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.o...)
    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 +1410

    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 Leon was a bit more withdrawn, but a real southern gentleman.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 +56

      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 +140

      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 +49

      Incredible session thanks man

    • @Ibrian8888
      @Ibrian8888 2 роки тому +27

      Thank you
      🙏🤗🍺cheers

    • @captaintwitch
      @captaintwitch 2 роки тому +24

      Too cool!

  • @chriscrawford2401
    @chriscrawford2401 Рік тому +105

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

  • @erivers71
    @erivers71 Рік тому +245

    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 6 місяців тому +1

      I would sing and play circles around him.

    • @rickrichardson245
      @rickrichardson245 6 місяців тому +7

      😂 Not unless your last name is Walker...

    • @joecharles5368
      @joecharles5368 5 місяців тому +1

      Yep. But Leon was a wrecking ball!!!

    • @joecharles5368
      @joecharles5368 5 місяців тому +2

      And LEON TOO.

    • @rickciceran3181
      @rickciceran3181 5 місяців тому +1

      Eddie asked him for lessons🤷‍♂️

  • @zoocru67
    @zoocru67 8 місяців тому +258

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

    • @homeychittlin63
      @homeychittlin63 6 місяців тому +7

      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 6 місяців тому +2

      The hair loss advert in between done it for me lol

    • @buckodonnghaile4309
      @buckodonnghaile4309 3 місяці тому +1

      Have you seen J.J Cale and Leon Russell Live at Paradise Studios 1979? It's brilliant

    • @thomasking6391
      @thomasking6391 Місяць тому

      ​@@buckodonnghaile4309gonna check that out right now

    • @thomasmoroney1079
      @thomasmoroney1079 Місяць тому

      I was just thinking the same thing 😂✌️

  • @waltermameli2026
    @waltermameli2026 9 місяців тому +54

    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.....

    • @kathy4655
      @kathy4655 Місяць тому

      Music is your special friend until the end...JDM

  • @no-oneman.4140
    @no-oneman.4140 8 місяців тому +57

    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 7 місяців тому +2

      No arguments here

    • @francoisbouvier7861
      @francoisbouvier7861 4 місяці тому +1

      And he couldn't read music. The interview I say with is it Carol Kay, the bass/ guitar player was an eye opener. Her recounting the Wrecking Crew is marvelous.

    • @lindanorris2455
      @lindanorris2455 Місяць тому

      HE WAS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WONDERFUL!

  • @mnishamalamadingdong1829
    @mnishamalamadingdong1829 5 місяців тому +150

    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 5 місяців тому +4

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

    • @robertgreen9980
      @robertgreen9980 4 місяці тому +2

      Yep me too

    • @RonvanPutten-hz1vm
      @RonvanPutten-hz1vm 3 місяці тому +1

      Same . August 2024 , amazing , just so damn fabulous 😊

    • @missymyopinion2902
      @missymyopinion2902 3 місяці тому +2

      Me too , this makes my heart sing

    • @SandraRoberts-f6e
      @SandraRoberts-f6e 2 місяці тому +3

      Glen and Leon could have done a duet album that included Heartbreak Hotel and it would have gone platinum and won a Grammy! They are sooooo good together.

  • @mdjak3686
    @mdjak3686 2 роки тому +367

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

    • @eugeneparker9333
      @eugeneparker9333 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @charleskemp2037
      @charleskemp2037 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @70sladyalways25
      @70sladyalways25 2 роки тому

      So true!

    • @martins.7060
      @martins.7060 2 роки тому

      Kimmel don't work unless the bioches twerk.

    • @bbanzai444
      @bbanzai444 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @dorishanoum3811
    @dorishanoum3811 11 місяців тому +36

    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 7 місяців тому +4

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

    • @lizzybeth22
      @lizzybeth22 2 місяці тому

      Was that a day on the Green concert?

  • @khamen723
    @khamen723 Рік тому +63

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

    • @tramp2827
      @tramp2827 7 місяців тому +9

      Me too but you left out Chet

    • @michaelhaile6371
      @michaelhaile6371 3 місяці тому +4

      Roy Clark also. That man could play any style.

    • @Trace-x8n
      @Trace-x8n 2 місяці тому

      Chet has to be on the list !

    • @JohnBock-nq9lr
      @JohnBock-nq9lr 20 днів тому

      @@Trace-x8n Les Paul!

  • @rickvenlo1362
    @rickvenlo1362 Рік тому +23

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

  • @robmatlock7675
    @robmatlock7675 Рік тому +58

    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 6 місяців тому +6

      Great story!❤

    • @karenscigliano9787
      @karenscigliano9787 4 місяці тому +4

      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😅

    • @Saer-s9u
      @Saer-s9u 3 місяці тому +4

      ✨️👍🏻 I was hoping Church Studio got a mention...tytyty 😊

    • @margotconway8605
      @margotconway8605 2 місяці тому +1

      Great story and memory

    • @RevPev13
      @RevPev13 Місяць тому +1

      Terrific story. Thanks!

  • @susannuccio7637
    @susannuccio7637 8 місяців тому +13

    Two of the best musicians ever. Could effortlessly switch musical genres. Studio musicians at heart. They thrived on making with others and interacting with each other.

  • @johnknottenbelt2727
    @johnknottenbelt2727 9 місяців тому +37

    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 6 місяців тому +6

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

    • @jeffbranchick1516
      @jeffbranchick1516 6 місяців тому +4

      @johnknottenbelt2727 Most profoundly well said.

  • @olly8
    @olly8 Рік тому +61

    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 7 місяців 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 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @marauder600
    @marauder600 Рік тому +121

    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 Рік тому +7

      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 9 місяців 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 6 місяців тому +3

      Glen was a Beach Boy

    • @ReganDeHaan
      @ReganDeHaan Місяць тому

      Wrecking Crew​@@jeffnichols207

  • @spitrat202
    @spitrat202 Рік тому +27

    Saw Leon in '73, changed my life.

  • @robertgranato8399
    @robertgranato8399 Рік тому +9

    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👍

  • @ross798
    @ross798 2 роки тому +109

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

    • @Sandrab769
      @Sandrab769 Рік тому +2

      Roy Clark and Chet Atkins too

    • @batteredup
      @batteredup 7 місяців тому +2

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

    • @glenreeves3886
      @glenreeves3886 7 місяців тому

      You know music.

    • @glenreeves3886
      @glenreeves3886 7 місяців тому +4

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

    • @sammccue500
      @sammccue500 6 місяців тому

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

  • @anelladambrosio2513
    @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому +2

    Bellissimo video! Grandissima performance! 😊😊😍😍😇😇💘💔💔🙏🙏

  • @musicmandjd4470
    @musicmandjd4470 4 місяці тому +50

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

    • @daciefusjones8128
      @daciefusjones8128 2 місяці тому +1

      and in all of the genres so damned great.

    • @JohnThomasManstis
      @JohnThomasManstis 2 місяці тому +1

      BOOMERS ARE BLESSED 🙌 ✝️ 🕊

    • @charles_preston
      @charles_preston 2 місяці тому +1

      Two of the best!

    • @chaipod
      @chaipod Місяць тому +2

      We boomers were lucky growing up with the 60s ,70s or early 80s music, because thats real music in these era. Even as an S.E. Asian, I grew up with these rock n roll music.

    • @lindanorris2455
      @lindanorris2455 Місяць тому

      YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

  • @stevewiley8409
    @stevewiley8409 Рік тому +42

    That guitar break on Gentle on My Mind was soooo sweet

  • @BobbyRoberts-n2m
    @BobbyRoberts-n2m Рік тому +57

    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 5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @donaldbishop7550
      @donaldbishop7550 5 місяців тому +3

      My first concert. Also
      Back in the day 1973

    • @ggwoman
      @ggwoman 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@nomandad2000ai has no soul. No inspiration. It can only copy, not create.

    • @davidsobel6841
      @davidsobel6841 2 місяці тому +1

      Im certain that I was at that same concert.July 1972 The warehouse New Orleans

  • @patrickcampbell726
    @patrickcampbell726 3 місяці тому +19

    I'm 65. Watched the Glen Campbell TV show. My grandmother loved him, even tho he was a "long hair", but I didn't know what a talent he was in the 60's. 60 years later, lots of learning, I now know, too late, what a talent he ( and Leon ) were

  • @littleM-u2x
    @littleM-u2x Рік тому +67

    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 9 місяців тому +6

      I'm the same way

    • @SmithBrookHollow
      @SmithBrookHollow 9 місяців 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 9 місяців тому +7

      Me too

    • @videomaniac108
      @videomaniac108 8 місяців 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 8 місяців тому +11

      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….

  • @williamalford4248
    @williamalford4248 Рік тому +84

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

    • @GordiansKnotHere
      @GordiansKnotHere Рік тому +3

      F*ckin-A Right! Beautiful!

    • @ScarletClementine
      @ScarletClementine Рік тому +3

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

  • @lp7343
    @lp7343 Рік тому +8

    Glen is the GOAT!

  • @xray7908
    @xray7908 Рік тому +48

    This is an absolute historical treasure.

  • @zoocru67
    @zoocru67 8 місяців тому +11

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

  • @terribleTed-ln6cm
    @terribleTed-ln6cm 2 роки тому +292

    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

  • @dorishanoum3811
    @dorishanoum3811 11 місяців тому +3

    I Love Leon Russell❤ & Glen is Amazing, always have loved hi music Too!@🤗❤

  • @stevebobamerican8635
    @stevebobamerican8635 Рік тому +24

    Glen Campbell’s guitarwork is stunning.

  • @nyncompute
    @nyncompute Рік тому +33

    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.

  • @ikkenhisatsu7170
    @ikkenhisatsu7170 Рік тому +24

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

  • @jackjill-ri8uw
    @jackjill-ri8uw Рік тому +12

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

  • @CuttingEdgetools
    @CuttingEdgetools 2 роки тому +91

    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 2 роки тому +12

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

  • @Evpat2000
    @Evpat2000 Рік тому +10

    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.

  • @MamawT65
    @MamawT65 9 місяців тому +6

    2 Great Musicians I could listen for hours!

  • @michaelmacchi938
    @michaelmacchi938 2 місяці тому +11

    Oh my goodness. Campbell’s solo on the first track, the John Hartford classic ‘Gentle on my Mind’, is simply stunning

  • @quapawqwerty1619
    @quapawqwerty1619 Місяць тому +2

    The Very Best version of "A Song For You" beginning at 15:12. Leon, your soul shone in every played and sung note. My God, it's magnificent. Both consummate in instrument, voice, harmonization and licks.

  • @Kentucky_Blue
    @Kentucky_Blue 2 роки тому +59

    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”.

  • @lazlomattachine8334
    @lazlomattachine8334 2 роки тому +125

    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 Рік 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!

    • @ensinitas
      @ensinitas 3 місяці тому +1

      that was the EXACT word that came to me...effortless. what a monster talent. i still save the Bangaldesh album and his cuts there are rock solid

    • @777jones
      @777jones 25 днів тому

      These men each had 25-30 years of practice and were at their peak here. They could do anything.

  • @hot2gomc
    @hot2gomc Рік тому +11

    Leon Russell just IS Humble ! awesome !

  • @queenslanddiva
    @queenslanddiva 11 місяців тому +24

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

  • @treeannie8831
    @treeannie8831 Рік тому +14

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

  • @101st_AB
    @101st_AB 6 місяців тому +17

    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.

  • @dhdianeharper
    @dhdianeharper Рік тому +11

    I was 18 in 1970, a friend played a song for you, it took my heart to a whole new level.

  • @pattyevanburen7966
    @pattyevanburen7966 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for this!! Best Birthday present for this 71 year old!!

  • @shables2960
    @shables2960 3 місяці тому +7

    I actually played with Leon in 96' Olympics at the tennis venue opening ceremony, it was one of my most fondest memories as a guitarist to have shared the stage with him, rip brother

  • @mijlaid
    @mijlaid Рік тому +58

    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 Рік 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 Рік 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 Рік тому +4

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

    • @susanmarshall817
      @susanmarshall817 7 місяців тому

      You're right about that.

  • @marywelsh5548
    @marywelsh5548 Рік тому +16

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

    • @masisney6118
      @masisney6118 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @crowhaven200
    @crowhaven200 Рік тому +21

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

  • @fritzcat6198
    @fritzcat6198 Рік тому +7

    I MISS MY DEAREST LEON!

  • @debrabeck9630
    @debrabeck9630 5 місяців тому +8

    I’ve seen them both in concert - Glen just once, Leon several times. On the surface it seems they are so different, but old friends and great artists find their commonalities and make outstanding music together. Thank you for posting this.

  • @timarnold7239
    @timarnold7239 11 місяців тому +6

    A couple of influential musical giants.

  • @KennyF68
    @KennyF68 6 місяців тому +23

    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 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @fougee1
    @fougee1 2 роки тому +70

    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 2 роки тому +8

      I agree. These guys are real players !

  • @briansalisbury4764
    @briansalisbury4764 2 роки тому +253

    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!

  • @earlwright9715
    @earlwright9715 6 місяців тому +10

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

  • @jamesheuer5139
    @jamesheuer5139 4 місяці тому +8

    Glen Campbell is/was one of the GOATs on guitar, but since he wasn’t rock and roll, he’s kinda overlooked!🎶🎶🎶

  • @bparks1952
    @bparks1952 2 роки тому +46

    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.

  • @thecollective1584
    @thecollective1584 2 роки тому +16

    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 +7

      Billy Strings is carrying the torch pretty well.

  • @bethb7965
    @bethb7965 2 роки тому +17

    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  2 роки тому +3

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

  • @douglasedwards134
    @douglasedwards134 Рік тому +1

    Oh man. Beautiful just beautiful.

  • @danielross7347
    @danielross7347 8 місяців тому +13

    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.

  • @user-et6se3hl1v
    @user-et6se3hl1v Рік тому +75

    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 🙆🏻‍♀️

  • @billc6087
    @billc6087 Рік тому +4

    Remarkable. Fabulous.

  • @Lancefrei
    @Lancefrei Рік тому +18

    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.

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 7 місяців тому +17

    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".❤

    • @lovenotcult
      @lovenotcult 3 місяці тому +1

      I was going to say the same thing. I almost passed out from the hit of pure soul in Glen's unexpected zero to dead center perfect start. Not kidding.

  • @stargirlzx
    @stargirlzx 2 роки тому +26

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

    • @CO-kh5bg
      @CO-kh5bg Рік тому +6

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

    • @BeachLife66
      @BeachLife66 Рік тому +4

      We know

  • @jimmysanders4813
    @jimmysanders4813 Рік тому +8

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

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

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

  • @okiepita50t-town28
    @okiepita50t-town28 2 роки тому +53

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

  • @KimBranam
    @KimBranam 8 місяців тому +1

    I liked glen Campbell and Leon Russell. They play some nice music. My mom was in love with glen Campbell.... Her maiden name was Campbell!❤

    • @KimBranam
      @KimBranam 8 місяців тому +1

      By the time I get to phoenix..,.... WAS A GOOD ONE BY GLEN CAMPBELL..🌼

  • @TheTriplelman
    @TheTriplelman 2 роки тому +133

    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 +15

      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?

  • @LOVE.IS.THE.ANSWER.54
    @LOVE.IS.THE.ANSWER.54 Рік тому +14

    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… 🙏🏻❤️💕

    • @FastEddie45Az
      @FastEddie45Az 22 дні тому

      Ricky and Glen both looked good with the Duke. Leon would have been a good guy cowboy too.

  • @cynthiawilson4500
    @cynthiawilson4500 2 місяці тому +5

    I'd forgotten how much I loved Glen Campbell..with leon Russell its icing on the cake❤❤

  • @margaretschaffner9133
    @margaretschaffner9133 Рік тому +1

    WoW, just two dudes and a band!

  • @clappzzz
    @clappzzz Рік тому +11

    Wow. Incredible session, such chemistry from all those yrs together in the Wrecking Crew. And was Glenn Campbell uber talented? I have never seen another singer/guitarist with such a range of skills, vocally and instrumentally. Awesome.

  • @jeffhammers5677
    @jeffhammers5677 Місяць тому +3

    The best guitarist, the best pianist and two of the best guys ever!

  • @marionoz9980
    @marionoz9980 Рік тому +13

    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 6 місяців тому +2

      @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.

  • @robertmannel4446
    @robertmannel4446 Місяць тому +2

    Singing this song for you. Brings me to tears every time. That was so beautiful. Love Leon Russell.

  • @joewollhower
    @joewollhower Рік тому +6

    My wife and I keep coming back to this vid. So damn good!

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 2 роки тому +21

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

  • @willec7105
    @willec7105 2 роки тому +22

    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

  • @hansbouman6421
    @hansbouman6421 Рік тому +18

    Just stumbled on this gem of a video. Such a treat to see these two giants of modern music having fun and entertaining us all in the process. (And making lesser gifted musicians like myself think about giving up on the whole 'making music' thing altogether 🤣) What really caught me was when Glen suggests a little impromptu jam (at around 35:00) and they play something that -to my ears- could have come straight out of the Jery Reed catalogue (another giant).
    It's finding little gems like these that keep me 'addicted' to exploring YT. 😀
    RIP, GC, LR and JR... You will never be forgotten!

  • @frankhiatt4271
    @frankhiatt4271 2 роки тому +19

    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

  • @jamesmckillip7360
    @jamesmckillip7360 2 роки тому +111

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

    • @mattbasford6299
      @mattbasford6299 2 роки тому +17

      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.

  • @SteveTheDiva
    @SteveTheDiva Рік 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!

  • @ObiPleasant
    @ObiPleasant Місяць тому +1

    One of the most underrated guitarist in music. Watching Glen shred was priceless.

  • @James-wy6py
    @James-wy6py Рік тому +1

    Oh my freaking God!!!
    How much blow will you boys need?
    Yes,…
    Please keep these videos coming. Thank you so very much

  • @gregmacdonald3559
    @gregmacdonald3559 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you God’s of the algorithms for this incredible treasure bestowed upon me this morning. ❤️
    Thank you Leon , Glen for your soul healing talent
    🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻

  • @manguera9
    @manguera9 8 місяців тому +2

    how amazing these two guys rose from session studio recording musician to a solo singer composer artists

  • @milesofentertainment
    @milesofentertainment 2 роки тому +71

    Glen couldn't read sheet music but was so gifted he played by ear and his guitar is heard as part of the famed "Wrecking Crew" studio musicians on recordings by an array of artists including Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Ricky Nelson, The Monkees, Merle Haggard, Wayne Newton, The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Jan & Dean and hundreds more. He also recorded over 60 albums under his name. Leon Russell is a literal giant of the industry, having appeared on albums for dozens of other great artists as well. This is 45+ minutes of two true musical geniuses at work. Thanks for sharing. We also recommend an In Session with Dr. John and Johnny Winter.

  • @johnknottenbelt2727
    @johnknottenbelt2727 9 місяців тому +2

    And don't forget to look up at how many hit songs these two maestros added their magic to. Leon was part of the Wrecking Crew as well & accompanied musicians from the Beach Boys to JJ Cale & countless in-between. Not to mention the voice of Glen which added magic to so many Jimmy Webb classics & more.

  • @horseman528
    @horseman528 Рік тому +7

    Great playing and singing. A pleasure to listen to. Glad they recorded this so we could have it for all time.

  • @jjtt7408
    @jjtt7408 2 місяці тому +2

    TOW OLD SOULS GOD ALL MIGHTY HAS CALLED HOME / DON'T YOU MISS THEM / I DO / CAN THEY PLAY OR CAN THEY PLAY / THANK YOU STEVE LIDDYCOAT FOR SHARING

    • @jjtt7408
      @jjtt7408 2 місяці тому +1

      THAT'S TWO / NOT TOW / I AM SORRY / OLD AGE DOES THAT TO YOU EVERY TIME / DON'T GET OLD IT SUCKS BIG TIME HA HA HA

    • @steveliddycoat3111
      @steveliddycoat3111  2 місяці тому

      YOU ARE VERY WELCOME!

  • @edd1027
    @edd1027 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow. . Brings back memories, smells, feelings that I havent forgotten about. Just haven't felt them in a long time. I use to love watching Glenn Campbell.

  • @batteredup
    @batteredup 7 місяців тому +1

    Leon and Glen met when they were both "house musicians" on Shindig. They both had the spotlight on them a few times during the show's run, with Campbell doing an Elivis-style rockabilly number in one. Got to see Leon with the fabulous Edgar Winter about 40 years ago.

    • @steveliddycoat3111
      @steveliddycoat3111  7 місяців тому

      I saw him with Edgar, too, at the Diamond Club in Toronto.
      Nice to read such a positive comment.

  • @susanebrown-yp5ny
    @susanebrown-yp5ny Рік тому +5

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