I’m 66 years old. Fifty years ago my mother told me she bought us tickets to see Liberace at the Garden State Art Center (in NJ). I said, “who’s that?”.. She said - “an incredible entertainer”. She was right. I was mesmerized by his incredible talent, his wardrobe, the car and his engaging rapport with the audience. It was a night I have never forgotten and my first experience with pure genius. I’ve been a devout fan ever since.. ❤️
Tengo 56, mis padres veían un programa de TV y me dijeron: mira, ese es Liberace. Yo era un niño pero percibía que era un gran panista. Buenos recuerdos.
Gershwin like the majority of the Great american song book composers had recieved a european classical music education ie Irvin Berlin Cole porter Harold Arlen Sammy Kahn Rodgers and Hammerstien Jerome kern and Mel Torme this inspiring display of piano virtuoisty by Liberace on Gershwins famous piece is amazing on so many levels one of which is he is playing from memory which is a elite ability of the dedicated great masters wonderful to hear in 2023 or at any time in human history thank u so much for posting this wow
He knew every song out there, simple or complex and played them all without errors. Władziu Liberace never stumbled at the keyboard and for 20 years he was the highest paid entertainer in the World!! He was indeed a Master of the piano.
When I was Nine Years Old My Parents took to See Liberace in Concert Such a nice man I could listen to him for hours A true Showman And a wonderful Humantarian And A Kind Soul R,I.P Lee
Mr. Liberace was a national treasure. He was art in motion. Most amazing artist and showman. My mother use to watch his show and I always watched with her. He was one of one. It brings me to tears to know he’s gone but I will never forget him.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT. HE WAS A GENIUS. I REALLY LOVED WATCHING HIM PERFORM. HE IS STILL MISSED VERY MUCH. I HAD THE LUXURY OF SEEING HIM PERFORM MANY TIMES
We will all meet him in heaven. I truly believe that. He was a beautiful soul. A truly Borrowed Angel. Thank God for allowing us to have him. I love you sweet Liberace. RIP Lee. Thank you for loving us all.
As someone who plays 4 instruments one of which is the organ, I'd sure like to have a convo with him! Hopefully, I've been good enough to make it to Heaven.
My mother, a very accomplished piano player, loved this guy to death. He was flamboyant, a bit of an eccentric, colorful, but his talent could never be duplicated. He was a showman extraordinaire, to say the least, and he had every right to flaunt that talent and popularity.
Just wondering, can you flaunt with style an grace? Because if so that is exactly the way he did it. Your comment was so right he earned it all and had a right to show it off.😊❤🤗
A friend of mine played for years in a famous symphony. He told me that Liberace was the real deal and had the respect of all the musicians in the symphony. His shtick was sometimes a little over the top, but his talent was undeniable, and in many ways unsurpassed.
@@jeffrykoehler6176with magical clothes on and what i loved and i’m sure most people at the time was he wasnt shy or show off about himself or his talent and his showmanship when i was about 18 now 82 we had a girls night out in kingscross in a very famous venue cant remember the name of it ( it might come up later ) and it was the night of Liberace’ s debut in sydney Australia and he signed my forearm at work everybody knew and constantly joked about it ( she ‘s not washing her arm for a week ) which was true it was such fun and a wonderful experience and memory may you be playing GerShim in heaven Liberace and entertaining all the angels ❤️🌈🌈🌈🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🐚🌻🌏🙏🙏🥰
My Mother absolutely loved his music. When I was a baby my Father would play me to sleep with Boogie because I would stay awake to listen to Liberace. I still love to listen to his music today 75 years later LOL
I loved Liberace. I always wondered what happened to his clothes, his beautiful rings. His house that fell into decay is now back to some of its original grandeur. Thanks to someone who cared what happened to his belongings. Remembered always. Gershwin would have been so proud to hear his magical fingers playing his music.
Well, most of his costumes and jewelry are displayed at Michael Jackson's old house in Las Vegas. They are now owned by Liberace's foundation. He DID give a certain amount of them away before he died and most of those were auctioned off when the people he gave them too eventually died and their greedy families wanted the money.
@@retroguy9494 Thank you so much! I saw a lot of his things at the Liberace museum in Las Vegas years ago. Well, that museum closed and I wondered what happened to the contents. Now that I know where they are, I’ll have to go see them next time I’m in Vegas. Thanks again!
Liberace doesn't get the respect as a musician he should. He was truly a brilliant pianist and having met him three times in my life, he was a wonderful guy in person and to fans.
Tilly Myers, true, but that is what happens when someone's persona shines so brightly, but I think Liberace just enjoyed life and wanted to be who he was.
How wonderful to have all these videos we can play any time to remind us what a great showman you were, it’s as tho’ you never left us. Thank you for the music Lee, keep on playing.
It always amazed me how those big rings of his didn't get in the way of his fingers. Some of the compositions he played required a LOT of dexterity in the fingers.
I grew up watching his half hour weekly show. I got to see him live in Vegas. Best show ever. Miss him. Thank God for the videos. I've got a set on DVD. There has not been anyone like him. He's one of a kind. Wonderful!
That was an enthusiastic performance that I thoroughly enjoyed. In 1969, I was 17. I am native U.S. I was part of a week long international choir fest in Freiburg, Germany. Yes, as Liberace said, music is, truly, the universal language.
Its so obvious that this very talented man didn't take himself so seriously that he was afraid to be the butt of a self deprecating gag or lack the ability to be in on the joke when it came to his over the top wardrobe . As they say...Liberace cried all the way to the bank. God bless you Lee.
Liberace was truly a master at the piano and his fans loved him so much. For my Mother and Fathers 25th wedding anniversary we were able to get tickets to the front by the stage at the old Latin Casino in NJ. Mr L got the message (thanks to a bishop we knew) and he came over to give a warm handshake with my Mom and Pop and played their song Loviest Night of the Year I am over 70 and that was back in 1964 and I can still see Mom; crying and Pop too at this surprise. They are all up there now and Mr L is still playing for his fans. Thank you sir for your wonderful talents and sharing with them to all of the people of the world. Rest in Peace to you all Pax+
Most complete Gershwin Medley I have ever heard I am in tears of joy. And to see this being executed by Liberace ...I'm in heaven (wooops I just blew my left speaker)
It’s always very emotional to me when I listen to Gershwin’s music and especially when Liberace is performing it. Even I unfortunately never have seen a live performance on stage. But he had an ability to make people happy with his music 🎶 and with his attitude. Even through the TV-screen he had this lovely and sympathetic way to make me smile. He passed away much to early!😢
I also saw Liberace about that time also. Rode up an elevator with him and a gentlemen he was presenting . We sat at a piano bar?? With him sitting on one end and I was on the the end. Was so tongue tied, I couldn’t even speak. But he kept smiling at me. A memory I’ll never forget.
I Donna will never hear this song without hearing Darling I love you.No one could play this as well as he did.Yet I shall always love this tribute Gershwin gave the world to love an living a full life.
I saw him in New York, I saw him in Florida, doesn't matter where, he always entertained, he sparkled with his diamonds, his outfits, but his piano playing, the BEST...........always beautiful music, he could make the piano sing.........
I had the privilege of attending one of his concerts at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, Canada many years ago. It was amazing! I relive the joy I felt by watching these vidios. Thank you 😊🇨🇦
Liberace was the BEST of the B\EST. Loved him so. And such a kind man. My Mother was a pianist and would have loved to have seen him in her time. RIP sir, we miss you.
@@tomsanders7080 Yes, sadly, you are right! At least no more in MY lifetime. My late aunt actually got to see him perform in person. With the "dancing waters" behind him. She told me it was SO much better in person than watching him on television.
Every time I watch Liberace he brings a smile to my face and allows me to forget about life's troubles for a while. If that's not the definition of entertainment, what is?
You do realise both him and elvis were identical twins right ? 😂😂😂😂 hardly one of a kind .... granted both their twins died at birth but for 9 months they were not unique lol
He is the reason Elvis wore those costumes. He gave Elvis his gold jacket. He's so charming and charismatic. I wish I could have seen him. One of a kind. I'm in love now. Thank you for being you Liberace. RIP Sweet Borrowed Angel
A master showman and an incredibly accomplished pianist. The ACCURACY here is astounding. Not a note missed. Not a note wrong. Liberace is a nation treasure. And although it was many years in the making - he was finally free at the end to be HIMSELF and the fans embraced him.
My father, who served in the USMC, Korean War Veteran, and a damn good piano player, thought that Liberace was the best pianist in the world. He listened to his records and watched every time he was on television. When it was confirmed that Liberace was gay, you could tell that it bothered him, but he remained a fan until his dying day.
I started piano at 4. After A few times through a music chart I did it by ear 👂. If you start early it just becomes words in a poem. I r 68 n still play a lot. Made a living at it for a couple decades. It is like nothing else. Loved Victor Borga as well. They were gifts to the planet. Glad for the youtube living history book.
Out on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Swamp. We had only a radio in early 1950s. A bunch of older Indians would gather around by the camp fire. Just listen to him!!! I'm 76 years old now , enjoy his music Sho na bish
He was the BEST of the BEST. Some seem to run him down, but I do believe he was wonderful. I think he is in heaven now playing for my Mother. She was a pianist and the best, too. She always liked him. I know she would have loved to see him in person. Maybe possible in heaven, huh??? Love Liberace. RIP
When my wife and I were living in Melbourne in 1984 to November 1986 we saw Liberace in both Melbourne and Sydney at the Opera House. After his show in Melbourne we got to talk with Liberace and several of us were invited up to his hotel suite in which there was a grand piano. He sat and played all sorts of music from straight classical to jazz. There was nothing in his repertoire that he couldn`t play. Such a gifted and talented man.He was very charming and kept telling the outlandish jokes and then he would play. I dont know how long we were honoured to have been in his company . Thats one memory we will take to our grave. There are no entertainers anymore. They have all gone to the great concert hall in the sky.
Great story about wonderful much misunderstood lee Liberace first saw him live when I was 13 years old in 1956 ,in Croydon Fairfield halls England loved him and his beautiful music ever sinc I am m
When I was kid practicing piano my Dad would often say to me. When you can play like Liberace then you will truly know how to play. I did not quite get there and still cant play anywhere near as well. But he was one of the musicians that inspired me to keep playing. he really knew how to have fun with music and gave joy to so many people around the world. I will be 68 next birthday and have been teaching music for nearly 35 years now.
vivienne i so agree with you - you know it would any way, but especially because of youtube it really will..... thank god for youtube. i watch hours of youtube very lil tv any more except for golden girls and frasier hahah
He could make a piano talk as few others could. Glitz and glamour combined with charm and showmanship. You never saw him reading off of sheet music. Often imitated, but never, ever duplicated. RIP Liberace.
Liberace, a great Master at the Piano Keyboard. I grew up watching Liberace on our black and white Hoffman TV set. (Remember Black and white TV?) Didn't want to miss a show. Came on the air every week. That being said, I have reviewed many of the comments on this site, and they are mostly all good! Liberace was the best. Some folks out there still love good music. Your good comments said it all for me. Thank you!
I played the piano for 20 years & I LOVED Liiberce (still do). My boyfriend got us subscription tickets for seeing concerts at 'Garden States Arts Center'. Every year during the summer series, we got tickets to see a Liberace - & other classical & rock groups. It was about year 6 of seeing Liberace & the Dancing Waters & my man Jim, leaned over to me during one of the musical breaks, where Liberace invited the audience to come on down to the stage, & see his diamonds. He said if I didn't go down to see him at the end of this conversation with the audience, he'd never take me again. I always dressed for the occasion & realized these women going down the main aisle, were my grandmother's age. They walked very slowly, some with walkers or canes. I scampered down a side aisle (I was young) & was the first to reach the stage. It was so cool! He did his routine of "do you want to see my diamonds?". Of course, I said. His orchestra started playing a Strauss waltz, & he invited me on stage to dance with him. He helped me up the stage stairs and we walzted together. He was GOOD! And smelled good. (Don't care what his sexual orientation was, he's was a child prodigy, & put on a great show.!!!) It was probably more exciting than my wedding day. I saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium in '65, the Stones in '67 & this Liberace concert surpassed the great groups & artists I had seen. He was such a talented & versitile performer & I got such a kick out of him. Especially THAT night! Rest in Peace, Liberace.💔
I got to go to a concert of Liberace as my mother group had one lady couldn't go so asked me if I would like to go. It was really beautiful music.💙RIP🙏
Wonderful performance. Liberace always treated everyone special. He was a class act. Few entertainers today have the relationship with the fans like he did. He was loved and respected by his fans because he always put on a great show. I think Liberace understood people well. He knew that some of the people in the audience lives sucked and his show was going to be one of the special times in their lives. So, Liberace put for the extra effort to give those pour souls their money's worth. There are nice videos of Liberace performing with Elvis. They put on a few great shows. Liberace's interpretation of Gershwin's composition is brilliant and has an existential artistic domain uncommon. The showmanship in this performance was utterly outstanding. BRAVO.
I love Liberace’s Piano pieces he played eversince! It’s sooo soothing to listen! Too sad 😢 he’s not around anymore! I missed him so much performing. R.I.P Liberace! 🙏📿🕯🕊🌺
Wow he was only 4 years old when he started to play his piano and 39 years that is awesome god bless Liberace I love Gershwin actually I love classical music and operas this is so beautiful How Liberace is playing it very enchanting this guy was one of a kind no one could ever be close to be like him he was real not fake at all He loved what he did Best playing his piano and entertaining everyone with his music and storytelling.
I saw Liberace here in Australia, decades ago. Also saw him on TV when I was little, saw his house whilst on tourist bus in America, so happy I did. Great pianist. His mother was a very attractive lady too.
Today new generations don’t appreciate this beautiful performances, but they are fabulous, for more civilized times. Those were the true days of wine and roses. Little did I knew about Liberace life and doing until I recently watch the movie Behind the chandelier, and I thought, how can a man became so famous by playing piano, but it was not until I watched this video that I understand that he excel in doing it! Now I’m just an other fan of Liberace. Bravo.
My Wife and I saw him at Lake Tahoe in 1980. Those who did not see him perform missed a chance to witness greatness. Not only as a real human being but as a performer extraordinaire, an artist, and absolutely brilliant pianist. There will never be another like him and well there should not be. I mean that in a very good way,, his sexual orientation has nothing what-so-ever to do with his brilliance and his contributions to mankind.
this is so much fun to watch. i'm into psyhedelic, rock, jazz, etc so this is new to me. liberace blows my mind. what an incredible musician and performer. wow.
Personality and style and showmanship remind me quite a bit of Elton John in his younger days both of them just love their music and are the best at the kind of music they did. Can't help but feel happy after hearing them play.
Not taking anything away from Liberace's remarkable gifts, but check out great classical pianists who also play without sheet music, much more difficult pieces, in 90 minute performances.
I'm 55 now... But I was very fortunate that at 10 yrs old my friend and I were in a band ..yes 10 yrs old My friends mother played piano and played some Liberace albums for us This is 1976 so no vcr yet....we were blown away ...and couldn't even see him play...we were cool kids who thought Liberace was just a character....well we changed our minds real quick...and made sure we never missed any tv appearances after that....I only regret that I never saw him live....
He was a Kind Hearted Fellow who really cared about his fans and always did his best to give GREAT performances. You can't play in Vegas for as many years as he did without being the best!!
I’m 66 years old. Fifty years ago my mother told me she bought us tickets to see Liberace at the Garden State Art Center (in NJ). I said, “who’s that?”.. She said - “an incredible entertainer”. She was right. I was mesmerized by his incredible talent, his wardrobe, the car and his engaging rapport with the audience. It was a night I have never forgotten and my first experience with pure genius. I’ve been a devout fan ever since.. ❤️
I saw him with my mom as well, at the Warwick Musical Theater in Rhode Island. Also loved hom ever since.
Tengo 56, mis padres veían un programa de TV y me dijeron: mira, ese es Liberace. Yo era un niño pero percibía que era un gran panista. Buenos recuerdos.
Some music critics said Liberace was too showy and not a serious musician. His response:" I'm crying all the way to the bank".
Gershwin like the majority of the Great american song book composers had recieved a european classical music education ie Irvin Berlin Cole porter Harold Arlen Sammy Kahn Rodgers and Hammerstien Jerome kern and Mel Torme this inspiring display of piano virtuoisty by Liberace on Gershwins famous piece is amazing on so many levels one of which is he is playing from memory which is a elite ability of the dedicated great masters wonderful to hear in 2023 or at any time in human history thank u so much for posting this wow
He knew every song out there, simple or complex and played them all without errors. Władziu Liberace never stumbled at the keyboard and for 20 years he was the highest paid entertainer in the World!! He was indeed a Master of the piano.
When I was Nine Years Old My Parents took to See Liberace in Concert Such a nice man I could listen to him for hours A true Showman And a wonderful Humantarian And A Kind Soul R,I.P Lee
Mr. Liberace was a national treasure. He was art in motion. Most amazing artist and showman. My mother use to watch his show and I always watched with her. He was one of one. It brings me to tears to know he’s gone but I will never forget him.
My mother watched his show on t.v. She was a pianist/organist, and loved him. I always watched his show with her. Good memories.
Ditto. Always enjoyed his music. & clothing.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT. HE WAS A GENIUS. I REALLY LOVED WATCHING HIM PERFORM. HE IS STILL MISSED VERY MUCH. I HAD THE LUXURY OF SEEING HIM PERFORM MANY TIMES
He deserved to be covered in gold and diamonds he shared them all with all of us and his wonderful performances and lovely personality r I p lee
Amen
He made so many people happy, I hope I meet this great man in heaven. A wonderful human being who was at his best making other people happy.
We will all meet him in heaven. I truly believe that. He was a beautiful soul. A truly Borrowed Angel. Thank God for allowing us to have him. I love you sweet Liberace. RIP Lee. Thank you for loving us all.
I believe he once said "If you love your audience, they will love you back!"!
As someone who plays 4 instruments one of which is the organ, I'd sure like to have a convo with him! Hopefully, I've been good enough to make it to Heaven.
Liberace...the best pianist of all times.
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My mother, a very accomplished piano player, loved this guy to death. He was flamboyant, a bit of an eccentric, colorful, but his talent could never be duplicated. He was a showman extraordinaire, to say the least, and he had every right to flaunt that talent and popularity.
Back then it was women who saw his value first.
@@peepindis I can see why
Just wondering, can you flaunt with style an grace? Because if so that is exactly the way he did it. Your comment was so right he earned it all and had a right to show it off.😊❤🤗
A friend of mine played for years in a famous symphony. He told me that Liberace was the real deal and had the respect of all the musicians in the symphony. His shtick was sometimes a little over the top, but his talent was undeniable, and in many ways unsurpassed.
He was a Genius!
He makes that Piano Sing. Such a Great Musician. Showmanship beyond!
A magical man in a magical time.
@@jeffrykoehler6176with magical clothes on and what i loved and i’m sure most people at the time was he wasnt shy or show off about himself or his talent and his showmanship when i was about 18 now 82 we had a girls night out in kingscross in a very famous venue cant remember the name of it ( it might come up later ) and it was the night of Liberace’ s debut in sydney Australia and he signed my forearm at work everybody knew and constantly joked about it ( she ‘s not washing her arm for a week ) which was true it was such fun and a wonderful experience and memory may you be playing GerShim in heaven Liberace and entertaining all the angels ❤️🌈🌈🌈🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🐚🌻🌏🙏🙏🥰
My Mother absolutely loved his music. When I was a baby my Father would play me to sleep with Boogie because I would stay awake to listen to Liberace. I still love to listen to his music today 75 years later LOL
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Wow! What a stunning performance, interpretation and arrangement, full of dynamics, emotion and rhythm, awesome 👏 what a player!
I loved Liberace. I always wondered what happened to his clothes, his beautiful rings. His house that fell into decay is now back to some of its original grandeur. Thanks to someone who cared what happened to his belongings. Remembered always. Gershwin would have been so proud to hear his magical fingers playing his music.
Well, most of his costumes and jewelry are displayed at Michael Jackson's old house in Las Vegas. They are now owned by Liberace's foundation. He DID give a certain amount of them away before he died and most of those were auctioned off when the people he gave them too eventually died and their greedy families wanted the money.
@@retroguy9494 Thank you so much! I saw a lot of his things at the Liberace museum in Las Vegas years ago. Well, that museum closed and I wondered what happened to the contents. Now that I know where they are, I’ll have to go see them next time I’m in Vegas. Thanks again!
@@lizm9319 You're welcome! 😃
His house was restored and his clothes went to the museum which used to be Michael Jackson's old home in Las Vegas
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Lee, we loved you. You were the best.
Rhapsody in Blue played perfectly amongst everything else he played
What a natural. Gifted player. A joy to watch. Thank you Liberace.
HE HAD A NATURAL GOD GIVEN TALENT NO ONE ELSE CAN COMPARE TO R. I. P. LEE
He had such an ease and rapport with his audience and his charisma and talent, still, to this day, are unmatched. I love Liberace.
The most talented pianist in the world.
Imortal Liberace !
Love him too!
The wsy he puts it all together is pure genius. He was a great talent.
Liberace doesn't get the respect as a musician he should. He was truly a brilliant pianist and having met him three times in my life, he was a wonderful guy in person and to fans.
Lucky 🍀 you!
Tilly Myers, true, but that is what happens when someone's persona shines so brightly, but I think Liberace just enjoyed life and wanted to be who he was.
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He was actually a child prodigy who studied music at the University of Wisconsin at like age 7.
How wonderful to have all these videos we can play any time to remind us what a great showman you were, it’s as tho’ you never left us. Thank you for the music Lee, keep on playing.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Perfectly Said!
Play on, Dear Liberace. Thank you for each and every note you ever touched. Know I would place a rose at your feet for each and every one. 🌹
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I know I have
His souls playing the piano, his fingers are just the tools...
It always amazed me how those big rings of his didn't get in the way of his fingers. Some of the compositions he played required a LOT of dexterity in the fingers.
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Yep, shows how talented he was. Makes something that's hard look effortless and easy...
I grew up watching his half hour weekly show. I got to see him live in Vegas. Best show ever. Miss him. Thank God for the videos. I've got a set on DVD. There has not been anyone like him. He's one of a kind. Wonderful!
Absolutely brilliant. Music that will never die.
That was an enthusiastic performance that I thoroughly enjoyed. In 1969, I was 17. I am native U.S. I was part of a week long international choir fest in Freiburg, Germany. Yes, as Liberace said, music is, truly, the universal language.
One of the greatest showmen and entertainers ever to appear on stage.
Its so obvious that this very talented man didn't take himself so seriously that he was afraid to be the butt of a self deprecating gag or lack the ability to be in on the joke when it came to his over the top wardrobe . As they say...Liberace cried all the way to the bank. God bless you Lee.
Actually - He said it. He created that line! Yes an amazing musician and a humongous talent. Never another like him!
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Shivers down your spine listening to him play - wonderful thank you Lee
Liberace was truly a master at the piano and his fans loved him so much. For my Mother and Fathers 25th wedding anniversary we were able to get tickets to the front by the stage at the old Latin Casino in NJ.
Mr L got the message (thanks to a bishop we knew) and he came over to give a warm handshake with my Mom and Pop and played their song Loviest Night of the Year
I am over 70 and that was back in 1964 and I can still see Mom; crying and Pop too at this surprise.
They are all up there now and Mr L is still playing for his fans.
Thank you sir for your wonderful talents and sharing with them to all of the people of the world.
Rest in Peace to you all
Pax+
Most complete Gershwin Medley I have ever heard I am in tears of joy. And to see this being executed by Liberace ...I'm in heaven (wooops I just blew my left speaker)
Por siempre esplendido , no tiene edad.....❤❤❤❤❤
Un geniu, însă viața lui privată a fost un dezastru. 😢
It’s always very emotional to me when I listen to Gershwin’s music and especially when Liberace is performing it. Even I unfortunately never have seen a live performance on stage. But he had an ability to make people happy with his music 🎶 and with his attitude. Even through the TV-screen he had this lovely and sympathetic way to make me smile. He passed away much to early!😢
Definitely gone too soon. I was privileged to see him in Durban, South Africa performing at the Old Playhouse. A show I will never forget.
So many different styles, and moods....And a master at them all....Love the Gershwin set....powerful!!!!
Thank you for bringing Liberace back to us!!!
A master thoroughly enjoying himself and sharing his joy with the world. A treasure when he was a live and a treasure still.
Just listening to that man play, without even seeing him, is a lift always for me.
One of the most gifted of all time.
I saw the great Liberace in 1975 in Vegas!! One of the best shows I’ve ever seen!!
That is about the time I went to see him in Vegas! Loved this talented man!
I also saw Liberace about that time also. Rode up an elevator with him and a gentlemen he was presenting . We sat at a piano bar?? With him sitting on one end and I was on the the end. Was so tongue tied, I couldn’t even speak. But he kept smiling at me. A memory I’ll never forget.
I closed my eyes listening to this and was transformed. I am in awe.
He was great at playing & entertaining, a legend
I Donna will never hear this song without hearing Darling I love you.No one could play this as well as he did.Yet I shall always love this tribute Gershwin gave the world to love an living a full life.
A wonderful man, wonderful musician, showman, would have loved to have met him, he must be entertaining in heaven.
I saw him in New York, I saw him in Florida, doesn't matter where, he always entertained, he sparkled with his diamonds, his outfits, but his piano playing, the BEST...........always beautiful music, he could make the piano sing.........
I had the privilege of attending one of his concerts at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, Canada many years ago. It was amazing! I relive the joy I felt by watching these vidios. Thank you 😊🇨🇦
Glad I grew up in the "Liberace" era...never be another like him.
Liberace was the BEST of the B\EST. Loved him so. And such a kind man. My Mother was a pianist and would have loved to have seen him in her time. RIP sir, we miss you.
God, he was a mountain of talent! Just brilliant.
I sure wish we had entertainers like him around today!
@@retroguy9494 SAD TO SAY BUT WE WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKES OF GREAT TALENT LIKE THIS AGAIN
@@tomsanders7080 Yes, sadly, you are right! At least no more in MY lifetime.
My late aunt actually got to see him perform in person. With the "dancing waters" behind him. She told me it was SO much better in person than watching him on television.
Such flair. No matter what his love-style was/is, watching & listening to his lightness/funness is refreshing. I would loved to have met him!!!
I saw him in person twice over the years .What a showman and musician he was ! 😮 Unforgettable Great memories
Magnificent, there is not another like him.
Every time I watch Liberace he brings a smile to my face and allows me to forget about life's troubles for a while. If that's not the definition of entertainment, what is?
Truly one of a kind. Like Elvis, there will never be another.
Absolutely. He was an extremely talented pianist!!
You do realise both him and elvis were identical twins right ? 😂😂😂😂 hardly one of a kind .... granted both their twins died at birth but for 9 months they were not unique lol
He is the reason Elvis wore those costumes. He gave Elvis his gold jacket. He's so charming and charismatic. I wish I could have seen him. One of a kind. I'm in love now. Thank you for being you Liberace. RIP Sweet Borrowed Angel
@@lindseypate4306 I'd give everything I own to go back in time & see him & Elvis in 1956 in Las Vegas!
the piano playing so incredible..magnificent..Liberace is true entertainer
The grand Baldwin Grand takes a licking and keeps on ticking.🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💕
Endless thanks for sharing this comforting and inspiring music. ♥️
A master showman and an incredibly accomplished pianist. The ACCURACY here is astounding. Not a note missed. Not a note wrong. Liberace is a nation treasure. And although it was many years in the making - he was finally free at the end to be HIMSELF and the fans embraced him.
So beautiful, so rare and so wonderful to listen to.
I love liberace and I love George In Ira gerwin These 3 men bought beauty of music into the life of the world Rest in peace my beautiful souls of God
My father, who served in the USMC, Korean War Veteran, and a damn good piano player, thought that Liberace was the best pianist in the world. He listened to his records and watched every time he was on television. When it was confirmed that Liberace was gay, you could tell that it bothered him, but he remained a fan until his dying day.
Been many years but listen to him on the TV as a youngster. I am over 70 now
I started piano at 4. After A few times through a music chart I did it by ear 👂. If you start early it just becomes words in a poem. I r 68 n still play a lot. Made a living at it for a couple decades. It is like nothing else. Loved Victor Borga as well. They were gifts to the planet. Glad for the youtube living history book.
Out on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Swamp. We had only a radio in early 1950s. A bunch of older Indians would gather around by the camp fire. Just listen to him!!! I'm 76 years old now , enjoy his music Sho na bish
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I love Liberace, he was a wonderful person. Everyday I listen his wonderful music.
A wonderful musician ! Thank you for this golden memory !
I love Liberace. He is very funny, very nice and a terrific pianist and entertainer. I miss you Lee. Wish you were still here.
Class act all the way. One of my favorites. I shed tears every time I hear this. Wish he were living now.
Magicien de la scène salles combles à laissé une fortune considerable
Fabolous!
My grandpa was great piano performer, and a unconditional Liberace fan.
Thanx for this!
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My late dad loved Liberace....never missed his show on TV or any specials he was in. I grew to love him too.....RIP...
Gracias Liberace por compartir esa genialidad con todos, un verdadero privilegio disfrutar de tus interpretaciones RIP...
He was the BEST of the BEST. Some seem to run him down, but I do believe he was wonderful. I think he is in heaven now playing for my Mother. She was a pianist and the best, too. She always liked him. I know she would have loved to see him in person. Maybe possible in heaven, huh??? Love Liberace. RIP
When my wife and I were living in Melbourne in 1984 to November 1986 we saw Liberace in both Melbourne and Sydney at the Opera House. After his show in Melbourne we got to talk with Liberace and several of us were invited up to his hotel suite in which there was a grand piano. He sat and played all sorts of music from straight classical to jazz. There was nothing in his repertoire that he couldn`t play. Such a gifted and talented man.He was very charming and kept telling the outlandish jokes and then he would play. I dont know how long we were honoured to have been in his company . Thats one memory we will take to our grave. There are no entertainers anymore. They have all gone to the great concert hall in the sky.
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Um grande astro da música mundial !
Great story about wonderful much misunderstood lee Liberace first saw him live when I was 13 years old in 1956 ,in Croydon Fairfield halls England loved him and his beautiful music ever sinc I am m
Lucky YOU!
Excelent
LIBERACE!!! The greatest!!!! can't beat him. Thanks for posting.
The master at work. One word WONDERFUL.
He's a THRILLING performer!!
Phenomenal, there are no other words ...
When I was kid practicing piano my Dad would often say to me. When you can play like Liberace then you will truly know how to play. I did not quite get there and still cant play anywhere near as well. But he was one of the musicians that inspired me to keep playing. he really knew how to have fun with music and gave joy to so many people around the world. I will be 68 next birthday and have been teaching music for nearly 35 years now.
His immortal music will forever live on for generations to come.
vivienne i so agree with you - you know it would any way, but especially because of youtube it really will..... thank god for youtube. i watch hours of youtube very lil tv any more except for golden girls and frasier hahah
THE MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN IS SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THAT HAS EVER BEEN COMPOSED!
He could make a piano talk as few others could. Glitz and glamour combined with charm and showmanship. You never saw him reading off of sheet music. Often imitated, but never, ever duplicated. RIP Liberace.
Liberace, a great Master at the Piano Keyboard. I grew up watching Liberace on our black and white Hoffman TV set. (Remember Black and white TV?) Didn't want to miss a show. Came on the air every week. That being said, I have reviewed many of the comments on this site, and they are mostly all good! Liberace was the best. Some folks out there still love good music. Your good comments said it all for me. Thank you!
This man was so perfect!! My God! Absolution! Perfection!! Blows me away..
You are right David
I played the piano for 20 years & I LOVED Liiberce (still do). My boyfriend got us subscription tickets for seeing concerts at 'Garden States Arts Center'. Every year during the summer series, we got tickets to see a Liberace - & other classical & rock groups. It was about year 6 of seeing Liberace & the Dancing Waters & my man Jim, leaned over to me during one of the musical breaks, where Liberace invited the audience to come on down to the stage, & see his diamonds. He said if I didn't go down to see him at the end of this conversation with the audience, he'd never take me again. I always dressed for the occasion & realized these women going down the main aisle, were my grandmother's age. They walked very slowly, some with walkers or canes. I scampered down a side aisle (I was young) & was the first to reach the stage. It was so cool! He did his routine of "do you want to see my diamonds?". Of course, I said. His orchestra started playing a Strauss waltz, & he invited me on stage to dance with him. He helped me up the stage stairs and we walzted together. He was GOOD! And smelled good. (Don't care what his sexual orientation was, he's was a child prodigy, & put on a great show.!!!) It was probably more exciting than my wedding day.
I saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium in '65, the Stones in '67 & this Liberace concert surpassed the great groups & artists I had seen.
He was such a talented & versitile performer & I got such a kick out of him. Especially THAT night! Rest in Peace, Liberace.💔
A very nice story! Thanks for sharing!! Yes, Liberace was without equal!!
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Thank you for sharing this story, what year was that? I am a super big fan of his. everyone who knew him spoke well him him like you did:)
Hermoso, agrega a esta preciosa obra musical de George Gershwin, su talento y estilo.
I can only say that Liberace was good for the soul.
I got to go to a concert of Liberace as my mother group had one lady couldn't go so asked me if I would like to go. It was really beautiful music.💙RIP🙏
Liberace "but I couldn't come out just in the buttons" - sublime!
"If the beads are turned the wrong way, its murder! One bead will do it!" LMAO
Every time he was on tv my parents let me watch him, even late at night…..he was simply the best! Greetings from Germany!
Wonderful performance. Liberace always treated everyone special. He was a class act. Few entertainers today have the relationship with the fans like he did. He was loved and respected by his fans because he always put on a great show. I think Liberace understood people well. He knew that some of the people in the audience lives sucked and his show was going to be one of the special times in their lives. So, Liberace put for the extra effort to give those pour souls their money's worth. There are nice videos of Liberace performing with Elvis. They put on a few great shows. Liberace's interpretation of Gershwin's composition is brilliant and has an existential artistic domain uncommon. The showmanship in this performance was utterly outstanding. BRAVO.
I love Liberace’s Piano pieces he played eversince! It’s sooo soothing to listen! Too sad 😢 he’s not around anymore! I missed him so much performing. R.I.P Liberace! 🙏📿🕯🕊🌺
Wow he was only 4 years old when he started to play his piano and 39 years that is awesome god bless Liberace I love Gershwin actually I love classical music and operas this is so beautiful How Liberace is playing it very enchanting this guy was one of a kind no one could ever be close to be like him he was real not fake at all He loved what he did Best playing his piano and entertaining everyone with his music and storytelling.
lil rose Well, so was Alma Deutscher.
I miss Liberace. he had a god given talent. class act.🎶🎼🎵
Totally right.
I saw Liberace here in Australia, decades ago. Also saw him on TV when I was little, saw his house whilst on tourist bus in America, so happy I did. Great pianist. His mother was a very attractive lady too.
A very gifted player.It brings joy t those hurt lost souls andales them smile and warms their souls.Stirs one's soul.
Brilliant, years of hard work and dedication, true genius. Terrible loss. 🌎
Can't even imagine the things about music that are in his brain! To be so talented!
beautiful music, beautiful soul.
Today new generations don’t appreciate this beautiful performances, but they are fabulous, for more civilized times. Those were the true days of wine and roses. Little did I knew about Liberace life and doing until I recently watch the movie Behind the chandelier, and I thought, how can a man became so famous by playing piano, but it was not until I watched this video that I understand that he excel in doing it! Now I’m just an other fan of Liberace. Bravo.
He was fantastic 🙃❤️💙
Liberace, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Prince....some people’s raw talent and showmanship is just on another level.
My Wife and I saw him at Lake Tahoe in 1980. Those who did not see him perform missed a chance to witness greatness. Not only as a real human being but as a performer extraordinaire, an artist, and absolutely brilliant pianist. There will never be another like him and well there should not be. I mean that in a very good way,, his sexual orientation has nothing what-so-ever to do with his brilliance and his contributions to mankind.
this is so much fun to watch. i'm into psyhedelic, rock, jazz, etc so this is new to me. liberace blows my mind. what an incredible musician and performer. wow.
He was a brilliant entertainer and pianist, enjoyed watching him as a child with my parents!
Personality and style and showmanship remind me quite a bit of Elton John in his younger days both of them just love their music and are the best at the kind of music they did. Can't help but feel happy after hearing them play.
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Always in awe whenever I come back to watch Liberace. I love everything about him, and marvel that there is never any sheet music, not a lick!
Not taking anything away from Liberace's remarkable gifts, but check out great classical pianists who also play without sheet music, much more difficult pieces, in 90 minute performances.
My mother played piano and she loved this guy.
This man is.....History........classic in all its wonder....and more.
What a joy to be able to watch these wonderful performances. Thank you for sharing!
Yes, thank you so much.
I'm 55 now...
But I was very fortunate that at 10 yrs old my friend and I were in a band ..yes 10 yrs old
My friends mother played piano and played some Liberace albums for us
This is 1976 so no vcr yet....we were blown away ...and couldn't even see him play...we were cool kids who thought Liberace was just a character....well we changed our minds real quick...and made sure we never missed any tv appearances after that....I only regret that I never saw him live....
Gay, straight, I don't care, his music and personality were awesome. I still enjoy watching and listening.
Liberace beats them all for talent personality charm sincerity looks no wonder his jealous critics made up untrue stories about him
No habrá otro talento como Liberace.
Agree Sir This GENTLEMAN was a real artist total class THE GREATEST GENERATION EVER AMEN
He was a Kind Hearted Fellow who really cared about his fans and always did his best to give GREAT performances. You can't play in Vegas for as many years as he did without being the best!!
@@edwinjimenez3802 NO ENTERTAINER OF TODAY can compare to him!!....and that's Sad to say!!