Leon Russell - Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues - [STEREO]

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  • Опубліковано 11 бер 2011
  • In 1984, Leon Russell Released His Version Of This Classic Song Originally Performed By Danny O'Keefe In 1972. Elvis And Charlie Rich Have Also Recorded It....But Nothing Quite Like This Non-Charting Version By Multi-Talented Leon Russell. Good Time Charlie Gets A "Light Rock" Make-Over Along With Great Backing Vocals And A Superb Saxophone. I Suppose We Could Do Without The Drum Machine...But Hey, It Was The 80's! You can also hear this great song on kvkvi.com radio.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 355

  • @daffodils077
    @daffodils077 10 років тому +83

    His music never ages.....there is something very special about him. I love his version of this song.

    • @charlespomroy2799
      @charlespomroy2799 3 роки тому +4

      Leon, must have left them all overwhelmed and scared,
      So they used him up and kicked him to the curb.

    • @Pugiron
      @Pugiron 7 місяців тому

      it's bad when made and stays bad.

  • @dammitboy3576
    @dammitboy3576 7 років тому +61

    Man that voice. This dude is good I tell ya. My most favorite performer, singer, song writer producer. This guy did it all.

  • @billlawlor4858
    @billlawlor4858 9 років тому +32

    As usual for Leon Russell, another classic arrangement. What an artist!

  • @motnosniv
    @motnosniv 2 роки тому +49

    Leon had a unique singing style. He wrote so many great songs too. Now he's rockin' for Jesus.

    • @kbchaffin53
      @kbchaffin53 7 місяців тому

      He died several years ago.

  • @jonbaker749
    @jonbaker749 Рік тому +13

    Leon always sang so well. Great song.

  • @josephbarone6712
    @josephbarone6712 Рік тому +12

    Let's not forget about what a great addition Bobby Keys made to this song. One of the best rock sax players of all times.

  • @michaelyunkelo1757
    @michaelyunkelo1757 Рік тому +15

    My favorite version of this song!! Love his voice... So relaxing.

    • @michaelyunkelo1757
      @michaelyunkelo1757 Рік тому +2

      Also my moms nick name from my step father was Charlie. This song really brings back memories of them.

  • @robinfishburn3043
    @robinfishburn3043 5 років тому +46

    This song makes me want to pull my car over when the sun is about to go down and just close my eyes and rock a little! Love this

  • @DawnMcKenziePlus
    @DawnMcKenziePlus 4 роки тому +40

    Don't know why this song didn't chart. I think he does a fantastic job. I listen to it over and over.

    • @michaelyunkelo1757
      @michaelyunkelo1757 Рік тому +4

      I too find it hard to understand why it didn't chart. Just a beautiful song.

    • @erinb58
      @erinb58 8 місяців тому +2

      I listened to this song in the 70’s all the time by Okeefe I believe Danny?

    • @erinb58
      @erinb58 8 місяців тому +2

      Danny O’Keefe’s version I liked more but I still loved Leon Russell

  • @ktate2002
    @ktate2002 2 роки тому +12

    This cover charted number 1 at my house…for 64 weeks..

  • @arizonadeserttom
    @arizonadeserttom 4 роки тому +10

    Oklahoma is fertile ground for producing spectacular musicians, singers, writers. leon Russell, jj cale, vince gill, woody Guthrie, and countless otherss

  • @tomkeefe2051
    @tomkeefe2051 Місяць тому +3

    Listening to this arrangment in June 2024 and it is very fresh, thank you Leon

  • @NoLove4BS
    @NoLove4BS 9 років тому +7

    Our Oklahoma Son......Does it Again....Adds soul to every song.

  • @JD-ku6vd
    @JD-ku6vd 3 роки тому +6

    Just beautiful…..rip Leon.

  • @trishglenn7802
    @trishglenn7802 Рік тому +4

    I used to skate to this song by Danny! But WOW

  • @CarolAnnNapolitano
    @CarolAnnNapolitano 10 років тому +34

    I was the only one of my friends in 1970 that listen to Leon Russell, heard Tight Rope and fell in love with this great, great, man!

    • @walkerstradley6973
      @walkerstradley6973 4 роки тому +2

      I did exactly the same thing! A new world opened up for me...Leon, the Beatles, SRV you can count the great ones on one hand

    • @davidfinnegan9162
      @davidfinnegan9162 16 днів тому

      Right there with you sis keep rocking

    • @jackiesmith2801
      @jackiesmith2801 2 дні тому

      Me too. I was 5 yrs. old.

  • @josephb6035
    @josephb6035 2 роки тому +6

    Leon Russell has some great music what a voice

  • @ronparks6875
    @ronparks6875 2 роки тому +4

    He is a special guy.

  • @tswrench
    @tswrench 4 роки тому +16

    I once heard Sir Elton John say of Leon's prowess on piano, "Leon Russell could play circles around me." I knew Leon was good--real good--but that was a revelation.

    • @wandamundy1759
      @wandamundy1759 2 роки тому +5

      Elton John had also said that he knew he wanted to "play" piano - but he wanted to BE Leon Russell.

  • @hughwilliams7870
    @hughwilliams7870 11 років тому +8

    Saw Leon and Mary at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta sometime around 1975-1976. Needless to say, he rocked the house. Somehow, it all seems like yesterday and, then again, it seems like a lifetime ago. A Million Thanks, Leon, for all the great songs and music you've given us over the years. You're one of the greatest!

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 9 років тому +4

    Pleased to see so many listeners "get it" (Leon) Really nice.

  • @dantujunga1953
    @dantujunga1953 11 років тому +13

    I like the intro and love this version of this song by far the best. That sax is great.

  • @liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934
    @liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934 8 років тому +18

    Leon was ridiculously handsome, ridiculously intoxicating, and ridiculously sexy back in the day. His voice alone is sexy. He's still an amazing singer, musician, and showman. Leon has always been effortlessly gracious and humble. He's a gentleman and a half. I am glad that I am getting into his music while he is still among us. Leon Russell will be mourned and missed when God calls him out of this life. Peace and blessings.

  • @58carlosstar
    @58carlosstar 2 роки тому +5

    What a voice!

  • @michaelcollura3918
    @michaelcollura3918 7 років тому +23

    Great SONG!! Leon was the BEST!! He will be missed so MUCH!! RIP

  • @MrScooterflash
    @MrScooterflash 9 років тому +26

    Love the song and Leon's smooth voice, and the Sax just tugs at your heart.

  • @claysimerly2429
    @claysimerly2429 10 років тому +5

    LIKE ALWAYS GREAT MASTER SINGER

  • @rosheaschouviller1738
    @rosheaschouviller1738 7 років тому +49

    To Leon, this was considered a Standard....he was a master at everything he did...he was his own person with soul and conviction...R.I.P. Brother...you will live on in our hearts...your music will influence for years to come...love you forever...

  • @MrTriggerluke
    @MrTriggerluke 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite from the first time I saw him in Jersey City. Early 70s

  • @suzannestabler9883
    @suzannestabler9883 5 місяців тому +2

    This is an incredible version of this song. I LOVE Leon Russell.

  • @guillermoelizondo2450
    @guillermoelizondo2450 14 днів тому

    For sure this song chartered #1 at home currently in 2024 Way above many current tunes........................

  • @011219551
    @011219551 7 років тому +33

    So sad your gone. You're now in very good company playing all your beautiful music. The Lord has front seat!! R.I.P Mr. Leon~~~

  • @nabrubus111049
    @nabrubus111049 9 років тому +5

    Leon Makes It ,Every Time After All These Years The Beauty Of The Way He Does It ,What Ever !!

  • @jajanesaddictions
    @jajanesaddictions 7 років тому +27

    RIP #leonrussell Thanks for the music and the memories.

  • @tomkat5626
    @tomkat5626 8 років тому +32

    I used to hate this song until I heard this version . Now I'm in love with it. great job, Leon.

  • @MsSnoozy1
    @MsSnoozy1 7 років тому +7

    Really needed to hear this song today. With eyes closed I can see him on stage and those memories will continue forever with me.

  • @merseybeat1963
    @merseybeat1963 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful..and a truly sad song.

  • @BrentMFisher
    @BrentMFisher 2 роки тому +5

    2015, 2016 and 2017 were hard years. We lost so many of the greatest musician/artist to ever Grace this earth. They're not coming back around either.......the way history sometimes repeats itself. Gone but not forgotten. The artist and musician Leon Russell. Love Forever ~ kimie

  • @pleasedontmakemelate
    @pleasedontmakemelate 5 років тому +4

    Wow, love Leon's version....Fantastic....but so was Leon. R.I.P

  • @irishsetterarchie
    @irishsetterarchie 9 років тому +57

    DANG!!! Got to be one of the best Leon recordings I have ever heard!! Can't say enough good stuff about this performer....he is one of the GREATS of all time.

    • @leehope1410
      @leehope1410 5 років тому +2

      So Good

    • @pleasedontmakemelate
      @pleasedontmakemelate 5 років тому +2

      Yes he was.

    • @daffodils077
      @daffodils077 4 роки тому +3

      Oh so miss him....the greatest ever

    • @Slinkygal
      @Slinkygal 3 роки тому +2

      I agree💙

    • @Gerrgerton-to9yh
      @Gerrgerton-to9yh 7 місяців тому

      The great Leon...So talented, so underated. Why wasn't this this Danny O'keefe song a chartbuster? Leon turned it into a huge hit....will never understand it.

  • @joanpruett
    @joanpruett 11 років тому +4

    Leon Russell became one of my favorite musicians when my girlfriend, Marlette, now deceased, sadly enough, introduced me to him back in the 80's. I like. All his music. I just got to see him in Ft Worth on my birthday at Willie's 4th off July picnic. Great day and night. Willie put on a good one too at the end of the night.

  • @vernwallen4246
    @vernwallen4246 6 років тому +5

    If there is anyone out there that can sing,compose,write,play piano,etc..etc..better than Leon please step up too the plate.Leon was everyone's pal. Next witness.

  • @beverlylyle5695
    @beverlylyle5695 7 років тому +4

    Thank you Leon Russell for the song LADY BLUE, it is so great & brings back so many good memories!!!

  • @palmarosati5637
    @palmarosati5637 5 років тому +3

    beautiful, brilliant beyond words

  • @robinfishburn7466
    @robinfishburn7466 2 роки тому +3

    The kind of song makes you want to pull off the road and just take it all in or drive off into the sunset forever with that easy Grove. Love this arrangement. Turn it up

  • @mr.wizzard4748
    @mr.wizzard4748 5 років тому +3

    At my Age, I can definitely Relate to the Words and Wisdom....!!

  • @Lisahickerson
    @Lisahickerson 9 років тому +10

    I grew up with Leon-Now I'm a woman who's convinced he's a charm-forever and always-love lisa h.

    • @bat2185
      @bat2185 9 років тому +4

      Lisa you have good taste.

    • @larrymead4301
      @larrymead4301 9 років тому +3

      leon was great...first heard lady blue when i was just a teenager...loved it

    • @TulsaGirlForever
      @TulsaGirlForever 6 місяців тому

      Lisa~ Is your dad Steve? Inquiring T Town girl just wondering. 🙂

    • @Lisahickerson
      @Lisahickerson 6 місяців тому

      Steve who? No my dad was Benjie Rabanal from Ha'aula homestead, surf board shaper, carpenterjourneyman. I married music, miss. I play guitar, ukelele, harmonica,, etc. I also work at the santa barbara bowl, the Arlington theater-name any band and I probably ushered one of their shows...🌺🌺🌺

  • @oneofyoursubs
    @oneofyoursubs 9 років тому +3

    Excellent and awesome!!!!

  • @dennisgodaire485
    @dennisgodaire485 8 місяців тому +1

    I like this version ... Saw Leon in Biloxi in 78' ... a remarkable musician.

  • @mustlovepretzels
    @mustlovepretzels Місяць тому +1

    Bill Janovitz' Leon Russell biography brings me here. Cheers! 🥨

  • @ultrastark1
    @ultrastark1 9 років тому +4

    totally ridiculously awesome

  • @paulgianni
    @paulgianni 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you for making this available. This is, I think, the best song for melancholy periods.

  • @011219551
    @011219551 7 років тому +10

    Such an awesome song!!! I was raised loving Leon's music!! My parents played I'm all the time~~
    Just because I love R&R to Heavy Metal~~I love all genres!!!

  • @mikegarland9156
    @mikegarland9156 5 років тому +2

    Charted at 63 on the Billboard country chart in '84

  • @megawattti
    @megawattti 3 роки тому +2

    what a great song this is, I am impressed

  • @vickielynne9493
    @vickielynne9493 9 років тому +5

    simply grew up loving this one .....will always love it ...this is 100% proof why

  • @glensteveson8421
    @glensteveson8421 8 років тому +3

    One of my favorite singer/song writers.

  • @charliehecht8401
    @charliehecht8401 9 років тому +18

    Leon has that distinct twaaang to his voice that's unmistakable! I saw him live when he was hangin round with Joe Cocker back in the early 70's at "Pirates World" in Hollywood, Florida. He wore a black Top Hat on stage that night. Wow! I am old! My favorite Leon Russell song of all time is "A Song for You"! Thanks Mike!

  • @MsLeonfan
    @MsLeonfan 13 років тому +3

    He is absolute unique.

  • @mozdickson
    @mozdickson 7 років тому +4

    top notch Leon, top notch.

  • @bezukov8
    @bezukov8 11 років тому +3

    I enjoyed it thoroughly.

  • @vickiebastian3051
    @vickiebastian3051 Рік тому +1

    I really like this version. I had his Wedding Album. I wore it out.

  • @gilbertogonzalez9956
    @gilbertogonzalez9956 Рік тому +1

    Very good version, of this biutiful song. And takes me back on time as the original,

  • @scifilarry
    @scifilarry 7 років тому +2

    RIP Leon Russell

  • @christinekirkland490
    @christinekirkland490 8 років тому +3

    nice song!!

  • @paulwheeler5594
    @paulwheeler5594 5 місяців тому +1

    An amazing talent.

  • @beaglybeagle
    @beaglybeagle Рік тому +1

    Disco and R&B are my favorite genres; however, I always can fit in Leon Russell music!!

  • @davidviar765
    @davidviar765 4 роки тому +2

    That's definitely the best version of this song!Leon had a unique voice for sure.That song speaks to me alot even though I'm 65 in January.

  • @454something
    @454something 11 років тому +4

    This is the first time I heard his version of this tune. He did a nice job.

  • @northernspirit8
    @northernspirit8 12 років тому +5

    Never heard this before Love it !!!!!!!

  • @danielharder4615
    @danielharder4615 5 років тому +2

    LEON IS IN MY SOUL

  • @skypainter261
    @skypainter261 11 років тому +9

    My favorite recording of this song, Love the sax. Thanks Mike. Clairity is beautiful.

  • @TheDriftwoodlover
    @TheDriftwoodlover 7 років тому +4

    Great choice! Love his version

  • @CarolAnnNapolitano
    @CarolAnnNapolitano 9 років тому +6

    I love this version.

  • @lyleanderson8160
    @lyleanderson8160 2 роки тому +3

    His good buddy JJ Cale needs to reunite with Leon n Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.Rip Okies

  • @Slinkygal
    @Slinkygal 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful song by a beautiful man.

  • @steverottschaefer1828
    @steverottschaefer1828 6 років тому +3

    best version.. perfect for him

  • @rogertrant9954
    @rogertrant9954 7 років тому +3

    A Great Great Musician! RIP!

  • @lucan4042
    @lucan4042 5 місяців тому +1

    You Should've Been There . He was best in person. I still have pictures i took in '72.

  • @catradabaugh
    @catradabaugh 6 років тому +2

    omg !! I love it , years since I heard it

  • @charlesradel7587
    @charlesradel7587 7 років тому +2

    damn,leon makes me cry everytime.such feeling,such passion!r.i.p. leon.

  • @leeanna3114
    @leeanna3114 4 роки тому +2

    You were my favorite!!❤❤

  • @brookeperk93
    @brookeperk93 2 роки тому +3

    and for decades i knew there was something by leon russel got got a few plays on the radio by this very talented man but quickly it was outta sight and then outta mind......thank you for refreshing that dormant brain cell. i love this version !

  • @lynnarthur1411
    @lynnarthur1411 5 років тому +4

    So much respect for the talent of Leon Russell.
    With that said... it's actually Nicky Hopkins who played piano for the Stones. Another great musician whose style influenced some of the best music in rock history.

    • @Staylogical
      @Staylogical 8 місяців тому

      HMM.Live With Me.Great Stones song.Leon's piano is perfect on it.

  • @paml.6101
    @paml.6101 6 років тому +2

    Very best version.

  • @eltonfancher9302
    @eltonfancher9302 8 років тому +25

    How did we get from this kind of great music to pop country, hip hop and rap?

    • @michaelshunkaha7721
      @michaelshunkaha7721 8 років тому +13

      THAT is the $64,000 question! There's some good music out there but it seems garbage out numbers it.

    • @davidnixon6023
      @davidnixon6023 7 років тому +6

      Elton Fancher, I concur

    • @swagswagimadolphin
      @swagswagimadolphin 5 років тому +2

      I like this song and I like rap. It doesn't have to be one or the other. There's still good music out there if you have an open mind

    • @davidviar765
      @davidviar765 4 роки тому +2

      @@swagswagimadolphin Hate rap .....

    • @swagswagimadolphin
      @swagswagimadolphin 4 роки тому +1

      @@davidviar765 cool you dont have to like anything, but theres a lot of similarities to rap and country and thats why i enjoy both. Like when Waylon Jennings brags about having his name on the back of his shirt, it feels like the modern day equivalent is a rapper bragging about their clothes. I grew up in a time where music was easily accessible to me though, so if you're older i can see someone not willing to share this view

  • @redfish9809
    @redfish9809 9 років тому +1

    Love me some Leon; frim way back. Wish he'd tour

  • @robstrickland166
    @robstrickland166 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for the memories Leon my fav version RIP

  • @liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934
    @liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934 8 років тому +6

    I loved Leon's version of this excellent song after about 5 seconds. I didn't need to listen any further. Leon can sing just about any song. (Swoons)

  • @Nick_the_Troubadour
    @Nick_the_Troubadour 12 років тому +2

    sounds so jazzy, love it

  • @markleighton7415
    @markleighton7415 6 років тому +2

    Totally friggin excellent, the best version in my opinion, from Leon!!!

  • @henryskedel5771
    @henryskedel5771 5 років тому +1

    My first album was a double album by Leon Russell,rip brother

  • @RandallMI
    @RandallMI 7 років тому +2

    Sweet. Very nice. Sax is boss!

  • @terrypursell4332
    @terrypursell4332 10 років тому +7

    Leon is always in good taste....

  • @gailparker8532
    @gailparker8532 4 роки тому +1

    "MASTER".....TEACHER....OWNER OF THE PURPLE HEART. 💜

  • @RandallCheek
    @RandallCheek 7 років тому +9

    Rest Easy Man !!

  • @rslitman
    @rslitman 13 років тому +2

    Leon Russell is going into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in a category that used to be called Sidemen. He was part of the Shindogs, the house band on the 1964-66 TV show "Shindig!". In fact, he is one of 2 "Shindig!" regulars going in this year. Darlene Love, who sang with the house girl group the Blossoms, is the other. A song he is famous for writing is "A Song For You". One of the most recent versions of it is by another 2011 RRHoF inductee, Neil Diamond, released on his 2010 album, "Dreams".

  • @valkor73
    @valkor73 7 років тому +3

    i recall having a record player as a kid the good old days

  • @MrsAShoe
    @MrsAShoe 7 років тому +2

    R.I.P Leon!! 11/13/2016

  • @howardbowman5170
    @howardbowman5170 3 роки тому +1

    GREAT!