I am a sixty eight year old hippie and I have always and will always Love Leon Russell and his music!! He is a treasure for all of us to love and appreciate forever! He is so missed in the wonderful world of music!❤️😢
A "National Treasure" he will always be! God Bless you Leon Russell and thank you for everything. Thank you for the music you left for us. Rest In Paradise 🙏💗🙏
Will never be another Leon Russell. He burned up that keyboard. From Tulsa to being rich in so many talented ways & a very special heart & soul. He will never be forgotten. 🕊️🥲🥰
This is absolutely the best version of this song. He played and sang it many times in many venues. This is my personal favorite. The piano, his voice and we can see him without his signature aviator glasses. What a treasure to have it in video. I hope he’s the leader of the band and sound engineer in Heaven!
This performance shows every level of virtuosity that he had. Song writing, singing, musician, performer, even percussionist. I could listen to this a thousand times and hear something new each time.
My brother Danny Darling (RiP)😢 toured and played drums for Leon all through Europe, Japan, USA Danny went to be with Jesus August 19, 2023. Until we meet again ✌️love & happiness
GOD BLESS YOU. I saw them many times VA and MICHIGAN. Thank you for sharing g with us. BEST PART YOUR BROTHER IS SLEEPING WITH JESUS. AND WE'RE SAVED🙏✝️♥️
A dozen years ago I taught a creative, bright and expressive teenager who I later realized was one of Leon's daughters. She shared that he admitted that he too had anxiety before he performed.......and that made such a difference to her. He was a Great father ...as well as a musical joy and inspiration to the world. Bess you Leon.
I am 57 yr,old but love Leon Russell songs! I just watched his vdeo`s with my 28 yr. old son New generation of love for the old songs!!! Thank you for this video so that It can be shared.
One of my favorite Leon Russell songs, the last time I saw him live he performed this song and I cried like a baby! He told the story of when and why he wrote it right before he played it. He said he had come home from touring and his then wife told him she wanted a divorce. He sat down and wrote this beautiful song and sang it to her! I'll remember that night the rest of my life, precious memories! ✌️❤️
I listened to Leon for the last 50 years. I saw him in concert many, many times. My brother lived a mile away from him in Tulsa, and yes, I was at this concert at the ripe old age of 16. Loved Leon like a brother. The Master of Space and Time.❤
My GOD I can NEVER get enough of watching this! It get hard to breath after watching this! Not only an AMAZING song but look who is singing it! NO one on the planet has the facial expressions like this beautiful man who puts his heart, soul and spirit into His music! Yes...Leon is INCREDIBLE! The master f Space and Time and music! He is the MAN!
Saw Leon in January in St Paul MN. Top fucking form, I'm 27 and by far the youngest in the crowd, 100 person intimate club. And Leons telling a story and stops and points at me and said that young guy right there is the reason I still play! I was almost in tears when I talked to him after the show. I told him I'm a Leon lifer as are my parents, my parents were playing the shelter people record in the delivery room when I was born. Hes my hero no one so elegant yet so bold, to evee walk the earth. I owe you so much Leon!!!
+Mike Endres What a wonderful story...I have only ever loved 3 men in my life..Jesus Christ, My dad and Leon Russell..and those are the only 3 I will ever need to love...Living in Uk and with dad now sadly gone, I fear I will only meet all 3 of these fine gentlemen again on the other side..love and light to them all though and to you too Mike..
+Pappy Reeves It's people like you that make me feel like it's worth it to take the time to write a heartfelt YT comment let alone even a simple one. So often we have to read the nasty hate speech typed by keyboard warriors and internet trolls. For the sole purpose of hurting other people to make up for there severely deficient self Esteem. But not here, never here. Leon Russell videos are the only videos/songs on you tube I'll even read the comments let alone post one. And thats because in this infinite space, and in this tiny frozen moment of time: peace, happiness, joy, kindness, respect, and love exists. It's as if the true master of space time, Leon himself personally deletes all the negativity. All the comments on his videos are filled with peoles wonderful memories and beautiful recollections of how this amazing man, changed, and continues to change lives for the better all around the world. We love you Leon!!! Love and light to you and to everyone!!!
When I look at Leon's face it looks like he was in a lot of pain when he did this song. That intense look in his eyes he was singing his heart out. Love this song. And this especially shows he was getting closer and closer to his God. Had he had his own church, I would have walked the path with him and I'm sure many others would. Down deep inside he preached. Miss you Leon.
I was getting prepared to go to my older brother’s funeral this morning. I put some Leon on RU-vid. This was the 2nd video to pop up. I was totally moved by this. I’ll miss always my brother and Leon. Great song, totally appropriate for the day I’ve been through today.
Who remembers the Uncanny Film Festival And Camp Meeting?Gailard Sartain Gary Busey LEON Sherman Oaks?MAZZEPPA Pompazoidi Teddy Jack Eddy. Leon etc...Tulsa Ok . WAY BEFORE SNL.??
Been commenting here for a few years . I knew Leons health was not good as of late. Im just a guy who heard Willow the Wisp as a kid in Oklahoma in '76 and became a life long fan . Leon was from Oklahoma like me and we all knew who he was . I will celebrate his life and not mourn ..that is what he would want ..sure miss you though.
my friend who taught me tons of songs was an Oky . Im from Salem mass sorry to say my friend and leon are gone but left me something too special for words
I heard this song today for the first time. Moved me to tears, this is what music and life is all about. Thank you Lord for giving the talent to mr Russel. May he sing for Your throne now.
Leon is one sexy, gorgeous, soulful, talented mountain man!!! like Dave Mason,his voice has gotten better with age.Oh yeah,this song, like all of Leon's songs, is incredible.
this showcases his talent in a stark, unique and unambiguous way. Songwriting, piano playing, how he manifests his musical skill to construct the melody to match the meaning of the song, the faith symbolism weaved in to the lyrics, a tempered display of emotion that is evocative but not maudlin, his personal emotional invenstment in the song that shows in his face in the time between lines - seeing this makes it clear that he was one of his generation's greatest talents, and it was a generation with a lot of it.
"I will love you forever until the end of all time" This man captured my heart in the summer of 1970 with Joe Cocker and Mad Dogs and Englishmen and has done so ever since. No words but "Heaven is in your hands".
Snoozy baby do you know the story behind Mad Dogs and ENGLISHMEN?11 March. Joe flies into LA.To rest from a grueling months on the road.12 March.1970 See Anthony of BANDANA MANAGEMENT FLIES INTO L.A. SAYING A 7 WEEK JC TOUR BEGINNING 8 DAYS LATER HAS BEEN NEGOTIATED .TELLS HIM THE MUSICIANS UNION,IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES,PROMOTERS,WOULD BE MIGHTILY CHAGRINED (TO THE POINT OF BARRING HIM FROM PERFORMING IN AMERICA.SHOULD HE FAIL TO GO THROUGH WITH IT.13 MARCH.LEON RUSSELL,HEARING OFJOES PLIGHT,OFFERS HIS SERVICES IN FORMING AND PLAYING IN A BAND for Joe to take with him on this tour.so great is his prowess on the phone 10 musicians HAVE been assembled rehearsal begins.14 March.300 people turn out.15march.1970.a 12 hour rehearsal.private airplane is hired.16 March,11 more rehearsal hours.17th March.yet Another marathon rehearsal is staged,this PRERECORDED IN IT'S ENTIRETY!Resulting in Space Captain/The Letter single.The entourage,now known as MadDogsandENGLISHMEN,NOW numbers 36. Including musicians,3 sound men,2 secretaries,3Roadies,managers,wives,lovers,assorted children,and other animals.18 March someone proposes that the WHOLE TOUR be filmed.Another bigger airplane is ordered for the 5 man film crew supplemented entourage which now numbers 43!19 March.43 people crowd into the New Super Constellations and fly to Detroit.1st LIVE PERFORMANCE NEXT DAY.27,28th.after 4 shows. They hit Fillmore East WHERE the entire album I'm holding right now was recorded in it's entirety.A DOSE OF JOY.😎🎶💝
Saw him 7 times and he's truly an international music icon. Touched so many other musicians in his 60+-year career. Moved on in mind, body and soul but his music will live on forever. Love you my Brother!
better late than never. Now go find out all the other stuff he has done. Lots of great articles are out there and lots of youtube videos. He was one of the best!
Clay Simerly , Hi Clay, Haven't seen you post anywhere lately! Please check in with your LeonLifer friends and let us know you are OK! Look forward to hearing about you soon!
O dear sweet Leon," I'll love you forever til the end of all time". I miss your presence.........just knowing he was alive was comforting. You are unique, a genius, who said the truth about everything......."sweet Holy Trinity at the end of the line". May your soul R.I.P Leon and I'll see you in Heaven.
cdavydude You say that Leon Russell does not have what it takes to make it in today's music industry ? OK, I'm holding my sides I laughed so hard when I read that. Are you daft, deaf or just plain nuts ? This man is an American music legend. Not only is he a stand out showman in his own right, but he has played piano for every big name in the past four decades. And No, he would not disrespect himself nor his talent by lending his musical genius to today'''s garbage that's passed off as music. In forty years from now will anyone be playing Bieber, or Miley Cyrus' music ? Today's music, or what passes for music is all synthetic . Show me one person today who can even play piano in the neighborhood of Leon Russell's reach. My Lord man, you are completely out of touch with real talent ? The 60s, 70, 80s music is the music that will stand the test of time. Leon Russell will still be played by generations well into the future, as long as evolution has not completely eliminated the hearing process. I've read a lot of crazy posts but when you added the word 'talent' to your post, you blew it.
Plus Leon never met a musical instrument he couldn't play - he played a lot of guitar with The Wrecking Crew but also played pedal steel and I believe harmonica too. Who knows what else. He brought enough talent with him into this life for a hundred lifetimes. Gifted and warm human being. Monster talent!
Such a talent! I miss him. Kind of rare to see him without his sunglasses, but I'm glad there is this recording without the sunglasses. ❤ Thank you to the person who posted this video.
I just heard the news of Leon's passing and am deeply saddened by the info. I can't stop crying, my youth was wrapped around his music and especially his voice. I always felt so connected and will miss him terribly and forever...sleep well my dear sweet Leon!
Leon was feeling no pain when he recorded this and its STILL great because its Leon...no substitute, no Karoake, there is only one. Period. I love you Leon!
Leon Russell was my first one true love in this life, his passing hits me deep in my soul. Go on, Leon, sing me just One More Love Song. Rest in peace. :'(
Somebody commented that " Leon does not have the talent to make it in today's music industry" I would pray to God and offer life and limb to hear from the "modern music industry" just one song that could come close to this Leon Russell song. I dont know whats wrong with "cdaveydude" but God bless you brother and wake up please. Take a look at something other than Bieber and GaGa and tune in.
LMFAO! Leon Russell had more talent in his little finger than ANY of these hip hop morons or the synthesizer driven idiots of today. And he did it in analog, without all the mistake-covering computer shit they use now. The guy was absolutely one of the top five talents of all time. Both writing and playing.
I recall listening to Leon regular in college in 1993 when I was forlorn. He always gave me hope in his lyrics. Now that I'm retired n older, I realize he was a man of faith n love of people n God. I didnt know that he had such faith back then, but now I do. Beautiful lyrics n music. Just like Hank Sr. A man of deep faith.
I was fortunate enough to be walking through Copley Square in Boston in the mid-90's and happened upon a free outdoor concert by Leon Russell. No more that 300 people watching. New Englanders aren't much on great music beyond Aerosmith. (The same friends I tried to entice into seeing SRV with me in '89 called it "hillbilly music") Thank God I am from Southern Illinois where we KNOW great music like the late, great Leon Russell
Thank you Leon Russell for your great music. I had the pleasure of seeing you in a smaller venue a couple of times and still have some of your 78 albums. A true legend.
I'll love you forever till the end of all time Past all infinity, babe I'm dying To love you forever, oh, say that your mine Sweet Holy Trinity at the end of a line
He actually did play drums, guitar, trumpet and more. Read up on Leon. He was multi-talented, produced and arranged music besides all the other things we know he did. Amazing, unique artist.
Walking on the beach with a Brother, he said, Eternity is Heaven on Earth. I didn't believe him then, I had such few footsteps walked. This song took me there, where I need to go back to and needed to share the Truth about FOREVER. It's going to be all your brothers and sisters and child's in play right where it started to begin again when the Total Creation of this New Era finalizes each spec in ALL THE SQUIRE'S places for all belonging to THE POWER OF LOVE to be ever in the Peace of all understanding in Love. I see you play and remember the numerous Concerts at the foot of your stage, Leon Blesses my heart with his piano playing. Ilda, Mae West Granddaughter.
His playing is so powerful. He may have been nervous before performance, but he was absolutely at home at the piano--always was since he was four years old. What a gift.
I will see him live in about 3 weeks! Have loved this man and his music for 45 years, but have never had the pleasure of seeing him in person. Beyond excited!
We saw him in DC a while back. Great show if that's the one you saw. He is coming to Leesburg Virgina next Saturday and we ar going again. This guy guy can still play fabulous piano. Nobody better in the whole rock school of music. You should check out the video of JJ Cale and Leon Russell here on RU-vid. I watched and bought it. A must have. JJ Cale was part of the Tulsa Sound that Leon defined. Two reclusive musical geniuses at their best. JJ's wife Christine Lakeland plays that one too.
I hae one regret and that is i missed too many shows..I love him and his music puts a smile on my face like no other and I am GREATFULL we had such as Leon to be able to go pull up a great song even so many years older..i still know where i was when Lady Blue came out
I saw the Beatles at Shea stadium in 1966, simply great. Saw Leon in 1971 in Omaha, the best showman. Saw him two more times, and then In Orlando a few years back. Still the best.
I’m trying to wrap my mind around the idea of genius. It wasn’t until I started watching these Leon videos and hearing folks talk about him that he was so prolific. And so richly diverse it was such a long long history. I don’t know exactly what the genius label means but I am literally flabbergasted. I’ve loved you for so long Leon, I’m surprised I knew so little. Please know how much Love you keep in our hearts and our minds. RIP
Only have Good to say about Pastor Leon, and his devoted flock. Leon's original and borrowed arrangements reflect the times and troubles we all faced through life. But it was inclucionary and real. Born Sinner. Hell Raiser and Saint, Just a man adding to and contributing to humanity the best way he could. A Classic Music Man for our short stay here on earth to listen, admire, appreciate and dream along with.
