Leon was the man everyone wanted to play with, and he played with everyone. And he was wonderful, just wonderful, and should be remembered and honored so much more than he has been.
Leon wrote this song.. Melissa Ward here We've been lucky to. See him twice. In a smaller blues and jazz club. We sat right behind him and the piano.. memories that Noone can take from us.. truly a privilege. . Master of space and time. He was a member of the Wrecking crew way back in 60s also. Do a deep dive on Leon.
I so much appreciate your openness to Leon here. It’s obvious that you are a fan of the song, but not everyone is able to put a favorite version aside and listen to the original artists. I LOVE Leon Russell, but I’ve seen him perform live. Not everyone gets him. But, you did. Bravo and thank you!
Grew up in Oklahoma during Leon's time there, so we always thought he was special, like so many do when it's a local talent. Try out: Stranger in a Strange Land, Roll Away the Stone, Lady Blue, and his fabulous cover while helping George Harrison with The Concert for Bangladesh - Jumping Jack Flash / Young Blood. Hope you get a chance to react to a few, they are all very good tunes.
Leon Russel was a super talented session player back in the 50's and 60's. He started writing songs for artist after his session career and eventually started putting out his own albums. Love Leon such and awesome voice and ear for music.
There is so many interesting things about Leon Russell. I encourage everyone to use Wikipedia (free non profit) to look at his amazing career as musician/ producer/singer/ songwriter/music director. Grammy winner, Rock Hall of Fame and much more.
An amazing artist. Brilliant in every way Listen to Leon and Joe Cocker, "The Letter" live. Classically trained pianist since age 4. Was one of the biggest session players in 60s and 70s. This was part of the Homewood Sessions which was broadcast on public broadcasting...worth listening to. Check out Crystal Closet Queen.
There is so much... so very, very much that Leon created, directed, arranged, inspired, assisted, nurtured, influenced, and everything else possible that one would spend a surprising amount of time to appreciate. From his time and considerable contributions in the pantheon of art made by that famous and hyper-talented group known to history as "The Wrecking Crew" during its heyday in the 1960s, his agreeing to assemble, supervise, direct, play multiple instruments in, and everything but sing Cocker's part, in the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" concert tour, help George Harrison produce the very first Aid concert, The Concert for Bangladesh, of which many others were made in the image of (Live Aid: 1985, Farm Aid: 1985, Live 8: 2005, Tibetan Freedom Concert: 1996-2001, Nelson Mandela's 46664: 2003-2008, Tsunami Aid: 2004, Tibetan Freedom Concert, America: A Tribute To Heroes, and many others), his creation of the recording label "Shelter Records" which started careers like Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Leon managed to make hits like "This Masquerade", "Delta Lady", "Stranger in a Strange Land", "Roll Away the Stone", "Tight Rope", just to name a few. So inspirational and genuinely moving was Leon that people came together to help each other and created a worldwide support group they named "Leonlifers", there is a great video on RUclips telling of it entitled: "Anything Can Happen - The LeonLifer Story".
Hi Patrick, Leon was amazing. He was a founding member of The Wrecking Crew on piano including playing on many Beach Boys songs. He was responsible for 3 Carpenters songs; A Song For You, This Masquerade and the most famous Superstar. Though that was co-written with Bonnie Bramlett and originally titled Groupie (Superstar). You wanted something more recent. Well here’s his co-writer Bonnie Bramlett singing Groupie with Leon in the audience. If you don’t get goosebumps, I don’t know you, I think I do. I just hope you look at older messages. This was before Leon passed about 7 years ago. Joe ruclips.net/video/WvEgiZ1lS7Q/видео.htmlsi=ZT65OEy7-xcyBTnv
Like this song, you would like an upbeat song that he both wrote and recorded that sounds like rock 'n' roll with a gospel choir. The song is Stranger in a Strange Land. ruclips.net/video/0iL5aOJ7LR8/видео.html
No body else can compare to Leon!
I agree no one can compare to him, he was truly a most unique singer/ piano player and song writer.
I love you in a place where's there'sno space and time...
Leon was the man everyone wanted to play with, and he played with everyone. And he was wonderful, just wonderful, and should be remembered and honored so much more than he has been.
Listen to "LADY BLUE" it's beautiful ❤️
Leon wrote this song.. Melissa Ward here We've been lucky to. See him twice. In a smaller blues and jazz club. We sat right behind him and the piano.. memories that Noone can take from us.. truly a privilege. . Master of space and time. He was a member of the Wrecking crew way back in 60s also. Do a deep dive on Leon.
The ncomparable Leon Russell, one of a kind. ❤️
You should check out Lady Blue, it’s a gorgeous song.
Leon said he wrote this song to be a standard the kind of song others world want to play and record.
Check out all the Homewood Sessions. Pure joy. Leon is unmatched. No one comes close.
I was lucky enough to see him two times (live) in the early 70's. He was simply magnificent. I was never the same!
This man was a great songwriter and musician! So under appreciated in his lifetime! Rest In Peace Mr Leon Russell!❤
No one can touch the Master of Space and Time.
I miss Leon. He was the best. Well done. RIP 11/13/16. You left us with so much. Thank you, brother ❤
The version with him, Willie Nelson, and Ray Charles is very good. It's Willie's birthday celebration and seeing him get emotional is so exceptional.
I have to check that out soon. I love this version.
Very proud Leon is from my hometown. He was a genius respected by musicians worldwide. He truly has a fingerprint on the course of music.
Fantastic! Leon was an amazing songwriter musician and producer ❤❤❤
I so much appreciate your openness to Leon here. It’s obvious that you are a fan of the song, but not everyone is able to put a favorite version aside and listen to the original artists. I LOVE Leon Russell, but I’ve seen him perform live. Not everyone gets him. But, you did. Bravo and thank you!
Leon is a legend.
One of many masterpieces he wrote❤
A touching reaction to this musical legend. In the mid 60s he was in house band of the rock, soul, TV show, “Shindig”.
He’s from Tulsa Oklahoma and was part of the wrecking crew. Good documentary on them. Love Leon ❤. Last time I saw him was in Tulsa with Elton.
Grew up in Oklahoma during Leon's time there, so we always thought he was special, like so many do when it's a local talent. Try out: Stranger in a Strange Land, Roll Away the Stone, Lady Blue, and his fabulous cover while helping George Harrison with The Concert for Bangladesh - Jumping Jack Flash / Young Blood. Hope you get a chance to react to a few, they are all very good tunes.
Leon Russel was a super talented session player back in the 50's and 60's. He started writing songs for artist after his session career and eventually started putting out his own albums. Love Leon such and awesome voice and ear for music.
The song is a classic and was shown a great deal of respect by President Pat.
Roll Away the Stone! #MasterofSpaceandTime
Leon wrote This Masquerade, another song that's been covered by other singers. His version is wonderful. Check it out.
I so appreciated you listened to the whole song without interruption...the most beautiful song and artist 🎩🎙❤️🎼👏👏👏
I never get tired of this
Thank you for the wonderful reaction.
He's fascinating. I watched a bio on him not long ago.
A classically trained concert pianist!
There is so many interesting things about Leon Russell. I encourage everyone to use Wikipedia (free non profit) to look at his amazing career as musician/ producer/singer/ songwriter/music director. Grammy winner, Rock Hall of Fame and much more.
Just wanted to let you know that Leon wrote and sang Masquerade that Lil Stevie Wonder made a hit!! Keep up the great job!!
An amazing artist. Brilliant in every way Listen to Leon and Joe Cocker, "The Letter" live. Classically trained pianist since age 4. Was one of the biggest session players in 60s and 70s. This was part of the Homewood Sessions which was broadcast on public broadcasting...worth listening to. Check out Crystal Closet Queen.
There is so much... so very, very much that Leon created, directed, arranged, inspired, assisted, nurtured, influenced, and everything else possible that one would spend a surprising amount of time to appreciate. From his time and considerable contributions in the pantheon of art made by that famous and hyper-talented group known to history as "The Wrecking Crew" during its heyday in the 1960s, his agreeing to assemble, supervise, direct, play multiple instruments in, and everything but sing Cocker's part, in the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" concert tour, help George Harrison produce the very first Aid concert, The Concert for Bangladesh, of which many others were made in the image of (Live Aid: 1985, Farm Aid: 1985, Live 8: 2005, Tibetan Freedom Concert: 1996-2001, Nelson Mandela's 46664: 2003-2008, Tsunami Aid: 2004, Tibetan Freedom Concert, America: A Tribute To Heroes, and many others), his creation of the recording label "Shelter Records" which started careers like Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Leon managed to make hits like "This Masquerade", "Delta Lady", "Stranger in a Strange Land", "Roll Away the Stone", "Tight Rope", just to name a few. So inspirational and genuinely moving was Leon that people came together to help each other and created a worldwide support group they named "Leonlifers", there is a great video on RUclips telling of it entitled: "Anything Can Happen - The LeonLifer Story".
Hi Patrick, Leon was amazing. He was a founding member of The Wrecking Crew on piano including playing on many Beach Boys songs. He was responsible for 3 Carpenters songs; A Song For You, This Masquerade and the most famous Superstar. Though that was co-written with Bonnie Bramlett and originally titled Groupie (Superstar). You wanted something more recent. Well here’s his co-writer Bonnie Bramlett singing Groupie with Leon in the audience. If you don’t get goosebumps, I don’t know you, I think I do. I just hope you look at older messages.
This was before Leon passed about 7 years ago.
Joe
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I think he wrote this about his love for folk singer Rita Coolidge. The whole album this song came from is amazing.
This is a great song, I've heard Wille Nelson, the Temptations, and others sing but somehow it sounds better when sung by the songwriter. 🎶👏🏾👏🏾🖖🏾👊🏾
Seriously! I can’t explain it but it’s true. It’s so real and raw. Loved it.
Lovely comment.
Nice reaction. Please react to Leon’s Lady Blue.
Looks just like a hangout man it would be kind of cool to be there
LIsten to his country album "Hanks Back"!
He was Sir Elton John’s idol. No more needs to be said.
2:24 another legend Furry Lewis, check him out playing for Leon and friends, its amazing.
I don’t know if it’s true, but I thought he wrote this song to Rita Coolidge.
Like this song, you would like an upbeat song that he both wrote and recorded that sounds like rock 'n' roll with a gospel choir. The song is Stranger in a Strange Land. ruclips.net/video/0iL5aOJ7LR8/видео.html
He was Sir Elton John’s idol. No more needs to be said.