Liberace Gave Elvis Presley His Look | Letterman

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Жыл бұрын

The legendary pianist shows off his bling and plays a holiday medley for Dave.
(From "Late Night," air date: 12/29/83)
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@nathueil1
@nathueil1 Жыл бұрын
All you rappers need to bow to this man's bling.
@cle-chi
@cle-chi Жыл бұрын
I was thinking that too.
@dwaynecollins4974
@dwaynecollins4974 Жыл бұрын
Ditto
@albertpeterson5585
@albertpeterson5585 Жыл бұрын
...played piano from the age of four; 18 years of training, tried the world of classical music, but found he was a better entertainer mixing classic and popular music; Mr Showmanship; the rest is history. Thank you, Lee.
@jackgrant9301
@jackgrant9301 Жыл бұрын
He once said: "you're probably wondering how I play with all these rings. Quite well, actually."
@TheDmanMA
@TheDmanMA Жыл бұрын
the OG
@CoreyChambersLA
@CoreyChambersLA Жыл бұрын
Liberace was not just the greatest showman, but also deserves the historic designation as one of the greatest pianists of all time.
@GalvestonGuy
@GalvestonGuy Жыл бұрын
Believer.
@mrs6968
@mrs6968 10 ай бұрын
He put the boogie woogie on any piece of sheet music that he's ever read or performed such a gift and to have his talents be backed with such a once in a lifetime personality is just truly an amazing gift to the world each and every day to know that his life and art was so well documented before his untimely passing up into the big gig in the heavens
@TravelNut72
@TravelNut72 10 ай бұрын
He for sure was his piano playing was impeccable. Was always my dream to meet this man he left us way too soon.
@user-gn9vu7wn7t
@user-gn9vu7wn7t 2 ай бұрын
He brought classical music closeer to the masses, such an amazin talent Mr Liberace was! An America icon!
@Melissa0774
@Melissa0774 9 сағат бұрын
@@user-gn9vu7wn7t Yeah, it's a shame there's no one else like him today. Can you imagine there was actually a time in the U.S, when someone could actually get that rich and famous from being an instrumental musician? It sure as hell couldn't happen today.
@billyrock8305
@billyrock8305 Жыл бұрын
The musical skill of this genius is astounding.
@mrluckyuncle
@mrluckyuncle Жыл бұрын
Letterman easily could have had fun at Liberace’s expense but here he shows respect and warmth.
@erepsekahs
@erepsekahs Жыл бұрын
Because that is was job. Every one of his guests is there as a promotional opportunity, and if Letterman made fun of anyone (unless it was pre-arranged) he would be out of a job. His place was to entertain, and be a promoter in conjunction with promoters.
@fifty9forty3
@fifty9forty3 Жыл бұрын
Most talk show hosts would take care about humor at a serious talented guest's expense. Carson lost the respect of Raymond Burr and Wayne Newton for this reason.
@topsyturvyy4558
@topsyturvyy4558 Жыл бұрын
@@erepsekahs Hmmm, I don't think it was in good taste for Letterman to shame Oliver Reed about his Alcoholism.
@erepsekahs
@erepsekahs Жыл бұрын
@@topsyturvyy4558 Tipsy, Good idea!
@floydthebarber9956
@floydthebarber9956 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. He could have easily taken shots, even with an old Liberace sort of joking about himslef, but Dave kept it classy. Very cool.
@goligogo923
@goligogo923 Жыл бұрын
I never thought a dude playing Christmas on a piano would bring a tear to my eye... damn, what a talent.
@DemonsSister
@DemonsSister Жыл бұрын
Another great artist stolen by AIDS. 😢
@junglismonk4256
@junglismonk4256 Жыл бұрын
Liberace was amazing !
@johnreidy2804
@johnreidy2804 Жыл бұрын
Was Liberace really light in the loafers?
@yambo59
@yambo59 Жыл бұрын
DITTO. What a delicate and emotional touch on the keys, RIP LIBERACE/LEE
@goligogo923
@goligogo923 Жыл бұрын
@@johnreidy2804 No sir! "Straight as an arrow. he was just...flamboyant that's all" -My dad Who lived in Milwaukee back then where he was a Polish hero. LoL Yeah man, he could re-lift the Hindenburg.
@JacobElyachar
@JacobElyachar Жыл бұрын
I got chills from the holiday medley. Liberace was truly an icon!
@ChoctawNawtic4
@ChoctawNawtic4 Ай бұрын
IS!
@oceanwoods
@oceanwoods Жыл бұрын
My mom loved him and I made fun of him as a kid I didn’t understand the showmanship.. After this clip, I have so much respect for him.
@johnkaylor8670
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
You and I had the same experience. I saw him as a child on live TV back in the 1950s and thought he was exaggerated and ridiculous - although a gifted performer. But this show, which I had never seen before, has changed my viewpoint of him. He really was a decent and gifted performer.
@karenlauricella4976
@karenlauricella4976 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same my mother loved him too and Wayne Newton
@sandrafraser4759
@sandrafraser4759 Жыл бұрын
Dont worry my kids made fun of him too, but now appreciate his wonderful talent,..he was a real showman .
@TheDmanMA
@TheDmanMA Жыл бұрын
yeah..he was gay...wayyyyback in the day...goes to show..we are human...it doesnt matter...what genius this guy was....and a nice person.
@OMGWTFLOLSMH
@OMGWTFLOLSMH Жыл бұрын
Liberace was one of the great showmen and one of the best talk show guests ever. So funny, charming and personable. I remember seeing him on so many shows back in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Thanks for posting this.
@inrainbowman
@inrainbowman Жыл бұрын
seems legit, omgwtflol.
@DippyHippie
@DippyHippie Жыл бұрын
I loved him! On my walk home from school back in like 1958 I had to pass his house! I peeked over the wall & his swimming pool was shaped like a piano!🎹🎼
@helpershelper
@helpershelper Жыл бұрын
His Christmas show with his brother is wonderful. He was one of my favorite entertainers.
@maryrowell1122
@maryrowell1122 Жыл бұрын
I always wanted to go see him
@TNT-km2eg
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
Arrogant , bigot and as genuine as artificial sweetener
@rachelled6763
@rachelled6763 Жыл бұрын
Liberace playing Christmas songs transports you to fairyland. His sound is ethereal, creating imagery of crystals, chimes, snow falling, gracefully, eloquent. His touch on the keys sparkles as marvelously as his diamond rings. You know you're in the presence of greatness. So glad I watched this. A true master of the Art.
@phillipecook3227
@phillipecook3227 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@johnkaylor8670
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's really sort of funny - in that, here you have a grown man dressed in jewels like a cheap, tawdry side-show performer, but - when he sat down at that piano - he revealed a truly gifted talent like few could produce.
@kevinmichael9482
@kevinmichael9482 Жыл бұрын
There was a magic about Liberace. I remember as a child being enthralled watching Liberace on TV. Whatever one thinks regarding his lifestyle, there's no denying his talent, charisma, and impact.
@rachelled6763
@rachelled6763 Жыл бұрын
@@johnkaylor8670 Yeah, just got to get past all that bling...
@johnreidy2804
@johnreidy2804 Жыл бұрын
"Fairy land" yeah that sums it up
@chrissullivan40
@chrissullivan40 Жыл бұрын
Took him for granted when I was younger. Now I realize how lucky we are to have had him during our time.
@sultanofswat9382
@sultanofswat9382 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@johnreidy2804
@johnreidy2804 Жыл бұрын
I don't quite get it
@gtb2009b
@gtb2009b 8 ай бұрын
Never be another
@gtb2009b
@gtb2009b 8 ай бұрын
That was amazing
@quad5186
@quad5186 2 ай бұрын
Well said 👍
@beerborn
@beerborn Жыл бұрын
I'm a guitarist. But if I had to choose a pianist who would influence me in piano playing it has to be this guy. He is a master.
@bobbywhite1645
@bobbywhite1645 Жыл бұрын
I just watched Liberace play white Christmas on letterman 3 days before Christmas in 2022. What a world we live in
@lolajoker
@lolajoker Жыл бұрын
When I was on vacation with my parents in Lake Tahoe in the early 80's my Mom dragged me to the Liberace show. We got seated right at the stage and Liberace talked to my Mom for the whole show and he showed her his rings and being right next to her, I saw all those rings in person, up close. They were amazing. I wound up enjoying the show and glad that I went. I real showman!
@stevescontriano860
@stevescontriano860 Жыл бұрын
Do you know how AIDS got to San Francisco? IN THE REAR OF A HUDSON !!!
@earlyculyer4103
@earlyculyer4103 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience I remember being dragged to see stripes the movie I think it was and ended up loving it.
@Momknowstreasures
@Momknowstreasures Жыл бұрын
Awe your mom must have treasured that experience
@lolajoker
@lolajoker Жыл бұрын
@@Momknowstreasures She did!
@patrickdlogan
@patrickdlogan Жыл бұрын
My late mother-in-law was herself a child prodigy on piano and Liberace was her favorite pianist. RIP Marty and Lee.
@brucedavid7231
@brucedavid7231 Жыл бұрын
Everyone has such wonderful things to say about Elvis, you literally can't find someone say a bad word about him.
@X1.7
@X1.7 Жыл бұрын
Ray Charles
@thatonememer69
@thatonememer69 6 ай бұрын
Priscilla
@brucedavid7231
@brucedavid7231 6 ай бұрын
@@thatonememer69 out of everyone, she says the most incredibly nice things about him. You’re an idiot.
@robertwebb3546
@robertwebb3546 3 ай бұрын
@brucedavid7231 Just his ex-wife, who shades every compliment about him.
@keithmockridge3329
@keithmockridge3329 Жыл бұрын
I have to admit, in the 50s and 60s i never took this genius seriously. Now I'm a lot older, this incredible musician, is up there with the best of them.🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
@jackgrant9301
@jackgrant9301 Жыл бұрын
I think he's a great showman but I don't really like the music he plays. Undeniably talented though. I'd be lucky if I could play piano even half as well as him.
@genghis_connie
@genghis_connie Жыл бұрын
My grandfather did lighting and sound at The Palmer House in Chicago. Lee learned everyone’s name - and really hit it off with my grandpa. He signed a mini piano for him. He was just adored.
@grasmere64
@grasmere64 Жыл бұрын
I saw his show at Radio City Music Hall in '84. Incredible. The Dancing Waters, the Rockettes ... true showmanship. He was also so funny and charming, regaling the audience with stories in between songs.
@RehabProjectSRCB
@RehabProjectSRCB Жыл бұрын
Sadly I was born in August 84 so I was late to the show. But I do wish I could of seen him.
@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.
@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV. Жыл бұрын
Yeah I remember reading the review and The New York Times it was funny it said a lot of the audience were men of a certain ilk hahaha totally love that.... I believe he came back in 85 86 87 time frame I wish I could have gone to that concert by the way I am totally heterosexual
@jamie.777
@jamie.777 4 ай бұрын
I miss the old days, when there were actual STARS 🌟
@sultanofswat9382
@sultanofswat9382 Жыл бұрын
I’m a huge Elvis fan, I eventually became a Liberace fan because of the friendship he had with Elvis
@garymcaleer6112
@garymcaleer6112 Жыл бұрын
One of Dave's best guests. It was common that after his concerts, Liberace would take requests from audience members, sometimes lasting up to two hours.
@808kiker
@808kiker Жыл бұрын
A true master at his craft.
@topsyturvyy4558
@topsyturvyy4558 Жыл бұрын
Back then before this cultural desert we have to endure today when great artists made history!
@c.s.mcleod7383
@c.s.mcleod7383 Жыл бұрын
Comnendable of Dave to treat Lee with such respect.
@Dave-ti2ue
@Dave-ti2ue Жыл бұрын
The old NBC Letterman show. Your reward for a hard day at college. And if you didn't have class before 11am, you got up when you wanted to. Them were the days. Liberace was a real card. Always enjoyed his appearances.
@groundleaf865
@groundleaf865 Жыл бұрын
Seriously the way he plays the piano, he deserves to have jewelry in his hands.
@johnkaylor8670
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, if there is one person who deserves them it's Lee. But also, his stage persona can incorporate that dazzle with an endearing charm.
@jkllcarpenter
@jkllcarpenter Жыл бұрын
Love Liberace! He took simple songs and turned them into masterpieces.
@melatomic
@melatomic Ай бұрын
Yeah, he was a great piano player but a genius with arrangements.
@kikovazquez7277
@kikovazquez7277 Жыл бұрын
This segment is a treasure. I appreciate the video. I was part of a younger generation that was more Haight-Ashbury than Las Vegas. Liberace was viewed as an ostentatious cartoon figure whose music was too kitschy to be taken seriously. Looking back and seeing him with Letterman here gives me a better appreciation for his wit, intelligence, and talent for being in the gaudy celebrity spotlight.
@hestergreen2031
@hestergreen2031 Жыл бұрын
Oh how I wish Liberace was still here. To show us his sparkle and charm.
@juliepower6657
@juliepower6657 Жыл бұрын
He’s incredible and seems like such a nice guy
@myronjenkins9788
@myronjenkins9788 Жыл бұрын
Imagine tuning in to this show on March 22, 1984 and seeing Bob Dylan and Liberace as guests. Those were indeed the days.
@babydollrock
@babydollrock Жыл бұрын
Most beautiful Christmas Medley I ever heard, so talented, so gifted... Unfortunately the audience clapped way too early at the end and didn't let the music fade out in peace...
@lukethedrifter3149
@lukethedrifter3149 Жыл бұрын
Applause sign
@Lglad_4
@Lglad_4 Жыл бұрын
Liberace was such a part of my childhood. He was a great showman and unparalleled talent!
@hinthegroove9740
@hinthegroove9740 Жыл бұрын
I’d have never seen this if not for Dave. Thanks
@cindybailey9905
@cindybailey9905 Жыл бұрын
What a warm, loveable. handsome person. His piano playing so crisp like crystal. Dave did a very good job on this interview.
@TNT-km2eg
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
Arrogant, bigot, hypocrite and as genuine as artificial sweetener
@NotQuiteSoThinLizzie641
@NotQuiteSoThinLizzie641 Жыл бұрын
Actually, i think he slightly insulted him at one point as I noticed a wince and Lee’s soft sweet voice shows it ever so slightly. He didn’t come there to be insulted, and he hides it well, but talking about his million dollar rings as paperweights was tacky, as Dave isn’t accustomed to THAT kind of wealth. Dave’s used to TV and a few movie stars and the singers. But Lee’s wealth puts Dave in the pool-shed.
@claudiocorleone7856
@claudiocorleone7856 Жыл бұрын
Mr Liberace was the original in showmanship. Elvis followed with those incredible costumes note the rings (how can you miss them!) which both artists had in spades and adopted as entertainer and personal wardrobe. Saw Liberace live in 1977 as a teenager and to this day have never forgot this iconic under rated performer. Liberace always added his personal touch to whatever he played and has been missed dearly by fans all over the world.
@johnreynolds5407
@johnreynolds5407 Жыл бұрын
Such a talented gentleman.
@dianefitzgibbon5381
@dianefitzgibbon5381 Жыл бұрын
He was one of a kind, a brilliant musician and a very nice, sweet man.
@JL-lg8tk
@JL-lg8tk Жыл бұрын
Each time we went to Vegas we'd get tickets to his shows at what was then the Hilton, now the Westgate. Going to his shows was always the highlight of a trip to Vegas regardless of what anything else Sin City has to offer. Television doesn't capture the bigger than life Liberace. The man was a crown jewel.
@DaveTheBigTomato
@DaveTheBigTomato Жыл бұрын
One of THE best pianist to EVER live.
@kevinmichael9482
@kevinmichael9482 Жыл бұрын
Wow! that was a beautiful Christmas medley. Liberace was one of a kind!
@michaelstorm2165
@michaelstorm2165 Жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful clip. Lee was clearly in a place all his own, when he was at the piano. As an entertainer, I know that place. A talent like his comes around only once in a generation.
@jpdude7274
@jpdude7274 Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid we went trick or treating this is in Las Vegas we went a nice house and Liberace opened the door and gave us a tour of his house I remember the pool was like a piano and he was so nice to us then he had leave we went home and watched tv with our parents and saw him on tv playing the piano my folks couldn’t believe he lived so close life is grand
@dwevors
@dwevors Жыл бұрын
Liberace's playing was always amazing!
@lukefer7579
@lukefer7579 Жыл бұрын
One of the most truly gifted musicians of all time, whose deeply inspired and impeccable interpretations of his own brilliant arrangements are like diamond chandeliers. There will never be another pianist like him. His gift was from God.
@fire1777
@fire1777 Жыл бұрын
He played this Christmas melody for his last live performance also in 1986. He was very thin and sickly looking but his playing was still perfect. Look it up it’s amazing and also sad to watch.
@nancyericson4263
@nancyericson4263 Жыл бұрын
When Spotify first came out, I hooked up my tablet to the stereo and hit "Liberace Christmas" and it played for hours.
@junglismonk4256
@junglismonk4256 Жыл бұрын
That performance really broke me down into tears.
@jjknight115
@jjknight115 Жыл бұрын
I just googled that you’re right,
@Moluccan56
@Moluccan56 3 ай бұрын
On Oprah.
@fk6823
@fk6823 Жыл бұрын
He was not only a true master at his craft.. He was a fabulous human being.. Rest well Sir.. Rest well...
@martasatgo
@martasatgo Жыл бұрын
I'd have loved to see him perform live.
@katgirlblue
@katgirlblue Жыл бұрын
I saw him and he was fantastic!
@topsyturvyy4558
@topsyturvyy4558 Жыл бұрын
Me too, I had the opportunity but I couldn't go and I regret it to this day! 😢
@fifty9forty3
@fifty9forty3 Жыл бұрын
It's been sorrowful to see them pass on, for us who remember those great entertainers of all genres.
@jimburnham4186
@jimburnham4186 Жыл бұрын
HE WAS A A DOWN TO EARTH AND A REAL GENTLEMAN. I REALLY MISS HIM. HE WAS SO TALENTED. I HAD THE LUXURY OF SEEING HIM PERFORM. I HOPE PEOPLE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM 🙏
@RichardHandal301
@RichardHandal301 Жыл бұрын
I never saw that, I was working late shift and had no VCR. That was incredible. His TV show ratings in the 1950s were through the roof. Incredible.
@rockit6553
@rockit6553 Жыл бұрын
Aside from his astounding talent his personality is very engaging & charming.
@TNT-km2eg
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
And as phoney as artificial sweetener
@zenseed75
@zenseed75 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us watch these historical clips again. 😻❤️
@exdus235
@exdus235 Жыл бұрын
❤👍👍👍
@onlytruth4me915
@onlytruth4me915 Жыл бұрын
Liberace could make piano's talk!!! What incredible talent he had, I am sure he spent hours each day perfecting it, but it was well worth it his hands moved with such grace across the keyboard and the sound was heavenly!!
@harryjohnson7128
@harryjohnson7128 3 ай бұрын
According to his boyfriend he never played at home
@onlytruth4me915
@onlytruth4me915 3 ай бұрын
@@harryjohnson7128 that’s very interesting.
@harryjohnson7128
@harryjohnson7128 3 ай бұрын
I know right Scott said he never touched the pianos he had at home
@melatomic
@melatomic Ай бұрын
@@harryjohnson7128Apparently he only played the bench seriously when he was getting ready for a new show, and even then it was mostly arrangement tweaking with the orchestra. What a Talent and showman!
@harryjohnson7128
@harryjohnson7128 Ай бұрын
@@melatomic lol
@JC37714
@JC37714 Жыл бұрын
The man was sheer magic on the piano. Awesome.
@bartd9194
@bartd9194 Жыл бұрын
I've never been a big fan of Letterman as I think he built a reputation of being rude to his guests. I love that Liberace shared with him that he has a "letterman" painting in his bathroom that he looks at while sitting. Bravo!
@johnkaylor8670
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
He may also look at it standing up - just saying...
@JoesDreaming
@JoesDreaming Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing piano player. I didn't appreciate him when I was younger, but definitely do now.
@kenr4709
@kenr4709 Жыл бұрын
Liberace was a wonderful showman he was very versatile in his styles of playing the piano from classical to jazz to pop, it was amazing how he could be given names of songs from the audience, and he would put them together in a beautiful rendition. He was truly one of the greatest pianist, with the likes of Victor Borge. This rendition of white Christmas was very beautiful. Thank you for showing this piece. 15:47
@johnkaylor8670
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
To me, part of his wonderful showmanship was his initial appearance when he comes out. He seems so blatantly gushy and effusive that he immediately disarms you, leading you to drop any attempt to have a serious attitude in your expectation or appraisal of his appearance. He puts you into a completely relaxed, informal mood where you're just ready to be entertained.
@kenr4709
@kenr4709 Жыл бұрын
@@johnkaylor8670 agreed, that was part of his personality and showmanship.
@TNT-km2eg
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
Arrogant , bigot , hypocrite and as genuine as artificial sweetener
@ricksalt6860
@ricksalt6860 Жыл бұрын
Either he has really incredible power in his fingers or the hammers on the piano are hard AF . So bright but bloody amazing . The guy's a passionate beast .... and doing it with a million$$$ of heavy jewels on his fingers , gotta respect that ability .
@SmilinJackAccordion
@SmilinJackAccordion Жыл бұрын
In one interview Liberace said he trained with weights on his fingers in his youth and that as an adult the rings were an extension of that weight training.
@ricksalt6860
@ricksalt6860 Жыл бұрын
@@SmilinJackAccordion wow
@chrisd3914
@chrisd3914 Жыл бұрын
This is what you call an Enterntainer in the very best meaning of the word. He entertained people, made them happy and forget abour the bad things in life for an hour or so. He took it to aother level.
@lrvogt1257
@lrvogt1257 Жыл бұрын
Minor note: Elvis never wore the gold suit or a sparkly jacket in a movie. He wore the gold suit in concert a few times and a sparkly jacket in the '68 special.
@geester2123
@geester2123 Жыл бұрын
He wore that good lame coat for appearances, usually with black pants. The full out fit on the 50,000,000 Elvis fans can’t be wrong album. Never a movie.
@hairyscotman
@hairyscotman Жыл бұрын
he was beloved by everyone in entertainment.....a class act....so much talent.....this was beautiful....
@Wildlife_SA.
@Wildlife_SA. Жыл бұрын
Beautiful piano playing! Wow! Sounds like bells ringing! 🤗👍🎹🎶🎵🎼🎹
@WOODBINEMAN99
@WOODBINEMAN99 Ай бұрын
Liberace was a true legend RIP
@lisaakinlabi
@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын
Pure talent!
@johnkaylor8670
@johnkaylor8670 Жыл бұрын
Yeah. "all he was" was a casual, wonderful, gifted performer ready to brighten you up.
@landztranz
@landztranz Жыл бұрын
Liberace was a brilliant pianist and a unique performer! In fact, I doubt there has ever been anyone quite like him. Is that true?
@TNT-km2eg
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
No, it is not
@landztranz
@landztranz Жыл бұрын
@@TNT-km2eg I don't understand. You mean there has been someone like him?
@mercedes523
@mercedes523 Жыл бұрын
What a precious sweet man.
@markromero5331
@markromero5331 Жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly, One of the modern day masters of our time. Hail Liberace ! How emotional was that ! Bravo 👏
@jim007
@jim007 Жыл бұрын
The man was a hell of a musician.
@raggededge82
@raggededge82 Жыл бұрын
This was about a year after I was born so of course I was too young to see these performances, I'm so glad that Dave has been posting them/
@cassiecarpenter
@cassiecarpenter Жыл бұрын
What a treat ❤
@EyeOfScrutiny
@EyeOfScrutiny Жыл бұрын
Terrific , the whole segment.
@robertbright2057
@robertbright2057 Жыл бұрын
I remember watching Liberace when he would appear on tv shows when I was a child, and I always absolutely appreciated his musicianship and his love for people regardless of what and who they were.
@FISHPOT77
@FISHPOT77 17 күн бұрын
I'm an old man and every time I hear him play this I get tears in my eyes. It reminds me of a much simpler time. I miss those days and all the friends and family that have passed on. Much love and peace to everyone around the World.
@phillipwheeler7003
@phillipwheeler7003 Ай бұрын
A legend always! Saw him twice in Louisville, Kentucky....incredible performance, something I will always remember! He walked off stage into the audience, extended his arm across me and showed his rings to the people in our row. Something I will never forget.
@ml9867
@ml9867 Жыл бұрын
He's very cherubic and reminds me of Regis Philbin.
@richj011
@richj011 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure Regis would find that hysterical!
@ml9867
@ml9867 Жыл бұрын
@@richj011 I loved & miss Regis so much. His death was one of the few celebrities that actually made me sad.
@mpselectrolab1067
@mpselectrolab1067 Жыл бұрын
What a performer! Love Liberace! 😊
@ricoz2016
@ricoz2016 Жыл бұрын
What a treat coming here 2 days before Christmas and hearing him, I'll be sure to play his Xmas album for more.
@dgiorgi1725
@dgiorgi1725 Жыл бұрын
Never heard Christmas songs play so well before. RIP, Lee
@siriusgd4753
@siriusgd4753 Жыл бұрын
Liberace was such an incredible talent!
@lala-gj4oo
@lala-gj4oo Ай бұрын
i think he was the epitome of class. a very gracious and lovely human being. God bless you in heaven lee. rip
@joecampos5624
@joecampos5624 Жыл бұрын
He plays the piano so so beautiful I can see why he's one of the top beautiful soft amazing
@lvbluestreak
@lvbluestreak Жыл бұрын
The interview was excellent but the Christmas medley Liberace played was just as beautiful to watch him playing as it was majestic to listen to I’ll try to save this somehow thank you Dave Letterman
@gregorysharp
@gregorysharp Жыл бұрын
❤. I’m speechless. Thank God for KZfaq.
@joebaseball17
@joebaseball17 Жыл бұрын
Great interview. David Letterman may be the best all around late night host ever.
@junglismonk4256
@junglismonk4256 Жыл бұрын
Carlson would have to take that trophy imo.
@janishart5128
@janishart5128 Жыл бұрын
@@junglismonk4256: You mean "Carson"?!
@junglismonk4256
@junglismonk4256 Жыл бұрын
@@janishart5128 Hha yes sorry `Carson`
@janishart5128
@janishart5128 Жыл бұрын
@@junglismonk4256: OK, thanks - just wanted to be sure of what you meant.
@donaldmarusak6501
@donaldmarusak6501 Жыл бұрын
First time I've ever payed that much attention to one of his performances... AWESOME!!!
@roccosophie6498
@roccosophie6498 Жыл бұрын
Liberace, is probably the greatest American piano player of ours and our futures, lifetime.
@The_TOD_1
@The_TOD_1 Жыл бұрын
What a great friend and entertainer! Miss Lee ❤️ !
@MrDougwarner69
@MrDougwarner69 10 ай бұрын
Wow, that was such a beautiful Christmas melody. He certainly was a talent and the interview with Dave was a lot of fun too. :)
@vrvaughn
@vrvaughn Жыл бұрын
When I was a boy I had a toy piano and a toy candelabra and I would imitate Liberace…
@lynngold1865
@lynngold1865 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!🕯🕯🕯
@vivianrobb2837
@vivianrobb2837 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Christmas music! Bravo!
@geraldsmith7240
@geraldsmith7240 Жыл бұрын
Bravos! Brilliant! Elegance At It’s Peak. There Is No Artist To Date, That Can Match This Gentleman. 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹 ⭐️🌷⭐️🌷⭐️🌷⭐️🌷⭐️
@richardsanty9063
@richardsanty9063 Жыл бұрын
I Still Miss Liberace.
@karensparks2509
@karensparks2509 Жыл бұрын
He was so talented! One of the best ever. Anc kind! Also helped Elvis with his new clothing in Vegas! RIP
@SQTierHog
@SQTierHog Жыл бұрын
Absolutely kind, allowed David to ask or do whatever he wanted. Bravo, Liberace!
@MWish999
@MWish999 Күн бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him perform in Vegas with his Rolls Royce, dancing waters, costumes, dancers, jewellery and candelabra. His opening act was the Famous People Players. He was delightful, warm, charming and friendly. His eyes sparkled just as much as his jewellery.
@joyceleeder8762
@joyceleeder8762 Жыл бұрын
No one could tickle the piano keys Like Liberace
@benleon3405
@benleon3405 Жыл бұрын
It always reminds me when boy George of culture club was amazed at the reaction to his look in the US..he was like “wait have any of you seen Liberace? He’s American and plays Vegas”😊
@rodbutler4054
@rodbutler4054 Жыл бұрын
From him, Elvis learned that wearing all that bling was tax deductible as a work expense. Unique clothing used for work.
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