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He comes across as a really nice and warm hearted person. And when he shows his collection, he looks lile a boy opening his Christmas presents and playing with the toys. So charming!
In 1981, Liberace was performing at a theater next to the restaurant where I was working. On a Saturday, after his 2nd show, which was about 1:30 am, he came into the restaurant and just sat down at a table in my station, ordered some "TO GO" for the hotel. He was extremely nice and courteous still have his autograph to this day. You were amazing Lee!
In 1989, I first visited Las Vegas (from Australia, where I live) to attend a celebration in honour of Liberace, which was held at the Desert Inn. The invitation was extended me via the International Fan Club, through one of his neighbours in Shirley Street, Las Vegas. Vince Cardell - a former Liberace protege - was to play at the celebration, but he was ill and could not attend. Liberace's sister, Angie Farrell, knew that I was a pianist visiting from Australia, and she approached me to ask if I could play something in the style of her brother. I played his arrangement of "Tenderly." That performance secured for me future performances at celebrations honoring Liberace the following year in 1990 (at the LV Museum), and then again in 1992 and 1994. In 1990, 1992 and 1994, after going to Las Vegas to play, I would then go to Palm Springs, at the invitation of Vince Fronza and Liberace's remaining family and friends. It was Vince Fronza who gave the eulogy at Liberace's funeral. Vince himself was a kind and generous man. While at Palm Springs, I stayed at Le Petite Cloister, which was once Liberace's mother's home, and directly adjoined the main villa. In 1992, I stayed at The Cloisters. I knew Stefan Hemming who bought The Cloisters, and restored its back to its former glory since it had fallen into considerable disrepair. Those days - as I am sure you can well imagine - are the most cherished time of my life, and not for the feeling of celebrity that was undeniably attached to them, rather the unconditional love that was shown me by Liberace's family and friends. Everyone I knew who knew Liberace, in both a professional and personal capacity - from his manager to his housekeeper and mere acquaintances, were the humblest and most caring of people. His housekeeper from Las Vegas - a glorious woman named Gladys Luckie, who he referred to as his "second mom" - became something of a second mother to me. I loved her so much! Coincidentally, she was to pass away in 2011 at 100 years of age, on my birthday! She used to call me her "Zombie-baby" because whenever I was in Las Vegas, I would never sleep. I even knew the nurse Liberace nicknamed "Nightingale" who was brought in to care for him during his final weeks of life. Over dinner one evening with "Nightingale" and Vince Fronza, , I mentioned to her how in the news coverage of Liberace's death here in Australia, I saw how she touched his covered body as it was taken from The Cloisters. She said to me in reply: "Oh, you saw that? I'm so glad you did! I wanted or the world to know I loved him!" If you can truly judge a person by the company they keep, then Liberace was indeed the kindest and most gentle of souls.
This is a great story. Thank you. Did Steffan keep Liberace's bedroom the same size? It seemed to be enormous. Do you recall if he kept the shrine intact? Or did he repurpose the room? In that old film I found, Liberace shot that in the "guest house kitchen". I wonder what that means? Was it the house next door? I would live to get a better understanding of the layout of the house. I am not sure of the bell tower was there when Liberace bought it, or of it was added. I see there is a staircase inside the house. Any idea where that went? I have a photo that seems to show a staircase outside to the bell tower. The house is a mystery but amazing.
@@StrangeHistoryX The shrine to St Anthony was still there when I was there, and the master bedroom was the same. I can only assume the "guest house kitchen" would have been the kitchen at Le Petite Cloister. Ken Foster, who also lived there with Vince Fronza, was a master chef, and Vince Fronza told me that Liberace and Ken would stage cooking competitions between one another in the kitchen of Le Petite Cloister. Ken would always win! Liberace's access to the small villa - known as Le Petite Cloister - was via a small wooden door he referred to as the "hole in the wall", ideally suited that he could move from one property to the other without having to go out into the street. Vince told me he would often phone him to say: "Vince, I'm coming through the whole in the wall", usually with some expensive gift to give them. I am not sure about the bell tower, but I would assume it was there when Liberace bought the premises. The small staircase you mention - if you are meaning the one in the main lounge area and on the right - lead to the throne-like toilet. It was really more of a "hide away" than anything else. When I was first there in 1990, The Cloisters had fallen into a sorry state, but on my return in 1992, Stefan had refurbished everything to startling effect. I dare say he continued to do so across the years he owned it. If you care to visit my website (it's under my name on the net), in the "Tribute" section, you will find a remembrance of my first visit in 1990, titled "A Sequin of. Events", where I describe The Cloisters as it was then, before Stefan bought it. I hope this helps! Blessings!
@@PhillipLWilcher I recently read your excellent article "A Sequin of Events" on your site-thank you for bringing it to my attention. I also just watched Michael Douglas’s portrayal in Behind the Candelabra, hoping to catch glimpses of Liberace’s homes, but was disappointed to find none were featured. Reflecting on the film, I wish I hadn’t watched it. The portrayal felt unnecessarily harsh and mean-spirited, reducing Liberace's legacy to tabloid sensationalism. It’s disheartening to see how the film tarnished his image, failing to honor the extraordinary life of a man who dazzled audiences with his talent and charisma. It’s troubling when Hollywood opts for a sledgehammer approach to the stories of iconic figures, turning their lives into spectacles rather than tributes. This was evident in Douglas’s portrayal of Liberace, much as it was in his recent portrayal of Benjamin Franklin-both seemingly more concerned with controversy than respect. Liberace was an artist of exceptional brilliance, whose gifts and charm were unparalleled, and he deserves a portrayal that reflects his joy, positivity, and influence. His life and achievements are worthy of a thoughtful series that celebrates his genius and the magic he brought to his audiences, not one that merely drags his name through the mud. Liberace’s legacy-and his fans-deserve far better. Thank you for sharing your priceless memories on your site. It is much appreciated. Liberace would be proud.
I saw him perform in New Jersey when I was very young around 10 years old.It was unfogettable .Beautiful music and costumes.And that smile of his showed how much he loved performing ❤
He's not forgotten! I used to listen to him during the 1950s; he had a 30 minute show every weekday. I listened and danced. He was a great pianist and a great showman. Unmatchable.
He was a brilliant pianist! I remember reading about him when he died. He performed at the Palladium in London and the crew who helped set the stage said how kind and friendly he was and over the week he got to know their names etc. Astonishingly, when he played there again several years later, he remembered all of their names AND the names of their family members (if they'd talked about them). I thought that was amazing. Classy guy.
We’re Canadians. I was born in the province of Ontario in 1946, a year after the boys came marching home. I eventually became a single mother and decided to take my two daughters and one son (now all in their 50’s) to live out west in Vancouver. One day big news got around announcing a Liberace performance happening the following month. The year was 1978. My oldest, Lisa, was my only child old enough to really enjoy Liberace’s music. So a trustworthy friend looked after my two youngest children that evening while Lisa, who was 10, and I thoroughly Liberace’s excellent performance in 1978! 😁👍🏻❤️🇨🇦😉
@@cmaden78 so you think your grandma didn’t know anything unless you and family told her? Not giving her much credit. Maybe she knew and never told you.
Thanks. It was a lot of work, and I have so much more I can do on Liberace. There is so much positive and fun stuff to tell. I just reached out to a friend of his to see if I can interview him. Hopefully I will hear back. Either way, there is a lot to tell. I wish there was a Liberace museum. I'd go to it in a heartbeat. Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it.
Thank you for showing my fathers place @10:07❤❤💖❤ Dad owned the Ingleside Inn/Melvyns for 40+ yrs (1974-2016) before he passed from cancer in 2016😪😢🙏🏼🕊 Dad knew Liberace back in the mid 80s. The Cloisters was a beautiful house at one time, it was changed by the new owner a few years ago, and sadly has no character anymore.😢 Dad played piano to relax at home, and had me learn at a young age as well ❤❤❤❤ I loved growing up in Palm Springs in the 70s & 80s❤❤ before it completely changed before i moved away in 85 for the USN. They SHOULD HAVE turned his home into a museum, much like what they did with Graceland. ❤❤❤❤💖💖 Rest in Heaven Dad and Liberace.🕊🙏🏼😪❤
Your father is missed by so very many people, Gary, I’ve lived in PS for 30 years and he is still spoken of regularly. I worked downtown for years and sent so many tourists to the iconic Melvyn’s, they loved it.
@@jilltagmorris I used to watch Liberace with my grandma too! She loved him so much. When she passed, I chose a pretty white casket that I thought he would approve of.
I went to a Liberace performance between 1974 - 1976 in Indianapolis when I was between 16 -17 years of age. It was very entertaining. I got to see the Rolls Royce and I believe it was Scott Thorson driving it. I even talked with him afterwards. I’m an accomplished pianist, but started playing by year complete classical songs by ear a couple years before taking lessons. I’m blessed to have perfect pitch. Maybe if I had been flirtatious and played the piano for him, he would have warmed up to me. LOL I was really cute, especially back then. LOL I remember I was so exited when I got his original 3 recorded albums in the mail!
Me and my folks saw Liberace just after Easter in 1976 at the Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, Alberta. We got there early and the auditorium was empty. I dared go down to the stage where his black Baldwin with glass lid was. With my finger, I played a few keys then took a picture of it.
'Legend', Exactly. Never forgot attending one of Liberace's concert, Wow, Double Wow, a truly great pianoist & his constume changes, Perfection at it's best. Sad he's moved on, Now with the Angel's.... A Huge Thank You for this video..
Nothing is glamorous and refined and glitzy like this anymore. Not people, not places and not entertainment. Its a bygone era that today's people can't appreciate. I'm glad I'm old enough to have caught a fleeting glimpse. Liberace is still a legend and always will be. ❤ Thank you for this wonderful video. We enjoyed it sooo much!👏👏👏👏👏👏
My very first concert at the age of 9 or 10, was LIBERACE!!! I saw him at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas! It amazed me even at that age. I saw him fly across the stage in his "King's Cape" with the spotted fur fringe. He was amazing, magical and a complete experience...to say the least. Love you Liberace🤩
We stayed in one of his smaller houses in Palm Springs! The pool is shaped like a piano, there is a chandelier in the primary bathroom above the shower… It is not nearly as extravagant as his favorite home - the cloisters - but we felt his spirit while staying there.
I saw his show at the Ahmanson theatre in Los Angeles. Somehow I found the green room after his amazing performance, and I was thrilled to briefly meet him and shake his hand. I was in my twenties back then. I am nearly seventy now, and I am still a fan.
I always visited the Liberace Museum and ate at Tivoli Gardens every time I visited Vegas. I was devastated when it closed. I never saw him live. I saw Elvis soon before he died. Similar glitz in the late 70's.
Was kind of disappointed that the new owners of the Cloisters extensively remodeled the house. Being that the house has such a famous history behind it, it seemed wrong to change it as much as they did. But, it’s a private residence, so they can do what they want to it. Enjoyed the video!
After Liberace died the home was purchased by a man named Stefan Hemming. He lived there for many years and finally in 2011 he had to sell the home as the upkeep was too much. The plumbing and electrical were bad, the house was falling apart and it was just too much for Stefan. He sold and the new owners had to do what I imagine was several million dollars of renovations. I too wish they had left much of the charm of the place, but as the new owners it was their decision. I spent many hours in the home and to be honest it was very spooky.
When I was a child, the first tv had vacuum tubes which had yo warm up before you could see the picture. We all heard our first tv set and heard an amazing piano. When the picture FINALLY displayed itself,there he was,Liberachi. I looked at him in amazement and this 4 year old pointed at the tv and I said..."I WANT THAT!" I didnt get a piano until 18 years later, but before then,if I was at a relatives' house I played "something " by war. Anyway this video was great. Thank you so much.❤
I have always found Liberace a likable person. A little corny, but a nice person. What a collection of a historical pieces, bordering on gaudy. I hope he lives forever in memory. Once you see Liberace, you know you’ve seen something extraordinary. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed this.
Loved "Libs!" I watched his TV show, in the 1960s, each week with my family. I was a young boy and thought, as did my parents, that Liberace was very flamboyant. I don't know if Dad guessed...he never let on if he did. Anyway, he was a brilliant pianist, a classical child prodigy, which gave him a protective social armour. As for Lee's ecletic taste, well... a little too much stuffed into each room, but wonderful as his style! God Bless you Lee, the world loved you, and as for the haters, to quote Liberace, "I laugh all the way to the bank!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
I remember Liberace growing up in the sixties. I didn't appreciate him aside from his lavish clothes and candelabras. He seems a man who appreciated life, his popularity and fortune. This bio also shows a personal sense of things and sense of humor.
Liberace's Last Days I Inside His Palm Springs Mansion Liberace's Last Days: Inside His Palm Springs Mansion and the Legacy of a Flamboyant Pianist 1:54: 🎹 Legendary pianist's flamboyant career and Palm Springs home. 1:54: Liberace owned 11 homes, including one in Palm Springs. 2:43: His family called him Walter, while friends called him Lee. 2:51: Liberace's flamboyant persona and dazzling performances made him a big deal. 3:12: He started his music career at a young age and focused on perfecting his act. 5:41: Liberace's powerful publicity machine quickly propelled him to stardom. 5:48: In 1954, he earned a record amount for a single show at Madison Square Garden. 5:55: By 1955, he was earning $50,000 per week for his performances. 6:23: 🎹 Liberace's extravagant lifestyle and iconic status as a pop culture icon in his Palm Springs mansion. 6:23: Liberace was the world's highest-paid entertainer in the 1950s-1970s, earning millions from concerts and TV appearances. 6:51: He collected miniature pianos and awards in his lavish home, featured in major magazines. 8:26: Liberace spent extravagantly on jewelry, cars, clothes, and mansions due to his single status. 9:37: His favorite residence was 'The Cloysters,' a Mediterranean-style mansion in Palm Springs with historical significance. 9:52: The mansion was originally built by master carpenter Alva Hicks in 1926 and later acquired by Liberace. 10:29: The house underwent various ownership changes, including being converted into a motel, after Liberace's time. 11:01: 🎹 Liberace's transformation of a rundown motel into a lavish Palm Springs mansion filled with eclectic collections. 11:01: Liberace purchased and renovated a rundown motel into a beautiful home 12:00: The mansion had unique features like courtyards, a swimming pool, and a bell tower 12:45: The master bedroom was filled with French Empire and Louis the 15th furnishings 14:32: The home was furnished with treasures from around the world and Liberace's eclectic collections 15:05: Each bedroom had its own theme, including the Valentino and Safari rooms 15:40: 🎹 Exploration of Liberace's luxurious mansion showcasing religious artifacts, lavish dining areas, and unique features. 15:40: Shrine dedicated to St. Anthony with religious artifacts from torn down churches. 16:25: Diverse dining areas from airy window-lined alcove to formal dining room. 16:41: Main dining room resembling furnishings from San Simeon, visited by William Randolph Hearst's son. 17:25: Luxurious silverware, glassware, and candle holders sourced from various locations. 18:58: Bathrooms with extravagant features like step-down bathtub and gold fixtures. 20:12: Unique refrigerator disguised as a piano in the kitchen of the guest house. 20:12: Kitchen resembling a symphony with musical elements and the ability to cook Italian specialties. 20:35: 🎹 Exploration of Liberace's extensive car collection and abandoned mansion next door. 20:35: Liberace's mother did not enjoy living in Palm Springs, leading to the abandonment of the neighboring house. 21:11: Liberace's custom car collection included unique vehicles such as a Rolls-Royce limousine with a landow top. 22:00: One of the cars in the collection was a custom-built Cadillac limousine with unusual interior appointments. 22:50: Liberace owned an English taxi cab from 1957, which he used to pick up guests, adding a unique touch to their arrival. 23:34: The Bradley GT, a customized car on a Volkswagen chassis, was part of Liberace's car collection, showcasing his love for unique vehicles. 24:45: Liberace's main home, the Cloysters, was known for its extravagant Halloween parties and legendary Christmas celebrations. 25:07: During Christmas, Liberace had director's chairs made with guests' names to indicate their designated gifts, adding a personal touch to the festivities. 26:34: 🎹 Liberace's final days and legacy, including the closure of his museum and foundation. 26:34: Liberace passed away at the age of 67 after a watermelon diet treatment 27:27: His body was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hill Cemetery in Los Angeles 28:28: The Palm Springs City Council rejected the request to turn his residence into a museum 29:52: The Liberace Foundation was established in 1976 with a significant endowment from Liberace 30:34: The Liberace Museum closed in 2010 and the foundation shifted to traveling exhibitions 30:53: 🎹 Exploring the legacy of Liberace through his former residence turned museum in Las Vegas. 30:53: Museum collection housed in Michael Jackson's former residence in Las Vegas. 31:00: Liberace garage opened at the Hollywood Cars Museum showcasing vehicles and stage costumes. 31:33: Desire for a dedicated Liberace Museum expressed, calling for support from wealthy individuals. 31:54: Discussion on living in a lavish property like the Cloysters owned by Liberace. 32:11: Promotion of Campfires shop.com for high-quality products and support for the channel. 32:34: Encouragement for animal adoption and kindness towards all living beings. 33:27: Closing remarks on safe travels and a farewell under the moon. 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You forgot to mention his lawsuit. He sued a newspaper for saying he was gay. He said he wasn't gay. He won. He was a sly, brilliant, and talented man.
It seems like he met his life goals. He was a wonderfully skilled musician who made my day a little brighter with his playing, and he seemed like a kind man. As a bonus, his voice sounds remarkably like Fred Rogers, who was a childhood favorite of mine.
I met him in 1984 when he was appearing for a book signing at a department store, where I was working. But I met him with friends who knew him well as he pulled up in his limo at the store. He had spent the night at my friends’ home and left a coat there which they brought to him.
I don't think Liberace is being forgotten, his fans, people like my Mom died in 2011..When my Mom went to his shows I didn't think they would interest me, but I was wrong about that. I never saw Lee, but I've been to his grave, his house above the Sunset Strip on Harold Way and the office building on Beverly Blvd (where Scott was thrown out of) and the Palm Springs house and the Shirley Street house in Vegas. By all accounts Lee died peacefully at his Palm Springs house. You did a very nice job!! My fault with Lee is all the animals killed to make his furs, PETA would have gone after him.
So many gorgeous one-of-a kind furnishings, but they overwhelm such a small interior space. He had good taste overlain by his Vegas vibe. He was a one-off musical genius and showbiz personality, and reputed to be a good friend.
You're absolutely correct. Space is one of the major elements of furnishing, or to put it more stylishly, interior decoration that is unfortunately, often over-looked nor much talked about. Considering that every nook and cranny is packed to the gills, Liberace seemed to carry the spirit of a hoarder, more than just a mere collector. And I mean that not as an insult nor compliment, but just an neutral observation. Liberace had his own taste and we are all thankful for that.
1995 I had the pleasure of attending one of Stephan's parties at Liberace's Palm Springs home. The host wore a lovely caftan robe as we were welcomed at the door. The party was a who's who of the Palm Spring's "in crowd". I'll always remember one of the bathrooms was adorned of copper pennies floor to ceiling. A fun evening, which I'll always remember.
I still use the term ‘ladies and gentlemen’. 👍👍. Good video. First time viewer. Popped up in my feed for some reason (probably because I like history in all forms). At 58 I well remember Liberace. As a kid my mum watched him but like many children, was bored by a person playing a piano. It’s only as I’ve aged have I began to enjoy him more.
His Palm Springs home will be open in march 2025 for an event put on by PS international piano competition (A concert with an impersonator) - I know the current owners. No, they didn’t renovate it modern, they made sure to keep it true to him.
I saw him perform at a summer theater called Melody Fair in Buffalo, NY, in the 1960s. I was a teen and had sort of been dragged to the show with friends and our parents. I had little interest in his corny shenanigans or his style of playing. Well, from the moment the show began I was captivated. Yes, he was over-the-top in everything from costumes to jewelry, but he was so funny, engaging, and friendly with the audience. His joy in performing was infectious. He won me over, and I didn’t want the show to end. Several years later I was with my family at Disney World when he strolled by with a small entourage. My little sister noticed him and exclaimed, “Mom, look, it’s Liberace!” He stopped in his tracks and came over to us to say hello. He was delighted with my sister and invited us to take a picture of the two of them together. Seemed like a sweet man.
Life is for the moment. Owning a desk the once belonged to Tsar nicolas shows we dont really own anything but merely stewards of it. Live it up while you got jt
Was just in Palm Springs a few months back and drove past this property. Unfortunately it looks like it’s overgrown and in need of repair these days, but you can’t really see the actual building from the street.
What a shame that he had to hide who he was in order to be loved. Such talent, and taste. I pray we never have to go back to a time whwn what we do in our private life determines our value.
The name "The Cloister" and the location, Palm Springs, suit Liberace's "cloistered" read closeted, lifestyle to a t, shielding it from the prying eye and ear of a ravenous public.
He really was a good looking man. My mom used to sing that song about the perfect man, who had "lots of wavy hair like Liberace". But he had beautiful features too.
"Liberace never had a wife and children..." 😅😂🤣 He was however, one of a kind and truly a unique talent. And you've got to love his over-the-top so-bad-it's-good taste!
After Liberace died the home was purchased by a man named Stefan Hemming. He lived there for many years and finally in 2011 he had to sell the home as the upkeep was too much. The plumbing and electrical were bad, the house was falling apart and it was just too much for Stefan. He sold and the new owners had to do what I imagine was several million dollars of renovations. I too wish they had left much of the charm of the place, but as the new owners it was their decision. I spent many hours in the home and to be honest it was very spooky.
I love Liberachi, and have modeled my own home, Jewlers and furs after him. He is an inspiration to me. I knew someone who worked with Lee in the entertainment business.
I never missed the Liberace tv show. He was definitely a showman. He truly was a very talented pianist, but did not get the respect he deserved. I think that was bc he was gay and back then you just couldn't acknowledge that a gay person was good at anything. Lee never came out as gay even though he died of AIDS. I have never heard anyone who knew him, say a bad word against him. He was a kindhearted generous man who deserved better. RIP
I knew him,he was what you think he was but he was also a very nice person,he drove a Chevrolet station wagon done out like a Piano Keyboard on the outside not discreet at all and lived in Beverly Glen canyon
It is difficult for me to believe some tasteless "entertainer" (carnival showman) could become so rich and famous. To say he was dated is no exaggeration; he'd never make it now. My grandmother was a concert pianist with real musical talent; she never accepted Liberace as a true musician, because he truly wasn't a true musician. She died in virtual poverty. No justice in the world.
Liberace was very wealthy. He was wealthy because he had a great talent which he used to obtain fame in the world. What a tragedy his death was and what a sad loss.
He easily sounds like he voiced the character of "Templeton" in the 1973 film "Charlotte's Web"! It was actor Paul Lynde, though, but easily a dead-ringer.
I know his friends didn't refer to him as Liberace but were they calling him 'Lee' or was it actually more like 'Li' (short for Liberace')? I've just always wondered which spelling is the right one. Anyone?
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He comes across as a really nice and warm hearted person. And when he shows his collection, he looks lile a boy opening his Christmas presents and playing with the toys. So charming!
In 1981, Liberace was performing at a theater next to the restaurant where I was working. On a Saturday, after his 2nd show, which was about 1:30 am, he came into the restaurant and just sat down at a table in my station, ordered some "TO GO" for the hotel. He was extremely nice and courteous still have his autograph to this day. You were amazing Lee!
In 1989, I first visited Las Vegas (from Australia, where I live) to attend a celebration in honour of Liberace, which was held at the Desert Inn. The invitation was extended me via the International Fan Club, through one of his neighbours in Shirley Street, Las Vegas. Vince Cardell - a former Liberace protege - was to play at the celebration, but he was ill and could not attend. Liberace's sister, Angie Farrell, knew that I was a pianist visiting from Australia, and she approached me to ask if I could play something in the style of her brother. I played his arrangement of "Tenderly." That performance secured for me future performances at celebrations honoring Liberace the following year in 1990 (at the LV Museum), and then again in 1992 and 1994. In 1990, 1992 and 1994, after going to Las Vegas to play, I would then go to Palm Springs, at the invitation of Vince Fronza and Liberace's remaining family and friends. It was Vince Fronza who gave the eulogy at Liberace's funeral. Vince himself was a kind and generous man. While at Palm Springs, I stayed at Le Petite Cloister, which was once Liberace's mother's home, and directly adjoined the main villa. In 1992, I stayed at The Cloisters. I knew Stefan Hemming who bought The Cloisters, and restored its back to its former glory since it had fallen into considerable disrepair. Those days - as I am sure you can well imagine - are the most cherished time of my life, and not for the feeling of celebrity that was undeniably attached to them, rather the unconditional love that was shown me by Liberace's family and friends. Everyone I knew who knew Liberace, in both a professional and personal capacity - from his manager to his housekeeper and mere acquaintances, were the humblest and most caring of people. His housekeeper from Las Vegas - a glorious woman named Gladys Luckie, who he referred to as his "second mom" - became something of a second mother to me. I loved her so much! Coincidentally, she was to pass away in 2011 at 100 years of age, on my birthday! She used to call me her "Zombie-baby" because whenever I was in Las Vegas, I would never sleep. I even knew the nurse Liberace nicknamed "Nightingale" who was brought in to care for him during his final weeks of life. Over dinner one evening with "Nightingale" and Vince Fronza, , I mentioned to her how in the news coverage of Liberace's death here in Australia, I saw how she touched his covered body as it was taken from The Cloisters. She said to me in reply: "Oh, you saw that? I'm so glad you did! I wanted or the world to know I loved him!" If you can truly judge a person by the company they keep, then Liberace was indeed the kindest and most gentle of souls.
This is a great story. Thank you. Did Steffan keep Liberace's bedroom the same size? It seemed to be enormous. Do you recall if he kept the shrine intact? Or did he repurpose the room? In that old film I found, Liberace shot that in the "guest house kitchen". I wonder what that means? Was it the house next door? I would live to get a better understanding of the layout of the house. I am not sure of the bell tower was there when Liberace bought it, or of it was added. I see there is a staircase inside the house. Any idea where that went? I have a photo that seems to show a staircase outside to the bell tower. The house is a mystery but amazing.
Wow! Epic story. Thanks for sharing 🤩
@@StrangeHistoryX The shrine to St Anthony was still there when I was there, and the master bedroom was the same. I can only assume the "guest house kitchen" would have been the kitchen at Le Petite Cloister. Ken Foster, who also lived there with Vince Fronza, was a master chef, and Vince Fronza told me that Liberace and Ken would stage cooking competitions between one another in the kitchen of Le Petite Cloister. Ken would always win! Liberace's access to the small villa - known as Le Petite Cloister - was via a small wooden door he referred to as the "hole in the wall", ideally suited that he could move from one property to the other without having to go out into the street. Vince told me he would often phone him to say: "Vince, I'm coming through the whole in the wall", usually with some expensive gift to give them. I am not sure about the bell tower, but I would assume it was there when Liberace bought the premises. The small staircase you mention - if you are meaning the one in the main lounge area and on the right - lead to the throne-like toilet. It was really more of a "hide away" than anything else. When I was first there in 1990, The Cloisters had fallen into a sorry state, but on my return in 1992, Stefan had refurbished everything to startling effect. I dare say he continued to do so across the years he owned it. If you care to visit my website (it's under my name on the net), in the "Tribute" section, you will find a remembrance of my first visit in 1990, titled "A Sequin of. Events", where I describe The Cloisters as it was then, before Stefan bought it. I hope this helps! Blessings!
@@StrangeHistoryX Just to clarify further, the "throne-like" toilet was not part of the master bedroom suite.
@@PhillipLWilcher I recently read your excellent article "A Sequin of Events" on your site-thank you for bringing it to my attention. I also just watched Michael Douglas’s portrayal in Behind the Candelabra, hoping to catch glimpses of Liberace’s homes, but was disappointed to find none were featured. Reflecting on the film, I wish I hadn’t watched it. The portrayal felt unnecessarily harsh and mean-spirited, reducing Liberace's legacy to tabloid sensationalism. It’s disheartening to see how the film tarnished his image, failing to honor the extraordinary life of a man who dazzled audiences with his talent and charisma.
It’s troubling when Hollywood opts for a sledgehammer approach to the stories of iconic figures, turning their lives into spectacles rather than tributes. This was evident in Douglas’s portrayal of Liberace, much as it was in his recent portrayal of Benjamin Franklin-both seemingly more concerned with controversy than respect.
Liberace was an artist of exceptional brilliance, whose gifts and charm were unparalleled, and he deserves a portrayal that reflects his joy, positivity, and influence. His life and achievements are worthy of a thoughtful series that celebrates his genius and the magic he brought to his audiences, not one that merely drags his name through the mud. Liberace’s legacy-and his fans-deserve far better. Thank you for sharing your priceless memories on your site. It is much appreciated. Liberace would be proud.
I saw him perform in New Jersey when I was very young around 10 years old.It was unfogettable .Beautiful music and costumes.And that smile of his showed how much he loved performing ❤
Saw him at the Fox in Atlanta around 1980. Sat down front. He was a joy!! What a showman.....🎉
He's not forgotten! I used to listen to him during the 1950s; he had a 30 minute show every weekday. I listened and danced. He was a great pianist and a great showman. Unmatchable.
"Why don't I just step out and slip into something more spectacular?" . . .
~ Liberace ~
Makes me cry for the good old days!! So sad we’ve lost so many of the greats!
He was a brilliant pianist! I remember reading about him when he died. He performed at the Palladium in London and the crew who helped set the stage said how kind and friendly he was and over the week he got to know their names etc. Astonishingly, when he played there again several years later, he remembered all of their names AND the names of their family members (if they'd talked about them). I thought that was amazing. Classy guy.
A friend of my parents was his organist and she loved working with Lee. She had nothing but great things to say about him.
We’re Canadians. I was born in the province of Ontario in 1946, a year after the boys came marching home. I eventually became a single mother and decided to take my two daughters and one son (now all in their 50’s) to live out west in Vancouver. One day big news got around announcing a Liberace performance happening the following month. The year was 1978. My oldest, Lisa, was my only child old enough to really enjoy Liberace’s music. So a trustworthy friend looked after my two youngest children that evening while Lisa, who was 10, and I thoroughly Liberace’s excellent performance in 1978! 😁👍🏻❤️🇨🇦😉
Simply a magnificent video, what would win awards if it was on Television! Research on this video, is at its greatest!
Extraordinary. Liberace was delightful and a man of taste in everyway. Very well done show.
@@DBEdwards Taste? You must be kidding. Pure kitsch, that’s all.
Absolutely!!
@@Maisiewupppyou have no taste or class
I loved, loved, loved Liberace. And I loved that all his older lady fans had no idea. That was like the icing on the cake.
Everybody knew he was gay including the old ladies. They simply did not care because they loved his music and show.
@@gardener3017 my grandma loved him she never knew none of us ever said anything cuz we loved and respected her so much. 🥰✨🫶✨
@@cmaden78 so you think your grandma didn’t know anything unless you and family told her? Not giving her much credit. Maybe she knew and never told you.
I saw Liberace at the Las Vegas Hilton he was a very good entertainer . Good video
Scott you do amazing tributes and stories.. I Adored Liberace.. 🎹🎹🎹
Thanks. It was a lot of work, and I have so much more I can do on Liberace. There is so much positive and fun stuff to tell. I just reached out to a friend of his to see if I can interview him. Hopefully I will hear back. Either way, there is a lot to tell. I wish there was a Liberace museum. I'd go to it in a heartbeat. Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it.
@@StrangeHistoryX an interview with a friend of Liberace would be so interesting and fun .. good luck! I’m about to hit the campfire store again.. ❤️🔥
He brought people joy 🤠so happy he restored The Cloisters ... beautiful
Saw him on the balcony of grand hotel in oslo norway the 17th of May 1981. A memorable moment.
@@MargaretaMinhage And the Grand Hotel of Norway was Grand!
Oh gosh you are so lucky!!❤
I was close to tears at the end of this video. The entire thing was VERY well presented and certainly well researched!! JOB WELL DONE!!!
Me too! This was so lovely!!❤
I cry every time I see a video of him. I loved him at age 11, and still do as a mature woman. I pray he was truly a happy man ❤
Thank you for showing my fathers place @10:07❤❤💖❤
Dad owned the Ingleside Inn/Melvyns for 40+ yrs (1974-2016)
before he passed from cancer in 2016😪😢🙏🏼🕊
Dad knew Liberace back in the mid 80s.
The Cloisters was a beautiful house at one time,
it was changed by the new owner a few years ago,
and sadly has no character anymore.😢
Dad played piano to relax at home,
and had me learn at a young age as well
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I loved growing up in Palm Springs in the 70s & 80s❤❤ before it completely changed before i moved away in 85 for the USN.
They SHOULD HAVE turned his home into a museum,
much like what they did with Graceland.
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Rest in Heaven Dad and Liberace.🕊🙏🏼😪❤
Your father is missed by so very many people, Gary, I’ve lived in PS for 30 years and he is still spoken of regularly. I worked downtown for years and sent so many tourists to the iconic Melvyn’s, they loved it.
So many memories of my grandma and I watching him ❤😊❤
@@jilltagmorris I used to watch Liberace with my grandma too! She loved him so much. When she passed, I chose a pretty white casket that I thought he would approve of.
Wow! Such incredible talent!
I went to a Liberace performance between 1974 - 1976 in Indianapolis when I was between 16 -17 years of age. It was very entertaining. I got to see the Rolls Royce and I believe it was Scott Thorson driving it. I even talked with him afterwards. I’m an accomplished pianist, but started playing by year complete classical songs by ear a couple years before taking lessons. I’m blessed to have perfect pitch. Maybe if I had been flirtatious and played the piano for him, he would have warmed up to me. LOL I was really cute, especially back then. LOL I remember I was so exited when I got his original 3 recorded albums in the mail!
He was amazing!!
He was a beautiful specimen of a man!!! His talent is beyond compare
Absolutely!
A great tribute to Him. A job well done.
Me and my folks saw Liberace just after Easter in 1976 at the Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, Alberta. We got there early and the auditorium was empty. I dared go down to the stage where his black Baldwin with glass lid was. With my finger, I played a few keys then took a picture of it.
'Legend', Exactly. Never forgot attending one of Liberace's concert, Wow, Double Wow, a truly great pianoist & his constume changes,
Perfection at it's best. Sad he's moved on, Now with the Angel's.... A Huge Thank You for this video..
Such a beautiful human!
Nothing is glamorous and refined and glitzy like this anymore. Not people, not places and not entertainment. Its a bygone era that today's people can't appreciate. I'm glad I'm old enough to have caught a fleeting glimpse. Liberace is still a legend and always will be. ❤ Thank you for this wonderful video. We enjoyed it sooo much!👏👏👏👏👏👏
My very first concert at the age of 9 or 10, was LIBERACE!!! I saw him at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas! It amazed me even at that age. I saw him fly across the stage in his "King's Cape" with the spotted fur fringe. He was amazing, magical and a complete experience...to say the least. Love you Liberace🤩
We stayed in one of his smaller houses in Palm Springs! The pool is shaped like a piano, there is a chandelier in the primary bathroom above the shower… It is not nearly as extravagant as his favorite home - the cloisters - but we felt his spirit while staying there.
That’s so amazing! Thanks for sharing!!❤
Not a mystery, but a wonderful tribute type video about an amazing person. Thank you for putting this together and posting it.
A wonderful look back at times watching him on TV with my parents. Always interesting vids from you, thanks!
I saw his show at the Ahmanson theatre in Los Angeles. Somehow I found the green room after his amazing performance, and I was thrilled to briefly meet him and shake his hand. I was in my twenties back then. I am nearly seventy now, and I am still a fan.
Amazing video! Have never seen anything like this before! Thank you!
I always visited the Liberace Museum and ate at Tivoli Gardens every time I visited Vegas. I was devastated when it closed. I never saw him live. I saw Elvis soon before he died. Similar glitz in the late 70's.
Was kind of disappointed that the new owners of the Cloisters extensively remodeled the house. Being that the house has such a famous history behind it, it seemed wrong to change it as much as they did. But, it’s a private residence, so they can do what they want to it. Enjoyed the video!
After Liberace died the home was purchased by a man named Stefan Hemming. He lived there for many years and finally in 2011 he had to sell the home as the upkeep was too much. The plumbing and electrical were bad, the house was falling apart and it was just too much for Stefan. He sold and the new owners had to do what I imagine was several million dollars of renovations. I too wish they had left much of the charm of the place, but as the new owners it was their decision. I spent many hours in the home and to be honest it was very spooky.
@@ec92240 sadly the home has no character anymore since the new owner remodeled it
@@ec92240 Thanks for the additional background information.
@@garyhaber333 Yes, I kind of agree with you, Gary.
When I was a child, the first tv had vacuum tubes which had yo warm up before you could see the picture.
We all heard our first tv set and heard an amazing piano.
When the picture FINALLY displayed itself,there he was,Liberachi.
I looked at him in amazement and this 4 year old pointed at the tv and I said..."I WANT THAT!"
I didnt get a piano until 18 years later, but before then,if I was at a relatives' house I played "something " by war.
Anyway this video was great. Thank you so much.❤
I saw Liberace twice. At a concert at Radio City Music Hall and a few years later walking down 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
I’ve always been such a fan of Liberace! He was such a lovely soul!!❤
You are missed, Liberace. 🙏🏻 RIP
I have always found Liberace a likable person. A little corny, but a nice person. What a collection of a historical pieces, bordering on gaudy. I hope he lives forever in memory. Once you see Liberace, you know you’ve seen something extraordinary.
Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed this.
Beautiful tribute- well done.
Loved "Libs!"
I watched his TV show, in the 1960s, each week with my family.
I was a young boy and thought, as did my parents, that Liberace was very flamboyant.
I don't know if Dad guessed...he never let on if he did.
Anyway, he was a brilliant pianist, a classical child prodigy, which gave him a protective social armour.
As for Lee's ecletic taste, well... a little too much stuffed into each room, but wonderful as his style!
God Bless you Lee, the world loved you, and as for the haters, to quote Liberace,
"I laugh all the way to the bank!"
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I remember Liberace growing up in the sixties. I didn't appreciate him aside from his lavish clothes and candelabras.
He seems a man who appreciated life, his popularity and fortune. This bio also shows a personal sense of things and sense of humor.
he was beloved
He is simply engaging ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Love this documentary ❤ thank you
Liberace's Last Days I Inside His Palm Springs Mansion
Liberace's Last Days: Inside His Palm Springs Mansion and the Legacy of a Flamboyant Pianist
1:54: 🎹 Legendary pianist's flamboyant career and Palm Springs home.
1:54: Liberace owned 11 homes, including one in Palm Springs.
2:43: His family called him Walter, while friends called him Lee.
2:51: Liberace's flamboyant persona and dazzling performances made him a big deal.
3:12: He started his music career at a young age and focused on perfecting his act.
5:41: Liberace's powerful publicity machine quickly propelled him to stardom.
5:48: In 1954, he earned a record amount for a single show at Madison Square Garden.
5:55: By 1955, he was earning $50,000 per week for his performances.
6:23: 🎹 Liberace's extravagant lifestyle and iconic status as a pop culture icon in his Palm Springs mansion.
6:23: Liberace was the world's highest-paid entertainer in the 1950s-1970s, earning millions from concerts and TV appearances.
6:51: He collected miniature pianos and awards in his lavish home, featured in major magazines.
8:26: Liberace spent extravagantly on jewelry, cars, clothes, and mansions due to his single status.
9:37: His favorite residence was 'The Cloysters,' a Mediterranean-style mansion in Palm Springs with historical significance.
9:52: The mansion was originally built by master carpenter Alva Hicks in 1926 and later acquired by Liberace.
10:29: The house underwent various ownership changes, including being converted into a motel, after Liberace's time.
11:01: 🎹 Liberace's transformation of a rundown motel into a lavish Palm Springs mansion filled with eclectic collections.
11:01: Liberace purchased and renovated a rundown motel into a beautiful home
12:00: The mansion had unique features like courtyards, a swimming pool, and a bell tower
12:45: The master bedroom was filled with French Empire and Louis the 15th furnishings
14:32: The home was furnished with treasures from around the world and Liberace's eclectic collections
15:05: Each bedroom had its own theme, including the Valentino and Safari rooms
15:40: 🎹 Exploration of Liberace's luxurious mansion showcasing religious artifacts, lavish dining areas, and unique features.
15:40: Shrine dedicated to St. Anthony with religious artifacts from torn down churches.
16:25: Diverse dining areas from airy window-lined alcove to formal dining room.
16:41: Main dining room resembling furnishings from San Simeon, visited by William Randolph Hearst's son.
17:25: Luxurious silverware, glassware, and candle holders sourced from various locations.
18:58: Bathrooms with extravagant features like step-down bathtub and gold fixtures.
20:12: Unique refrigerator disguised as a piano in the kitchen of the guest house.
20:12: Kitchen resembling a symphony with musical elements and the ability to cook Italian specialties.
20:35: 🎹 Exploration of Liberace's extensive car collection and abandoned mansion next door.
20:35: Liberace's mother did not enjoy living in Palm Springs, leading to the abandonment of the neighboring house.
21:11: Liberace's custom car collection included unique vehicles such as a Rolls-Royce limousine with a landow top.
22:00: One of the cars in the collection was a custom-built Cadillac limousine with unusual interior appointments.
22:50: Liberace owned an English taxi cab from 1957, which he used to pick up guests, adding a unique touch to their arrival.
23:34: The Bradley GT, a customized car on a Volkswagen chassis, was part of Liberace's car collection, showcasing his love for unique vehicles.
24:45: Liberace's main home, the Cloysters, was known for its extravagant Halloween parties and legendary Christmas celebrations.
25:07: During Christmas, Liberace had director's chairs made with guests' names to indicate their designated gifts, adding a personal touch to the festivities.
26:34: 🎹 Liberace's final days and legacy, including the closure of his museum and foundation.
26:34: Liberace passed away at the age of 67 after a watermelon diet treatment
27:27: His body was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hill Cemetery in Los Angeles
28:28: The Palm Springs City Council rejected the request to turn his residence into a museum
29:52: The Liberace Foundation was established in 1976 with a significant endowment from Liberace
30:34: The Liberace Museum closed in 2010 and the foundation shifted to traveling exhibitions
30:53: 🎹 Exploring the legacy of Liberace through his former residence turned museum in Las Vegas.
30:53: Museum collection housed in Michael Jackson's former residence in Las Vegas.
31:00: Liberace garage opened at the Hollywood Cars Museum showcasing vehicles and stage costumes.
31:33: Desire for a dedicated Liberace Museum expressed, calling for support from wealthy individuals.
31:54: Discussion on living in a lavish property like the Cloysters owned by Liberace.
32:11: Promotion of Campfires shop.com for high-quality products and support for the channel.
32:34: Encouragement for animal adoption and kindness towards all living beings.
33:27: Closing remarks on safe travels and a farewell under the moon.
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You forgot to mention his lawsuit. He sued a newspaper for saying he was gay. He said he wasn't gay. He won. He was a sly, brilliant, and talented man.
1960s London ?
And yet he was gayer than hell. Multiple boyfriends.
Nothing sly or brilliant about that. He just lied.
He was creepy and gauche. Had no taste or class.
@@Paul-fx4hb ok that's fine but if you think that way why would you watch a video of him and comment .Seems like a waste of energy to me
It seems like he met his life goals. He was a wonderfully skilled musician who made my day a little brighter with his playing, and he seemed like a kind man. As a bonus, his voice sounds remarkably like Fred Rogers, who was a childhood favorite of mine.
I met him in 1984 when he was appearing for a book signing at a department store, where I was working. But I met him with friends who knew him well as he pulled up in his limo at the store. He had spent the night at my friends’ home and left a coat there which they brought to him.
I don't think Liberace is being forgotten, his fans, people like my Mom died in 2011..When my Mom went to his shows I didn't think they would interest me, but I was wrong about that. I never saw Lee, but I've been to his grave, his house above the Sunset Strip on Harold Way and the office building on Beverly Blvd (where Scott was thrown out of) and the Palm Springs house and the Shirley Street house in Vegas. By all accounts Lee died peacefully at his Palm Springs house. You did a very nice job!! My fault with Lee is all the animals killed to make his furs, PETA would have gone after him.
Great video really enjoyed it
So many gorgeous one-of-a kind furnishings, but they overwhelm such a small interior space. He had good taste overlain by his Vegas vibe. He was a one-off musical genius and showbiz personality, and reputed to be a good friend.
You're absolutely correct. Space is one of the major elements of furnishing, or to put it more stylishly, interior decoration that is unfortunately, often over-looked nor much talked about. Considering that every nook and cranny is packed to the gills, Liberace seemed to carry the spirit of a hoarder, more than just a mere collector. And I mean that not as an insult nor compliment, but just an neutral observation. Liberace had his own taste and we are all thankful for that.
1995 I had the pleasure of attending one of Stephan's parties at Liberace's Palm Springs home. The host wore a lovely caftan robe as we were welcomed at the door. The party was a who's who of the Palm Spring's "in crowd". I'll always remember one of the bathrooms was adorned of copper pennies floor to ceiling. A fun evening, which I'll always remember.
That’s awesome! It sounds like you had a truly magical experience.
I loved Liberace….a phenomenal performer. A wonderful gentleman.
I still use the term ‘ladies and gentlemen’. 👍👍. Good video. First time viewer. Popped up in my feed for some reason (probably because I like history in all forms). At 58 I well remember Liberace. As a kid my mum watched him but like many children, was bored by a person playing a piano. It’s only as I’ve aged have I began to enjoy him more.
I always loved him! As a girl the piano was my favorite!❤
His place was so cool!! I would have loved to visit there!
His Palm Springs home will be open in march 2025 for an event put on by PS international piano competition
(A concert with an impersonator)
- I know the current owners. No, they didn’t renovate it modern, they made sure to keep it true to him.
Ooooh. I need to figure out a way to attend. :)
Harikulade❣️
Thank you very much.
I saw Liberace in Las Vegas. He was fabulous 💜
I found this so interesting!! Totally worth watching.
I saw him perform at a summer theater called Melody Fair in Buffalo, NY, in the 1960s. I was a teen and had sort of been dragged to the show with friends and our parents. I had little interest in his corny shenanigans or his style of playing. Well, from the moment the show began I was captivated. Yes, he was over-the-top in everything from costumes to jewelry, but he was so funny, engaging, and friendly with the audience. His joy in performing was infectious. He won me over, and I didn’t want the show to end. Several years later I was with my family at Disney World when he strolled by with a small entourage. My little sister noticed him and exclaimed, “Mom, look, it’s Liberace!” He stopped in his tracks and came over to us to say hello. He was delighted with my sister and invited us to take a picture of the two of them together. Seemed like a sweet man.
Life is for the moment. Owning a desk the once belonged to Tsar nicolas shows we dont really own anything but merely stewards of it. Live it up while you got jt
Golly SHX...if you could only have a Liberace apartment in the Dakota! Nirvana!! Love this one! 💙💎💙💋
Was just in Palm Springs a few months back and drove past this property. Unfortunately it looks like it’s overgrown and in need of repair these days, but you can’t really see the actual building from the street.
He was the favourite artist of the crazy woman in Misery !!!😂
Liberace had a museum in Las Vegas but it closed 😢
What a shame that he had to hide who he was in order to be loved. Such talent, and taste. I pray we never have to go back to a time whwn what we do in our private life determines our value.
The name "The Cloister" and the location, Palm Springs, suit Liberace's "cloistered" read closeted, lifestyle to a t, shielding it from the prying eye and ear of a ravenous public.
He really was a good looking man. My mom used to sing that song about the perfect man, who had "lots of wavy hair like Liberace". But he had beautiful features too.
@@brysonwest93 A wig
"Liberace never had a wife and children..." 😅😂🤣 He was however, one of a kind and truly a unique talent. And you've got to love his over-the-top so-bad-it's-good taste!
After Liberace died the home was purchased by a man named Stefan Hemming. He lived there for many years and finally in 2011 he had to sell the home as the upkeep was too much. The plumbing and electrical were bad, the house was falling apart and it was just too much for Stefan. He sold and the new owners had to do what I imagine was several million dollars of renovations. I too wish they had left much of the charm of the place, but as the new owners it was their decision. I spent many hours in the home and to be honest it was very spooky.
I love Liberachi, and have modeled my own home, Jewlers and furs after him. He is an inspiration to me. I knew someone who worked with Lee in the entertainment business.
I never missed the Liberace tv show. He was definitely a showman. He truly was a very talented pianist, but did not get the respect he deserved. I think that was bc he was gay and back then you just couldn't acknowledge that a gay person was good at anything. Lee never came out as gay even though he died of AIDS. I have never heard anyone who knew him, say a bad word against him. He was a kindhearted generous man who deserved better. RIP
Like him or not he put on a "show" Liberace and the Dancing Waters.
Rip Brother. We miss you!
I knew him,he was what you think he was but he was also a very nice person,he drove a Chevrolet station wagon done out like a Piano Keyboard on the outside not discreet at all and lived in Beverly Glen canyon
'he was what you think he was BUT he was a nice person`
Sounds a bit homophobic to me
It is difficult for me to believe some tasteless "entertainer" (carnival showman) could become so rich and famous. To say he was dated is no exaggeration; he'd never make it now. My grandmother was a concert pianist with real musical talent; she never accepted Liberace as a true musician, because he truly wasn't a true musician. She died in virtual poverty. No justice in the world.
His homes are stunning
Liberace was very wealthy. He was wealthy because he had a great talent which he used to obtain fame in the world. What a tragedy his death was and what a sad loss.
He was a class act something that's missed today.
He was fantastic
He easily sounds like he voiced the character of "Templeton" in the 1973 film "Charlotte's Web"! It was actor Paul Lynde, though, but easily a dead-ringer.
wow, the museum!
On a British TV interview here on RUclips, he said his name was pronounced “vwah-zhoo”.
I know his friends didn't refer to him as Liberace but were they calling him 'Lee' or was it actually more like 'Li' (short for Liberace')? I've just always wondered which spelling is the right one. Anyone?
The fact that he was a higher paid Vegas performer than Elvis is a testament to the abysmal management skills of Colonel Tom Parker.
Liberace's was a great person!
America' favorite and original "Mud Shark".
The Persian Room was in the PLAZA HOTEL !
He was a treasure
Man the 1970’s was a strange time….
Why did you label this video as Liberace's last days? Its a chronicle of his life, not his last days.
Who,was it that bought his clear piano after his death!? Can’t think of her name!??
100% talent. 0% taste.
Are any of his records collectible or valuable ?