Blue Bird, LADY BLUE!!! I fully agree with Music Lover 6470! Leon wasn't appreciated except by his legion of fans. You are very missed, Leon!!! RIP dear sir! 🙏❤️💔🌹
Leon Russell was an American musician & songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career. He recorded at least 31 albums & 430 songs. He collaborated with many notable artists such as Joe Cocker, The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Ike & Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones & so many more.
Thanks for the video, you two have excellent taste. Leon is a deserved Legend with a capital L. BTW: the song was written about his failed relationship with Rita Coolidge
I think this was his most popular song. It's been covered by everyone but I still like to hear Leon do it. You can feel it when he does it. Now, that's music! Love you guys and your reactions. Keep it up.
Leon Russell was a studio musician in LA before going out on his own, he is a national treasure, watch him with Joe Cocker on "With a Little Help from My Friends" live at the Metropol 1971, it's next level. Great reactions!
This was written by Leon Russell and is one of the most recorded songs in history. Everyone from Donnie Hathaway to Ray Charles to Whitney Huston recorded it. Leon is heard playing piano in studio on more recordings in 60s than anyone in history. Give a listen to Jumping Jack Flash/Youngblood live in concert to Banglidash
One of the most stunning love songs, ever written and performed. Bravo to you guys for discovering this musical master - and for having the good sense to not interrupt it in the middle.❤
The Tulsa Sound. Many great musicians came from Tulsa in the 70's. You could see Leon in town driving his Rolls Royce with people like George Harrison, Eric Clapton and many others but Leon was the king of the Tulsa Sound. As you say, our hometown guy.
If you ever just sit down and listen by yourself. Lady Blue by him is something else. My favorite by him. he poured his heart out on that one. God Bless kids.
The man can seriously play the hell out of the piano and is an incredible songwriter. Listen to more of him!!! Listen to him and Mad Dogs and Englishmen backing Joe Cocker singing "With A Little Help From My Friends." INCREDIBLE!!!!!
leon russel was an amazing musician in many ways. this song alone is one of the most covered songs in history and has made other artist more famous. honestly i cant think of a better musicians or songwriter, only ones who on his level....maybe. The guy was pure music.
I was fortunate enough to see 30,000+ unexpected fans witness this amazing artist perform not only thiis song but several others, as well. He wrote many amazing songs for other artists during this time. Joe Crocker to mention one... he was very highly respected in the music industry. And he was way ahead of society in acceptance of all races joing together in love. His love of his life was a beautiful black woman.
Great choice, please another live video with Leon and Joe Cocker - Mad dogs & Englishmen tour "Delta lady" or "Cry me a river" , love your reactions, greetings from Berlin
Was fortunate to see Leon about a year before he passed in a dinner theatre in Chicago. Diminished by age and infirmity, but still more soul in his little finger than most have in their whole body. RIP Leon. Your music lives on.
Just came across your reaction to this song. Umm-umm STILL GIVES ME CHILLS 😊 "I love you in a place where there's no space and time"..... BRILLIANT 👏👏👏❤️💥
Thankyou for putting all this good music on. People deserve to know. And enjoy. You are such a sweet couple. I really wish you all the best. Peace. And Love, Laura
He was born partially paralyzed on his right side. He once said he wanted to write a "standard." He wrote many: "This Masquerade" (great cover by George Benson); "Back to the Island," "Lady Blue," Can't Get Over Loving You," "My Father's Shoes." "Tightrope," "Shootout On the Plantation," "Prince of Peace," "Stranger in a Strange Land,... an homage to Little Richard ("Crystal Closet Queen") from this session (Homewood Sessions). He was a session musician whose piano you can hear in Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me," and so many more.
I was fortunate enough to see Leon here in hilo hawaii in 2007 at the palace theater. He played all his hits. I still have the concert poster on my wall
A really cool reaction, Shawn & Mel. Russell was a truly exceptional figure in music history; a singular talent and personality. Along with other classics of his ppl have recommended, I'd also suggest "Manhattan Island Serenade", "Hummingbird", and any of his great covers he did; esp. live.
It's more emotional because he wrote it for his girlfriend at the time, Rita Coolidge! He also wrote Delta Lady for her. Check it out he performs mit in this same Homewood session. Leon Russell was a national treasure!
An amazing talent 👏 he was huge in the 70's l met him at the stove top lounge in Maple leaf Gardens in Toronto. A very gentle man who much preferred a wink and a smile over words. Very quiet introverted Beautiful soul....until he performed. MAGIC. R.I.P.
Love his original song and Donny's wonderful cover. Carpenters did a beautiful cover to this song as well. There are MANY beautiful covers out there to this song!
Question , how in the world did 4 people hit the thumbs down tab ? They have NEVER been in love . Truely a GREAT song ! RIP Leon , your talents will be missed.
I think this guy was great and close friend with an other great song writer, JJ CALE. A great to go listening too please, Daniel, depuis St Emile de suffolk Québec merci
Joe Cocker did a cover of this song that is messmerizing. He released it on his "Stingray" record (1976). Lady Blue and Back To The Island are my favorite Leon Russell songs. Elton John called him his mentor when he was growing up. Leon performed with many of the Rock ICONS, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, etc, etc. His 60-year career spanned many genres; country, gospel, bluegrass, R&B, rock, and blues. He recorded 33 records and was inducted to the R&R HOF in 2011 and has been recorded by more than 200 artists. Nominated for 8 Grammys during his career, winning two. Some must-listen suggestions: Tight Rope, Back to the Island, Out in the Woods, Lady Blue, A Song For You, and Masquerade (Masquerade was covered by more than 75 artists). Thanks for reacting.
Leon Russell is one of the most best singer/songwriters of all time. Others mentioned his musicianship as part of the famous Wrecking Crew of backup musicians, but he had an amazing career as a solo artist, too. I hope you will listen to something from his 1973 album Leon Live. In concert, Leon played and sang at least 1 1/2 times as fast as his recordings. Try Prince of Peace or Shootout on the Plantation from that album. If you don’t catch all the words, that’s ok. Just let Leon rock out, and you can read the words later. He was like a gospel preacher in the house of rock and roll. Greatly influenced by Little Richard, Leon in turn influenced Elton John.
Leon is from my town so I've seen him perform a lot. He lived next door to my friend. Elton John helped Leon rebound his career in the later years by recording an album together. Elton said Leon was his mentor & they had a 40 year friendship. Requesting Stranger in a Strangeland.
A great, totally under-appreciated singer-songwriter and pianist. Try Crystal Closet Queen or Prince of Peace or especially Stranger in a Strange Land.
Leon was a UNIQUE talent, an incredible mix of rock and blues. Check out “Tightrope’ by him. He married a beautiful black woman in the mid 70s and released The Wedding Album which they performed together. For a REAL treat check out “Windsong” from that album.
Leon wrote "This Song for you"but Donny Hathaway put his whole heart and Soul into performing it. I like Leon singing" Lady Blue."The music production is light and airy, very beautiful .That sax is well placed ,just right. Y'all are doing our music justice.Keep going guys.We are watching , listening ,and appreciating your reactions.
Saw him at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, when he was recovering from some neuro problems....but brilliant performance. Standing room only...WAAAY over the fire code cap. Petfection. Try 'Stranger in a Strange Land'.
Leon Russell is a National Treasure and SEVERELY under-appreciated. Check out Tightrope and Back to the Island. Stone cold masterpieces.
Blue Bird, LADY BLUE!!! I fully agree with Music Lover 6470! Leon wasn't appreciated except by his legion of fans. You are very missed, Leon!!! RIP dear sir! 🙏❤️💔🌹
I absolutely agree!
And Lady Blue....
As is Layin Right Here in Heaven
Leon Russell was an American musician & songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career. He recorded at least 31 albums & 430 songs. He collaborated with many notable artists such as Joe Cocker, The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Ike & Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones & so many more.
Leon is beyond a Hall of Fame Songwriter, Beyond Legend! Y’all would be shocked at the songs he’s written.
Thanks for the video, you two have excellent taste. Leon is a deserved Legend with a capital L. BTW: the song was written about his failed relationship with Rita Coolidge
Thanks for the info!
Another great song by Leon Russell that topped the charts for George Benson was " This Masquerade "!!
YES! One of my favorite songs always....
Another song that will be timeless until the end of time. Leon was a living legend
He does an incredible version of his song “Delta Lady” from these Homewood sessions.
Yes
I think this was his most popular song. It's been covered by everyone but I still like to hear Leon do it. You can feel it when he does it. Now, that's music! Love you guys and your reactions. Keep it up.
The man didn't just play the piano. He owned it! It became a part of him.
You can tour the studio where this was filmed and recorded. Church Studio, Tulsa, Ok
Love this song. I agree that he puts more emotion into it than any of the many covers of it, even though some of them are quite good.
Leon Russell was a studio musician in LA before going out on his own, he is a national treasure, watch him with Joe Cocker on "With a Little Help from My Friends" live at the Metropol 1971, it's next level. Great reactions!
This was written by Leon Russell and is one of the most recorded songs in history. Everyone from Donnie Hathaway to Ray Charles to Whitney Huston recorded it. Leon is heard playing piano in studio on more recordings in 60s than anyone in history. Give a listen to Jumping Jack Flash/Youngblood live in concert to Banglidash
He is the originator...He was an awesome musician. Check out Elton John honoring Leon Russell
Just started listening Guys...you ROCK! I grew up on most of what are reacting to and it gives me hope🤞God bless ya...spread the love😎🇺🇸
One of the most stunning love songs, ever written and performed. Bravo to you guys for discovering this musical master - and for having the good sense to not interrupt it in the middle.❤
This song never gets old and seems to get more beautiful as I get older. RIP Leon. ❤
A true poet. Leon was one of a kind
Leon was a giant who is on many famous songs from the pre- hippie years . Catch his performance in the CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH film - 1971 .
I was so privileged to see him perform this only months before he passed. He is truly a great artist/ songwriter 💙
Leon Russell was truly an amazing musician. As a studio musician he played with the legendary wrecking Crew.
A beautiful humble soul
Thank you so much for honoring the incredible Leon Russell!!! ❤️🥰❤️
You MUST listen to Lady Blue, another beautiful love song. 🎶❤👍👍👍
That's our hometown boy. Tulsa loves him! ❤
The Tulsa Sound. Many great musicians came from Tulsa in the 70's. You could see Leon in town driving his Rolls Royce with people like George Harrison, Eric Clapton and many others but Leon was the king of the Tulsa Sound. As you say, our hometown guy.
The Master of Space and Time
Leon was simply MAGNIFICENT. I luckily got to see him in person two times and I was never the same. I miss him dearly
BB King recorded Leon's Hummingbird. He asked Leon to arrange and play on it, along with him. Check out Leon' version. It's gospel ala Russell style.
Thank you two lovely people
If you ever just sit down and listen by yourself. Lady Blue by him is something else. My favorite by him. he poured his heart out on that one. God Bless kids.
When I think of Leon Russell, the song that comes to mind is LADY BLUE
One of my favorite artists, very underappreciated.
The man can seriously play the hell out of the piano and is an incredible songwriter. Listen to more of him!!! Listen to him and Mad Dogs and Englishmen backing Joe Cocker singing "With A Little Help From My Friends." INCREDIBLE!!!!!
I loved this mans music, never again will we have music like this!
I saw him in concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia around 1973. He put on one of the best concerts I’ve been to. RIP Leon.
Love this song. We had the best music in the world.
leon russel was an amazing musician in many ways. this song alone is one of the most covered songs in history and has made other artist more famous. honestly i cant think of a better musicians or songwriter, only ones who on his level....maybe. The guy was pure music.
I was fortunate enough to see 30,000+ unexpected fans witness this amazing artist perform not only thiis song but several others, as well. He wrote many amazing songs for other artists during this time. Joe Crocker to mention one... he was very highly respected in the music industry. And he was way ahead of society in acceptance of all races joing together in love. His love of his life was a beautiful black woman.
Great choice, please another live video with Leon and Joe Cocker - Mad dogs & Englishmen tour "Delta lady" or "Cry me a river" , love your reactions, greetings from Berlin
Cry me a river🎩🎹🎙❤❤
Was fortunate to see Leon about a year before he passed in a dinner theatre in Chicago. Diminished by age and infirmity, but still more soul in his little finger than most have in their whole body. RIP Leon. Your music lives on.
The gentleman seen in the rocking chair at the opening is none other than the legendary bluesman Furry Lewis.
Just came across your reaction to this song. Umm-umm STILL GIVES ME CHILLS 😊 "I love you in a place where there's no space and time"..... BRILLIANT 👏👏👏❤️💥
Thankyou for putting all this good music on. People deserve to know. And enjoy. You are such a sweet couple. I really wish you all the best. Peace. And Love, Laura
Check out his song "Tight Rope". One of my moms favs. Great music selection y'all do.
Many have covered this but to me none have equaled this performance , danced with my late wife at our wedding to this . Still brings tears to my eyes
Finally!! Leon Russell. Blue eyed soul. Mega hits!!
Please check out his induction into the rock and roll hall of fame. Underrated artist for sure
Gotta listen to Rainbow in your Eyes.
He was born partially paralyzed on his right side. He once said he wanted to write a "standard." He wrote many: "This Masquerade" (great cover by George Benson); "Back to the Island," "Lady Blue," Can't Get Over Loving You," "My Father's Shoes." "Tightrope," "Shootout On the Plantation," "Prince of Peace," "Stranger in a Strange Land,... an homage to Little Richard ("Crystal Closet Queen") from this session (Homewood Sessions). He was a session musician whose piano you can hear in Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me," and so many more.
give Leon Russell Masquerade or Lady Blue or Delta Lady or Tightrope or Stranger In A Strange Land thanks
Leon was great and this is my favorite by him. Was fortunate enough to see him at the Exit Inn in Nashville
One of the great!! Love you Leon ❤❤
He wrote many songs that you wouldn't have thought!
RIP Leon. The Master of Space & Time.
Ray Charles did a wonderful cover of this.
One More Love Song Leon Russell
R.I.P. Leon 🙏 ❤
I was fortunate enough to see Leon here in hilo hawaii in 2007 at the palace theater. He played all his hits. I still have the concert poster on my wall
Love this song, also Lady Blue. He was such a great artist, it is hard to pick one favorite
1971 live in Cleveland
unforgetable,
Leon Russell's Lady Blue is a must!!
A really cool reaction, Shawn & Mel. Russell was a truly exceptional figure in music history; a singular talent and personality. Along with other classics of his ppl have recommended, I'd also suggest "Manhattan Island Serenade", "Hummingbird", and any of his great covers he did; esp. live.
It's more emotional because he wrote it for his girlfriend at the time, Rita Coolidge! He also wrote Delta Lady for her. Check it out he performs mit in this same Homewood session. Leon Russell was a national treasure!
An amazing talent 👏 he was huge in the 70's l met him at the stove top lounge in Maple leaf Gardens in Toronto. A very gentle man who much preferred a wink and a smile over words. Very quiet introverted Beautiful soul....until he performed. MAGIC. R.I.P.
Love his original song and Donny's wonderful cover. Carpenters did a beautiful cover to this song as well. There are MANY beautiful covers out there to this song!
Please do more Leon . He is amazing!
And, for this woman anyway, this man was sexy beyond belief. 😊
Please do "Lady Blue" next.
This song and Delta Lady were written about his some time lover Rita Coolridge. Many have covered but no one can sing it like Leon!
Oh this is for the love of my life! My soul mate! My Scorpio Man, the one who truly lit my fire! R.I.P Mike, I miss you my love 🔥
Question , how in the world did 4 people hit the thumbs down tab ? They have NEVER been in love . Truely a GREAT song ! RIP Leon , your talents will be missed.
Leon is a Legend
I think this guy was great and close friend with an other great song writer, JJ CALE. A great to go listening too please,
Daniel, depuis St Emile de suffolk Québec merci
I appreciate Donny’s version but Leon’s is so real and raw. Loved him. R.I.P. ❤️🙏🏻
Look at the surrounding. One man and a piano a mic and a stool
Joe Cocker did a cover of this song that is messmerizing. He released it on his "Stingray" record (1976). Lady Blue and Back To The Island are my favorite Leon Russell songs. Elton John called him his mentor when he was growing up. Leon performed with many of the Rock ICONS, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, etc, etc. His 60-year career spanned many genres; country, gospel, bluegrass, R&B, rock, and blues. He recorded 33 records and was inducted to the R&R HOF in 2011 and has been recorded by more than 200 artists. Nominated for 8 Grammys during his career, winning two. Some must-listen suggestions: Tight Rope, Back to the Island, Out in the Woods, Lady Blue, A Song For You, and Masquerade (Masquerade was covered by more than 75 artists). Thanks for reacting.
This was Leon's GEM. This song brings me to tears especially when Donny Hathaway does it!!!
Please react to Leon’s Lady Blue
Rest in Peace Leon!
Please do the version with Ray Charles and Willie Nelson’s 80th bday. It’s very touching as Ray is singing it to his very good friend Willie ☮️💜
Leon was the real deal R.I.P.
GREAT song and artist to react to!!!!! I really love Willie Nelson's version of this Leon Russel song as well 💖
Leon Russell is one of the most best singer/songwriters of all time. Others mentioned his musicianship as part of the famous Wrecking Crew of backup musicians, but he had an amazing career as a solo artist, too. I hope you will listen to something from his 1973 album Leon Live. In concert, Leon played and sang at least 1 1/2 times as fast as his recordings. Try Prince of Peace or Shootout on the Plantation from that album. If you don’t catch all the words, that’s ok. Just let Leon rock out, and you can read the words later. He was like a gospel preacher in the house of rock and roll. Greatly influenced by Little Richard, Leon in turn influenced Elton John.
Leon is from my town so I've seen him perform a lot. He lived next door to my friend. Elton John helped Leon rebound his career in the later years by recording an album together. Elton said Leon was his mentor & they had a 40 year friendship. Requesting Stranger in a Strangeland.
Check out Leon's song called One More Love Song. It will take you to church!
Thank you for sharing this!
A great, totally under-appreciated singer-songwriter and pianist. Try Crystal Closet Queen or Prince of Peace or especially Stranger in a Strange Land.
Last blue by Leon , epic love song
Leon was a UNIQUE talent, an incredible mix of rock and blues. Check out “Tightrope’ by him. He married a beautiful black woman in the mid 70s and released The Wedding Album which they performed together. For a REAL treat check out “Windsong” from that album.
Leon wrote "This Song for you"but Donny Hathaway put his whole heart and Soul into performing it.
I like Leon singing" Lady Blue."The music production is light and airy, very beautiful .That sax is well placed ,just right.
Y'all are doing our music justice.Keep going guys.We are watching , listening ,and appreciating your reactions.
Nice haircut Mel! You look beautiful!
Leon Russell is from my town of Tulsa. At that time, Tulsa was a music hot spot.
Saw him at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, when he was recovering from some neuro problems....but brilliant performance. Standing room only...WAAAY over the fire code cap.
Petfection.
Try 'Stranger in a Strange Land'.
What a cool dude. 😎 I think that song is truly a masterpiece. Nuff said.
Leon is a great songwriter , singer and pianist. He wrote so many songs that others recorded.
Lady Blue and Tightrope are two Leon Russell must listen songs.
That was good guys
LEON RUSSELL....MASTER OF SPACE AND TIME 🎩🎹🎼🎙🔥❤❤❤
Check out Mad Dogs and Englishmen...Leon Russell and Joe Cocker👏👏👏
Omg
My favorite cover of this song by a little known singer named Lara Price, thanks, guys ; great lyrics LR wrote. . . :>/
Do "STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND" . INCREDIBLE!