FULL Tour Inside LIBERACE's Restored LAS VEGAS Mansion!!

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2020
  • Saved, Restored, and Owned by : Martyn Ravenhill
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  • @mrbill3576
    @mrbill3576 3 года назад +318

    Visiting Vegas many years ago we saw this home in its most decayed condition it was very sad we parked and walked up to front side to just take it in. The windows were empty and creepy also the property was completely destroyed. Thank you to the person who saved it

  • @user-bu7jl6zy5d
    @user-bu7jl6zy5d Год назад +30

    Martin Ravenhill should receive an award for saving and restoring this spectacular historic home. I think it is even more impressive than Graceland. I thank him and you Jordan for sharing this with us.

    • @DazewithJordantheLion
      @DazewithJordantheLion  Год назад +7

      I agree!

    • @Anita3kidsS.
      @Anita3kidsS. Месяц назад

      @@DazewithJordantheLion Hubby always wanted to see Vegas ( we reside in NJ so Atlantic City is close by) so on our 10th Anniversary ( 21 yrs ago in 2023) our in-laws took our children, we took off work & went to Vegas the week before Christmas. Went on a wild goose chase on a cab to see The Famous Liberace’s house/museum. It was Expensive for a run down exhibit that we got to see, which was only the museum exhibit with his costumes ! Oh well. Glad it’s being fixed 🫶🏽~ Anita3kids

  • @mollydion8311
    @mollydion8311 3 года назад +62

    You don't know how happy this makes me feel to see Liberace's home restored to its grandeur. He was a wonderful pianist & he put on a spectacular performance when on stage. Bless the man who restored this.

    • @olivelane7903
      @olivelane7903 Год назад +6

      I agree but why do not they shut up about his private life and talk about how many people hs made happy with his music. The Queen mother would never attend N engagement on a Sunday afternoon in the fifties. When.lee s show was on TV and she asked. Him to be in royal variety performance .many times

    • @arizonaalchemy7572
      @arizonaalchemy7572 Год назад +4

      YES, he was an Amazing Showmen, for sure. :)

    • @arizonaalchemy7572
      @arizonaalchemy7572 Год назад +3

      @@olivelane7903 , Because mean spirited people need to hate and it is sick. This man was not perfect, but he was the FINEST Piano Player and No One could match him. He touched many lives around the world. :)

    • @billchisholm7334
      @billchisholm7334 8 месяцев назад +1

      And not once did I see him read any of the music. His memory for all those beautiful songs played without fail. RIP Lee

  • @davecardoza4762
    @davecardoza4762 3 года назад +23

    I can't believe that such a beautiful mansion so exquisitely beautiful and lavishly decorated would've been abandoned and belonging to one of the most charismatic and beloved entertainers of the 20th century,no less! That place should have been declared a historical place a year after Liberace's passing. He did so much for the fans and was respected and admired by other celebrities as well. That place is a testament to the amazing career and talent of Liberace. I'm glad that it was restored for all to see.

    • @saltysliegh
      @saltysliegh 10 месяцев назад

      Decorated like a French house of Ill repute. The low ceilings are weird to.

    • @larsedik
      @larsedik 8 месяцев назад

      Sadly, the Liberace Museum has closed also. I tried to visit it on one of my trips through Las Vegas, but it was closed on the day I was there, and so I never got to see more than the outside and look in the windows.

    • @DorothySpang
      @DorothySpang 2 месяца назад

      Google abandoned Mansions..you'll be stunned.

  • @jazzynet1
    @jazzynet1 3 года назад +90

    His famous statement was when people laughed at him in the early years, he said, "I laugh all the way to the bank"!

    • @elliemm557
      @elliemm557 3 года назад +9

      And when they said something nice, it was "I cried all the way to the bank"
      And then as a running joke, said on Johnny Carson " I no longer laugh nor cry all the way to the bank. I bought the bank."
      LOLOL !!

    • @jazzynet1
      @jazzynet1 3 года назад +2

      @@elliemm557 haha! Salut!

    • @karensparks2509
      @karensparks2509 2 года назад +3

      Wish I could laugh all the way to the bank! LOL

    • @blackdogleg
      @blackdogleg 2 года назад +1

      That was after some bad reviews from Carnegie Hall.

    • @kimberlyelton9604
      @kimberlyelton9604 Год назад +1

      ​@Karen Sparks Me too, girlfriend, ME Too!!! LoL LoL 🤣🤣😆😂

  • @josephbendzinski5797
    @josephbendzinski5797 3 года назад +118

    This man is owed a great deal of thanks for what he has done

  • @tarasmith7859
    @tarasmith7859 2 года назад +24

    I am so glad the house has officially been registered as a Historic Home. And what a beautiful home it is. I wish I could have met him. It makes me sad whenever I have heard of anyone ever making fun of him. Thank you so much for the video. It was so nice of the owner to allow it to be made. Liberace by all accounts I have ever heard have spoken of his big heart and kind ways.🥰

  • @allisonmarlow184
    @allisonmarlow184 Год назад +14

    We owe a serious debt of gratitude to the new owner. Restoring a house like this, AND constructing TWO new priceless pianos for the house... Who does that!?! Epic project for sure. EVERYTHING was breathtaking. This is truly a museum! Holy smokes, that tub!!! Thank you, Jordan.

  • @michelesowards7764
    @michelesowards7764 3 года назад +149

    The art in that mansion is breathtaking. I'm glad the right person owns it now. I'm sure Liberace is proud.

    • @richneu2327
      @richneu2327 3 года назад +1

      Yep

    • @katemaloney4296
      @katemaloney4296 3 года назад +17

      There are critics who would state how Liberace's taste was vulgar, but I contest that his home could rival any palace in the world.

    • @ralphstanley84
      @ralphstanley84 3 года назад +1

      It's not vulgar it's over the top gawdy way worse than Elvis

    • @juniorsir9521
      @juniorsir9521 3 года назад +1

      It’s a smaller version of Versailles.

    • @southbeachmiamiart895
      @southbeachmiamiart895 3 года назад +1

      I totally agree.

  • @anthonyellis987
    @anthonyellis987 3 года назад +170

    I'm so glad this place was not only saved, but beautifully restored. It shows how much the owner loved and respected Liberace. I remember watching the video of it abandoned. Amazing video!

  • @John-xq4xb
    @John-xq4xb Год назад +12

    Yes, thanks to whom ever is responsible for allowing the public to view Liberace’s home. This needs not be kept a secret. Beauty needs to be seen. Thanks for taking the time for videoing this and allowing the world to see what Liberace’s creations were as he lived.

  • @mikewarden57
    @mikewarden57 3 года назад +33

    Well done! What a place! The gentleman who saved and re-modeled this wonderful home deserves accolades.

  • @mlm21
    @mlm21 3 года назад +45

    One of my ex-co-workers saw Liberace in concert. He said it was the best show he'd ever seen.

    • @carmenspagnola4225
      @carmenspagnola4225 3 года назад +5

      I had the privilege of seeing Liberace put on a show 4 times. And all I can say is amazing performer. Miss his style and wit. No one like him will ever grace the world.

  • @IamMedicine
    @IamMedicine 3 года назад +164

    There will never be another Liberace. Ever

    • @melaniegraywolf3823
      @melaniegraywolf3823 3 года назад +3

      @@ssherrierable 🤣🤣🤣

    • @richneu2327
      @richneu2327 3 года назад

      No never seen anyone else come close

    • @olivelane7903
      @olivelane7903 3 года назад

      @@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736 Elton John betrayed Liberace after lee helped. Him so much elton said I was friends with him once but I was nit aware of his lifestyle then wot a cheek ajdo Debbie Reynolds betrayed. Liberace. Playing. Hid mum in film. He would. Have hated behind the candleabra so so exaggerated the film called behind the music tells a different. Truer stury about lee r I p lee till we all meet again. I hope xxxxxxxx

    • @chelongogan3904
      @chelongogan3904 3 года назад

      I sure hope Liberace is in Heaven. I hope he Trusted in Jesus when he was sick and dying

    • @caitlingibbons2246
      @caitlingibbons2246 3 года назад

      Steven: Are you stupid or merely ignorant? Your comment sounds homophobic.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 2 года назад +46

    Sadly there are plenty of videos on RUclips of people who broke into this property before it was restored. You get a real feel for the ghost of Liberace from those videos before it was turned into this museum.

    • @OttoEmil10
      @OttoEmil10 4 месяца назад +1

      If any of those people saw this video, that secret drawer compartment must sting to watch.

  • @ShelleeGraham
    @ShelleeGraham 3 года назад +62

    Lovely job, Jordan. Your tour of Liberace’s restored mansion home in Las Vegas was superb! Thank YOU so much for making arrangements to show your subscribers, viewers this amazing place. A huge debt of gratitude to owner Martin J. Ravenhill for the extensive and painstaking research and restoration work. A++

  • @wakaywa
    @wakaywa 3 года назад +27

    Many years ago, when at one of his performances, he randomly asked my mother-in-law on stage to dance with him. He was quite impressed with her expertise. She then told him she was in fact a dance instructor. Wonderful memories. She is now 90.

  • @trisharowland2257
    @trisharowland2257 3 года назад +90

    The gentleman that took on this challenge did a fabulous job ! There was a lot of hard work put into redoing this !!!! Cheers

  • @janetlamonica7191
    @janetlamonica7191 Год назад +4

    may i say ,thank you for keeping his memory alive it is so beautiful.

  • @lindar5413
    @lindar5413 3 года назад +35

    His house looked like an expensive furniture store

    • @ronsmith5615
      @ronsmith5615 3 года назад +2

      LOL! That was my first thought as I used to work in one. The low ceilings and open spaces definitely give it "that look"!

    •  3 года назад

      I thought the video of Lee in his house was in a store too but then realized what it was.

  • @bud6745
    @bud6745 3 года назад +117

    I am so pleased it was saved. And even more pleased with the tour. Thank you so much Jordan, for making it possible to see other than pictures.
    And Martyn Ravenhill for saving it. 🎹

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 3 года назад +9

      Thank you so much Jordan . Many people will not ever get to see in person 👨

  • @annamaybeekman5152
    @annamaybeekman5152 3 года назад +60

    I met Liberace 6 months before he passed away in his pharmacy in Berverly Hills. I was a pharmaceutical drug rep. then and the pharmacy employees were busy... He was very nice to me. I helped him find a massager. My grandma loved him. I did too I loved watching his TV show he was so talented and I loved his personality

    • @jackgrant7356
      @jackgrant7356 3 года назад +1

      I find it hard to believe that Liberace collected his own pills.

    • @heatherarcher8624
      @heatherarcher8624 2 года назад

      @@jackgrant7356 oh I don’t. I’ve seen a documentary on him and it was mentioned in that as well

    • @jackgrant7356
      @jackgrant7356 2 года назад +1

      @@heatherarcher8624 Interesting. I wonder how he avoided getting mobbed since he was so recognisable?

    • @heatherarcher8624
      @heatherarcher8624 2 года назад

      @@jackgrant7356 idk security I would guess

    • @jackgrant7356
      @jackgrant7356 2 года назад +1

      @@heatherarcher8624 I guess so. I suppose i just dont get why he wouldnt just send them to get the prescription for him. Do you legally have to pick it up yourself? You dont where i live. Maybe he liked it. I just cant imagine why anyone would like it.

  • @rebeccahopkins9522
    @rebeccahopkins9522 3 года назад +14

    My grandmother loved Liberace. I think everyone’s grandmother loved Liberace😂even behind all the glamour and artifice, he could play like an angel. Extremely gifted player. Truly phenomenal talent. That always shone through even brighter than his sequins and jewels. And I 💯believe him that it’s haunted. By probably both Liberace, his mother and others.

    • @cdd4248
      @cdd4248 2 года назад

      LOL - My grandmother did love Liberace and it made my grandfather crazy.

  • @shielarobitaille1534
    @shielarobitaille1534 3 года назад +15

    Wow!!! Thank you Jordan! It's really nice to see Liberace's mansion was saved. I had met someone back in the late 80's that lived and worked in Las Vegas. He gave me a tour of Wayne Newton's property, Red Fox's house, Sieffried & Roy's estate, old mobsters homes and Liberace's Mansion. It wasn't t in a bad state of disrepair then. I'm really glad this man saved it. 💚✌

  • @karenlibby6539
    @karenlibby6539 3 года назад +57

    This is my favorite place. I have been blessed with the friendship of the owner. I have dined in the dining room and have even had my very own paranormal experience in the home. I believe it to be not “haunted” but what I call “lovingly occupied”. I know Lee is there are I also respect the owner who had poured so much into the magical place. If you ever get a chance to take a tour don’t miss out. It’s simply magical! Just like Liberace!

    • @DazewithJordantheLion
      @DazewithJordantheLion  3 года назад +18

      He's honestly such a good hearted person. I could tell when we talked.. one of the good souls making a difference in the world

    • @DreamsSketcher
      @DreamsSketcher 3 года назад +3

      Karen, would it be too much to ask what your paranormal experience was? I have had many in my lifetime.

  • @swilkobarfingtoniii1642
    @swilkobarfingtoniii1642 3 года назад +105

    Liberace was the highest paid entertainer in the world for several years.

    • @xxcelr8rs
      @xxcelr8rs 3 года назад +11

      Try three decades, the 50's, 60's and 70's! His only movie was a flop, but everything else turned to gold. TV, records, books, performances.

    • @swilkobarfingtoniii1642
      @swilkobarfingtoniii1642 3 года назад +4

      @@xxcelr8rs LOVE IT!
      "My brother George and I cry all the way to the bank" - "LEE"

    • @susanbrogan2517
      @susanbrogan2517 3 года назад +3

      I thought his relatives inherited his estate.

    • @Bob-jg3vq
      @Bob-jg3vq 3 года назад +8

      @@susanbrogan2517 Most of liberace's money went to his foundation. The rest to his relatives. But he disinherited three nephews and a niece who tried to take his will to court, but the Judge threw out there claims of Liberace not being sound of mind when he made out his last will.

    • @susanbrogan2517
      @susanbrogan2517 3 года назад +2

      @@Bob-jg3vq Bob, thank you for you response.

  • @lapagethompson946
    @lapagethompson946 3 года назад +10

    I remember as a kid in the 70's watching him perform. I was amazed at his home. The main thing I remember about his house was his bedroom and bathroom. The detail of the art work is so unbelievable. Thank you Jordan for the grand tour.

  • @ash34005
    @ash34005 Год назад +2

    When you think the house couldn’t be any more glamorous, you see the photos of Liberace with not one, but 2 queens. The person who did this did a fantastic job and it’s really nice that he left Liberace’s name on the gate.

  • @UnBoxLifeWithLori
    @UnBoxLifeWithLori 3 года назад +70

    I'm so happy that someone restored Lee's house - WOW, very beautiful! Shout out to the new owner - Thank you for bringing this home back to it's original glory!

  • @jasonyoung6732
    @jasonyoung6732 3 года назад +75

    "Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself " Ain't that the truth

  • @ladyluck5248
    @ladyluck5248 3 года назад +4

    As a child who took piano lessons he was my hero and inspiration. I still love him. RIP

  • @brettmillman9137
    @brettmillman9137 3 года назад +8

    Thank you to the new owner for restoring this amazing piece of history. It should have been immediately cared for by the city of Las Vegas in the first place due its cultural significance, but at least Mr Ravenhall has done an outstanding thing by restoring it and preserving the home of the greatest entertainer that ever lived and 'Lee' would be so proud. Thanks Jordan for the awesome VLOG, and I one day can't wait to see this incredible mansion in person. Liberace lives on and we should ensure that future generations are aware of who he was and the amazing things that he achieved.

  • @janetlieb2507
    @janetlieb2507 3 года назад +76

    Yes! We tear down our history! So glad Liberaces house is restored!

    • @janetlieb2507
      @janetlieb2507 3 года назад +5

    • @vrmcelveen8528
      @vrmcelveen8528 3 года назад +7

      In today's time, we are definitely tearing down our history. It's wonderful to see something of our history means something to somebody.

    • @lisaalbright8933
      @lisaalbright8933 2 года назад +3

      Yes we do! No regard our history! That’s what I love about Europe, England, all those countries!! This house just amazing!! Beautiful, Beautiful! I’m glad someone bought it and did all this! It was sad the shape it was in! Thank goodness for people like the owners! Liberace probably is back living every inch of it!!

    • @lisaalbright8933
      @lisaalbright8933 2 года назад +4

      I can’t believe this house! Can’t get over it!!

    • @janetlieb2507
      @janetlieb2507 2 года назад +3

      @@lisaalbright8933 gorgeous!💙💙

  • @yhwhtlc9217
    @yhwhtlc9217 3 года назад +61

    I had seen a documentary decades ago with him showing his house, and then another a few years ago showing abandoned and in complete disrepair so to see it restored restored like this definitely a labor of love, absolutely beautiful

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 3 года назад

      Why was it let go to seed?

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 3 года назад

      Amazing work - Restoring

    • @yhwhtlc9217
      @yhwhtlc9217 3 года назад +2

      @@samanthab1923 recession,,,the owner who bought it in 2006 tried to make it into an event place for weddings and other activities but the recession peaked in 2008,, people losing their jobs and homes, no one was paying into events and so by 2010 the property sat abandoned and it went into foreclosure that is when the current owner bought it and slowly restored it.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 3 года назад +1

      Yhwhtlc Thank you. Did see that 08 recession hit Vegas real estate hard.

    • @yhwhtlc9217
      @yhwhtlc9217 3 года назад

      @@ZiddersRooFurry well considering the owner is a businessman who had the $ to sink into it, I am sure he has the $ to wait that out.

  • @davidharris5001
    @davidharris5001 3 года назад +7

    His Mansion is just simply unbelievable,breath taking and even though it's haunted I'll still live in it.

  • @Glenrsi
    @Glenrsi 3 года назад +10

    I am so happy to see someone has taken the time and money to restore it and keep Liberace's legacy alive. Was so sad to see the house on RUclips some years ago, mostly empty and unkept. Thought at the time, why can't someone with money buy it and restore it. The Samaritan, read my thoughts. God bless you Martin.

  • @judymcneel3587
    @judymcneel3587 3 года назад +69

    I remember when he bought the two houses and joined them. He also owned a condo here in Vegas where he entertained friends. He was very generous to the city when he lived here. A couple of other stars bought two homes and joined them. Phyllis Maguire and Seigfried and Roy did this. I think they enjoyed living in established neighborhoods. There was no place like "old Vegas" to live. My family has been here since 1962.

    • @markcianfarani9455
      @markcianfarani9455 3 года назад

      @Pasha Morris they took redds. Wstch off his wrist. The one elvis gave to redd..99

    • @QueenlySweetpea
      @QueenlySweetpea 3 года назад +5

      @@markcianfarani9455 .. Wow! They are criminals! I think with the taxation time coming up I'll claim the IRS as dependants. We've got to do something about the IRS they are the front-men for the foreign owned Federal Reserve. And contrary to what we've been taught not 1 cent of the taxes we are being extorted for ever goes for any " roads " or any " infrastructure " we just get robbed every year. What they're doing is a crime against humanity, basically theft on a grand scale ..

    • @SuperJmbk
      @SuperJmbk 2 года назад

      @@QueenlySweetpea right..... so I guess the roads and infrastructure just repairs itself. Take your meds and go to bed, nutcase.

  • @melaniemansfield3319
    @melaniemansfield3319 3 года назад +49

    Sounds like Liberace hand picked the now owner to carry on his legacy. Don’t take it for granted that many doors opened.

  • @kathleenmckeithen118
    @kathleenmckeithen118 2 года назад +14

    The really amazing thing to me is that, having quite some time ago viewed your video of this home in very sad disrepair (to say the least), now seeing it not just restored, but restored to this fabulous level, is astounding!! Thank you so much for going back and sharing this with us!! :)

  • @Drtaps
    @Drtaps Год назад +4

    I am so thankful I got to see this. I hope the owner is blessed with even more wealth to keep these kinds of things up so we can all appreciate the times long gone.

  • @lindagerdner4311
    @lindagerdner4311 3 года назад +63

    Thank you Jordan and a special thank you to the owner of this house and your efforts in restoring the home of Liberace. His spirit is with you ...

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 3 года назад +8

      It takes a Special Owner to preserve a place like this 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I Thank you . Sir

  • @LisaM.1976
    @LisaM.1976 3 года назад +60

    The owner done such a fabulous job in restoring this property, Everything is perfect, Such a beautiful home, I would love to visit there someday. Thank you Jordan for the tour ❤

  • @sherrieashbrook1234
    @sherrieashbrook1234 3 года назад +17

    Would have loved to see the “before” pictures of the property. This was a very well done tour! Thank you for sharing it.

  • @pacificbuildingcare
    @pacificbuildingcare 4 месяца назад +1

    I really love how this house that it has been fully restored, you know it's so important that we acknowledge how great Liberace was as the worlds greatest pianist of our century. A person like him gave so much to the community, he donated helped a lot of people and made people laugh and a personality that anybody could get along with him regardless. He is very well missed even though he's been gone for a long time he should still being remembered no matter what.

  • @chrishutchinson2297
    @chrishutchinson2297 3 года назад +22

    Thank you Jordan and please thank the owner of Liberace's house so much for not only letting you share the experience with us but for preserving it for all time. I can't believe how gorgeous that house is. Just magnificent. But I will never forget seeing Liberace in person on stage in Las Vegas. He was the greatest Showman. Thank you again Jordan.

    • @sonnie6210
      @sonnie6210 3 года назад +2

      you are so lucky to have experienced him live. I always wanted too with such amazing skills. He apparently could play something like 32 beats to the bar, faster than any other pianist. He must have been electric to watch.

    • @chrishutchinson2297
      @chrishutchinson2297 3 года назад +1

      @@sonnie6210 It was one of the most special times of my life. He was beyond spectacular. You would have enjoyed it so much. I'm so sorry you were never able to see him.

  • @driveinfan1955
    @driveinfan1955 3 года назад +57

    Wow-eee-wow-wow! Love this vlog! I saw Liberace perform in the mid 1960’s. He was such a showman! Thanks for this and a special thanks to the owner for inviting you back to do the video!

    • @MsLiberty101
      @MsLiberty101 3 года назад +4

      How lucky you were to be able to see him...showmanship was right! Today's bad attitude celebs could learn a lot from the classics...today actors are angry & void of a sense of humor & never smile much less laugh..the magic is completely gone from dark Hollywood!

  • @melissalove2463
    @melissalove2463 3 года назад +2

    The cost for the restoration must of been phenomenal! Absolutely GORGEOUS! 💕👍🏻💕

  • @JanBee1122
    @JanBee1122 3 года назад +6

    Thank you so much for this tour Jordon. I love the home, and I love the passion and enthusiasm you displayed as you walked us through it. You inspired me to go find a video of how the home appeared only eight short years ago. The videographer was so sad and wanted so much for someone to come and rescue this spectacular landmark. And now it has been done, and the results are as magnificent as the man, Liberace, was himself.

  • @OffRampAdventures
    @OffRampAdventures 3 года назад +114

    Its not much of a stretch to think someone with Liberace's energy would still be hanging around.

    • @pika23
      @pika23 3 года назад +2

      He'd be less than 100 right?

    • @michelinelalonde2217
      @michelinelalonde2217 3 года назад +2

      @@pika23 born May 16, 1919.

    • @katemaloney4296
      @katemaloney4296 3 года назад +3

      Next to his mom, Liberace loved his home.

    • @ericanelson1973
      @ericanelson1973 3 года назад +2

      I was hoping that we would see Liberace looking out at us from one of those mirrors! The tour was spectacular anyway.

  • @rachelmayes298
    @rachelmayes298 3 года назад +13

    I remember watching an urban explorer showing me the mansion abandoned and completely destroyed years ago. It’s so good to see someone cared to make it wonderful again

  • @timbuege2624
    @timbuege2624 3 года назад +6

    Such a beautiful home! I’m glad that the new owner put so much time and passion into making it shine once again!

  • @sunnygirl734
    @sunnygirl734 3 года назад +7

    That house leaves one speechless! I guess I don't understand how the extravagant home of such a mega icon like Liberace's could end up abandoned allowed to go into such a state of decay for so many years. Did he not leave it to anyone in his will? Did no one love & care for him enough to value & cherish his beloved estate? Don't mind me.
    I always go down those weird rabbit holes. It just makes me wonder how some people can just be forgotten like that. It makes me sad. But I'm happy someone finally cared enough to buy his house & restore it with such care. I can't believe that story about the jewelry that he found! Wow! Plus I found a video from 1981 where Liberace is in his house waking up in his bedroom, then basically walks through his house and you can see how it looked originally. The front of the house outside looked like it was all hedges and he got into his limo on the street. He then says to his audience "I didn't get dressed like this to go unnoticed".
    Thanks Jordan!!

    • @sonnie6210
      @sonnie6210 3 года назад

      The sad part is how quickly people are forgotten. You're completely correct in how it was abandoned but remember there was a slur against liberace being homosexual and his death around his health condition. Now it's taken more acceptably but then No.
      He was an icon but also needed to be in control.

  • @1028dianemarie
    @1028dianemarie 3 года назад +47

    Martyn Ravenhill is a wonderful man and steward of the Liberace legacy.

    • @patriciadavis2506
      @patriciadavis2506 3 года назад +2

      I wonder what Martyn Ravenhills house looks like, would be nice to see it, Amen!

    • @1028dianemarie
      @1028dianemarie 3 года назад +2

      @@patriciadavis2506 he lives in England.

  • @BeyondtheFern
    @BeyondtheFern 3 года назад +25

    I remember seeing that video about his house in disrepair, so glad that it was purchased by someone who wanted to bring it back to its glory. I'm sure Liberace is happily roaming the halls again!

  • @418laylah
    @418laylah 3 года назад +3

    This guy is a saint for restoring this magnificent historical home and keeping his spirit alive. A home full of lovely energy. Breathtaking and BEAUTIFUL!

  • @KenHudson
    @KenHudson Год назад +3

    I am flabergasted!! I LOVED Liberace...with his so impressive accomplishments, his wonderful music and unique creativity. Thank you SO SO much, to Martyn Ravenhill for this exquisite and incredible work of love in the meticulous and fabulous restoration, as well as so many memories that have been preserved. And so appreciative of dazewithjordanthelion for bringing us, this video. If only there were enough words to show my extraordinary appreciation. But all I have left is...and enormous THANK YOU!!!

  • @carolynparton8842
    @carolynparton8842 3 года назад +35

    I'm so glad someone was able to save and refurbish his old home. Its an important part of Vegas history.

  • @freebird4863
    @freebird4863 3 года назад +56

    I have so much appreciation for anyone who takes the time, love, and care to restore and maintain various historical buildings and/or homes. I also appreciate you, Jordan, for traveling to such places and allowing me to see it all. Thank you so much. ✌🏼💕

    • @klogan92
      @klogan92 3 года назад +3

      Me too👍🏻love restoration

  • @janewittmayer9281
    @janewittmayer9281 3 года назад +2

    I remember seeing it when it was deserted and needed some ones love. This is so breath taking but I can see him living the opulent life... So glad you got to video it and thank goodness for someone to make it beautiful again.

  • @collectorofcats294
    @collectorofcats294 3 года назад +1

    THOSE PIANOS!!! I’m in love... all of those pianos are so beautiful!!!

  • @DazewithJordantheLion
    @DazewithJordantheLion  3 года назад +58

    I forgot to mention, when we first go up the stairs, before entering the Moroccan Room, the floor was a saloon floor from Liberace early performing days liberace bought and put in the home.

    • @rickyt11
      @rickyt11 3 года назад +2

      Daze, you are so right about the size of the interior of the home. When I first saw this house back in 1977. It looked small, is what I said to a friend that live in Las Vegas at the time. Ant that I could not believe that Liberace home was the best looking house in the neighborhood. And I said to my friend , that his Hollywood Hills home looked much better from the outside. (Sunset Plaza area of the Hollywood Hills) Thanks once again Daze.

    • @scclif
      @scclif 3 года назад +1

      Those tiles in that room we're just awesome.

    • @susandean2676
      @susandean2676 3 года назад

      Of course he did!

    • @pfeilsusan
      @pfeilsusan 3 года назад +2

      Jordan, what other rooms did you feel were haunted? I saw another video of this home before it was renovated and there was a bedroom that had a pedestal platform for the bed and a mirrored ceiling. It was opposite of liberace's room with the Sistine Chapel painting. Watching the old video with Liberace in his home, I think that may have been at one time a dressing room. Maybe Ted Turner's brother renovated that particular room.

    • @saraiantonio7093
      @saraiantonio7093 3 года назад

      This brings up so many good memories of watching him play on his piano with my grandma. She loved lee. ❤️

  • @staceyrichardson6413
    @staceyrichardson6413 3 года назад +73

    I love this vlog! I really hoped they would save Liberace's house. Thank you, Jordan you are the best tour guide ever!!!!

  • @barbaraperry6955
    @barbaraperry6955 Год назад +2

    I saw Liberace perform in Vegas...... Brilliant memorable Entertainment. .loved every moment...a ring on every finger.....ermin coat....great music..so grateful his legacy and memory has been preserved....many thanks for your Jordan

  • @oliviacruz6557
    @oliviacruz6557 3 года назад +7

    That home is amazing. Would love to have seen the kitchen.

  • @oliviaparsonrussellterrier8265
    @oliviaparsonrussellterrier8265 3 года назад +27

    That's so great that Liberace´s Vegas home has been finally saved. The current owner has done a wonderful job restoring the place to its original glory, despite unwelcoming alterations done by the previous owner.i.e, filling up the pool, (really?) and all dilapidations suffered throughout its period of abandonment.

  • @jst3134
    @jst3134 3 года назад +19

    A shout out to the man who owns and renovated the home!!! He did an amazing job renovating the house. I hope one day to take a tour there too but in the meantime, it was was wonderful to watch this video I actually felt like I was on the tour with Jordan the Lion.

  • @RandiG63
    @RandiG63 Год назад +1

    I know this is an old video, but, I appreciate you showing us someone cared to preserve Liberace’s home.

  • @hollyrehill4373
    @hollyrehill4373 3 года назад +6

    You did a great job filming this home. You took your time and I loved it. Thank you for this video

  • @steveperry921
    @steveperry921 3 года назад +15

    It's always great when something with history is saved from being torn down. Funny that it's in such a regular person neighborhood. I can see Liberace sitting on that patio and the guy across the street yelling "Hey Lee, come over, we're barbequing some burgers and hot dogs"

  • @jasons_favorite_hobbies
    @jasons_favorite_hobbies 3 года назад +39

    This was amazing. I saw the videos of the house when Liberace lived there, then when it was abandoned and now. I love the history of old buildings. This was fantastic, thank you for what you do with your video content.

  • @leemontoya8028
    @leemontoya8028 3 года назад +2

    A few years ago, I seen some footage of his home in Vegas it was so sad to see, homeless people where living inside full of garbage, ran down windows broke, fence hanging from the hinges Graffiti all over the home, SAD! SAD!! SAD!!!.. This home, what this person done to it is Unimaginable!! I am SO GLAD that it was Saved, it would have been a shame not to have restored it. My hat goes off to the person that done this. Liberace is proud of you. Job well done!!!!!!! PS: Thank you!!

  • @darlenemichuk124
    @darlenemichuk124 3 года назад +1

    Have never seen something so beautiful. We are lucky to have him in our lifetime.

  • @beverlyvandermolen5533
    @beverlyvandermolen5533 3 года назад +31

    When I was two or three( in the fifties) my mom and grandma took me to the airport in my town to see Liberace get off the plane. I thought he was my uncle and believed that for several years.

    • @Vic1206
      @Vic1206 3 года назад +4

      Your uncle!!!! That's great!!🤣😂😄😅

    • @LazyIRanch
      @LazyIRanch 3 года назад +5

      That must have been disappointing to find out he wasn't. Maybe not as disappointed as all the women who were in love with him, before they knew how fabulous he was. He was a handsome dude. He even got special mention in the hit song, "Mr. Sandman"...
      Mr. Sandman (Yes?)
      Bring us a dream
      Give him a pair of eyes with a come-hither gleam
      Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci
      And lots of wavy hair like Liberace

    • @beverlyvandermolen5533
      @beverlyvandermolen5533 3 года назад +2

      @@LazyIRanch as I got older I realized that my little kid brain had made up that scenario.

    • @LazyIRanch
      @LazyIRanch 3 года назад +1

      @@beverlyvandermolen5533 I can't remember anything before my fourth birthday, but I know there are family stories that have gotten interwoven in my memories that I'm really not sure happened now. The brain is a mystery!

  • @carolj471
    @carolj471 3 года назад +27

    I love watching old Liberace TV episodes when I can find them on the internet, YOU Tube does carry a few, very old, black/white where he plays and smiles directly into the camera, which was his technique. I LOVED Liberace and I saw video where the mansion had fallen into ruin, I'm so glad to get to see it brought back to it's former splendor, thank you Jordan for allowing me to see thru your eyes what I'll never get to see in person.......it's really quite special what you do, especially for those of us who are incapacitated.

  • @susanfaulkner2304
    @susanfaulkner2304 5 месяцев назад +1

    Liberace was flamboyant - ELEGANT flamboyant. There was nothing tacky about this man. I am proud to have had him in our midst.❤

  • @runkers
    @runkers Год назад +1

    When I was a child,I lived 2 blocks down the street from this house! I walked by it every day when I walked to and from school. Me and my best friend,Cassie, would stop and play with his Himalayan kitty! I also remember his white Station Wagon that had piano keys painted down the sides😊

  • @franhaferkamp194
    @franhaferkamp194 3 года назад +22

    I think Lee would be quite pleased with the renovation. It is perfect.

  • @ndeep45
    @ndeep45 3 года назад +42

    "I wish my brother George was here..." I dont give concerts, i put on a show! Oscar Wild connection. Interesting piano. Another Baldwin piano with his tip jar. Elaborate work done on his bar and ceilings. His tuxedo and shoes. Ghosts of Liberace.. I met Liberace in Market Basket shopping and he was very gracious and kind. Big ballroom with elaborate shiny piano. Marble baby grand piano crazy. 100th birthday plague. Cool on the national registry of historic sites.. awesome stuff Jordan. I'd heard he and Queen Elizabeth were good friends. Cool player piano too. Such an elaborate home. Michaelangelo relative did the work on the ceiling wow.. childs baby grand piano..Jordan's hot tub moment!! His hidden jewelry box go figure for Liberace.. woah what a cool staircase he didnt spare any expense that's for sure! Moroccan room is incredible with his tile and furniture.. so beautiful house Jordan! So cool Martin Ravenhill had this restored so tastefully as Liberace would have had it. Crazy Cool Vlog ...

    • @jeffgutterson881
      @jeffgutterson881 3 года назад

      IT'S UNCLE JEFF LIBERACE MANSION WHAT A PLACE BILL JORDAN GREAT SHOW AS USUAL...

    • @ndeep45
      @ndeep45 3 года назад +1

      @@jeffgutterson881 yes as usual Jordan's vlog is over the Top!! Liberace house is way cool

  • @southbeachmiamiart895
    @southbeachmiamiart895 3 года назад +1

    He was literally a beautiful man. I love his taste in interior design and art. Just like Versace.

  • @Thomas-kl5mo
    @Thomas-kl5mo Год назад +1

    It was so very sad after his passing how the homes he so loved fell apart, he took such pride in all of his beautiful homes.

  • @frostyhighway9011
    @frostyhighway9011 3 года назад +13

    I liked how the new owner fixed back up to the original glory, nice job who ever did the work.

  • @robertcarly9183
    @robertcarly9183 3 года назад +8

    THANK YOU to the owner for allowing Jordan to tour the house. I was by there in the late 80's and around Christmas of 95', you have done a wonderful job!! My Mom saw Liberace twice and said he put on a great show, I regret not going to 1 of his shows!! Funny Liberace's spirit is there, since that's not the house he died in, Lee died in Palm Springs. Lee you are not forgotten, Rest In Peace. Great vlog Jordan!!

  • @bayousef8796
    @bayousef8796 3 года назад +2

    Bless the Owner for allowing us to view this beautiful renovation. I had seen the video of the home when it was in really bad shape and thought it was so sad that Liberace had been forgotten.

  • @ilenestauch5973
    @ilenestauch5973 3 года назад +1

    So happy Li's home has been so lovingly restored. The video showing his beloved crib languishing was so heart breaking. What an upper!

  • @CottageCupcake
    @CottageCupcake 3 года назад +10

    I held my breath when you picked up the tip jar with one hand🤭as a woman all I could think of was WHO cleans that place😱all that glass and mirrors! I remember seeing on tv his house years ago when it was in disrepair. It’s amazing He was able to transform it back. Appreciated you going much slower so we can take it all in....please continue to do that in the future....sometimes I have to stop and rewind on your other vlogs. You are the best vlogger, very thorough 🎯from an Ohioan

  • @JasonHalversonjaydog
    @JasonHalversonjaydog 3 года назад +11

    actually quite modest looking on the outside, gives no idea how incredible the inside looks

  • @nonainman5647
    @nonainman5647 3 года назад +1

    Liberace’s bedroom was in the museum in Los Vegas. I’m so glad to see this beautiful house restored. The last time I saw it it was falling apart.

  • @lindahh798
    @lindahh798 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely wonderful, but frankly, there are no words that can describe the beauty and classical artful taste that he had. Yes, I'm old enough to remember my Mom watching him on our first black and white television in the mid-50s. When he came on, she melted and I learned to love him and his brother, George. I have been fortunate enough to watch his original shows on "Oldies" stations. He was so so so talented and he sure knew how to put on a show with his talent and sweetness. Jordan, you had to be in 7th Heaven just being there & experiencing all of the wonderfulness! Awesome!!!! Thank you!

  • @patrickfairchild2330
    @patrickfairchild2330 3 года назад +30

    The guy could play - and he built a wonderful house with it - beautiful restoration.

  • @serenacalls
    @serenacalls 3 года назад +6

    My last trip to Vegas was about 13 1/3 years ago and I wanted to see Liberace’s former home, but it was closed down and looked abandoned. This is nice to see that someone cared enough to bring his former home back together. Another, Great job 🦁 Jordan.

  • @annadonaldson7894
    @annadonaldson7894 5 месяцев назад

    Im so glad someone has bought this home and done their best to recreate it, Liberace was in my eyes, growing up, a fantastic man and performer, I was heartbroken to see what vandals had done, he can rest and now play his music in peace, RIP Liberace 😔

  • @joemomoney13
    @joemomoney13 3 года назад +3

    I remember seeing a video of this house when it was abandoned & seeing that just broke my heart. But now I am so happy to see that it was able to be saved. I'm sure Liberace is beyond thrilled to see his home exacly the way it was when he lived there.

  • @TheReformReport
    @TheReformReport 3 года назад +47

    Utter fantastic job capturing this historical gem Jordan!

  • @firefeethok_tui2355
    @firefeethok_tui2355 3 года назад +8

    I am so incredibly happy to see that somebody purchased this restored it and made it a museum. I hated seeing the videos of it sitting vacant and becoming dilapidated. He was a great entertainer and thank you so much for this video and thank you to the man who restored it.

  • @MimisTreasureCottage
    @MimisTreasureCottage Год назад +1

    Came here from The Misty Show. I was never a major fan, but did enjoy his performances. I enjoyed yours and Misty's tours.

  • @MegaTammytv
    @MegaTammytv 3 года назад +4

    OH MY AND A TREMENDOUS Thank you to the new owner..God bless you for all the hard work...its history restored!!! Thank you!!!!!!

  • @kimberlyjolly9328
    @kimberlyjolly9328 3 года назад +20

    I love this blog. When I was 16 I took a tour of Las Vegas celebrity homes and remember driving by this house.

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 3 года назад +1

      It’s a Miracle it’s still intact . Thanks to the New Owner . 🙏 Shame on the previous Owners

  • @hcaliforniagirl
    @hcaliforniagirl 3 года назад +19

    This is amazing! I'm sure Liberace would love how they restored his house and those pianos, awesome!

  • @jimdavis2385
    @jimdavis2385 2 года назад +1

    If you felt that Liberace was schmaltzy or old fashioned, then you never saw him in person. His shows were AMAZING. You'd have to be dead not to become a fan. He was an amazing talent, but an even more incredible showman!

  • @monaleescott4203
    @monaleescott4203 3 года назад +4

    I enjoyed the tour so much, this was my favorite of the tours you have filmed. Thank you for the effort you put into your vlog.