Leon Russell - CBS Sunday Morning 

To some of us hick Indiana teens in the early 70's Leon was by far our favorite.

God bless Elton for making Leon's last years fruitful and fun for him. Rest easy Leon. We will play your music forever.

Leon Russell. One of the greatest musicians, composers, song writers was all but forgotten. Way to go Elton John!

Leon seemed so humble to me. Such a beautiful man.

I was tulsa born and grew up listening to leon and the tulsa sound. I used to see him when i was cruising brookside. He always waved. Saw him 2 weeks before he died at the hard rock casino. He was Magnificent.

Leon Russell was part of my CHILDHOOD, I'll NEVER forget him!!

Elton ringing up an old friend Leon getting appreciated for his significant contribution to the quality Americana music of his roots in Oklahoma, PRICELESS . Every time I hear tightrope or other Leon classic I realize what a one off Leon was. Coming to the stage age 14 with Jerry Lee Lewis like he did with the music already steeped in his soul, he then made himself a legend. He was humble but so deserved of praise. Thanks Sir Elton, for doing the right thing and making Leon feel our love. 🤷🏼‍♀️

RIP Leon Russell! Saw you in the 70's. Fell in love with your music then and have not stopped listening since then!

The great Leon Russell! Love you man!!!

Leon Russell...he's 100% American. It was my honor to see him perform live.

Leon was my first concert back in 1972 - a lot of people said I had a great time that night! I'll always love Leon.

I’m 70 years old and I still play Leon’s albums all the time. My very first concert was Bonnie and Delaney in Burlington Vermont. From that time on in comes Leon Russell. Absolutely a main influence in my life. I also had another favorite album called Tumbleweed Connection. It’s ironic how Elton and Leon came together. I’ve seen them both. I’m so lucky.

I had "discovered" Leon back in about '74. I knew he was legendary even then. We lost a really good man when he went home. Rest In Peace, old friend. You are, and will be greatly missed. 😢

Leon Russell, you are so amazing! I have been to countless rock concerts in the past 43 years or so, and I recall yours as one of the very best! In those days it was common to work my way up to standing in the front row (everyone on the floor was standing--no seats) and you looked me right in the eye. That moved me.....and kinda scared me at the tender age of 16. Your concert went on and on, for over 3 hours. Love you Leon!!

God bless Elton John and rest in peace Leon Russell! I have loved you since I was 14 years old.

Here in New Braunfels, Texas......Leon was never forgotten. Saw him play here a few years ago.

Leon Russell is probably my favorite musician. I played piano back in the 70s and I absolutely loved Leon Russell's music and his piano playing. I owned every one of his albums - oh this is embarrassing - on 8 track. 😂 I'm so glad Elton John stayed with him. It was a sad day when he passed. RIP Leon! We still love you!

Today is a sad day for all of us and for music....... RIP sweet Leon... you will be sorely missed.... forever.

Thank you Sir Elton for shining a spotlight on a true classic. Leon, you're amazing!

I love Elton for getting Leon back on the road. I saw him in Portland last year. I feel blessed.

My 1970’s Favorite Rock-n-Roll Hero. Saw him a couple of times in the ’70’s. SOOOO Many Hits !

I was 13 when I went to my first rock concert and saw Leon Russell. 🧡

Wanted to cry myself after viewing this piece. Three cheers for Sir Elton John!!! What an unbelievably kind and generous and selfless bit of authentic caring and resurrection. Truly beautiful to witness one loving soul touch the life of another. Leon Russell has always been (at least in my inner world) one of the greatest American musicians, and Sir Elton John was the performer of my first ever rock and roll show (American School in London, 1973). And I believe Leon passed away not too long after this collaboration. An exquisite example of the human capacity for selfless and caring behavior, I believe I always will hold Elton John in high regard for what he did for Leon Russell and for both of their audiences.

He is now truly in the hands of angels. Rest in peace love.

The oldest dance hall in Texas, Gruene Hall where you played so many times misses you lovely Leon. Your music makes you immortal. God bless you.

Elton - you get 5* for being A REAL GOOD PERSON/ARTIST/AND OBVIOUSLY A GREAT FRIEND. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING MY FAV TO THE SPOTLIGHT - AS HE SO DESERVED TO BE THERE. GOD BLESS YOU SPECIAL ELTON - YOU DO TOO! HUGS!!! THANK YOU!

I always loved Leon Rusell and got to see him in concert twice. One of those times was with Elton John. Thanks so much Elton for bringing Leon Russell back to us. RIP Leon

Leon's great. Always loved his music.

RIP...LEON I WANNA GO BACK TO THE ISLAND.....💜✌😢Forever

I came four weeks from finally seeing my hero LIVE in California this coming December....HE was THE BEST. I adored Leon Russell...

I miss Leon. Glad I saw him in 2015 at South Orange Performing Arts Center. Thank U Elton for the help, encouragement, & reminding us how great Le9n was & is.

RIP Leon Russell.....this is a sad sad day....your music will live on forever Loved you for a long time. My very first concert was seeing you in 1969 ✌ Peace Love ✌

RIP Leon...I'm so honored to see you perform live in Orlando before you left this Earth! :(

There is not and never will be another Leon Russell, miss ya ole man!

What wonderful hearts and minds there are in this world.

RIP Leon... One of the all time greats.

I feel in love with Leon in 1973 love his music

Another reminder that we're not the young bucks anymore. Leon was one of the all-time greats. Saw him in a small dinner theatre in Chicago a couple years ago. Was a little slower than the old days but still had more soul in his little finger than most people have in their whole body. RIP Leon. We miss you already!

Leon is larger than life! No age here, just real life. Yes the master of time and space? Perhaps quite minimized describing my feelings. SO GLAD to be able to see Leon on August 23. HIGH PRIORITY!!!!

If you love music Leon Russell will always be in your heart.

in the hands of Angels always makes me cry. RIP LEON RUSSELL💔💔💔💔💔

Thank you, Elton, for being such a good soul, and for giving recognition to a well-deserving master talent! Love you, Leon -- always have, always will. Hope to see you performing live soon.

It is great to see Leon Russell still rock'n and rolling after all over the world. He is one of the greatest musician ever.

a musician's musician, a song writer's song writer, one of Oklahoma's favorite sons, a laid back country boy turned icon that made some very special music..Thank you Leon Russel for doing it your way....

R.I.P. Dear man, thank you so much for all the music~

God Bless you Elton. I have loved Leon's music since I was 10 years old.

I'm so very happy to have had him in my life as he got the best of me

thanks Sir Elton..thats a human being

Always AWESOME ...Thanx Leon ... r.i.p. ✌️❤️

I saw Leon live in Portland Oregon in 1971. I had no idea that he and Elton John were old friends. I never forgot that concert (Leon threw the flowers from a vase on his piano in the audience and I was near where they landed in the crowd). I've never forgotten Leon Russell, either. Now that we have things like Ultrasone 650 headphones and high-end audio reproduction equipment I couldn't have imagined over 40 years ago, Leon's old tunes sound better than ever!

RIP Leon .... Thank you for the beautiful music.....

I saw Leon with Willie Nelson in 77 and will never forget that night !! Rip Leon, you have entertained us well !

god called a great musician home. Rest In Peace. Leon passed away in his sleep

i grew up hearing my dad play Leon 40-50 years ago, then got a chance to see him a year or two before he passed in State College, PA. What a great show.

WE never forgot Leon Russell in Oklahoma ! He was the man who gave Oklahoma it's soul and many other great artists . Now.. you see California and New York dying and Oklahoma is still going strong like it always does . PK

I'm so glad he got to make a comeback before he passed. You will never be forgotten Leon.

Thanks Leon, you are so precious, beautiful daughter too

Leon the ONE and ONLY ELTON WAS MY 1ST CONCERT IN 74. LOVE HIM AS WELL 70,S MUSIC WAS BADASS

Thank you Elton! Leon is my main man! I can relate back so far with him! Finally got to see him recently at Milwaukee WI!

I was lucky to see Leon's 1st solo show backstage at the Who , live at leads tour at Anaheim Stadium summer 1970 . Got my picture in the La Times standing right behind Leon in top hat and long , long hair

I love Leon's music and he will forever be missed, I grew up in Tulsa and my dad did some work for him & Roy Clark and will always remember, may he RIP

I have not forgotten Leon Russel.... I love his songs especially LADY BLUE :)

I would have loved to see Leon Russell perform live. Years ago, I went to concert in St. Louis MO to see Bob Dylan. We didn’t have the greatest seats, but could clearly see Leon Russell sitting in about the 6th row center in front of the stage. I didn’t know where to look first, as I was big Leon Russell fan…Hank Wilson was an aka name. What a talent!

When Leon was born I think his heart was beating in time to the back beat of rock n roll.

Love Elton even more now for his beautiful heart and compassion.

Heaven Has Its Piano Player. The Angel Band Just Got A Lot Better. Nobody will ever replace Leon.

I first saw Leon Russel on the movie adaptation of The Concert for Bangladesh. I have followed ever since. His music touches my soul. RIP

Saw him in 71 .you don't forget a gift like that. Rock on!

I was honored to see Leon Russell twice @The Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett, NY ... I was grateful to know the owner Peter Honerkamp .. Surreal, growing up in the 70's.

Recently I got to hear The Master of Space and Time at the Pisgah Brewery in Black Mountain, NC. After the show, next to the brand new tour bus that Elton John gave Leon, I had my photo taken with Leon. We shared stories of how our lives and love of music had crossed paths. I will always treasure my Friends in Music.

I have always loved Leon Russell and always will!!

I never forgot you Leon!!!

It takes a angel to help lift another angel who has fallen . now both are angels and for our LORD both can fly higher & higher . GOD BLESS THEM BOTH !!

An American Treasure.Very talented!R.I.P. Sir Leon

Beautiful gentleman. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts with us.

Maybe thats true but Elton had the "light" and he chose to shine it on an old friend and spark him back to life...Leon Russell is certainly one of the greatest artists of my life time and Elton is also a great artist and a man with a true heart who honers and respects greatness.He shines his light on others who need and deserve it..I sure love you Mr Bridges and God bless Elton John who just seems to keep on shining his light on folks that need it.

Amazingly, I don't think Leon really realized how talented he was until he heard Elton say it......so glad those two are champions of each other.....they both are great. Have been a fan since the 70's of both of them......keep rocking guys!

Sir Elton, I got very misty eyed watching some of these vids. I will always be indebted to you for bringing Leon back from obscurity. I'm a child of the 60's and grew up playing in bands in the 70's. Lots of Mad Dogs and Englishmen and Tumbleweed Connection. I wore both those records out! Still play for a living to this day.

I never forgot Leon Russell. Been a fan for years.

Leon Russell was my first concert, I was only 15 yrs. old. I love his music, & today I listen to it all the time. It brings back memories.

He (Leon) has never been forgotten. Never will be.

Saw this album tour and love them both!

Two Great Legendary Piano Men..Loved this footage !! Elton John...Leon's angel !!

I certainly never forgot Leon Russell.

Rest in Peace Leon, thanks for all the memories we will love forever

Elton really loved Leon. Saw his Soul. Thank you Elton. Leon was a real man. Few around these days. God I love him. Lucia

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - RIP Leon Russell died in Nashville at the age of 74, His wife said he died in his sleep. Russell had a heart attack earlier this year and had bypass surgery the Oklahoma musician, Born Russell Bridges, he changed his name to Leon Russell after relocating to Los Angeles from his home in Tulsa. He got his start playing in Tulsa nightclubs when he was just 14. Russell’s nearly 60-year career has spanned recording some of the great 1960s music as a Hollywood session musician to his own “superstar” status beginning in the 1970s, a Grammy award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. He performed with many stars over the years including John Lennon, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, and George Harrison. Some of his most well-know hits include "Tight Rope," "A Song for You," and "Delta Lady." And recording and touring with Elton John in this decade.

i NEVER forgot Leon in those "supposed forgotten years. His Albums, tapes & CD"s are ALL readily available. Also, Elton jOHN CALLED HIM HANDSOME, & yesssss HE Was & still is. Just saw him in PA again in spring "16

Will O' the Wisp was one of the first 10 albums I ever got. Yes, it was vinyl. Played it for years... Miss it. Don't know what happened to it.

Rest in peace,Leon

THANK YOU SIR ELTON FOR BRINGING THE MASTER BACK❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

RIP Mr. Russell .... thanks for all the great music! You and the music will live on forever ...

My opinion of Elton John has just risen quite a bit. Helping Leon sort of "come back" is what life is about.....

my heart is broken. Leon is gone. His legendary music will live on.

Heck yeah!! Thank you Elton for bringing Leon out!!!

I heard Leon on one of his last concerts. I grew up in Tulsa. Many famous musicians of the time snuck in and out of his studio. Leon could make the piano sing, Boogie, pray, dance. He was a master of his craft and extremely talented. Yes I'm sorry he didn't get the recognition of many. Yes I thank Elton John for attempting to rectify the situation when he had nothing to gain from it. Pure class.

Leon Russell Rocks... damn I a.ready knew that 40 years ago..😉

Loved him in the 60’s and still love him now.

Always loved Leon, saw him three times in the 70's

He never fell off my radar! Been listening to his impact on rock music since the early sixties!