USA.....but not in Europe. He would own the stage in Europe. They do have style.
No one better!
@umaara100 Thank you for the memory
Please someone upload his last interview on the Oprah Show in 1986
As we know he passed away 4th Feb 1987.
RIP Mr Showmanship.
xx
Andrew M Carruthers It's finally on RUclips
Rachmaninov prelude in C Sharp Minor starts at 00:49.
he looks like he's in pain maybe it was his age or the illness, but the playing is still beautiful
@SilveradoNL he is wearing rings because his finger are too fast for his control because he trained with weights on his fingers so the rings help him slow his fingers down. He should have really played cziffra's version of flight of the bumblebee
He knew he was dying at this point.