In Session - Glen Campbell & Leon Russell - 1983

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    I recorded this from TV in VHS format when it first aired.
    I met Leon and Glen at the studio that morning on November 18, 1983.
    Songs include:
    0:45 I Saw the Light
    2:14 Gentle on My Mind
    5:46 Heartbreak Hotel
    9:07 They Still Dance to Waltzes in England
    11:32 Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms
    12:37 Jambalaya
    15:16 A Song for You
    20:44 Southern Nights
    25:46 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
    28:08 I Don't Mind
    29:54 Crying
    31:23 You Don't Know Me
    35:05 I Don't Care What Mama Don't Allow
    38:32 Lady Blue
    42:01 You're Trying to Make a Fool Out of Me
    43:36 Rhinestone Cowboy
    Thanks to recording engineer Doug McClement for the following information on the band members.
    "The band was made up of Toronto session musicians
    Bass: Rick Homme
    Guitar: Bob Mann
    Drums: Terry Clarke (who just celebrated his 78th birthday last week) he's still an A level session drummer in town. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_C...)
    Synth: My longtime friend Lou Pomanti, still a major keyboardist and band arranger here in T.O. He has an amazing r&b horn band called "Oakland Stroke." • Oakland Stroke "Spinni...
    The Musical Director of the series was the late Bobby Edwards, and Camera Director was the late Ron Meraska.
    The exec producer who put together all the amazing pairs of musicians for the 26 episodes of 'In Session' was the late Ian Milne Anderson."
    I do not own the music or video used in this compilation - "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

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  • @LiveWireRemoteRec
    @LiveWireRemoteRec 2 роки тому +1182

    I was fortunate to be the recording engineer on the In Session series for both seasons (that's me in the control room in the grey shirt) It was an unforgettable experience. I have several photos I took backstage during breaks. Glen and Leon were a pleasure to work with. Glen had no star attitude whatsoever. Hung out with the crew at lunch. Leon was a bit more withdrawn, but a real southern gentleman. Glen also did an episode in Season 2 in 1988, with Jimmy Webb.

    • @steveliddycoat3111
      @steveliddycoat3111  2 роки тому +46

      Great to hear from you. The late Ian Anderson told me when they would be arriving, and where I could show up to greet them.
      I wonder why this never made it to DVD for sale to the public, and I wonder what never made it to air (what was left on the cutting room floor).
      Would you mind sharing your photos with me (sliddycoat@gmail.com)? I would love to see them.

    • @paulbrewer2374
      @paulbrewer2374 2 роки тому +119

      I was in Leon's band in 1981. He was a private person, not prone to extroversion, in other words. Leon was a good-hearted man, however. And I never heard him speak negatively of anyone.

    • @ramboweed5169
      @ramboweed5169 2 роки тому +42

      Incredible session thanks man

    • @Ibrian8888
      @Ibrian8888 2 роки тому +25

      Thank you
      🙏🤗🍺cheers

    • @captaintwitch
      @captaintwitch 2 роки тому +22

      Too cool!

  • @erivers71
    @erivers71 9 місяців тому +126

    Glen Campbell is one musician I would NOT want to jam with. I mean one of the greatest lead guitar players and than he decides to become a frontman, and his voice might be even better than his guitar playing. What an absolute musical giant. RIP Glen.

    • @tbone5040
      @tbone5040 2 місяці тому

      I would sing and play circles around him.

    • @rickrichardson245
      @rickrichardson245 2 місяці тому +5

      😂 Not unless your last name is Walker...

    • @joecharles5368
      @joecharles5368 Місяць тому

      Yep. But Leon was a wrecking ball!!!

    • @joecharles5368
      @joecharles5368 Місяць тому

      And LEON TOO.

    • @rickciceran3181
      @rickciceran3181 Місяць тому

      Eddie asked him for lessons🤷‍♂️

  • @zoocru67
    @zoocru67 3 місяці тому +139

    This is why UA-cam is so special, finding gems like this.. 2 incredible artists

    • @homeychittlin63
      @homeychittlin63 2 місяці тому +4

      Damn dude thats amazing; I bet that was a blast; saw glen only once at the Tulsa fair; he was amazing; Leon three times; once alone; once with Merle and the Leon and Elton union tour

    • @williamclark6913
      @williamclark6913 2 місяці тому +2

      The hair loss advert in between done it for me lol

  • @mdjak3686
    @mdjak3686 2 роки тому +335

    More talent between the two of them than during the entire Grammy Awards in last few years.

    • @eugeneparker9333
      @eugeneparker9333 Рік тому +4

      Love Leon and Glenn . You must have missed Billy Strings who was relegated to the roof top!

    • @charleskemp2037
      @charleskemp2037 Рік тому +1

      you mean Jimmy Kimmel wasnt there ?? Oh No !!!

    • @70sladyalways25
      @70sladyalways25 Рік тому

      So true!

    • @martins.7060
      @martins.7060 Рік тому

      Kimmel don't work unless the bioches twerk.

    • @bbanzai444
      @bbanzai444 Рік тому +3

      They are great, but if you need to put someone else down to acknowledge that you are doing it wrong.

  • @khamen723
    @khamen723 8 місяців тому +38

    I’m a heavy metal guitarist and Glenn is one of my favorite players along with Jerry Reed. 🎉

    • @tramp2827
      @tramp2827 3 місяці тому +4

      Me too but you left out Chet

  • @ross798
    @ross798 Рік тому +85

    Two legends. I think Glen was one of the best guitarist ever.

    • @Sandrab769
      @Sandrab769 8 місяців тому +2

      Roy Clark and Chet Atkins too

    • @batteredup
      @batteredup 3 місяці тому +1

      Did you know he did the opening guitar riff for Dance, Dance Dance?

    • @glenreeves3886
      @glenreeves3886 2 місяці тому

      You know music.

    • @glenreeves3886
      @glenreeves3886 2 місяці тому +4

      Eddie Van Halen asked him for guitar lessons. He was that good.

    • @sammccue500
      @sammccue500 Місяць тому

      And... he couldn't read a note of music.

  • @marauder600
    @marauder600 9 місяців тому +85

    A lot of people don’t realize probably how influential Leon was in music circles. He was a driving force for Joe Cockers Mad dogs and Englishmen tour writing the arrangements and leading the band itself. He and Glenn could sit in and play with anyone. And do it well! Thanks for posting.

    • @NondescriptMammal
      @NondescriptMammal 7 місяців тому +5

      Same could be said of Campbell, despite being primarily a country artist, even many rock guitar legends admired his playing and cited his influence.

    • @johnwinkle9924
      @johnwinkle9924 4 місяці тому +4

      Interestingly, Cocker had fired his entire band shortly before the MD&E grouping. His manager called Leon and asked if he could get a band together to do the tour, and the rest is history.

    • @jeffnichols207
      @jeffnichols207 2 місяці тому +3

      Glen was a Beach Boy

  • @robmatlock7675
    @robmatlock7675 9 місяців тому +37

    Glen Campbell was the soundtrack of our summer travels. Leon Russell, I grew up in the Pearl District of Tulsa, Ok, during the 70s, about a mile from Leon's Church Studios. During the 70s Eric Clapton and George Harrison were in love with the Tulsa Sound being made with Leon and J.J. Cale, because of this they were frequently in town. Ran into Le4on, George and Eric in the health food store, they came in for some fresh yogurt, my buddy grabbed my wrist and said, "Be cool, they come in all the time, don't want to run them off", I did stare a lot thought. After graduation my buddy stopped by the Church Studio and asked Leon for a job. A week later I was at the OKC Airport, when suddenly Leon and his entourage hurried by, late for a flight. My buddy, loaded down with 5 carryon bags was hurrying to keep up, I asked Tony, "Where ya headed, he said, Europe, I got the job, I'm a roadie."

    • @mrsjourney22
      @mrsjourney22 2 місяці тому +3

      Great story!❤

    • @karenscigliano9787
      @karenscigliano9787 16 днів тому +2

      Such a great memory to have! I know what it means when time just stops in the presence of greatness...and you just kinda stare...almost basking in their glow😅

  • @mnishamalamadingdong1829
    @mnishamalamadingdong1829 Місяць тому +33

    Stumbling upon this in 2024 and having the best hour ive had in a long time. what a couple of voices and talents.

    • @Louis-kk3to
      @Louis-kk3to Місяць тому +1

      Gl😊in was the best 12 string player in the world

  • @williamalford4248
    @williamalford4248 Рік тому +76

    Those guitar riffs on Gentle On My Mind are like opium for the soul.

    • @GordiansKnotHere
      @GordiansKnotHere 10 місяців тому +3

      F*ckin-A Right! Beautiful!

    • @ScarletClementine
      @ScarletClementine 9 місяців тому +3

      I will remember that phrase and use it the rest of my life! Thanks for a new superlative exclaimation!

  • @terribleTed-ln6cm
    @terribleTed-ln6cm 2 роки тому +290

    Two of the finest musicians to ever come down the pike...

    • @lucguenette7534
      @lucguenette7534 2 роки тому +11

      and also up the pike....

    • @DidYouReadEULA
      @DidYouReadEULA 2 роки тому

      Agree...if this doesn't make someone's big toe shoot straight up in their boot, they are dead!

    • @Joseph_Greco
      @Joseph_Greco 2 роки тому +9

      Monster talent....RIP

    • @porkbelly0713
      @porkbelly0713 2 роки тому +9

      Amen, two of my all time favs

    • @suzystokes1191
      @suzystokes1191 2 роки тому +4

      That’s right

  • @xray7908
    @xray7908 Рік тому +39

    This is an absolute historical treasure.

  • @chriscrawford2401
    @chriscrawford2401 10 місяців тому +46

    Thank you, UA-cam algorithm for leading me to this gem.

  • @spitrat202
    @spitrat202 11 місяців тому +12

    Saw Leon in '73, changed my life.

  • @littledrummerboy8502
    @littledrummerboy8502 9 місяців тому +52

    You know what sucks? Been listening to Glen since i was a kid now 66, never knew how good he really was. Just wonderin how many others have been fooled? Somebody was holdin him back! Hell it might have been Glen himself, I'll never know. But damn he was good! So is Leon!

    • @frankrussell9043
      @frankrussell9043 5 місяців тому +6

      I'm the same way

    • @SmithBrookHollow
      @SmithBrookHollow 4 місяці тому +11

      We were just making the same observation, feeling badly that we ignored him, we think it was because we didn't think he was hip or cool enough for us, I can see now that we just weren't hip or cool enough for him.

    • @donaldmackay4837
      @donaldmackay4837 4 місяці тому +7

      Me too

    • @videomaniac108
      @videomaniac108 4 місяці тому +9

      Same here from a guy who is 72. I always liked GC and the songs he did but did not appreciate what a top-notch guitar player he really was until many years later.

    • @BarneeFife
      @BarneeFife 3 місяці тому +10

      You might want to watch what is available on youtube about “The Wrecking Crew”….. both Leon and Glen were top tier studio musicians. Cher has a couple GREAT stories about Leon in the studio too….

  • @no-oneman.4140
    @no-oneman.4140 4 місяці тому +26

    Glen had talent oozing out of every pore. Helluva singer. One of the greatest guitar players that ever drew breath. He was even a great golfer. A true musicians musician.

    • @tramp2827
      @tramp2827 3 місяці тому +2

      No arguments here

  • @user-yd8gd3rc3c
    @user-yd8gd3rc3c 7 місяців тому +36

    Never will AI accomplish human greatness like the two extraordinary musician's in this video. Leon Russell was the first real concert I went to see. It was a religious experience, never been bested.

    • @nomandad2000
      @nomandad2000 Місяць тому +1

      *yet
      Remember, today is the worst you will ever hear when it comes to AI music.

    • @donaldbishop7550
      @donaldbishop7550 18 днів тому +1

      My first concert. Also
      Back in the day 1973

  • @olly8
    @olly8 8 місяців тому +39

    Leon Russell ❤ Such a great singer & musician. Timeless. Glen surprised me, not just a country singer. What a great pairing of 2 icons.👍🏼

    • @batteredup
      @batteredup 3 місяці тому +1

      It's amazing how many hit records Leon played on in the 60s. I heard a story from a biography of Leon that some of that work he was inundated with he hated doing, like playing for Gary Lewis and the Playboys. None of them played an instrument or could read music and it drove Leon nuts. Gary's Dad Jerry had to use all his star power to get Ed Sullivan to allow his son's band to appear on his TV show. Ed didn't want them on because nobody played an instrument and he'd have to cover for him or let them lip-synch, something nobody did on Ed's show. In the end Jerry won out and Ed let them on.

    • @lisahoogenakker6324
      @lisahoogenakker6324 Місяць тому +1

      Shame on me. My guitar teacher when I was 14 wanted to teach Glen; I wanted to learn Dylan.

  • @stevebobamerican8635
    @stevebobamerican8635 11 місяців тому +17

    Glen Campbell’s guitarwork is stunning.

  • @stevewiley8409
    @stevewiley8409 9 місяців тому +33

    That guitar break on Gentle on My Mind was soooo sweet

  • @CuttingEdgetools
    @CuttingEdgetools Рік тому +83

    Glen and the Studio musicians were in complete Awe when Leon played his Song! Glen and Leon -pillars of music genius 🇺🇸RIP Brothers🇺🇸

    • @smokenwhisky9163
      @smokenwhisky9163 Рік тому +11

      100%! If you liked this one check out Leon and JJ Cale.

  • @nyncompute
    @nyncompute 10 місяців тому +28

    It never ceases to amaze me how great an artist Glen Campbell was. They are all talented on that stage but holy crap he had it goin on.

  • @Kentucky_Blue
    @Kentucky_Blue Рік тому +40

    Glenn Campbell’s songs are like those peaceful moments you have to yourself on a nice trip where you stop and reflect on how grateful it feels to be “here and now”.

    • @lovely-mk4rt
      @lovely-mk4rt 7 місяців тому +3

      Lovely comment. And true🕊️

  • @marionoz9980
    @marionoz9980 11 місяців тому +10

    My first time hearing Leon Russell was on Joe Cockers Mad Dogs and Englishmen album. Shows what amazing versatility he had given Glen Campbell and Joe Cocker are poles apart in music styles.

    • @markmoriarty7388
      @markmoriarty7388 2 місяці тому +1

      @marionoz9980 Glen Campbell and Leon Russel have known each other for years. Both were charter members of the Wreaking Crew, astellar group of LAs 1st call session musicians back in the 60s. Both of those guys played on a lot of the big hits from that era.

  • @bethb7965
    @bethb7965 Рік тому +12

    My dad used to sing and play Gentle on My Mind on guitar. He taught me to lay guitar when I was in 9th grade. We used to sing and play together. He's been gone 5 years, miss those days..

    • @steveliddycoat3111
      @steveliddycoat3111  Рік тому +2

      You have some beautiful memories of your dad to cherish, Beth. All the best.

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 3 місяці тому +10

    Glen gave me chills when he started singing "You've Lost That Lovin Feelin" Bravo Glen and Leon ❤❤❤❤. And Leon nailed "You Don't Know Me".❤

  • @hot2gomc
    @hot2gomc 10 місяців тому +8

    Leon Russell just IS Humble ! awesome !

  • @okiepita50t-town28
    @okiepita50t-town28 Рік тому +50

    One of the best sessions ever. RIP both of them.

  • @hurricanejohnson7879
    @hurricanejohnson7879 2 роки тому +29

    I think is a contender for the best video on the Internet….

  • @jackjill-ri8uw
    @jackjill-ri8uw Рік тому +5

    Leon was music. No separation of body from instrument, or voice. Just music.

  • @dorishanoum3811
    @dorishanoum3811 6 місяців тому +24

    OMG- This is Awesome!! , The 1rst time i seen Leon Russell, was at the Oakland Coliseum, in Calif, in the early 70's when i was 14,, then i was Lucky enough to see him again at the Dixon, Calif., May Fair for price of addmission($5.00) in 1983, , I have a polaroid picture of Leon Russell Loggin's & Messina, Billy Preston, & more from that concert in Oakland , Calif, & I treasure it after all these yrs, 50 plus yrs ago
    🎶🎶

    • @SMjeffkameny3711
      @SMjeffkameny3711 2 місяці тому +4

      amazing memory....thank you for sharing....

  • @lazlomattachine8334
    @lazlomattachine8334 Рік тому +116

    Leon is just out this world- effortlessly, epically slaying every change on the keyboard with taste and style. Ditto for Glen Campbell- one of the finest guitarists and singers in country music history. Just genius!

    • @soulman4292
      @soulman4292 8 місяців тому +1

      Not just country music friend.
      Glenn Campbell was one of the finest musicians humanity has ever witnessed, same with Leon Russel. I can’t believe this video exists, but I am so happy that I’ve been given the chance to enjoy, and as a musician study and learn from it!

  • @danielross7347
    @danielross7347 4 місяці тому +8

    These two did a lot of the heavy lifting on many hits in the 60’s -too many to mention , so many they don’t even remember them . Had the pleasure to see Leon on one of his last tours with Dylan and he still had complete command . What a gem this session is especially now that they are both gone.

  • @leslieperry3001
    @leslieperry3001 2 місяці тому +8

    Two masterful musicians . My favorites

  • @stargirlzx
    @stargirlzx Рік тому +23

    so many people have no idea what an incredible guitarist glen campbell was

    • @CO-kh5bg
      @CO-kh5bg Рік тому +5

      Was just thinking that. I did not realize he was so good when I was young.

    • @BeachLife66
      @BeachLife66 11 місяців тому +3

      We know

  • @mijlaid
    @mijlaid 11 місяців тому +46

    Wow stumbled onto this today. What a blessing to hear these fantastic musicians young and healthy and firing on all cylinders. Brought back some great memories. Sadly we have lost them both.

    • @margaretschaffner9133
      @margaretschaffner9133 10 місяців тому

      We haven't lost anything only gained .. We call kick it, what's so sad about that? Humans are weird when it comes to leaving this planet.

    • @margaretschaffner9133
      @margaretschaffner9133 10 місяців тому

      Nothing sad at all about having these two dudes on this planet. You know we don't get out of here alive right?

    • @mijlaid
      @mijlaid 10 місяців тому +4

      @@margaretschaffner9133 The death is not what I was refering to specifically but the inability to see them perform live.

    • @susanmarshall817
      @susanmarshall817 3 місяці тому

      You're right about that.

  • @fougee1
    @fougee1 Рік тому +66

    Man terrific! I lost my Dad to Alzheimer's he was the smartest man in my life! To have to watch
    him deteriorate for 10 years was hell. He was a WW-2 Okinawa survivor. My prays go to Mr.Campbell's
    family and friends. When I was a kid I thought Glenn was just a hillbilly boy was I wrong! This is one
    of the Best videos on YT. Two of the best ever here. RIP Leon and Glen both genius's ..

    • @tomcooley3778
      @tomcooley3778 Рік тому +8

      I agree. These guys are real players !

  • @earlwright9715
    @earlwright9715 2 місяці тому +4

    Leon Russell was amazing, i dont think some people realize how big he was

  • @thecollective1584
    @thecollective1584 Рік тому +13

    As a child of the 60's&70's, I grew up with these two. The thing I really dislike about today's music is there's no more pickers like Glen, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, etc. There's no Leon Russell, Dr. John, Billy Preston, etc.
    If these guys came through today, the "music makers" would pat them on the head, smile benignly, and tell then to go sit in the corner and not bother anyone. They's be told to do up their hair, get leather jackets, and invest in distortion pedals.....

    • @psychostude
      @psychostude Рік тому +6

      Billy Strings is carrying the torch pretty well.

  • @briansalisbury4764
    @briansalisbury4764 2 роки тому +250

    Glen's guitar playing is so brilliant and I have always loved his voice since i was a kid in the 60's. Leon Russell also, he never got the praise he should have. So many of the greats are gone, its sad.

    • @andrewnorris1514
      @andrewnorris1514 2 роки тому +9

      Be glad for what you know

    • @kerrconkle4389
      @kerrconkle4389 2 роки тому +11

      Who's gonna fill thier shoes. As George said

    • @hookdondrumz
      @hookdondrumz 2 роки тому +9

      It's a good thing that you carry their music with you! Share it with friends and loved ones so it can continue on down the timeline. =)

    • @vernwallen4246
      @vernwallen4246 2 роки тому +4

      @@kerrconkle4389 No one.

    • @scottbegonias313
      @scottbegonias313 2 роки тому +8

      If you get a chance check out Billy Strings ,he’s a Breath of fresh air! A Legend in the making!

  • @gregoryzischke1372
    @gregoryzischke1372 2 роки тому +12

    I love you in a place
    Where there's no space and time
    There is a line to ponder.

    • @cliffhmbdy
      @cliffhmbdy 2 місяці тому

      It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

  • @zoocru67
    @zoocru67 3 місяці тому +7

    Love leon and glen Campbell is just such an incredible guitar player and performer. RIP 2 legends

  • @TheTriplelman
    @TheTriplelman 2 роки тому +134

    Ive been playing guitar for 55 years and sadly, wasn't until Glenn passed did I find out, he was one of the best guitarist ever. He could shred.

    • @captaintwitch
      @captaintwitch 2 роки тому +20

      I saw GC with his kids backing him when the Alzheimer’s was setting in. He couldn’t remember the keys or his kids names but he was joyous and could still shred. His daughter (a wonderful talent) kept him on track in in the right key. So glad I got to see him

    • @mikebaker7940
      @mikebaker7940 2 роки тому +14

      Eddie VAn Halen once said the only guitar lesson he ever wanted and received was from Glen Campbell

    • @danjestic9199
      @danjestic9199 2 роки тому +6

      Not sure why but he seemed to be positioning himself publicly as a Vegas-lounge crooner, sans guitar . Then show up almost unannounced at a talk show or variety show WITH guitar and burn the place down with his mastery.

    • @normalltime7219
      @normalltime7219 2 роки тому +1

      Wher you been Dude🎵🎵

    • @drvee1983
      @drvee1983 2 роки тому +5

      I've been playing 50. I had no idea.
      Where was this stuff sitting and why wasn't it ( they ) out there more?

  • @musicmandjd4470
    @musicmandjd4470 2 дні тому +1

    We boomers were lucky to have some of the best music ever made.....and here are two of the good ones.

  • @johnknottenbelt2727
    @johnknottenbelt2727 5 місяців тому +23

    This was so darn great. Two talented musicians reminiscing about songs & times that touched their hearts, while leaving a trail of their own musical magic dust on so many hits which at the time we were hardly aware of. Through so many genre too. Some wizards should never grow old, let alone be allowed to 'Fly Away', leaving us here to shed silent tears of losses & joy. And Oh, what talent & tunes of our own life's panoramas, still echo down the line, even Gentle on our Minds. This just reminded me of how we were blessed for choice. ❤😊🎉

    • @Channel-lb1is
      @Channel-lb1is 2 місяці тому +4

      So well said, and thank you for saying it. ☺️💗🙌🏼

    • @jeffbranchick1516
      @jeffbranchick1516 2 місяці тому +3

      @johnknottenbelt2727 Most profoundly well said.

  • @KennyF68
    @KennyF68 2 місяці тому +17

    Sitting here alone on a Friday night with my 2 dogs, enjoying the h*ll out of this beautiful music played by incredibly warm and talented musicians. I'm a rock, hard rock, blues, and jazz fan who only listened to my favorite music when I was young. I'm 73 now and thank God I loosened up and realized I just like great music and talent no matter the category. This session was fantastic and worth every minute spent here. What a gem! Take care, everyone, Peace and loosen up - you'll be glad.

    • @masisney6118
      @masisney6118 Місяць тому +1

      Check out JJ Cale with Leon , Paradise Studios CA … I think 1979

  • @user-et6se3hl1v
    @user-et6se3hl1v Рік тому +71

    Incredible talent from these two guys, i’am glad someone had the sense to record them together, their talent is amazing. RIP Glen And Leon

    • @shelzp7272
      @shelzp7272 Рік тому +7

      @B Yes and if you look up old episodes of Shindig you can catch them playing together in like 1964 🙆🏻‍♀️

  • @jamesmckillip7360
    @jamesmckillip7360 2 роки тому +112

    Glen is great but Leon is effortless....amazing. It's great to see how Glen respects Leon's talent.

    • @mattbasford6299
      @mattbasford6299 2 роки тому +18

      Nothing should come after "Glen is great..." That's not a knock on Leon.

    • @wmauibill
      @wmauibill 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/j9Tfm3syUOM/v-deo.html

    • @seeburg220
      @seeburg220 2 роки тому +14

      replace "but" with "and".

    • @WillyMcCoy50
      @WillyMcCoy50 2 роки тому +4

      They both started with humble roots and became THEE standard of grace and talent.

  • @SilenceIsGolden42
    @SilenceIsGolden42 9 місяців тому +12

    I saw them both (separately) in the 90’s…each were very talented. Glen just shined. I can’t believe they both sang backup for Ricky Nelson who I was just thinking about today…I had a major crush on him back in the day. Oh boy…if only we could turn the clock back about 60 years… 🙏🏻❤️💕

  • @willec7105
    @willec7105 Рік тому +20

    Two natural talents. Glen just opens his mouth and perfection flows out and Leon channels that "something" that comes from another place. They can't help themselves. They're just insanely talented and gifted. Also, I never noticed how fine and long-fingered Leon's hands are.

    • @rickobrien1583
      @rickobrien1583 Рік тому +3

      Leon had the stretch. Master pianist/songwriter

  • @marywelsh5548
    @marywelsh5548 10 місяців тому +13

    I love it when talented musicians from two different genres play so well together!

    • @masisney6118
      @masisney6118 Місяць тому

      Leon and Glen have a history playing together as studio musicians in LA, research The Wrecking Crew ( not the Dean Martin movie lol ).

  • @101st_AB
    @101st_AB 2 місяці тому +9

    I've seen A LOT of great concerts in my 70 years here on earth, and I can honestly say when I saw Leon Russell and Willie Nelson on the same stage for a two hour concert back in the 70's my life changed for the better.

  • @bparks1952
    @bparks1952 2 роки тому +43

    It is hard to call someone as talented as Glen Campbell underrated, but I wish those unaware of his talent, especially on the guitar, could watch this video.

  • @sms9106
    @sms9106 2 роки тому +50

    Glen Campbell while noted as very good is vastly underrated in history.

    • @maximusindicusoblivious180
      @maximusindicusoblivious180 2 роки тому +5

      He was awesome and Leon too. I bought my Ovation six string guitar in homage to his playing and Cat Stevens too.

    • @BHJ7115
      @BHJ7115 2 роки тому +2

      Not true at all.

    • @TheAisleOfPlenty
      @TheAisleOfPlenty 2 роки тому +11

      He is terribly underrated by the general public but by other guitarists, he is considered a guitar legend. Similar to people like Jerry Reed etc.

    • @BHJ7115
      @BHJ7115 2 роки тому

      @@TheAisleOfPlenty nope

    • @jackblevel8296
      @jackblevel8296 2 роки тому +7

      Guitar players know how good he is

  • @jimcallahan9346
    @jimcallahan9346 Місяць тому +3

    Two of the greatest session musicians of all time.

  • @cindyreilly5086
    @cindyreilly5086 Рік тому +11

    Love Leon, Glen is incredible. This sessions covers all the tunes in my heart ❤️

  • @jay-zeelterbilinsky3977
    @jay-zeelterbilinsky3977 Рік тому +4

    Two of the best Nobody like them now The good ones are just about all gone Sad

  • @crowhaven200
    @crowhaven200 9 місяців тому +15

    A year later and this is still a treasure to watch and hear. They will live forever.

  • @jimmysanders4813
    @jimmysanders4813 11 місяців тому +4

    I am just blessed to be alive when these dudes did this.

  • @waltermameli2026
    @waltermameli2026 4 місяці тому +17

    This video is truly historic.....the music and the conversation between these two icons is a gift.....I feel very lucky to have found this.....music is the bridge to truth and happiness.....

  • @elizabethbaker4094
    @elizabethbaker4094 2 місяці тому +6

    OMG two very gifted singers and song writers in the same room. What wonderful memories. There will never be the likes of these two again. Awesome.

  • @queenslanddiva
    @queenslanddiva 7 місяців тому +12

    Well, the world is poorer by far for the lack of these two but how wonderful that we have this. Thank you for posting

  • @johnwakefield8570
    @johnwakefield8570 2 місяці тому +3

    Glenn owns that fretboard .. my good sweet lord, man !!

  • @troygaspard6732
    @troygaspard6732 8 місяців тому +4

    Two huge legends .

  • @tedijune6759
    @tedijune6759 2 місяці тому +5

    I was playing in Nashville near the waterfront in the world’s biggest jam session. I had to go to the restroom. There were some porta-potty’s on the hill…Since I had to not stop playing, I asked a nearby grey haired lady to open and close the door while I did my business. After I was finished, I thanked her, and asked her name? She said “Felice Bryant.” I knew I had heard that name before.
    I went and looked it up, Felice &Beudelo Bryant were songwriters, one of their hits? “Heartbreak Hotel.” Truth.

    • @robmatlock7675
      @robmatlock7675 16 днів тому +1

      @@tedijune6759 wow, cool 😎 fate is a funny thing sometimes

  • @hazegreen1896
    @hazegreen1896 4 місяці тому +3

    incredible players. Leon's feel is like no other and Glenn's no slouch.

  • @Dggb2345
    @Dggb2345 2 місяці тому +2

    Leon’s groove on Heartbreak so swampy so great. His vocals are so next level.

  • @rickvenlo1362
    @rickvenlo1362 9 місяців тому +17

    Lucky guy you are.
    Lucky we are to enjoy your generous share.
    Thx✌️

  • @ikkenhisatsu7170
    @ikkenhisatsu7170 Рік тому +15

    I don't think there's anything Glen Campbell couldn't play. And Leon Russell - what a talent and legend. Thanks for posting!

  • @bettezingarelli8017
    @bettezingarelli8017 2 місяці тому +5

    these cats are just what we need now ! So much talent is now in heaven…..

  • @lp7343
    @lp7343 8 місяців тому +4

    Glen is the GOAT!

  • @frankhiatt4271
    @frankhiatt4271 Рік тому +17

    I was fortunate enough to buy the last two tickets to see Leon live at the Rams Head in Annapolis in 2016. Our chairs were literally at the foot of Leon’s piano bench. What a privilege it was see this great musician in such an intimate setting. RIP Leon

  • @fritzcat6198
    @fritzcat6198 11 місяців тому +4

    I MISS MY DEAREST LEON!

  • @SteveTheDiva
    @SteveTheDiva 11 місяців тому +5

    Man, if Glen Campbell were just a talented guitar player, capable of rising to the challenge of just about any situation (rehearsed or off-the-cuff), that would be one thing, but the man was also such a gifted vocalist that, at times it just doesn't seem fair to the rest of us that one person could be that good and, worse yet (ha!) make it look so effortless. What a gift to human ears he was!

  • @robapt3092
    @robapt3092 Рік тому +6

    What a great late night find. I had a smile through every minute.

  • @johnshanley4407
    @johnshanley4407 2 роки тому +8

    I'd written Campbell off as lame easy listening music when I was a kid; it wasn't until late in his life that I realized what a talent he was.

    • @silentinaway7407
      @silentinaway7407 Рік тому +1

      Same story for me! What a voice, what a guitar player!

  • @Evpat2000
    @Evpat2000 10 місяців тому +9

    Wow, I didn't know Glen was so good on guitar. My mom always listened to him when I was a kid, but I didn't pay much attention to him back then. Leon seemed like such a humble man, very cool.

  • @Salieri47
    @Salieri47 2 місяці тому +3

    The music is really good, but the stories and the banter are what elevates this to great.

  • @treeannie8831
    @treeannie8831 7 місяців тому +11

    What a treasure I stumbled upon! Love Leon and Glen and all the great ones! So easy on the ears. Thanks from Texas. ❤️🇨🇱💙

  • @davidkettell6236
    @davidkettell6236 2 роки тому +37

    Possibly one of the greatest guitarists ever.

    • @gess4170
      @gess4170 2 роки тому +7

      Possibly? He IS one of the greatest ever.

    • @nathanbrewer6032
      @nathanbrewer6032 2 роки тому +3

      I have heard told he was, in his time one of the top 5 guitarists in the Nation....and undoubtedly he was!

    • @smadams1065
      @smadams1065 2 роки тому +3

      Possibly. Him and Roy Clark.

    • @kevindean1327
      @kevindean1327 Рік тому +2

      He's right up there with Jerry Reed, Lester and Chester. Danny Gatton and a few others!

    • @fritzcat6198
      @fritzcat6198 11 місяців тому

      I absolutely agree!

  • @ROCKINGMAN
    @ROCKINGMAN 2 роки тому +44

    Loved Glen Campbell since I was a kid. He had a voice that made think he could make the sun shine and everything would be OK and happy. He just had the sunshine in his voice, may sound silly but it is reminsent of good sunny times.

    • @MarcosDinnerstein
      @MarcosDinnerstein 2 роки тому +5

      You're right and it's not silly. It has to do with the brightness of his tone. A ringing quality. Gotta love it for that sunshine quality.

    • @ROCKINGMAN
      @ROCKINGMAN 2 роки тому +5

      @@MarcosDinnerstein Yes indeed, another was Jerry Reed, great vocal and of course guitarist.

    • @jennifermaloney4166
      @jennifermaloney4166 2 місяці тому +1

      Agreed. First heard Glen at age 14. To this day his voice soothes my soul.❤❤

  • @timarnold7239
    @timarnold7239 6 місяців тому +3

    A couple of influential musical giants.

  • @Lancefrei
    @Lancefrei 10 місяців тому +16

    Wonderful performance by all. I used to do a morning talk show in Cleveland, and Glen stopped by to promote his upcoming appearance. I got to play Gentle On My Mind with him. What a thrill for me since I’d done that song for years when I played in bars around Detroit. In my later years, I produced TV documentaries, including one on Alzheimer’s Disease. Glen was still touring, and he and his wife, Kim, sat down for an interview before his concert that night. He was still performing pretty well, but it was hard to see that incredible talent fading away.

  • @debbeborders5762
    @debbeborders5762 2 роки тому +53

    These two guys, Glen and Leon, are having such a nice time playing together, respectful of each others talent.

  • @honeywoodpilot
    @honeywoodpilot 2 роки тому +146

    Two giants from the "Wecking Crew". Glen the Beach Boy and Leon the multi-instrumentalist, both gifted artists. Thanks for the post!

    • @chlynn13b92
      @chlynn13b92 2 роки тому +7

      Love both of them but Leon was also a gifted songwriter, arranger and band leader. He knew his way around the recording studio as he had his own, in the 60's until he left us.

    • @honeywoodpilot
      @honeywoodpilot 2 роки тому +6

      @@chlynn13b92 Very astute! I finished reading his book a couple of weeks ago.

    • @normsaunders4980
      @normsaunders4980 2 роки тому

      Did Glen Campbell play much lead while with Beach Boys? Either studio or on stage?

    • @honeywoodpilot
      @honeywoodpilot 2 роки тому +5

      @@normsaunders4980 A little research indicates that Glen joined the Beach Boys tour after Brian's initial withdrawal from touring and indicated that Glen played bass. Also he played guitar during sessions for Pet Sounds. The only person who could accurately say what happened overall is Brian. My understanding is that Brian had TOTAL control ot the production of music back then.

    • @migueldeleon6677
      @migueldeleon6677 2 роки тому +3

      @@normsaunders4980 Although written by lead guitarist Carl Wilson, it was Glen who played the lead guitar on the recording of "Dance Dance Dance", which is a great riff.

  • @mikerende6593
    @mikerende6593 2 роки тому +59

    Not only are they great singers, they are also master musicians!

  • @susanebrown-yp5ny
    @susanebrown-yp5ny 9 місяців тому +5

    Wow! They can just play Anything and EVERYTHING!!!!! Awesome musicians!!!!

  • @DanielMcGrath1969
    @DanielMcGrath1969 9 місяців тому +9

    Wow! Glenn Campbell was amazing! What a musician!

  • @wstaylor1953
    @wstaylor1953 Рік тому +12

    Loved it from start to finish. Ol' Glenn was a musical genius. Him and Leon.

  • @user-hp5nv9wr2i
    @user-hp5nv9wr2i 16 днів тому +1

    Two absolute giants of talent. It would blow your mind how good both of them were. Leon was so underrated by the public, but musicians knew and same goes for Glenn. He lived large and went at everything head on and full speed and pulled it off. True professionals.

  • @user-bj3eq8ne6i
    @user-bj3eq8ne6i 28 днів тому +1

    Great couple , watching them playing and singing live there must be a fabulous thing.

  • @00wn
    @00wn 2 роки тому +16

    The "Wrecking Crew" will continue to WRECK until the sun burns out!
    These two members of the "Crew" are masters.

  • @talkingdogmusic4349
    @talkingdogmusic4349 2 роки тому +36

    Leon Russell wrote some timeless. incredible songs that will live on forever!

    • @jmack619
      @jmack619 2 роки тому +7

      in a place where there is no space and time

    • @williamrichards3707
      @williamrichards3707 2 роки тому +2

      Yes Leon did. So did Glenn

    • @saginawdan
      @saginawdan Рік тому +1

      @@williamrichards3707 Amen on that.

    • @elegantgypsyrose5328
      @elegantgypsyrose5328 Рік тому +1

      Leon Russell, the Master of Space and Time. I absolutely adored him

    • @timbawoof1
      @timbawoof1 9 місяців тому +1

      Oh God. I have loved and admired Leon since I was a kid in the 70's. Saw him several times.
      When my husband passed away in 2009, I sang 'a song for you ' by his bedside as he took his last breaths .
      It's been difficult to listen to that song ever since .
      As I watched this, I heard those opening chords and immediately reached for the remote, intending to mute the audio for a few minutes. But then I didn't.
      Yes the tears flowed, but in a good way. And I sang along

  • @charleskemp2037
    @charleskemp2037 Рік тому +2

    thank god for youtube or we wouldnt have this

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Рік тому +18

    What a great session. Spontaneous music by people that made the soundtracks of our lives.

  • @Keep-on-picking
    @Keep-on-picking Рік тому +3

    Both genius stars have gone to the heaven RIP.

  • @brucenoregon
    @brucenoregon 2 роки тому +54

    Those two had played together for so long they both just give me chills.

  • @robertgranato8399
    @robertgranato8399 9 місяців тому +4

    Was lucky enough to see Leon Russell,no fan fair or big advertisement about,but I saw him in a small club portion of a casino in N. Lake Tahoe. He was great👍

  • @GuitarUniverse2013
    @GuitarUniverse2013 2 роки тому +28

    Gentle on my mind is one of those wonderful songs that would be great songwriters everywhere dream about. You see there was a gentleman named John Hartford who played a little banjo and did some clogging, which is hillbilly dancing. And one day he came up with the song that Glenn and Leon are playing here and he called gentle on my mind. That one song gave Mr. John Hartford enough money for the rest of his life he was able to live free of the economic constraints of the day-to-day working person. And so he did what he always dreamed of doing. Ironically, it wasn’t to be a famous songwriter. No, not at all. Mr. John Hartford became a riverboat captain on the Mississippi. The real deal. Not a dilettante. Not some rich fool trying to play like he lived in another place and time. Just an honest to God working riverboat captain on the Mississippi. You can hear that desire for freedom and the clarity of his vision in every song that he ever wrote. So make sure you spend some time with John Hartford and his music. You won’t regret it and you won’t forget it

    • @hurdygurdyguy1
      @hurdygurdyguy1 2 роки тому +3

      And that hillbilly clogging had it's roots in Irish step dancing...

    • @chlynn13b92
      @chlynn13b92 2 роки тому +1

      I read a bit about him a few years ago but I didn't know about him being a riverboat captain. I need to find out more, that's fascinating. Thanks for the info.

    • @Semiosphereconsulting
      @Semiosphereconsulting 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you. As an unknown songwriter, I have such respect for other songwriters. I never knew who wrote it. Thank you for enlightening me, thank you John Hartford for writing that beautiful song, and thank God for it all.

    • @olderendirt
      @olderendirt 2 роки тому +1

      I remember John Hartford being on Glen's tv show. I thought he was handsome when I was a teenager. I didn't know he became a riverboat captain. That's pretty cool.

  • @willdobson6091
    @willdobson6091 Рік тому +6

    Glen is my favorite all time guitarist/singer .