Mr. Redbone announced on youtube 8 - 9 months ago, due to increasing problems with long term health problems, he was no longer performing. Sad news. We are lucky to live in his lifetime, as are all the people of multiple generations to which he introduced this great music, and his perfect style and talent. We are lucky to always have his music.
ChaSquared Yeah, that's too bad. Truly one of a kind. When his first album came out, the local station played a couple of cuts. I was hooked. Went right out a bought it! I had a couple others, but I can't remember which. I love the genres he specializes in, I love his voice, I love his guitar, and his look. A perfect ensemble wrapped up in one man. Sad to know he won't be producing anymore music. I hope that his health improves whether he returns to stage & studio or not. I hope his health issues are not terminal. I will be very sad on the day he goes so I hope he doesn't.
Yup, saw Leon in New Hampshire just before those "long term health problems" overwhelmed him. Don't think he addressed the audience once that night. Completely Snookered. Smashed. Was my first/last LR concert, and I was giddy like a kid on Christmas Eve prior to the show. What a disappointment.
@@acousticshadow4032 Funny you said that he was the same way in 2013 in Pennsylvania concert he had his large glass on bourbon next to him and was hard to understand!
I've loved Leon Redbone since the 70's. His style has been aptly described as a category unto itself. His Christmas album is without a doubt the best ever.
Leon Redbone was a true showman. Sad to hear of his health struggles and his retirement, but SO thankful for the technology that makes it possible to enjoy his music for many years to come. Thank you, sir, for the pleasure you have given to so many, and my best wishes for a long and pleasant retirement.
I have liked Leon Redbone since I was in High school, and it was unpopular to like such artists. I didn't give a Damn what people thought then, and I don't care 40 years later.
Became an instant fan of Leon Redbone after seeing him on Saturday Night Live. The highlight came for me when I saw him at The Ryman in 2009 when he opened for John Prine. He brought recollections of a better time. He will always live on in his songs.
I always thought Leon was completely Under-Rated as a Guitarist, as an Arranger, a Revisionist and an Anachronistic salute to the Edwardian era from an american point of view...
Of course that was Johnny Carson.....! Leon Redbone is from another world....this man is so bloody good at what he does....he is impeccable...so very talented....off the charts as far as I'm concerned....seen him a few times and what a treat every time....thanks for posting this...!
It's 7:47 AM on a wednesday morning and i'm dancing around my apartment in my bathrobe. Thank you Mr. Redbone for getting my day started off the right way.
A friend of mine said this was this first time he remembers seeing Leon Redbone. He has 6 of Leon's albums. He reminds me of the songs that my Grandfather used to sing. My Grandfather was in a dance band when he was young. Great memories this brings.
That was indeed the great Johnny Carson. All the late night guys are simply pale imitations of Carson. And you don't see talented people like Leon Redbone very often either. Not to mention Cindy Cashdollar backing him on the Dobro. Lots of talent on that stage!
I have never liked old-time jazz, but Leon's voice, style, and ability to make me tap my foot and hummm along is more than worthwhile. I'd say he's more of a blues-jazz-ragtime singer/songwriter.
He made the best Christmas album by far. It’s called Christmas island and if you have not heard you’re missing something special. He has Dr. John with him on a couple of songs.
I have noticed that the comments posted by Redbone fans I just that much more intelligent mature and appreciative then the run-of-the-mill RU-vid post. Leon Redbone may just very well bring out the best in people
Ahaha it is rumoured he migrated to Canada. He is so enigmatic and wont confirm or deny. But a Earth treasure to be sure. I love that my 9 year old can be caught singing poly waddle doodle with a Redbone twang to his voice.
I'd love to see Leon Redbone do a piece with Tom Waits. Redbone is an anachronist genius leaning towards the past and Waits is an anachronist prodigy who came back from the future.
He would never have done it, but it’s a shame he never released a collection of Blind Blake covers. He recorded “Champagne Charlie” and “Diddie Wa Diddie,” but listen to the quick intro to “Mr. Jelly Roll” - it jumps like Blake on a sunny day. No on else I’ve heard could pull it off. There are lots of people who play this music, it often sounds campy. Not him - he was a great artist. RIP.
I'd love to know who that slide player is. She's amazing and obviously loves her work. I think this Carson show is the first time I ever saw Leon.Once you hear him you can never go back.
That is Cindy Cashdollar she is about the best dobro and steel guitar player around. She is on several of Leon's albums and lots of Nashville produced music.
How about that Coke Bottle in the trumpet? Man, it just dont get much better than Leon and the gang. Would like to see Squidward Tentacles sit in on a set with his Clarinet stylings though.
The networks scour (or at least used to) for key words of their intellectual property. Just trying to fly under the radar for everyone’s enjoyment. Thank God I never tossed those VHS tapes.
