Nobody in this world can ever duplicate his voice, I'll always love you Leon Russell, Rest Easy ❤😘🙏

I’ve been binge watching every video Leon ever performed on video and listening to his deep tracks. His piano playing was inspirational powerful and brilliantly executed. Thanks Elton for giving the man a hand before he passed. Thankful he was able to receive R&R hall of fame before he left this world. There will never be another Leon, he was a one off!

So glad Sir Elton mentioned the current state of music. Its a far cry from what it was when I was young.

Leon Russell and Elton John...could anything be more perfect.? Thank you Elton for bringing Leon back before he died.

GOD BLESS Elton for bringing Leon back into our lives.

"I was laying in bed watching "As the World Turns" - Leon you are THE MAN.

Staring so long ago. , because I had friends in Tulsa, Leon came into my life/ his music . Me and my brand new wife went out to the Concord music pavilion as saw Leon and his bride Mary perform the wedding album music. Man what a wonderfull , Love filled night. R.I.P. Tulsa Man !!!!!!!!!!!

HAD THE HONOR OF SINGING BACK UP VOCALS ON "THE UNION" TOUR - FAR RIGHT, END:)

I'm so glad I grew up in the 70's!

These ladies were in the company of greatness, and they knew it. Leon may not have been known as well as Elton, but Elton knew he also was in the company of the ultimate greatness. Godspeed Mr, Leon Russell, I miss you so much. R.I.P.

Absolutely one of the best moves of Elton's life calling up Leon

Merci beaucoup Elton for showcasing Leon Russel for a younger generation, and to let us remember how much he contributed to the soundtrack of our lives.

Elton...Leon Russell is my idol too...and I can't sing or play a note. Everything about him moves me. His appearance- "Master of Space & Time" indeed. That voice! An arresting growl..like no other. One of the most soulful voices in all of music...with that twang in there. His piano playing? Pure holy roller. Like something straight out of a revival meeting. And then there are his songs....

Legends don't get much bigger than Leon Russell.

Leon will be so greatly missed. I feel so fortunate to have grown up in the 70s.

I got the surprise of a lifetime - I bought tickets to see Elton John in Chattanooga, Tennessee a few years back. When I got to the venue there were two pianos on stage - I'm thinking - OMG - is Leon going to perform tonight? I was in shock when he came on stage. Nothing was said about Leon being there - no advertisement that I saw - but I'm telling you - to see Leon Russell and Elton John on the same stage was a life changing experience for me that I will never forget! It was a fabulous show! The only regret I have is that I didn't bring my brother with me because he is a huge Leon Russell fan. I called him from the concert and told him that I could not believe I was seeing Leon Russell peform!

As a piano player, Elton John is phenomenal. Leon, though, has taken it up to an "11" and is one superb producer, too!

Everyone wanted Leon on their record. No pianist played like him.

Leon, my hippie king back in the day... the Silver Fox, the Space Captain. I'm glad you're still around. You were the sound track to a precious time in my life and I will always adore you. Thank you Elton for getting Leon back into the spotlight where he's been so missed.

I Love Leon Russell!

Two of the greatest pianist on the planet! God bless Elton on Earth and Leon in Heaven! 🤗🛐✝❤

My wife was classically trained on piano. Never deep into rock, but a few years ago I put together a compilation of music for our anniversary (it's a big number). I had "Bird on a Wire" from Mad Dogs & Englishmen" on it, and she asked, "Who is that on piano? It's beautiful!"

God bless both Leon & Elton. RIP the wonderful Mr Leon Russell, you are one hell of a kind !!!

What a beautiful song and such a humbling thing for Sir Elton John to reach out to the master all these years later. What a blessing to have had both of these masters in my lifetime

These two legends made the music that defined a time in my life that was the sweetest. RIP LEON💕🙏🏼 Watching in2019.

I remember the first time I saw Leon Russell, which was in the documentary about Joe Cocker's "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour. Cocker was excellent, but the person on stage that you couldn't take your eyes off was LR. He didn't move much or say much or even change his facial expressions much, but it was obvious that he was completely in charge of everything happening around him. He was the ringmaster and the musical center. That might have been the first time I understood what charisma is.

Look how FUCKING BEAUTIFUL Leon was when he was younger

Both of these men are icons in the Music Industry. Thanks, Elton & Russell!

there will never be a better or more special musician than Leon Russell. Rest in peace, dear friend. How you are missed.

I'm a Tulsa Leon guy and we have all been so proud of Leon for so long. It is so great to see him receive the accolades he so greatly deserves, and of course we love Elton! Thanks for the post!

Sir Elton , thank you for bringing our idol Leon back in tune , you did it just in time .God speed Leon Russell.May the force be with you ( both )

ty Elton i'm so in love with Leon I adore him! His music is outstanding in every way. His top hat days to your album time filled my heart bless your heart. 😊

Well, 2016 is done. I'm here being bummed out and sad. But then, happy and greatful for Elton John in loving him enough, to get him up & making music again. If ever too briefly. Leon was such-is such an amazing talent . My heart still feels broaken.

I was blessed enough to see Leon at small venues Oct 2015 and then again June 2016! I stood in the rain outside Leon's bus at the 2015 show waiting for his autographs. he had heart issues about 3 weeks after the 2016 show and passed away a few months later. I saw Elton 1 year ago and will again next June. I saw The Union tour in 2010 with these guys and consider my self very lucky but I really LOVE live music

A great interview with these inspirational legends!

That voice, you just had to stop and listen....especially "A Song for You". An amazing humble entertainer...to this day, I don't believe he knew how good he was. He did what he loved to do most....play and sing.

Two great entertainers. Saw them both - live

The Master of Space & Time. I will miss him.

So Glad Elton brought Leon to the forefront...there would be no Elton if not for Mr. Russell ♥ Elton is finally going back to his great musical roots....the best is yet to come!

Now this is real music...what a beautiful song.

leon and J.J. Cale are the kings of cool

Leon as a session player was a real heavyweight back in the day. Elton really has a superb musical knowledge. A real music fan

He has still got it, about gave up, what a song, love the chord structure, these chords never get used,they are beautiful ,so are their voices.

Almost 50 years ago I learn of these guys. Love their music, two distinctive styles. Now they do this thing together? This is better than church...

So beautiful and touching.... right on.... you are never too old to hold somebody.......

They kind of missed it on this one. Leon Russell was the number one session player in LA for many years. He was a very important part of the Wrecking Crew witch was over looked. Leon played on hundreds and hundreds of hit songs that these women did not understand. He is a National Treasure. He is up there with people like Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. These women would faint if they knew how many hits Leon played on. He never looked for the credit, but he sure deserves it. Eltons output does not even compare with the things Leon has done. It seems like Elton was the only person in the room that know how heavy Leon was. RIP to the King. Elton....keep trying. You might catch up to Leons output in about 80 years.Thanks for helping him out Elton.

Don't you know you'll never too old to hold somebody. Don't you know you're never too old to love somebody!!!! WOW!!!!

Attended a Leon Russell voncert in Pittsburgh in the 70s. Blew my mind. Masquand A Song firvyou remain my favorites. Man! That huynever lost his hair! Now its even beautiful!

They're never too old to entertain us! :)

I PRAISE ELTON FOR DOING SHUCH A GREAT GIFT TO A GREAT PERSON LEON IS AND BRING HIM BACK TO US TO BRING HIM TO THE LIFE HE IS USED TO AND LOVES GOD BLESS THEM BOTH

Leon, about 1970 at the Long Beach Arena. What an awesome experience. Best happening in my live.

RIP Leon.

Tumbleweed Connection is the best album ever released by anyone. It was released in 1970. It got little notice and produced no noticeable hits. I became an EJ fan in 1973 when I heard Goodbye Yellow Brick road. I saved up enough money to buy EJ's albums prior to Goodbye Yellow Brick road. When I listened to Tumbleweed Connection, I was blown away. To have EJ say he wants to return to that type of music makes me happy. Any of you who have not listened to Tumbleweed Connection, I urge you to do so.

Gosh Elton and Leon are so smart and inspirational, wow Elton certainly proved what he was talking about, this song is absolutly before

First off, let me say I absolutely adore both these greats. That being said, I think it's ironic that they've come together to collaborate because it's often been said that both can be egotistical and 'difficult'. Leon Russell is one of the greatest of the greats in rock history. I guess they've both mellowed through the years. I've missed Leon

God bless Elton John for seeking out such a great man in Leon Russell! Thank you for the amazing post! Elton and Leon Russell, that’s such an incredible amount of talent..❤☮️💔✌️ I miss Leon Russell.R I. P.😢

So gracious of Elton to give Leon such a wonderful career boost. This doesn't happen very often. Two of the best that will ever be.

Totally agree with Sir Elton's comments about today's music.

Such soul...That is what makes these men idols...they write and perform from the soul:) Thanks for the post Tony DeSanto:)

I was lucky enough to see Elton open for Leon at Painter's Mill (in the round from the second row) in Baltimore in November of 1970. Elton played all of his first two albums and Leon and the Shelter People played the Mad Dogs and Englishmen songs and Leon's other great songs. One of great pleasures of my life.

"No one is going to be singing Jenny from the Block in 10 years time." He was right about that.

Beautiful ! ..........,,,............................................................

What a beautiful song. Great voices.

Thank you World for Leon Russell " Master of Space and Time,..... Dr Jon "The Night Tripper" and Greg Allman for their music oh yeah and always like Elton Jon and Bernie Taupin {yeah he wrote most of the early stuff}

Beautiful lyrics, honest ,personification of these two icons. We are blessed by their music.

Beautiful👏

Union GREAT album

Is " Skeered" just an okie thing cause I am familiar with the word ...Loved Leon since I finally heard Willo the Wisp in 76 ..many thanks to Elton for taking notice and shining the well deserved light on our guy from Oklahoma who shocked the world ..

I love this song -- they are soooooooo good together!!!! Love you Elton!!!!!

Elton has no loss for words & Its great that he has fessed up & rekindled his friendship with Leon, This is about Leon Russell

..., and those background singers bring on the goosebumps...,

Rolling Stone Magazine did an interview with Leon Russel, in the 80's, the writter looks around Leon's Living Room and says I dont see any stereo equip of speakers? What do ya do when you want to listen to good music?? "leon in his classic way said, I play my piano! " Like "Dumb ass"!

This is the one and only time I would ever watch The Vew! Just to see Elton John and Leon Russell.

I saw LEON and Edgar Winter at Mississippi Nights in STL. It was AMAZING. seen Edgar twice. Leon only once😗😗😗

What a legend . R.I.P. Leon Russell

SORRY just crying💔💔💔💔

Elton was very COOL back around the time of Tumbleweed connection, he's wearing the same type glasses, cool.😎

Been saying that for years! lol And Leon wrote one of the best songs ever...."a song for you" Elton has a few good writes too. Love you both

I'm Glad Everyone Is Enjoying this!! I Wanted to share this moment With you all!!

I have his Greatest Hits CD autographed by Leon himself in Lake Oswego, Oregon after a concert. He and I went to the same high school. We're alma maters.

God bless Leon Russell! We miss you so much. 😞 R.I.P. brother..✌🏼

Thoses ladies are so dense. Leon was never forgotten and was the master.

R.I.P. Leon Russell

Lisa you are terrific!!

Elton is absolutely correct. I love Tumbleweed Connection. I had it on 8 track. And all of Leon’s albums.

You have a wonderful heart sir Elton thank you for your example of caring.

I saw Leon and THE SHELTER PEOPLE at Mammouth Gardens in Denver in '70; one of the BEST of the many concerts I've seen. One was higher and higher after each song. RIP, my friend I never met, but I know you anyway.

Leon was originally a session man. He did a lot of keyboards for groups like Gary Lewis and the Playboys! Truth is stranger than fiction. Listen to the song "Count Me In", that must be Leon. His piano solos have a special sound.

Thank you Reg, for remembering Leon and helping him to realize how much he is/was loved and respected. I was blessed to see him 3x in concert, early 70s and last in 2010. Yeah, he was a bit more frail then, needed "a man who's young to walk him around". But the music was still there.

That's a load of tripe about Leon ever being "forgotten." His album sales stayed strong and he kept doing concerts all the while. he didn't need to be "re-discovered."

*Leon Russell* wrote two of my favorite songs: A Song For You and Masquerade

Long live Leon.

A beautiful Song

Both great performers. Does anyone else think Leon sounds like Willie Nelson?

Happy Birthday Leon. God bless him. ❤

That got me. Crying like a baby. 😢❤

Leon Russel, incredible music maker.

Great album, beautiful songs, amazing artists!!

Wow, Elton reminds me of the good old days of Elton John. And Leon Russell has a new fan. I've heard of him and a couple of his songs, However, I wasn't into his music at the time. As I hear him sing, his voice takes me back when I did hear him on the radio. After hearing them together head to head on the pianos, I can't wait to hear the whole CD and maybe attend a concert when they perform together again.

Mary Barnwell Why do you find it necessary to comment on Elton John's 'lifestyle' in order to comment on his great music ? What does one have to do with the other ? No one really cares what you think of his lifestyle because it's no one's business. Elton John has contributed more to music history than almost anyone around, as has Leon Russell. Just enjoy the music and quit with the judgement call.