So cool to see Lyle as a family man late in his life finally finding joy and satisfaction. His songs have threaded through much of my adult life and I am forever grateful.
I'd sure love to see this whole episode again. Leo's story to introduce "Naxco Steps" is marvelous, as is the whole show. I'd never heard of that guy with the big funny hair when he came out but been a fan for decades now and got to see his Large Band a few years ago-it was marvelous.
I saw Lyle and Leo at Chastain Park in Atlanta at around this same time. Leo played first and when he was introduced the announcer said, "And now, tonights opening act, Leo Kotke." Before Kotke started playing Lyle came out, took the microphone and said, "I have a correction to make--the great Leo Kotke doesn't open for ANYBODY. He's first on tonight's bill, and we'll close out the show together." Lyle might be the most humble man in popular music, and he and Leo are always worth seeing, alone or together!
Lyle sells out every time here in Austin and his large band are doctorates and fellows in their own right everyone of them accomplished and famous on their own
So...what exactly was the year that these two fine musicians appeared together on ASL? One website mentions 1987 (makes sense, as per Lyle's hairdo and Leo's youthful look) Another mentioned 1988 - about the same time. Regardless, fine songcraft from two of my favorite singer/songwriters.
Lyle should be a household name, Leo should be too. What power and rhythm they produce with two acoustic guitars. I can’t get enough of these two with just one song. I wish it would never end.
Saw Lyle Lovett in Cardiff St David's Hall in the early 90's. Only about 8 or 10 of us were in the audience. Bless him, he called everyone to the front of the stage and performed the most intimate concert. He was absolutely brilliant and even played requests, I asked for 'This old Porch'. Wonderful man, wonderful musician. 👍🏴
I once talked to Leo in a airport for almost 20 min. I had no idea who he was until he boarded his flight and a lady came and sat next to me and asked me if I knew who that was. I said nope then she told me. I never heard of him but I played guitar too but that day I was just leaving after graduation for a job in Manhattan. I was scared and awkward so he may have noticed that. Then I began to find out about him and been a fan ever since.
I've been a big fan of both of these guys for 40 years. I used to always watch ACL and can't believe I missed this episode. Lyle should have done a whole album with Leo playing backup.
I've listened to this tune probably dozens of times over the years but Leo's solo on this tune gives me chills every time. He's so great at bringing a lot of intricate, subtle embellishments that never overwhelm the melody.
I think Leo's solo really makes this song. The version with the "Big Band" is great but this is just stripped down and simple... which makes it better.
Such a great song! Such great guitar playing! Why doesn't Lyle play this at every show? Maybe because Leo isn't playing lead? Just curious - love everything about this!
