Leon was a classic... and, apparently, a time traveler. He claimed that his father was violinist Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) and his mother was opera singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887). He was a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a Panama hat.
so close I'd define Leon as a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, surrounded by an inegma inside a panama hat blessed by vibrations and harmonics that only Leon could sing about. IMHO
On UA-cam there is a documentary film on Leon Rebone that begins with the interviewer asking, "Tell us your name, and what do you do." Leon's response: "You already know my name. And I try to do as little as possible.". What a great line, from a master entertainer who was wickedly funny in a subtle way.
So sad to hear of Leon's passing. Great guitar playing. His brother Roupen was in my class in Cyprus when we were about 6 yrs old (and I had this silly crush on him). Then again in London in the early 60s, we used to go visit them. My mom and Leon's mom were very good friends, and my sister remembers Leon used to draw cartoons. I often wonder why he changed his name from Dikran Gobalian. A mystery. But, rest in peace Leon. Your music will live on forever. R.I.P.
@AnneCherch Very interesting. You knew his family. Thanks for having written this comment. I think that Leon Redbone is a great showbusiness name. There's a ring to it that Dikran Gobalian doesn't have, in my opinion.
I followed Leon Redbone from the very early 70's and when he made a debut on Saturday Night Live in 1976, I was so excited at the reaction he got. It validated I wasn't the only one who thought he was very talented and cool. Sad he is no longer with us, but he left a lot of very happy people in his path. RIP.
I just discovered him about 5 years ago. I had no idea that in my lifetime, there was a real life Muppet making old fashioned vaudeville music, and making it beautifully. Damn.
The '70's were such a rich time for my music collection. My teens were spent listening to everything from Leon Redbone to Bobby Gentry to Led Zep and Alex Harvey to Carol King and Bob Marley to Frank Zappa and Steely Dan and everything in between and beyond. A great time to be a teenager for sure.
I saw him live more times than I can count. He always gave a great show. One thing to add about his level of playing-the members of his touring band were always great musicians themselves. He was so laid back but when you took in their musicality you become blown away by his as well.
Love Leon Redbone, My Dad turned me on to him, took my Dad when he was still alive to see Leon live 2x what great day’s those were R.I.P. Dad & Leon Redbone
That was my Mother's Favorite Song. This brought tears to my eyes...she passed away in 1992, Thanks for the memories Fil. I remember driving home from the drive-in theater with my parents in 1955 or 56 and all of us singing that song. Happy times. Now the only person who remembers is me. Lost my Dad in 2005.
I had the pleasure of seeing Leon Redbone play live a few times, and he was absolutely mesmerizing. He was the perfect mix of Groucho Marx and every folk-blues icon you've ever heard, but still completely unique. I always left his shows knowing that I had seen and heard something truly special.
Americana by way of Cyprus and Canada. There are unique acts out there but this guy was just uniquer. His guitar is lovely but my goodness the vocals are unlike anyone else's. Leon's music is a wonderful gateway to so many once-popular-but-now-forgotten songs and artists and I love him SO MUCH!
Thanks Fil. Everyone thought he was a comedy act in the 70's. A brilliant music historian as well as performer. His guitar chops are significant and he can CROON.
He used to sit in a corner of the Cue Billiards (located as part of the Bloor Street subway station in Toronto). This would be in 1974. Wearing his Baker Cab Co. cap. Just watching the goings on. Lots of Toronto connections to Saturday Night Live but it was still "THAT'S HIM!!!" when I 1st saw him on there in season one. R.I.P. my man.
Leon Redbone...YESSSS! If anyone doesn’t enjoy Leon Redbone, there is something seriously wrong with them. He entertains us just by his mere appearance and his delivery style. Thank you Fil! How’d you know I’ve watched him in UA-cam for a long time!
I kid you not, when i saw him live in the 80's someone heckled him; He then pulled out of this vintage moynat leather bag he carried on stage - this revolver and a flashlight and sat there looking for the heckler! It was the most outrageous and funniest thing ever!
I only saw him in person once, I have been in trance he first placed on me the first moment I saw him back in 76 on SNL. Leon will live forever. Cheers to you all
First time I ever heard of him, was his appearance on Saturday Night Live. He struck me as such an oddball....but when he did a show at a little club in Cotati, CA, I got a pair of tickets for myself & a friend.
He was indeed an oddball, but a very sweet and lovable one, with a wonderful sense of style and humor. In short, he was just fun, and the world is a little less so without him.
I remember putting on a Redbone LP at a keg party after Zeppelin or some other kick-a rock album in the late 70's. Some started yelling complaints, but soon all were singing along to every song. Truly the highlight of the night!
Leon was a beautiful musician, a unique performer, an enigma to others, and a mistake to himself. He started the show I attended in the late 70's , by firing a starter's pistol and we were entranced.
Saw him on a late night show (maybe SNL) in the late 70s but he was by himself with no back up musicians. Fell in love instantly and went out and bought his music. RIP, Leon.
💓*OH.MY.GOSH*💓 You did Leon. Oh thank you so, so much. Magical music, and once again you explain the technical part of how the music is made. Of course, what a musician brings to performance is the magic. 😉
Enjoyed this very much. I saw Leon twice in Ann Arbor when he performed at The ArK. The last time was at his first farewell performance. There was always at least one person in the audience who took a picture as soon as Leon sat down to play, at which point, Leon pulled out a Polaroid and took a picture of the audience.
Again a great analysis Fil. You have a very detailed knowledge of the guitar, but can 'teach' it in a very relaxed manner. I love your diverse choice of music you look at.
One of the most enjoyable concerts I had the pleasure to go to when he ventured down under. He was a fantastic entertainer and had the audience in stiches of laughter with his humour.
Aw, I can't even wait. My sweet daddy used to sing this song to me as a lullaby! Love when you demonstrate anything, thnx for making it understandable.
Leon was self-taught and he played by ear, sometimes changing the chords of established tunes just to keep things interesting. I read that he never rehearsed with a band, and seldom followed a set list for his gigs. He was an original alright!
Thanks Fil I've been a fan of Leon's since his appearances on SNL back in the seventies. All those old standards, the arrangements, and that voice... Pleasure to see him here
The first time I ever heard of him and watched him too, was I think, on an early-ish 70's Saturday Night Live, and he pulled me right in. I had never heard a sound or saw a technique like his before, and I'd say since. And to top it all off was that he played songs that were popular from decades earlier, which I love.
Awwwww , thanks for covering Leon! I met him a few times . And fell for him when I was 8ish? , seeing him on SNL. I love lots of music , but Leon is a soulbrother for me. Timelessness , while keeping Past eras alive, and being completely unique , in the same moment.
I saw Leon on SNL. Loved that voice. His guitar and banjo picking were masterful. I can imagine him playing and singing this during a Laurel and Hardy movie!
Rest in sweet peace. I saw him on television as a child and I loved him immediately. Thank you for the information about his technical brilliance. I would love to hear you speak briefly about his voice
A rare thing in musical entertainment is a gem like Leon. I've listened to two of his albums for more than 40 years, and I just love it. Art with a comedic capital P!!!
I heard Leon perform three times in and around Boston over the years. The venues were small and intimate which made the listening experience so rich. My husband and I discovered him on Saturday Night Live in the 70's and we were "smitten" by this very unique musician. The last time we heard him perform was close to his announced retirement. Fil, thanks so much for this analysis of a truly unique performer!
Fil, As usual you have brought to light the most intricate and little details that often are most important and overlooked. Great work, old chap! Thanks.
What a beautiful song, I could listen to this over and over. A song from my parents time, made modern! Great video analysis! Now I have to find Harry and the Harrison's tv show and listen!
Thanks, Fil. I loved Leon back in the 80s. I saw him perform with a tuba accompanist at a small bar on South St. in Philly early in the decade. He spent a lot of time in New Hope, Pa and may have owned a home there. He was rumored to have been an excellent pool player and an accomplished pool shark. He took a lot of money from the unwary
Great analysis! My husband and I were fortunate to hear Leon play in and around the Boston area several times over the years including a concert close to his retirement. Such a unique performer and fortunate for us, the venues where we heard him were small and intimate so it was like he was playing in our living room. I think I'm going to go and request a Leon Redbone channel on Pandora after having watched this!
I saw him in '70 in a cafe in Rochester New York. He played solo. I sat at a round table drinking drinks about 7 feet from him. Never heard of him before that, and enjoyed him ever since. I love musicians that bring old/lost music to life. He is perfect at it. Around the same time, a few blocks away, I had seen David Bromberg in the same intimate type of setting, learning his music as well. About a mile from both of those places I had seen Miles Davis that same year. I think, but I cannot be sure, He was actually an opener for a band called Crazy Horse... but I may not be right on that. Some time ago and memory fades. As you can see, Leon spurs a lot of memories for me.
Fantastic the way you explained Leon's guitar technic and gave tips to guitar players to perform it. You showed up because I subscibed to your show, Leon was featured, I had to see this. You looked caught up and entertained, even smiled at times. People will also be entertained and smile your way 40 years from now, old Bean.
Thanks so much for showing us Leon! He came to the university I was attending in the mid-seventies. I was so excited to see him but no one wanted to go to the concert so I went alone and had a wonderful time. I love his music with the kind of Tin Pan Alley kind of sound. I half expect to hear the staticky sizzle of the needle hitting the record on an antique Victrola. Thanks for bringing back those great memories!
Thanks, Fil, for playing and analyzing one of Leon Redbone’s recordings. My favorites from his Up the Lazy River 1992 album -Bittersweet Waltz, A Dreamer’s Holiday, and Gotta Shake That Thing-Leon’s delivery of these these songs either make me dreamy or make me get up and dance, but they always make me happy. You did a wonderful job, Fil, especially showing the chord positions. You’re inspiring.
He had a retro sound that reminds me of the 1920's Dixie Land Jazz with early blues. I am familiar with his style because I listened to him when I was a teen and found it actually easy to listen to and soothing.
I love Leon's nasal baritone Classic bluesy sound. Your analysis vids always teach technique, theory and inform every time! Such a great teacher. I did notice in the video that Leon is using a thumb pick.
Thank you Bugs Bunny for introducing us to such great music! I cannot sit through The Barber of Seville without breaking into huge smiles. Besides being Michigan J. Frog (the singing frog), he was a great crooner and musician, and had a amazing sense of humor and a beautiful, unique voice.
Your analysis is very thoughtful. Any performers watching, and they all should be, must be realizing by now the importance of going above and beyond the ordinary to create something lasting and memorable.
Fil, your analyses are a great diversion from the world falling down around our ears. Watching great artists and learning about their music from a guru gives a person a bit of a lift. As SRV said, "Thank you so very much!"
I was fortunate enough gh to see Leon several tines live in my native Toronto. In 2019 we played a documentary about him at Raindance Film Festival. He was truly brilliant Thanks for this tutorial!
Don't forget Leon also did an amazing and unique version of Frosty the Snowman that I just loved to hear at Christmas time. He had that voice anyone could recognize when he sang a song. Excellent analysis Fil! Thank you for highlighting this man's talent as a guitar player as well as singer.
Thanks Fil for another excellent analysis. First heard Leon when he sang 'Relax' during a UK Intercity advertisement in the 80s. A superbly talented musician and performer - would have loved to see him perform live but now too late. RIP Leon, and thanks for being you.
Got to see Leon in the 90s and during one of his numbers he actually pulled out a pistol and fired off a round. (blank). Can't remember what song though.
Glad you covered the late great Leon Redbone! I’m sure your followers will listen to a few more and be lifelong fans. Big time woman, the sheik of arabic, somebody stole my gal, the border of the quarter.
Saw him here in Sacramento CA probably mid 70s at a venue that fit his style so much. Love his distinctive voice and minstrel-like style. Thank you, Fil.
Leon was a classic... and, apparently, a time traveler. He claimed that his father was violinist Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) and his mother was opera singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887). He was a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a Panama hat.
mark Schippel,
Great comment 👍😆
He was a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a Panama hat.
LOVE IT!!!
The thing is...
Can you PROVE those were not his parents?
so close I'd define Leon as a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, surrounded by an inegma inside a panama hat blessed by vibrations and harmonics that only Leon could sing about. IMHO
On UA-cam there is a documentary film on Leon Rebone that begins with the interviewer asking, "Tell us your name, and what do you do." Leon's response: "You already know my name. And I try to do as little as possible.". What a great line, from a master entertainer who was wickedly funny in a subtle way.
So sad to hear of Leon's passing. Great guitar playing. His brother Roupen was in my class in Cyprus when we were about 6 yrs old (and I had this silly crush on him). Then again in London in the early 60s, we used to go visit them. My mom and Leon's mom were very good friends, and my sister remembers Leon used to draw cartoons. I often wonder why he changed his name from Dikran Gobalian. A mystery. But, rest in peace Leon. Your music will live on forever. R.I.P.
@@peterbreslin6870 Sorry, don't understand what you mean by "Me me me."
he found his name.
@AnneCherch Very interesting. You knew his family. Thanks for having written this comment. I think that Leon Redbone is a great showbusiness name. There's a ring to it that Dikran Gobalian doesn't have, in my opinion.
I followed Leon Redbone from the very early 70's and when he made a debut on Saturday Night Live in 1976, I was so excited at the reaction he got. It validated I wasn't the only one who thought he was very talented and cool. Sad he is no longer with us, but he left a lot of very happy people in his path. RIP.
me too, ty
I just discovered him about 5 years ago. I had no idea that in my lifetime, there was a real life Muppet making old fashioned vaudeville music, and making it beautifully. Damn.
The '70's were such a rich time for my music collection. My teens were spent listening to everything from Leon Redbone to Bobby Gentry to Led Zep and Alex Harvey to Carol King and Bob Marley to Frank Zappa and Steely Dan and everything in between and beyond. A great time to be a teenager for sure.
I saw him live more times than I can count. He always gave a great show. One thing to add about his level of playing-the members of his touring band were always great musicians themselves. He was so laid back but when you took in their musicality you become blown away by his as well.
Love Leon Redbone, My Dad turned me on to him, took my Dad when he was still alive to see Leon live 2x what great day’s those were R.I.P. Dad & Leon Redbone
Definitely one of a kind, so chill, laid back and you could listen for hours
That was my Mother's Favorite Song. This brought tears to my eyes...she passed away in 1992, Thanks for the memories Fil. I remember driving home from the drive-in theater with my parents in 1955 or 56 and all of us singing that song.
Happy times. Now the only person who remembers is me. Lost my Dad in 2005.
If I could play and sing like anyone, it would absolutely be Leon Redbone. Why’s an amazing distillation of a character and entertainer!
Leon Redbone was the definition of laid-back and cool!
THE most laid-back performer ever. I could listen to Leon all day, sitting on a porch swing and sipping a mint julep.
I was lucky enough to see him a couple of times. Enjoyed it so much.
Champagne, Charlie.
Thank you Fil for checking out this way over looked musician, Leon was a one of a kind in his day and still is ....
I had the pleasure of seeing Leon Redbone play live a few times, and he was absolutely mesmerizing. He was the perfect mix of Groucho Marx and every folk-blues icon you've ever heard, but still completely unique. I always left his shows knowing that I had seen and heard something truly special.
Americana by way of Cyprus and Canada. There are unique acts out there but this guy was just uniquer. His guitar is lovely but my goodness the vocals are unlike anyone else's. Leon's music is a wonderful gateway to so many once-popular-but-now-forgotten songs and artists and I love him SO MUCH!
I didn't even realize that he has passed just over a year ago. This was a very nice tribute to this very talented man.
Thanks Fil. Everyone thought he was a comedy act in the 70's. A brilliant music historian as well as performer. His guitar chops are significant and he can CROON.
Undoubtedly, an original through and through--accomplished guitar player. Love him.
He used to sit in a corner of the Cue Billiards (located as part of the Bloor Street subway station in Toronto). This would be in 1974. Wearing his Baker Cab Co. cap. Just watching the goings on. Lots of Toronto connections to Saturday Night Live but it was still "THAT'S HIM!!!" when I 1st saw him on there in season one. R.I.P. my man.
Leon Redbone...YESSSS! If anyone doesn’t enjoy Leon Redbone, there is something seriously wrong with them. He entertains us just by his mere appearance and his delivery style. Thank you Fil! How’d you know I’ve watched him in UA-cam for a long time!
Leon was one of a kind and a joy to watch perform. I was fortunate to see him perform several times.
Thank you for highlighting Leon Redbone. He was so original back at the time.
Thank you so much for this tribute. It was well deserved.
I kid you not, when i saw him live in the 80's someone heckled him; He then pulled out of this vintage moynat leather bag he carried on stage - this revolver and a flashlight and sat there looking for the heckler! It was the most outrageous and funniest thing ever!
I only saw him in person once, I have been in trance he first placed on me the first moment I saw him back in 76 on SNL.
Leon will live forever.
Cheers to you all
I always thought he had one of the most unique voices I've ever heard.
I saw Leon at the Exit/In in Nashville in the late ‘70s. His music kept the early half of the 20th century alive.
First time I ever heard of him, was his appearance on Saturday Night Live. He struck me as such an oddball....but when he did a show at a little club in Cotati, CA, I got a pair of tickets for myself & a friend.
He was indeed an oddball, but a very sweet and lovable one, with a wonderful sense of style and humor. In short, he was just fun, and the world is a little less so without him.
Ah, Leon...his (usually) relaxed style always belied the breadth and scope of his technique. He was an original in every sense of the word.
he was an original that played covers...
I remember putting on a Redbone LP at a keg party after Zeppelin or some other kick-a rock album in the late 70's. Some started yelling complaints, but soon all were singing along to every song.
Truly the highlight of the night!
I miss Leon Redbone. I got to see him live once, he was wonderful.
Leon was a beautiful musician, a unique performer, an enigma to others, and a mistake to himself. He started the show I attended in the late 70's , by firing a starter's pistol and we were entranced.
He certainly had a style about him. One cool dude. He was really funny in interviews as well.
I've been a fan of Leon since the 70s, Thanks for sharing this. Cheers.
The first time I saw Leon my mouth just hung open, his style was so peculiar, captivating and larger than life.
Saw him on a late night show (maybe SNL) in the late 70s but he was by himself with no back up musicians. Fell in love instantly and went out and bought his music. RIP, Leon.
💓*OH.MY.GOSH*💓
You did Leon. Oh thank you so, so much. Magical music, and once again you explain the technical part of how the music is made. Of course, what a musician brings to performance is the magic. 😉
Enjoyed this very much. I saw Leon twice in Ann Arbor when he performed at The ArK. The last time was at his first farewell performance. There was always at least one person in the audience who took a picture as soon as Leon sat down to play, at which point, Leon pulled out a Polaroid and took a picture of the audience.
Again a great analysis Fil. You have a very detailed knowledge of the guitar, but can 'teach' it in a very relaxed manner. I love your diverse choice of music you look at.
Leon, like Jimmy Durante or Satchmo, was a unique voiced singer that you can't mistake for any one else.
One of the most enjoyable concerts I had the pleasure to go to when he ventured down under. He was a fantastic entertainer and had the audience in stiches of laughter with his humour.
Aw, I can't even wait. My sweet daddy used to sing this song to me as a lullaby! Love when you demonstrate anything, thnx for making it understandable.
Lynn Dow , how sweet
Leon was self-taught and he played by ear, sometimes changing the chords of established tunes just to keep things interesting. I read that he never rehearsed with a band, and seldom followed a set list for his gigs. He was an original alright!
We saw him in a little club doing a solo performance. Absolutely great!
Thanks Fil
I've been a fan of Leon's since his appearances on SNL back in the seventies. All those old standards, the arrangements, and that voice...
Pleasure to see him here
The first time I ever heard of him and watched him too, was I think, on an early-ish 70's Saturday Night Live, and he pulled me right in. I had never heard a sound or saw a technique like his before, and I'd say since. And to top it all off was that he played songs that were popular from decades earlier, which I love.
Awwwww , thanks for covering Leon! I met him a few times . And fell for him when I was 8ish? , seeing him on SNL. I love lots of music , but Leon is a soulbrother for me. Timelessness , while keeping Past eras alive, and being completely unique , in the same moment.
I saw Leon on SNL. Loved that voice. His guitar and banjo picking were masterful. I can imagine him playing and singing this during a Laurel and Hardy movie!
Rest in sweet peace. I saw him on television as a child and I loved him immediately. Thank you for the information about his technical brilliance. I would love to hear you speak briefly about his voice
A rare thing in musical entertainment is a gem like Leon. I've listened to two of his albums for more than 40 years, and I just love it. Art with a comedic capital P!!!
I got to meet Leon once when my friend opened fir him. A most excellent chap. Truly a gentleman. His show was Fantastic.
So nice to see Leon Redbone appear here! He was a feel good performer.
Redbone transcends time itself 😊
Thanks for doing Leon. One of my favorite vocalist of all time! Such control. And what a performer.
¡ thanks for addressing the genius of LEON REDBONE !
I heard Leon perform three times in and around Boston over the years. The venues were small and intimate which made the listening experience so rich. My husband and I discovered him on Saturday Night Live in the 70's and we were "smitten" by this very unique musician. The last time we heard him perform was close to his announced retirement. Fil, thanks so much for this analysis of a truly unique performer!
Fil, As usual you have brought to light the most intricate and little details that often are most important and overlooked. Great work, old chap! Thanks.
Excellent Fil! One of Leon Redbone's best songs. He is so relaxed and yet technically good. I've seen him live and he was great.
When listening to Leon, He makes you stress free for that day.
Definitely a man out of his time such a unique voice,style musical ability made him a joy to watch and listen to. As usual a very good analysis Fil.
Leon had a unique voice,confidence, and swagger. Leon looks like Frank Zappa with a haircut.Nice work on the guitar Fil.
When I was a kid Leon freaked me out lol but the older I got I learned to love how unique he was
Leon sounds like he could drop off to sleep at any minute while singing.
What a beautiful song, I could listen to this over and over. A song from my parents time, made modern! Great video analysis! Now I have to find Harry and the Harrison's tv show and listen!
It'll be easier if you look for Harry and the Hendersons.
Thanks, Fil. I loved Leon back in the 80s. I saw him perform with a tuba accompanist at a small bar on South St. in Philly early in the decade. He spent a lot of time in New Hope, Pa and may have owned a home there. He was rumored to have been an excellent pool player and an accomplished pool shark. He took a lot of money from the unwary
Great analysis! My husband and I were fortunate to hear Leon play in and around the Boston area several times over the years including a concert close to his retirement. Such a unique performer and fortunate for us, the venues where we heard him were small and intimate so it was like he was playing in our living room. I think I'm going to go and request a Leon Redbone channel on Pandora after having watched this!
Legend has that early in his career one booked Leon by calling the pay phone at a pool hall in Toronto and asked
whoever answered to pass a message.
I saw him in '70 in a cafe in Rochester New York. He played solo. I sat at a round table drinking drinks about 7 feet from him. Never heard of him before that, and enjoyed him ever since. I love musicians that bring old/lost music to life. He is perfect at it. Around the same time, a few blocks away, I had seen David Bromberg in the same intimate type of setting, learning his music as well. About a mile from both of those places I had seen Miles Davis that same year. I think, but I cannot be sure, He was actually an opener for a band called Crazy Horse... but I may not be right on that. Some time ago and memory fades. As you can see, Leon spurs a lot of memories for me.
Fantastic the way you explained Leon's guitar technic and gave tips to guitar players to perform it. You showed up because I subscibed to your show, Leon was featured, I had to see this. You looked caught up and entertained, even smiled at times. People will also be entertained and smile your way 40 years from now, old Bean.
Leon is a character right out of the 1920s. He's a "one of a kind."
Leon was popular in the late 1970s. I saw him in concert when he came through Buffalo, N.Y.
Thanks for covering Leon Redbone, he was amazing and totally unique performer.
Thanks so much for showing us Leon! He came to the university I was attending in the mid-seventies. I was so excited to see him but no one wanted to go to the concert so I went alone and had a wonderful time. I love his music with the kind of Tin Pan Alley kind of sound. I half expect to hear the staticky sizzle of the needle hitting the record on an antique Victrola. Thanks for bringing back those great memories!
Thanks, Fil, for playing and analyzing one of Leon Redbone’s recordings. My favorites from his Up the Lazy River 1992 album -Bittersweet Waltz, A Dreamer’s Holiday, and Gotta Shake That Thing-Leon’s delivery of these these songs either make me dreamy or make me get up and dance, but they always make me happy. You did a wonderful job, Fil, especially showing the chord positions. You’re inspiring.
Thank you for this analysis. After watching this, I've looked at other of his live performances with a new appreciation of Leon's guitar mastery.
He had a retro sound that reminds me of the 1920's Dixie Land Jazz with early blues. I am familiar with his style because I listened to him when I was a teen and found it actually easy to listen to and soothing.
I love Leon's nasal baritone Classic bluesy sound. Your analysis vids always teach technique, theory and inform every time! Such a great teacher. I did notice in the video that Leon is using a thumb pick.
I once had to spend several hours too many in Moscow airport and the humdrum waiting was eased by finding and buying one of Leon's CDs in the shop.
I love Redbone. The first time I ever heard him sing stopped me dead in my tracks... his voice was soOOOOoo cool.Thank you Fil.
Thanks Fil for giving this awesome artist some recognition no doubt one of the most distinctive voices of all time I met the man once.
So cool to see Leon! One of my favorite musicians from back in the 80's! Such a unique vocal style, very fun! Love your guitar demo. too! Cheers!
Thank you Bugs Bunny for introducing us to such great music! I cannot sit through The Barber of Seville without breaking into huge smiles. Besides being Michigan J. Frog (the singing frog), he was a great crooner and musician, and had a amazing sense of humor and a beautiful, unique voice.
Your analysis is very thoughtful. Any performers watching, and they all should be, must be realizing by now the importance of going above and beyond the ordinary to create something lasting and memorable.
Leon Redbone was a gem! One of a kind. I got to see him perform several times and was a die hard fan. Thanks, for doing this video. Much appreciated.
He had a very identifiable voice. Still remember that commercial song ("This Bud's for You").
I really enjoy watching the kid smile.
Always loved his laid back performance style. The master of understatement.
He was soo good- and relaxed.. great voice
I always liked this guy. He used to pop up on late night TV when i was a kid. I was sorry to hear he passed.
Incredible choice, thank you Fil.
Fil, your analyses are a great diversion from the world falling down around our ears. Watching great artists and learning about their music from a guru gives a person a bit of a lift. As SRV said, "Thank you so very much!"
I was fortunate enough gh to see Leon several tines live in my native Toronto. In 2019 we played a documentary about him at Raindance Film Festival. He was truly brilliant Thanks for this tutorial!
Don't forget Leon also did an amazing and unique version of Frosty the Snowman that I just loved to hear at Christmas time. He had that voice anyone could recognize when he sang a song. Excellent analysis Fil! Thank you for highlighting this man's talent as a guitar player as well as singer.
Thanks Fil for another excellent analysis. First heard Leon when he sang 'Relax' during a UK Intercity advertisement in the 80s. A superbly talented musician and performer - would have loved to see him perform live but now too late. RIP Leon, and thanks for being you.
Thanks so much for this, Leon has been such an inspiration over the years...bless his soul forever!
First time I heard him was I believe on late night television. It was fantastic hearing just him singing and playing guitar.
Got to see Leon in the 90s and during one of his numbers he actually pulled out a pistol and fired off a round. (blank). Can't remember what song though.
Now that's showmanship! I imagine some people in the audience fell out of their seats when the gun went off.
Hell, Unknown Hinson does that bout every show. Usually when someone in the crowd yells Freebird!
"Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight."
Glad you covered the late great Leon Redbone! I’m sure your followers will listen to a few more and be lifelong fans. Big time woman, the sheik of arabic, somebody stole my gal, the border of the quarter.
Saw him here in Sacramento CA probably mid 70s at a venue that fit his style so much. Love his distinctive voice and minstrel-like style. Thank you, Fil.
Thanks Fil. That's a really nice analysis. Leo was such a subtle and excellent guitarist.
Love Col. Leon Redbone!