Leon Russell - A Song For You (REACTION) with my wife
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📺 Official Video: • A SONG FOR YOU - Leon ...
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@Sqeeeeps 4 ай бұрын
Leon was a musical genius. The master of space and time!!
@jamietfranklin Ай бұрын
I just love it too. He's the greatest. I really think so. So feeling. And the blend of techniques and influences to be so personal and universal at the same time. Master of Space and Time.
@williamschrom1584 4 ай бұрын
It's a joy to watch the two of you, and how much the music moves and touches you... much respect and love.
@iznot2 2 ай бұрын
I have loved your reaction to this song. There may be hundreds of covers but there is always something special when the songwriter performs their own material .
@sherreeadams5176 3 ай бұрын
“Tightrope “ and “Lady Blue” are two of his best works to me. “ A song for you” has been covered so many times that no one realizes it’s Leon’s song. Most don’t know who he is.
@chitownlee 4 ай бұрын
Leon is a legend.
@marythacker4802 3 ай бұрын
The Best most beautiful song ever written. Leon wrote it and his version of singing it is my favorite. He has more great songs. RIP The Master of Space and Time.
@JonathanGreen18 4 ай бұрын
A perfect song for you both ! ❤😊
@KrazyKatLadyx2 4 ай бұрын
Ray Charles did an amazing cover of this. Russell was a true talent.
@SunShine-qk4rb 4 ай бұрын
It’s such a beautiful song.
@user-jx2sg1wb1t 4 ай бұрын
I saw Leon Russell at RFK stadium in D.C. in 1974. My friends had to cancel and I was so disappointed. I wanted to go so badly. I got up the nerve and didn’t tell my parents that I was going to go alone. The stadium was huge and I was a little scared, but I found my way onto the field and pretty close to the stage. It was fantastic and he was amazing! I may have gone alone, but I still remember what a wonderful time I had watching and listening to Leon Russell with thousands of other fans.
@annereidy7981 4 ай бұрын
Great memory to have and to share.
@stevewalsh4850 4 ай бұрын
You two are my spirit double, love love love how y’all love Music, especially 70’s music, the music of my teenage years
@sonnymaupin9267 4 ай бұрын
I first became aware of Russel when he was touring with Joe Cocker and Mad Dogs and Englishmen. Later I found out he was part of the famous Wrecking Crew. The stuio musicians that were solely responsible for the sound of popular music in the 50s 60s and 70s. And he helped George Harrison out with his Bengla Desh concert. For Cocker and Harrison he wasnt just a musician, he was the musical directer and arranager for Cocker. To me, he could have never done a single song on his own but would still deserve to be in the HOF, he's contributed that much to popular music for decades
@kellywann3794 4 ай бұрын
One of America’s and world’s greatest musicians.
@ThistleAndSea 4 ай бұрын
Leon was the epitome of the long haired country boy. He was from Oklahoma, and his musicianship was off the charts. You might also like his Stranger In A Strange Land and Home Sweet Oklahoma, both from his Shelter People LP. He was also part of the infamous Mad Dogs & Englishmen rock & roll tour with Joe Cocker back in 1970. You two should check out some videos clips from that tour sometime. It was a testament to the rock & roll excess of the times, and it was eventually turned into a documentary dvd. If you haven't heard Joe Cocker yet look for his With A Little Help From My Friends clip on YT from that dvd. Epic. Leon even wrote a song about the tour called The Ballad Of Mad Dogs And Englishmen, very wistful and bittersweet. Thanks for sharing this one. 🙂
@jamietfranklin Ай бұрын
The Homewood Session was on Public Television. You can watch the hour long program in its entirety. It's a milestone in Public Television here, and rock and roll programming. Epic. The singers! The band! Furry Lewis! Emily making biscuits! Thank you for loving it like we all do.
@Jude_196 4 ай бұрын
LUVS ME SOME LEON!! :) His voice is UNMISTAKEABLE and SO UNIQUE!!! GLAD you reacted to this one! BEAUTIFUL!!! ENJOY!!!
@dagmar.6954 4 ай бұрын
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.
@danielmalo173 4 ай бұрын
And almond those others more, JJ Cale👋
@noelleone1305 4 ай бұрын
Coming in the top 5 of my all time favorite Leon Russell compositions. So glad you got this particular version!
@kestrelle5345 4 ай бұрын
Love me some Leon Russell! The lady is making some Southern Biscuits. Leon made history.
@jamesferris4573 4 ай бұрын
I am a fellow Oklahoman, and I have always been a huge fan of Leon Russell. He was an incredible songwriter and performer. He did a heartbreaking version of this song on his last album that he released before he passed away from brain cancer. The album is called "On A Distant Shore" and contains more of his original songs that were covered by many artists such as "Masquerade". Another great song from Leon Russell is "Tightrope."
@stevenweinstein2290 Ай бұрын
Not brain cancer. He had a heart attack.
@bradsense7431 4 ай бұрын
What an amazing talent and career Leon had. His performance of “Jumping Jack Flash”and “Young Blood” at George Harrison’s 1971 Concert For Bangladesh is epic and worth a reaction.
@davidrodenkirk5561 4 ай бұрын
I'm so with you. This is real music!😎
@jefferyshute6641 4 ай бұрын
Oh, Dominika, I so enjoyed your reaction to this selection. Leon was one of a kind. I was privileged to see him live in concert back in the 70's, in Houston, with his then wife Mary. Such a heart-felt and talented soul. Thank you.
@dalemcmillan7231 4 ай бұрын
I love this song! Lady Blue is another great song of his ❤ Ray Charles does a great cover of this.
@LonghopeBro-ju6jl 4 ай бұрын
Lady Blue is great, and another favorite of mine is Back the Island, both from the Will O' The Wisp album.
@LonghopeBro-ju6jl 4 ай бұрын
I recently saw a reaction by BrittReacts of a live version of this by Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Leon Russell, with Ray taking the lead. She didn't know who Leon Russell was, so had no idea that it was his song.
@dalemcmillan7231 4 ай бұрын
@@LonghopeBro-ju6jl I agree. I've got the album. Excellent.
@kestrelle5345 4 ай бұрын
"This Masquerade.", "Delta Lady" "Tight Rope"
@michaelwalker5257 4 ай бұрын
Yes! I was just about to say the same thing about The Masquerade.
@robari2410 Ай бұрын
You can add Lady Blue to that list.
@clifton8929 4 ай бұрын
Leon wrote this song, and it's been recorded by many artists. Leon is a musical Icon (Elton Johns Idol), and he wrote many beautiful songs 'THIS MASQUERADE, DELTA LADY, LADY BLUE, HUMMINGBIRD. He's from Oklahoma in the U.S.
@annereidy7981 4 ай бұрын
So long since I've heard this song and, as usual, your reaction does it justice.
@karenfryberger4260 4 ай бұрын
I fell in love with Leon Russell in the early '70's and love him still. This performance is from Leon Russell & Friends - "Homewood Sessions" (1971). Other clips from that session are available on YT. "Delta Lady" is a knockout and "Big Boss Man" is a blast. You'd really enjoy both. I hope you explore more of his work - his career spanned decades. You might also want to check out Leon Russell and JJ Cale " Going Down".
@jeffreyhartley8115 4 ай бұрын
That was a great way of expressing how this makes you
@robari2410 Ай бұрын
Many have covered Leon's A Song For You, some in a nice way BUT nobody will ever sing it like Leon. Check his duet with Elton John too. and Love.
@brucekislow1690 4 ай бұрын
Leon Russell is a master songwriter, another song he wrote which has been covered often is Superstar. Karen Carpenter and Bette Midler are my favorites who covered it. You guys are so enjoyable to watch, thank you.
@Dannyboy. 4 ай бұрын
He composed the magnificent "Lost inside of you" for Barbra Streisand for the movie "A star is born". ❤
@PeterDay81 4 ай бұрын
A blast from the past.I still have the Leon Russell and the Shelter People lp.(1971, Vinyl).On the super egg label .
@rayj1011 4 ай бұрын
I've been a fan of Leon for a very long time.
@dalemcmillan7231 3 ай бұрын
You would LOVE the song LADY BLUE by Leon Russell. Its beautiful ❤
@dannymoore6886 4 ай бұрын
Leon was the Music Director and he put the band together for Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen legendary Tour in 1970. Hired the band, choir, practiced and hit the road in about 2 weeks time. There's a great 2021 documentary out about that tour.
@karenfryberger4260 4 ай бұрын
And great clips from that tour available on YT.
@geraldbryden6720 5 күн бұрын
if you want to cry find the version on YT from one of Willie Nelson's birthday specials. It features Leon and Willie and the legendary Ray Charles who makes willie cry and steals the show.
@ArniePorter 3 ай бұрын
He wrote this song for Rita Coolidge his girlfriend in the late 60’s who was the love his life but left him. One of the greatest love songs ever written.
@15chipshops 4 ай бұрын
Two of my favourite Leon Russell songs were "Hello Little Friend" and "Delta Lady", Joe Cocker did wonderful versions of both these tunes too.
@edwardrutledge2765 4 ай бұрын
He was so talented, and some of his collaborations with other icons of his day were fabulous.
@susanbrashear7555 4 ай бұрын
This is wonderful but the studio track on his album has an outstanding horn solo that perfectly comments the roughness of Leon’s voice. For me, I prefer Leon singing this song because it is his truth. Raw
@dusty4835 4 ай бұрын
Such a unique talent and an unmistakable voice. "Back To The Island" reveals another side.
@johnathanstruble1064 4 ай бұрын
At Willie Nelson's 80 th birthday celebration, sooo long ago..lol...Willie's two best friends, Leon Russel, and Ray Charles, sang this to him Live on Stage...Ray Charles and Leon have both passed away, and the both of them singing to Willie , brought him to tears....get a chance please react to that iconic performance.❤
@joshjohnson753 4 ай бұрын
I love that version so much, and it brings me to tears every time I watch it! ❤
@stevenweinstein2290 Ай бұрын
That's not correct. It was at Willie's 70th birthday party at the Beacon theater. What brought Willie to tears is he knew his good friend Ray Charles was dying. Ray passed away the folowing year.
@johnathanstruble1064 Ай бұрын
@@stevenweinstein2290 I'm not one to spread misinformation, I truly thought it was his 80th...but I was correct in knowing that Ray was in ill health, and made journey to be there for his friend. Hope we both get to that age, and have a friend, worth the trip.✌️
@johnathanstruble1064 Ай бұрын
@@stevenweinstein2290 side note, just saw Tedeschi Trucks Band, June 14 th at the Brady Theater in Tulsa, every real band should perform at the Beacon, or the Old Lady Brady Theatre. ✌️
@robari2410 Ай бұрын
Please check Lady Blue, and Hummingbird, from Leon Russel as well. Beautiful romantic. Epic.
@jenniferbabros1985 4 ай бұрын
Thanks love this man
@dalemcmillan7231 4 ай бұрын
Excellent Song writer❤❤
@kevinpolito1529 4 ай бұрын
Leon Russell's best album -- a treasury of great songs -- was Carney. It included the song Tightrope.
@johnathanstruble1064 4 ай бұрын
Love from Oklahoma, where the list of amazing musicians, songwriters, and good people have come from for over 70 years. ❤ To the Merchants. From the land of Red Dirt.
@scotstevens5263 4 ай бұрын
Leon was a master musician. Started listening to him in 1972 (junior high school).The Carney album I believe. Try his Wild Horses cover and Jumping Jack Flash bothe fromthe Rolling Stones.
@stevefoulston 4 ай бұрын
It was long thought that Leon Russell's muse for the song was the singer Rita Coolidge, who claimed to be the inspiration and called it "the most beautiful song ever written." They met in the late '60s when Russell was one of the top session piano players and Coolidge was getting started as a singer. Russell wrote a song called "Delta Lady" about her that Joe Cocker recorded in 1969, but at a 2015 concert in New York City, he said "A Song For You" was not about her. Amy Winehouse also covered this song. Peace out.
@jimwillride 4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@beatledad 4 ай бұрын
Watch him do this song 50 years later when he was inducted to the hall of fame by Elton John
@Prone2Thrill 3 ай бұрын
New sub - really enjoying your reactions and your selections of songs. I never expected you to react to Leon before Joe Cocker but great job! #tightrope
@jmpmusva 4 ай бұрын
This was a groundbreaking show. The first live stereo tv broadcast. I saw it in the newspaper. Cat Stevens led , then Leon Russell. Also the first time I ever heard him. there's a half dozen great songs on this broadcast. Most of these people would become Mad Dogs and Englishmen with Joe Coker and also the backup for George Harrison's the Concert for Bangladesh
@brianrussell6570 4 ай бұрын
He was the guitar player in the tophat with Joe Cocker Mad dogs and Englishmen tour
@willfromyadkinville 4 ай бұрын
legend! The Carpenters cover is my favorite.i am sure some will say Luther Vandross or even him! but what a dude!
@danewilliams3552 4 ай бұрын
Glad y'all discovered Leon Russell, y'all's reaction is sweet and real😎
@lisannebaumholz5028 4 ай бұрын
If you want a treat, check out the 1970 documentary about Joe Cocker's "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour and/or the double album. Leon both played and led the band which included so many incredible musicians: Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, Donna Washburn, Claudia Lennear, Denny Cordell, Daniel Moore, Pamela Polland, Matthew Moore, Nicole Barclay, Bobby Jones - vocals Leon Russell - lead guitar, piano, vocals, backing vocals Don Preston - guitar, vocals, backing vocals Chris Stainton - organ, piano Carl Radle - bass guitar Jim Gordon, Jim Keltner, Chuck Blackwell - drums Chuck Blackwell, Sandy Konikoff, Bobby Torres - percussion Jim Horn, Bobby Keys - saxophone Jim Price - trumpet Just a sample..."The Letter": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rs6cqbSW05rRh6s.htmlsi=xGoODp8q68w3Xk6a
@travisreynolds4263 4 ай бұрын
Leon is from Tulsa Oklahoma. Where I live now. He’s a fellow Okie.
@SunShine-qk4rb 4 ай бұрын
James Taylor sung a version with Allison Janney on a tv show called Mr Sunshine.The carpenters also covered it
@artgentile5776 4 ай бұрын
My buddy and I were big Leon fans and saw him about a half a dozen times. We even stole a Leon Avenue street sign once to hang in the garage!
@jas8581 4 ай бұрын
Stranger in a Strange Land is also excellent.
@deirdreoliver9530 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely!❤
@deirdreoliver9530 4 ай бұрын
One of his best! Yes!
@rodneyhearne3405 4 ай бұрын
A bit inside but I missed seeing a can of Olympia Beer on the piano. "It's the water". Such a fun reminder of a very good talent. Thanks for loving this one.
@michaelwalker5257 4 ай бұрын
Listen to Dave Mason's original version of "World In Changes" (from Alone Together) with Leon Russell on organ. Dave Mason is a Hall of Famer, and Leon lets it OUT!
@matthewoconnor5838 4 ай бұрын
Great artist,Carney is a brilliant album.rip.
@terrycunningham8118 4 ай бұрын
Leon Russell, Carney, Shelter People, and Hank Wilson's Back are superb albums.
@dow311 4 ай бұрын
The comments are full of information, thanks to all.
@het53 4 ай бұрын
He made a song called Gone to Shiloh with Elton John in 2010. Neil Young sings it. It is well worth checking out.
@195511SM 4 ай бұрын
Karen Carpenter did a really nice cover of this. PLUS THERE'S FOOTAGE OF Leon, Ray Charles , and Willie NELSON ONSTAGE TOGETHER DOING THIS.
@bobdelp2023 4 ай бұрын
HIS GOOD FRIEND ( ELTON JOHN ) COVERED IT ALSO YOU GUYS! 😊 RIP☹TO LEON
@2715bunky 4 ай бұрын
There are so many great covers of this gem however Ray Charles sings my favorite!
@chitownlee 4 ай бұрын
That was sweet Emily cooking, he wrote a song about called Sweet Emily. I think he does it on this video.
@targetshootr 4 ай бұрын
He was the coolest. He came to town around '73 with his back up singers. One got into her solo so much that her wig flew off. We all laughed but i was embarrassed for her.
@suecook1326 4 ай бұрын
Actually he was a child prodigy and there's videos of him performing as early as 1963. Here's a great one! "Roll Over Beethoven" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f92TlsmmmKuog30.html
@user-tb9dx9mg2njsb 4 ай бұрын
The pride of Tulsa Oklahoma!
@johnharkness7114 4 ай бұрын
This and his very sexy Delta Lady were written for his love at the time, Rita Coolidge, a genius in her own right, who wrote (uncredited) the second half of Layla, among other things
@pablomazzeo8540 4 ай бұрын
sound a like billy joel , i like it
@michaelearly8097 4 ай бұрын
Willie Nelson did a great cover😎
@brianrussell6570 4 ай бұрын
Hes the idol of Elton John
@cspringer333 4 ай бұрын
Not sure why my post was deleted (maybe it was the like to the video). Check out Leon Russell and Joe Cocker and Mad Dogs and Englishmen LIVE version of "With a Little Help from My Friends" One of the few Best Concert Videos on KZfaq.
@bradsense7431 4 ай бұрын
I have noticed before that not all comments show if I don’t click the “Newest” button under where it says comments. Not just here but on any YT channel. Maybe that happened. As for Leon Russell and Joe Cocker I have to imagine some great stories from these two spending time together.
@karenfryberger4260 4 ай бұрын
@@bradsense7431 Yes, having to sort by "newest" to see all comments is a relatively recent development on YT. It's a pain, because from what I've noticed, many comments appear multiple times using this method. As for Leon Russell and Joe Cocker "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" concert performances - I say YES to anything they can find on YT!
@bobdelp2023 4 ай бұрын
HI YOU GUYS! 😊WRITTEN BY ( LEON) BUT MADE POPULAR BY ( THE CARPENTERS ) ANDREI AND DOMENICA 💯👍 YOU KNOW THAT ANGEL KAREN!
@jeffolson6269 4 ай бұрын
Billie Joel did a version of this.
@wildfire1120 4 ай бұрын
Check out the Carpenters version, it’s very good
@kennethroy2911 4 ай бұрын
You got to listen to the original like always by Donnie Hathaway
@karenfryberger4260 4 ай бұрын
Leon Russell is the original; written and recorded for his first solo album, released in 1970. Donny Hathaway released his cover in 1971.
@kirkhall2099 4 ай бұрын
You like piano. How about Ludovico Einaudi DIVINER
@terryhorsley1012 4 ай бұрын
Superior.
@Coolrockndad 4 ай бұрын
I like the covers of his tunes better. "This Masquerade" by The Carpenters is the best cover of any of his tunes IMO.
@xJRx77 4 ай бұрын
Leon wrote and recorded it, but Ray Charles version is WAY WAY better!
@flubblert 4 ай бұрын
so many other more beautiful versions of this song that would have brought you both to tears, I'm sure. Donny Hathaway, probably the best; Ray Charles, to name just a couple. This live version by Leon just doesn't capture the true depth of emotion and romanticism of this amazing song... not for me anyway.
@wildfire1120 4 ай бұрын
I agree with you , add The Carpenters to your list
@flubblert 4 ай бұрын
@@wildfire1120 oh yes, amazing!
@sukie584 4 ай бұрын
I couldn’t disagree with a comment more if I tried.
@flubblert 4 ай бұрын
@@sukie584 that's fine. I just don't think the voice and style lives up to the emotion of the song. Perhaps it's because I heard other better versions before his.
@sukie584 4 ай бұрын
@@flubblert it’s his song. This is the voice & style. It’s magnificent.
@kenrock8692 4 ай бұрын
Willie Nelson version is better
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