David Tolley's 2nd performance on The TONIGHT SHOW
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- Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2012
- Johnny Carson invited David Tolley back as a guest.
This is David's 2nd performance on The TONIGHT SHOW.
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Yes, Mr Carson was extremely nice to me. During the commercial breaks he talked to me non stop. He was the King of Late Night TV, and a super nice guy!
Best, david
Thank you for sharing David. Very wonderful. Also, I do hope you know personally that Grace truly is amazing.
wow you are awesome :-) Hi from Gisborne New Zealand...
I love watching this! As well as your first performance!! So well done to be “off the cuff”! The importance of being prepared! And it led to this second performance which was also amazing (no pun intended)! Glad to see and hear how your career turned out since then
Interesting. I had read that Johnny usually didn't talk to guests during the breaks because he didn't want the audience to think he was pre-planning the next thing... he wanted it to be spontaneous. Billy Crystal had said when he came on the show, he was told by the producers not to say anything to Johnny during the commercial break. Crystal, however, said he just couldn't resist asking Johnny "So, how's it going?" Johnny politely said "I'm doing good." and that was it.
you can tell that johnny really liked you. almost in the same regards as being proud of a family member, even if it was his ‘television’ family. but i think you broke through with him on a personal level, perhaps you tapped into his midwestern roots, background and upbringing? you could tell by the twinkle in his eye that you took him back to home just a bit. hope you are doing well. as johnny would attest to, we are all richer for your experience, as are you.
I believe that Life is full of miracles
Have a great day today
David
David Tolley I ran across this video today. I remember when Johnny picked you out of the audience, wearing a T-shirt and flip flops. What a great night. Thanks David!
What a blessing to have such a talent! My wife and I came across this on facebook!
This was WHEN the Tonight Show had class.
Im a professor at DSU on the east coast. I still perform various concerts and events, but Im primarily a composer and trying to get one of my shows on Broadway. All the best, david
I watched 1 and 2. Very talented. I really enjoyed.
WOW you are an inspiration !!!
I just saw this. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. You were excellent.
You look and sound totally gay.
You definitely have a talent, David. I know getting to meet Johnny Carson had to be a chance of a lifetime. My very best to you and hopefully you will get on Broadway.
Back when real talent was showcased on TV! Nice!!
Thanks Karen
Happy Holidays
David
Amen
Thanks, the 2nd show happened in January 1986. Best,
david
Thank you
I'm glad you enjoyed it
Johnny was so great
+David Tolley Johnny was the best there will ever be! and how wonderful he discovered YOU!
PENELOPE
David, I enjoy your music so much! You are such an inspiration!
It always moves me when a rookie is pushed to the plate with no warning and knocks it out of the park. You never know when the moment might be the only moment. Bravo.
Thanks Ralph, and a rookie is right, I came straight from the beach while hanging with my little brother from Ohio.
Someone posted your first performance on Facebook today and that’s how I wound up here seeing your second one. Really enjoyed both! You’re a talented and humble guy.
Vistamister I’m here for the same reason.
Another Canadian musician Story.
Best to you David.
Same here!!
I had the same experience of seeing a post on Facebook. This is fun!
Same here. Extraordinary talent.
Same here
David Tolley my man you absolutely killed it on your first appearance, and this one is just as fantastic! So happy you got to showcase your talent. If I ever learn how to play the piano, you will be whom I get inspiration from. Phenomenal!
Wow thanks Dan, what a great comment, that just made my day, honestly,
Best,
David
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The love and joy comes through in every note.
This was a amazing and superb performance, sent chills down my spine. What a great talent and thank goodness for Johnny Carson!
Absolutely fantastic. Bravo 👏
Thanks Erin
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks for inspiring!
+David Tolley --- Great playing... Hope your career is going well and you are doing well. WELL DONE DAVID!!!!
Thanks Rick
Glad you enjoyed it
Take care
David
+David Tolley So cool to learn about you today and in addition, that you attended OSU for your Ph.D. Hope that went well. We are in Yellow Springs and throw concerts in Columbus all the time..would love to have you attend. Best wishes!
impressive
so cool
I like your story
Chance is ready for prepared mind.
I found the original impromptu performance by David Tolley on The Tonight Show to be very entertaining. David's handsome wholesome appearance and genuine talent was very apparent with just one tune played. I loved his ease of playing "Memories" and his "showmanship" with his warm smile did remind me of the great Liberace and the manner in which he performed. It is very clear he enjoyed playing that piece from "CATS" and seemed to do it without any stage fright! Very refreshing to see and certainly very entertaining to see and hear! This original arrangement of "Amazing Grace" for his second appearance on The Tonight Show shows the immense talent he possesses. Would love to see and hear more by David.
Cheryl Piercy thank you
As soon as I finish my latest musical “ROMEO AND JULIET, the rock opera”, which premieres April 16th in Delaware
I plan to start touring this summer 2020
Take care
Many people can play the piano but you're one of the few people that can bring the piano to life. You truly have a gift.
Wow
Thank you
You just made my day, my week, my month
All the best to you
David
I just call them like I see them. I believe that everyone is born with a gift(s) but too many people choose to ignore them. Thankfully, you've chosen to share yours with the world. I have bipolar 2 but when I listen to your music my mind calms down and I can relax, if only for a few minutes. Thank you
+25arkie thank you for all your sharing
God bless,
David
25arkie thankyou
Man o man what talent. Loved that Amazing Grace rendition. One of my favorite songs.
+Jan Odijk
Thanks Jan
Amazing Grace is my favorite hymn
Take care
david
What better way to EXALT Him Who SAVED us!?! On television in front of a live audience with the GREATEST talk show host ever, introducing you.
Talk about the JOY OF THE LORD! Grace raining down all around. TRULY amazing!
Yes, I love watching the old Carson clips, brings back a lot of late night memories.
Loved it.....receiving Gods' Grace should be joyous... so much talent.
Thank you Sara
Merry Christmas
David
David, your impromptu performance on the Tonight Show is exactly what I've been looking for to show my sons, 14 and 10, both of which have an unbelievable God given gift for piano. I keep telling them not to be afraid to perform and let themselves have fun with it in front of their class mates in school. Not to be prideful but for the shear enjoyment of it and to see the response and joy it gives to those around. Your enthusiasm and talent is truly and gift. Have you played with The Piano Guys before because it sure sounds like you could be one of them. God bless.
Hi
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tell them to keep practicing, and when I'm on tour, if ever I'm in a city near you I'll give them a free piano lesson.
All the best to you and your boys,
David
Dreams do come true; When you smile...Great going Mr Tolley....
Thank you Lou
I'm glad you enjoyed it
It actually seemed like a dream
All the best
David
You jazzed that hymn up Mr. Tolly and then lulled it then up ticked it to a symphonic melody. You are very talented.I'm a self taught pianist. You inspire me to learn how to read music, I only play by ear but I did compose a song. My mom bought me a Magnus Cord Organ with the letters on the keys. Thanks for the video. My mom let me stay up to watch Johnny Carson since it was past my bedtime.
Thanks Joyce, enjoy your music making!
Wow David, you deserve so much more! You can hold your own with the great pianist of the world! You give me cold chills every time I hear you play!! 👏🏻 bravo!!
Ramona, thank you so much for very generous compliment. All the best to you, David
@@David.L.Tolley Thank you so much for responding David, when I was watching the show and they were panning the audience I saw you in the before you even raised your hand and then I saw your hand go up and I was like oh I hope they pick him I bet he’s gonna be great. And they picked you I was so excited when they did lol, little things you know like that and when I heard you play I knew I was right lol. I am so happy for your continued success in life you give me joy listening to you play.
@@ramonakent356 thank you, I really appreciate your very mind words. Have a great day😀
A few months ago my 20 yr old piano was destroyed in a house fire..(no one was hurt)
unrepairable, for Christmas I was gifted a keyboard. I’ve been staring at it for the past few weeks…I couldn’t get myself to sit and play until today. That’s when I saw your debut performance on the T.S. And also this performance that followed. To say you inspired me to play after many months is an understatement. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us. You deserve everything that comes your way.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
God Bless,
David
It is always a gift to be able to do what you love and have passion. Sometimes, a serendipitous moment helps, but your talent is what shined through. Fantastic TV moment.
Simply FULL of life and joy!! Your music fills my soul!
Thank you
Terrific! GBY!
David Tolley, I remember when you were on the Johnny Carson show and I thought you were wonderful and I so enjoyed watching this again! I have watched this 3 times this morning! You are wonderful!
Awe thank you Barbara,
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Blessings,
David
Started piano lessons at 38 years old. Been playing for 13 years, my first performance was last April at age 50 in an auditorium in front of 300+ people, black tie candlelight event. Someone heard me playing one day and then contacted me a few weeks later to perform on stage with a singer. At first I declined, but then reconsidered when I realized that I may never get another chance to spark a career or something out of this effort. Was a terrifying, traumatic few weeks leading up to the performance, but it started to get a little bit fun mid way through the piece. Only made two mistakes, but luckily the wrong notes I hit were in the key of A major which is the key of the piece, so not too dissonant...thank goodness 🎹🎼🎵🎶
Great pianist with wonderful taste and humble. May God Bless you, you are not only a great pianist, but also a great person.
I just saw both performances. Wonderful! Going to look David Tolley up. I have a degree in Music Education ('78) from Ohio State. Proud of David! Go, BUCKS!
Thanks
Go Bucks
Great music. 🎶 Amazing Grace, one of the best songs ever!
Maaan do I miss Johnny
David, I keep coming back to this, so you might as well know. For the first performance, totally unprepared, you knocked it out of the park. So much talent, such a sense of humor, knowing that something like 15 million people were watching you. Your parents must have been thrilled. And then this performance! Just superb!! I would imagine you must be having an outstanding career. You check all the boxes. Well done!
Lee Sheldon
Thank you Lee, sincerely David
What an amazing arrangement!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
So good!! I love the piano and to see both Mr.Talley's performances for Johnny is such a treat. Tho I did miss the flip flops.😊
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thats great what happened to you on the View!!
Just saw for the your first and second performance on Johnny Carson!! I was so overwhelmed hearing you play, unprepared, "Memories", which was fantastic, but then I was curious about what you were doing now and found the clip of your 2nd visit to the Carson show and was just in awe of your performance of your many sounds of "Amazing Grace" which was just awesome! Just absolutely loved it and your incredible talent. Coincidentally that song is one that my niece Erin Krakow & her co-star, just sang in this 3rd season premier episode on Hallmarks, "When calls the Heart"!
Thank you Betsy
Happy Holidays
David
I too just wayched both appearances wow
Wow😅
W0w
B6
I'm a big Carson fan, and thought I had watched them all. I'd never seen this until this morning. I saw David Tolley's 1st appearance earlier this morning. What a hoot ! A guy just picked at random out of the audience does an amazing performance of Memories on the piano. What a great way to start my day.....
Thanks, I always watched Johnny as a kid and was a big fan, and then actually meeting him, he was so enthusiastically kind to me, I will try to post or upload the entire 10 minute interview he did with me on the guest couch and so you can see, take care
I also saw you on Carson years ago. Just recently saw these clips on RUclips. Fond memories.
Thanks, Johnny was great.
Happen to find an article about him on Facebook. Lovely performance! 😁
Simply amazing! Aside from your tremendous talent, the absolute joy that radiates from you while playing is a sure sign that God's light shines through you.
Thank you Melanie for the beautiful comment
God bless you
David
I absolutely love this! I watched the first one and was so glad to see the second one. Such wonderful talent at a young age. Now I’m gonna look you up and see what you’re doing today.
Absolutely beautiful - I enjoyed every second of it. I watched it 4 times straight and it gave me goosebumps. You are an amazing man and a fabulous musician!
Thanks Shari
I'm so glad you enjoyed it
I wrote that arrangement many years ago when I was leaving Ohio and moving out to Los Angeles, it was like a goodbye gift to the church I was musical director at during college.
God bless,
David
Both performances were sensational.
Just discovered you David. You are a terrific and accomplished musician. I hope you continue to go far with your wonderful music.
Thanks John
man. his playing is breathtaking. I really like this guy. amazing
Thanks Em, glad you like it
Take care
David
You are right David. There is only one Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show was unique. There will never be anyone that will match him. Truly the king of late night. My wife and I truly enjoyed listening to you play. I have always envied people who can play the piano like you. It is my favorite instrument.
Jay Leno came close but after him, it went way downhill.
Loved it! That was AWESOME!!!!!
I remember watching the original show, and it's nice seeing how your career developed over the decades. These videos have made the Facebook rounds lately!
Thank you
I'm glad you enjoyed it again.
Johnny was the best!
God bless,
David
WOW. That is incredibly beautiful. By far the best piano arrangement and performance of Amazing Grace I have ever watched! Superb!! I remember your first performance on Johnny and after all these years I saw a post on facebook and got me to this.
WOW
thank you for your wonderful comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
You just made my weekend.
All the best,
David
JUST HAPPENED TO BE GOING THROUGH LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO WATCH AND FOUND THE JOHNY CARSON SHOW AND YOU. I LISTENED TO THE SHOW, AND WAS JUST AMAZED AT HOW WONDERFUL YOU WERE AND TALENTED ON THAT SHOW. GOD GAVE YOU A TREMENDOUS TALENT. KEEP ON PLAYING. ALL THE BEST.
So great David! God has blessed you with a great ability and now we are blessed for it!
Wow Ken
Thanks for the wonderful comment
God bless you
What A Great Piano Player And Great Scence Of Humor ❤❤❤😂
Just saw your first performance. What an amazing opportunity!
I don't know how many times I've watched The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and didn't see this? I saw the first performance a few minutes ago on Facebook and loved it. I went looking for more and loved it even more. Thank you David!
Thank you Sharon
Just beautiful! I can listen all day.
Fantastic David Tolley
AMAZING arrangement!!! Very talented!! Enjoyed your first appearance too....CATS is my favorite musical...saw it several times in my teens....MEMORY is great and your performance was breath taking!!!
Thank you, Im glad you enjoyed them both! It was a lot of fun! God Bless, David
+David Tolley that was amazing... I enjoyed listening to it! - fan from the Philippines Fritzie
Thank you Erin
Absolutely phenomenal! 💕
Thanks
How lucky are we that you happened to be Johnny’s audience
By the grace of God is right, thank you!
That performance was Incredible!!!
This was fantastic. I always wished I could play the piano.
It’s never too late 🎹
David you're quite a creative person, because who else could come up with such a unique arrangement for Amazing Grace?? No one! But I think I'm not alone in saying, that your first time on the Carson show, was one of those special TV moments, and I'm thankful that we have You Tube, so I can watch it whenever I want. All the best!
Wow
You just made my night, thank you!
@@David.L.Tolley Aww, sweet of you to say that..
Awesomeness again!
I remember YOU on Johnny Carson BOTH times. You were fantastic! So gifted and you made playing that piano look so easy. Your 'Memories' from Cats has always been a favorite. 'Amazing Grace' is a church and my dad's favorite before he died. Congrats to you and your family on your gifted talent. God Bless You and your family! Linda Kearney in Roanoke, Va
Wow
THANKYOU
You just made my week,
God bless you,
David
How wonderful...for you! I once went to the View...and the comedian/ entertainer for the audience preshow was sick.and begged someone to help him out my friends pointed to me.I sang "You Make Me Feel So Young." I got to entertain the stars on the View and their guest- Jamie Lee Curtis came and shook my hand! I believe these things happen in our life when we need a little boost! And it was such a witness to watch you being blessed! Thanks for running up there that night. Beautiful piano.
David, I came across you on FB with your 1985 performance. And of course I had to search for more.Amazing and Humble Talent! Thank you for sharing your gift. Much Kudos from Arlington, Texas.
Thank you Denise
God bless
David
Wow. I'm just now seeing this, along with your first one. Wonderful.
I love your two performances on the Tonight Show. The start of your career
Love Fishing
Thank you
HAPPY NEW YEAR
@@David.L.Tolley Thank You. You too.
It was great for bringing the kid back to play amazing Grace he is a very talented piano player
Thanks Revell
Wow that was incredible!
Thanks Veronica, glad you enjoyed it!
2023 enjoying and sharing with family. You rock! A brilliant performance. BRAVO!!!!!!
Thank you, have a great day, you and your family!
That was awesome! Lovely playing.
Thankyou Fred
How did I ever miss these performances? I watched Johnny Carson with my mother every night on my way home. Absolutely loved your performances. Thank you for the memories of a time not so jaded. God Bless
Just popped up on my cell. I still miss Johnny. Made me cry. We so need nice guys without agendas. Just Kindness with some happiness mixed in. God bless you
This was so much fun to watch. I was perusing Carson shows (it’s a great cheer up in these nutty times) and stumbled across your first performance. It was so hard to believe in these days of conspiracies and lies that I took a double take and googled up your name to find out you really “are” a musician, and a good one at that! Still I found it hard to accept that it wasn’t a setup. If I happened to watch the show back in the 80’s when I was a young man I would have believed it right away. But 45 years later and I’ve grown to doubt just about anything that comes out of anyone’s mouth, especially on TV. If you can’t believe the politicians and if you can’t believe the media and you can’t believe Dr. Fauci, at least that’s what they would like us to think, then how can you believe this! Then, when I found you did a second show it was absolute proof. You were the real deal, and Johnny REALLY was the real deal. I’m glad I found you - I hope more people find you too.
Thanks for the message Rick, I share your sentiments, Im very cautious about what is put in front of us these days, it’s hard to believe anything is really as it appears, but that first show on Johnny was just the way it looked. If I knew that 28 million people would be watching that night, I never would have raised my hand, lol. Take care, David
@@David.L.Tolley - you prayed before you played, eh? Glad you got the free exposure (eg In tourist mode and then more formal sans tails! 😂). Loved the closeup on the sandals. Good on the cameraman! God continue to lift up our nation during these apocalyptic times through your music and His amazing grace.
My dad never missed The Tonight Show but I can't say the same, so it was charming to see you on RUclips. Much success in the future and I hope you someday make it to the rarified air of Broadway with your lovely music...
Wow!! What a wonderful opportunity and an amazing pianist!!
Awesome job David! You must have played for years. You stepped to the plate and got a Home Run!
Thanks so much
I'm glad I didn't fall flat on my face, and was able to play under nerves
Take care,
David
Awesome!! 👏🏻🌟🎹
Thank you Martin
Best,
David
Talk about Divine Appointments! Great Job!
Thank you Charla
Wow David, that Amazing Grace was unbelievable, keep up the GREAT work !!!!
Thanks so much John
All the best to you
David
Wow! Just saw your Carson performances for the first time. Absolutely love your variations on Amazing Grace, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Thomas
I wrote those variations when I was 21
Take care,
David
Fantastic! What a God given gift. Happy for you.
Thank you Johnny
Merry Christmas
David
I came across your story on Facebook. It was inspiring! Love from the Philippines!
Hi Christine,
THANKYOU.
If I end touring in the Philippines this next summer I will send you a message.
God Bless,
David
Johnny Carson brought me here. You have an amazing talent.
Thanks Caroline
Johnny was the best
Miss him
Take care
David
Thanks David your good heart shines through in both videos.Thank you for your music.Nothing ever happens by chance,it's all a Divine appointment.
Thank you Vincent
That was INCREDIBLE!!
Nice rendition!
Thanks Robert
God bless,
David
So very enjoyable. You never know where life is going to take you. Wonderful!
Such a lucky man to have been given that opportunity.
Absolutely Stunning..!!.. Beautifully Done…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you
Wow what an amazingly talented and gifted young man what a pleasure to know that there are so many people in this world that have the gift of playing the piano it is an absolutely amazing I couldn't even imagine me doing something coming close to that Chopsticks in heart and soul too probably the only two things that I can play on the piano and this guy was totally amazing absolutely brilliant and thank Johnny Carson may you rest in peace I hope that someday I get to actually meet him in another Realm
Thank you James.
David, how gifted you are!
Your music 🎶 reminds me of Peter Nero!
Your fingers swim through the music.
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world on this platform.
I'm listening to you from South Africa.
You should visit SA some time. the
Thankyou Caroline
Beautiful. My two favorite songs
Thanks, I love both songs also, God Bless, David
It is wonderful. You are talented and so dedicated what God has given it to you. I sent 2 of my kids two learn classical piano but they were dedicated. Still they love music. God bless.
Agus Hartadi
Thank you and
God Bless you
What a GREAT version of Amazing Grace, that could bring somebody back to life.
How in the world had I never heard of you? I have no idea, but I am so glad I know of you now. You are absolutely amazing. And humble and sweet. I am so happy for your success and I thank you for making my life better with your music. You have a lifetime fan as of today.
Blanca Munguia
Wow
Thank you Blanca for the wonderful message
I hope you have a wonderful Holiday season,
Best
David
I watched this in real time back in the day I watched Johnny Carson with my mom when I was a kid,she loved Johnny and. Ed