Liberace Gave Elvis Presley His Look | Letterman

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  • Опубликовано: 13 дек 2022
  • The legendary pianist shows off his bling and plays a holiday medley for Dave.
    (From "Late Night," air date: 12/29/83)
    #liberace #christmas #letterman
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Комментарии • 581

  • @nathueil1
    @nathueil1 Год назад +155

    All you rappers need to bow to this man's bling.

  • @mrluckyuncle
    @mrluckyuncle Год назад +160

    Letterman easily could have had fun at Liberace’s expense but here he shows respect and warmth.

  • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
    @OMGWTFLOLSMH Год назад +206

    Liberace was one of the great showmen and one of the best talk show guests ever. So funny, charming and personable. I remember seeing him on so many shows back in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Thanks for posting this.

  • @CoreyChambersLA
    @CoreyChambersLA Год назад +92

    Liberace was not just the greatest showman, but also deserves the historic designation as one of the greatest pianists of all time.

  • @goligogo923
    @goligogo923 Год назад +294

    I never thought a dude playing Christmas on a piano would bring a tear to my eye... damn, what a talent.

  • @JacobElyachar
    @JacobElyachar Год назад +114

    I got chills from the holiday medley. Liberace was truly an icon!

  • @rachelled6763
    @rachelled6763 Год назад +130

    Liberace playing Christmas songs transports you to fairyland. His sound is ethereal, creating imagery of crystals, chimes, snow falling, gracefully, eloquent. His touch on the keys sparkles as marvelously as his diamond rings. You know you're in the presence of greatness. So glad I watched this. A true master of the Art.

  • @billyrock8305
    @billyrock8305 Год назад +165

    The musical skill of this genius is astounding.

  • @chrissullivan40
    @chrissullivan40 Год назад +62

    Took him for granted when I was younger. Now I realize how lucky we are to have had him during our time.

  • @rodbutler4054
    @rodbutler4054 Год назад +3

    From him, Elvis learned that wearing all that bling was tax deductible as a work expense. Unique clothing used for work.

  • @oceanwoods
    @oceanwoods Год назад +119

    My mom loved him and I made fun of him as a kid

  • @bobbywhite1645
    @bobbywhite1645 Год назад +27

    I just watched Liberace play white Christmas on letterman 3 days before Christmas in 2022. What a world we live in

  • @patrickdlogan
    @patrickdlogan Год назад +55

    My late mother-in-law was herself a child prodigy on piano and Liberace was her favorite pianist. RIP Marty and Lee.

  • @beerborn
    @beerborn Год назад +20

    I'm a guitarist. But if I had to choose a pianist who would influence me in piano playing it has to be this guy. He is a master.

  • @jamie.777

    I miss the old days, when there were actual STARS 🌟

  • @genghis_connie
    @genghis_connie Год назад +27

    My grandfather did lighting and sound at The Palmer House in Chicago. Lee learned everyone’s name - and really hit it off with my grandpa. He signed a mini piano for him. He was just adored.

  • @lolajoker
    @lolajoker Год назад +56

    When I was on vacation with my parents in Lake Tahoe in the early 80's my Mom dragged me to the Liberace show. We got seated right at the stage and Liberace talked to my Mom for the whole show and he showed her his rings and being right next to her, I saw all those rings in person, up close. They were amazing. I wound up enjoying the show and glad that I went. I real showman!

  • @keithmockridge3329
    @keithmockridge3329 Год назад +41

    I have to admit, in the 50s and 60s i never took this genius seriously. Now I'm a lot older, this incredible musician, is up there with the best of them.🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

  • @brucedavid7231
    @brucedavid7231 Год назад +48

    Everyone has such wonderful things to say about Elvis, you literally can't find someone say a bad word about him.

  • @grasmere64
    @grasmere64 Год назад +82

    I saw his show at Radio City Music Hall in '84. Incredible. The Dancing Waters, the Rockettes ... true showmanship. He was also so funny and charming, regaling the audience with stories in between songs.