He's from Tulsa. Given name, Russel Bridges. Back in Oklahoma, they still refer to him as Cousin Leon. In the the old Shelter Records days, hebuilt a studio in an old Tulsa church that he bought. It was the dream of all of us old okie musicians to somehow get a chance to record at the church. It never happened for most of us, including me. Leon has had one of the most amazing careers in the history of American music. It's great to see him out and about again with Elton John.
Two guys with the greatest musical chops (singers, players!) AND the most fabulous rock'n'roll HAIR of all time! Triple threats, both of them and made 70s rock concerts the stuff of legends. So glad that was part of my growing up!
Amen, brother! Meeting Leon and going down to his studio was one of the highlights of my life. I moved to Tulsa to play drums for Gus Hardin, and Gus grew up with him. He and Mary would come out to hear our band, and I was lucky enough to be invited to his Tulsa mansion to receive payment from him for a bus I used for my bands that I no longer have need of. While there, I asked him if I could see his studio, and he took me downstairs to the studio where engineer Roger Linn was there at the board working on his now famous, "Linn Drum Machine, " and I sat at the board with Leon and shared a joint, then joined his band to record hand claps. Leon was not impressed with everyone's timing, and he cracked everybody up with his humor. He also asked me if I played congas and I told him no, and I still am kicking myself for not giving it a shot, even now on New Years Eve, in 2021, going into 2022.
I wish my mother In law Jeanette (recently passed) could have heard this rendition of Somewhere over the Rainbow, Such a beautiful and hopeful timeless old song, From Judy Garland to present day Ariana Grand, but Edgar Winter playing the song on the saxophone is pure magic to me, Melts my heart, love it.
I hadn't thought about these two performers, together in a long time. I saw them in a nightclub in Marin County (North of San Francisco) and was absolutely blown away. They were meant to collaborate... I am so grateful to Jesse for having posted this clip.
saw this tour in a small club just outside of chicago..PJ Flaherty's always remembered this version of this song and have finally remembered to look it up..so glad someone captured it!!! Leon sang it at that show...
I was lucky to have seen them perform together back in the '80s; when they did this song you could hear a pin drop in the venue. Wish I'd seen Leon again though, will miss him~
Beautiful music. I knew Edgar in the mid 60's...I lived in an apartment complex with Ikey Sweat...Ikey played bass for both Johnny and Edgar in a little bar downtown...it's taken me 35 years to forget some of the things that happened during the 60's....in the process, I also forgot some of the good....thank you posting...this is truly beautiful music.
I wish I could find the version Edgar sang this song. I was at their DC concert at I believe the Warner theater. Edgar sang a version that had to have made Judy Garland sit up & jaw drop. His voice was amazing & carried the last note a ridiculous pitch & length. This was the guy who let Rick Derringer scream/sing on his albums? Not only could Edgar play sax with the best jazz people I ever saw, but if he ever wanted to bother, he could have also been an amazing singer.
@parmold He is from oklahoma/tulsa.He and JJ cale were in a band together as youngsters.Leon makes me proud to be from Oklahoma..as does JJ cale.They both continue to be ahead of thyeir time.
I have seen them together & separate in small bars and in front of 20,000 people either way there was way too much talent for whatever venue they played.
He's from Tulsa. Given name, Russel Bridges. Back in Oklahoma, they still refer to him as Cousin Leon. In the the old Shelter Records days, hebuilt a studio in an old Tulsa church that he bought. It was the dream of all of us old okie musicians to somehow get a chance to record at the church. It never happened for most of us, including me. Leon has had one of the most amazing careers in the history of American music. It's great to see him out and about again with Elton John.
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Two guys with the greatest musical chops (singers, players!) AND the most fabulous rock'n'roll HAIR of all time! Triple threats, both of them and made 70s rock concerts the stuff of legends. So glad that was part of my growing up!
Amen, brother!
Meeting Leon and going down to his studio was one of the highlights of my life. I moved to Tulsa to play drums for Gus Hardin, and Gus grew up with him. He and Mary would come out to hear our band, and I was lucky enough to be invited to his Tulsa mansion to receive payment from him for a bus I used for my bands that I no longer have need of. While there, I asked him if I could see his studio, and he took me downstairs to the studio where engineer Roger Linn was there at the board working on his now famous, "Linn Drum Machine, " and I sat at the board with Leon and shared a joint, then joined his band to record hand claps. Leon was not impressed with everyone's timing, and he cracked everybody up with his humor. He also asked me if I played congas and I told him no, and I still am kicking myself for not giving it a shot, even now on New Years Eve, in 2021, going into 2022.
My 2 favorite men!! Xoxo
Who would have thought Edgar Winter and Leon Russell could do this so well!!
I love Edgar's alto playing!
I wish my mother In law Jeanette (recently passed) could have heard this rendition of
Somewhere over the Rainbow, Such a beautiful and hopeful timeless old song,
From Judy Garland to present day Ariana Grand, but Edgar Winter playing the song on
the saxophone is pure magic to me, Melts my heart, love it.
Thank you for sharing this. Missing Leon so much already.
I saw this tour, it was unreal...
I hadn't thought about these two performers, together in a long time. I saw them in a nightclub in Marin County (North of San Francisco) and was absolutely blown away. They were meant to collaborate... I am so grateful to Jesse for having posted this clip.
saw this tour in a small club just outside of chicago..PJ Flaherty's always remembered this version of this song and have finally remembered to look it up..so glad someone captured it!!! Leon sang it at that show...
I was at that show as well I don’t know why it took till now to look it up but here it is
Good Lord what an amazing gem this is.
Edgar winter is so talented. I quit asking what he can do and now ask what can't he do. Great rendition. Thanks?
I was lucky to have seen them perform together back in the '80s; when they did this
song you could hear a pin drop in the venue. Wish I'd seen Leon again though,
will miss him~
THANK GOD I saw them together
Beautiful music. I knew Edgar in the mid 60's...I lived in an apartment complex with Ikey Sweat...Ikey played bass for both Johnny and Edgar in a little bar downtown...it's taken me 35 years to forget some of the things that happened during the 60's....in the process, I also forgot some of the good....thank you posting...this is truly beautiful music.
I played sax with Johnny in the mid 60s, and Ikey around 1970-71. Good times
Perfection ... both of them!
An Awesome Rendition. Awesome Performer.
Wow! So beautiful!
I just saw that it was in Tenn in 1988 .. I saw this tour, damn what a great show it was
a belated to my favorite keyboard Leon Russell . .
I've been a big fan of Edgar's alto playing ever since the Entrance LP. Thanks for posting this.
Saw him as Edgar Winter group in Memphis and with LEON RUSSELL in STL
His altissimo playing is stunning! Thats not easy to do. He' s playing melodies up there! !
Three of my favorites
Chaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!!!!! how fantastical ; ) Thank you for the beauty
does it get any better than these ahhh
Not with your pants on!
@@stevenwiederholt7000 Lol
Class and master piece duo!
2 minutes 45 seconds of Pure Bliss!
Great vid and great job edgar.
Amazing
Moving... wonderful! Thanks for the post!
Great post. Thank you.
@docthebluesman great story. he's one of my all time favorites. nice to know!
@jenlant I was there, too! At first I was sad that Leon had dropped from playing sold out Cobo Arena to playing at Harpo's, but damn, I'm glad I went.
Thanks for the back story!
I wish I could find the version Edgar sang this song. I was at their DC concert at I believe the Warner theater. Edgar sang a version that had to have made Judy Garland sit up & jaw drop. His voice was amazing & carried the last note a ridiculous pitch & length. This was the guy who let Rick Derringer scream/sing on his albums? Not only could Edgar play sax with the best jazz people I ever saw, but if he ever wanted to bother, he could have also been an amazing singer.
Bellissimo !!! Leon iz the rainbeau u gno!
YEAH DAD AND WINTER
Great!
@parmold He is from oklahoma/tulsa.He and JJ cale were in a band together as youngsters.Leon makes me proud to be from Oklahoma..as does JJ cale.They both continue to be ahead of thyeir time.
Wow
Didn’t know he could play that well - icon .
Right on
Ahhhh!!!!
エドガー．．．天才！
yeah dad and edgar
Great upload! Leon going for the cousin It look ;-)
Makes me want to just crush my alto sax with my car. He played that so beautifully.
Can anyone confirm what keyboard Leon is using?
THEY SOUND PRETTY GOOD
FOR TO OLD HIPPIES
what year was this ?? saw them together in Hilton Head Island I think it was in 1988 .. great show .. 2 very talented guys
I have seen them together & separate in small bars and in front of 20,000 people
either way there was way too much talent for whatever venue they played.
GREAT but I wanted to hear LEON blow this song
I can hear his voice
2 masters,so much effect onthe boomers,in a good way
chops
Isn"t Leon an Oklahoma boy?
Leon Shines as the Tsun!
Ann gott ha tsunami in each hand too show boat!
I'm by the
oh man Edgar plays sax a lot like Johnny played guitar...he's all over the instruments ...outrageous chops!