In Session - Glen Campbell & Leon Russell - 1983

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    I recorded this from TV in VHS format when it first aired.
    I met Leon and Glen at the studio that morning on November 18, 1983.
    Songs include:
    0:45 I Saw the Light
    2:14 Gentle on My Mind
    5:46 Heartbreak Hotel
    9:07 They Still Dance to Waltzes in England
    11:32 Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms
    12:37 Jambalaya
    15:16 A Song for You
    20:44 Southern Nights
    25:46 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
    28:08 I Don't Mind
    29:54 Crying
    31:23 You Don't Know Me
    35:05 I Don't Care What Mama Don't Allow
    38:32 Lady Blue
    42:01 You're Trying to Make a Fool Out of Me
    43:36 Rhinestone Cowboy
    Thanks to recording engineer Doug McClement for the following information on the band members.
    "The band was made up of Toronto session musicians
    Bass: Rick Homme
    Guitar: Bob Mann
    Drums: Terry Clarke (who just celebrated his 78th birthday last week) he's still an A level session drummer in town. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_C...)
    Synth: My longtime friend Lou Pomanti, still a major keyboardist and band arranger here in T.O. He has an amazing r&b horn band called "Oakland Stroke." • Oakland Stroke "Spinni...
    The Musical Director of the series was the late Bobby Edwards, and Camera Director was the late Ron Meraska.
    The exec producer who put together all the amazing pairs of musicians for the 26 episodes of 'In Session' was the late Ian Milne Anderson."
    I do not own the music or video used in this compilation - "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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  • @LiveWireRemoteRec
    @LiveWireRemoteRec Před 2 lety +1135

    I was fortunate to be the recording engineer on the In Session series for both seasons (that's me in the control room in the grey shirt) It was an unforgettable experience. I have several photos I took backstage during breaks. Glen and Leon were a pleasure to work with. Glen had no star attitude whatsoever. Hung out with the crew at lunch. Leon was a bit more withdrawn, but a real southern gentleman. Glen also did an episode in Season 2 in 1988, with Jimmy Webb.

    • @steveliddycoat3111
      @steveliddycoat3111  Před 2 lety +41

      Great to hear from you. The late Ian Anderson told me when they would be arriving, and where I could show up to greet them.
      I wonder why this never made it to DVD for sale to the public, and I wonder what never made it to air (what was left on the cutting room floor).
      Would you mind sharing your photos with me (sliddycoat@gmail.com)? I would love to see them.

    • @paulbrewer2374
      @paulbrewer2374 Před 2 lety +115

      I was in Leon's band in 1981. He was a private person, not prone to extroversion, in other words. Leon was a good-hearted man, however. And I never heard him speak negatively of anyone.

    • @ramboweed5169
      @ramboweed5169 Před 2 lety +41

      Incredible session thanks man

    • @Ibrian8888
      @Ibrian8888 Před 2 lety +24

      Thank you
      🙏🤗🍺cheers

    • @captaintwitch
      @captaintwitch Před 2 lety +21

      Too cool!

  • @zoocru67
    @zoocru67 Před 2 měsíci +114

    This is why CZcams is so special, finding gems like this.. 2 incredible artists

    • @homeychittlin63
      @homeychittlin63 Před měsícem +3

      Damn dude thats amazing; I bet that was a blast; saw glen only once at the Tulsa fair; he was amazing; Leon three times; once alone; once with Merle and the Leon and Elton union tour

    • @williamclark6913
      @williamclark6913 Před měsícem +2

      The hair loss advert in between done it for me lol

  • @erivers71
    @erivers71 Před 8 měsíci +109

    Glen Campbell is one musician I would NOT want to jam with. I mean one of the greatest lead guitar players and than he decides to become a frontman, and his voice might be even better than his guitar playing. What an absolute musical giant. RIP Glen.

  • @mdjak3686
    @mdjak3686 Před rokem +326

    More talent between the two of them than during the entire Grammy Awards in last few years.

    • @eugeneparker9333
      @eugeneparker9333 Před rokem +4

      Love Leon and Glenn . You must have missed Billy Strings who was relegated to the roof top!

    • @charleskemp2037
      @charleskemp2037 Před rokem +1

      you mean Jimmy Kimmel wasnt there ?? Oh No !!!

    • @70sladyalways25
      @70sladyalways25 Před rokem

      So true!

    • @martins.7060
      @martins.7060 Před rokem

      Kimmel don't work unless the bioches twerk.

    • @bbanzai444
      @bbanzai444 Před rokem +3

      They are great, but if you need to put someone else down to acknowledge that you are doing it wrong.

  • @marauder600
    @marauder600 Před 8 měsíci +79

    A lot of people don’t realize probably how influential Leon was in music circles. He was a driving force for Joe Cockers Mad dogs and Englishmen tour writing the arrangements and leading the band itself. He and Glenn could sit in and play with anyone. And do it well! Thanks for posting.

    • @NondescriptMammal
      @NondescriptMammal Před 6 měsíci +5

      Same could be said of Campbell, despite being primarily a country artist, even many rock guitar legends admired his playing and cited his influence.

    • @johnwinkle9924
      @johnwinkle9924 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Interestingly, Cocker had fired his entire band shortly before the MD&E grouping. His manager called Leon and asked if he could get a band together to do the tour, and the rest is history.

    • @jeffnichols207
      @jeffnichols207 Před měsícem +3

      Glen was a Beach Boy

  • @mnishamalamadingdong1829
    @mnishamalamadingdong1829 Před 12 dny +14

    Stumbling upon this in 2024 and having the best hour ive had in a long time. what a couple of voices and talents.

    • @Louis-kk3to
      @Louis-kk3to Před 6 dny

      Gl😊in was the best 12 string player in the world

  • @chriscrawford2401
    @chriscrawford2401 Před 9 měsíci +41

    Thank you, CZcams algorithm for leading me to this gem.

  • @khamen723
    @khamen723 Před 7 měsíci +28

    I’m a heavy metal guitarist and Glenn is one of my favorite players along with Jerry Reed. 🎉

    • @tramp2827
      @tramp2827 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Me too but you left out Chet

  • @user-yd8gd3rc3c
    @user-yd8gd3rc3c Před 6 měsíci +33

    Never will AI accomplish human greatness like the two extraordinary musician's in this video. Leon Russell was the first real concert I went to see. It was a religious experience, never been bested.

    • @nomandad2000
      @nomandad2000 Před 4 dny

      *yet
      Remember, today is the worst you will ever hear when it comes to AI music.

  • @ross798
    @ross798 Před rokem +81

    Two legends. I think Glen was one of the best guitarist ever.

    • @Sandrab769
      @Sandrab769 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Roy Clark and Chet Atkins too

    • @batteredup
      @batteredup Před 2 měsíci

      Did you know he did the opening guitar riff for Dance, Dance Dance?

    • @glenreeves3886
      @glenreeves3886 Před měsícem

      You know music.

    • @glenreeves3886
      @glenreeves3886 Před měsícem +3

      Eddie Van Halen asked him for guitar lessons. He was that good.

    • @sammccue500
      @sammccue500 Před 22 dny

      And... he couldn't read a note of music.

  • @robmatlock7675
    @robmatlock7675 Před 8 měsíci +29

    Glen Campbell was the soundtrack of our summer travels. Leon Russell, I grew up in the Pearl District of Tulsa, Ok, during the 70s, about a mile from Leon's Church Studios. During the 70s Eric Clapton and George Harrison were in love with the Tulsa Sound being made with Leon and J.J. Cale, because of this they were frequently in town. Ran into Le4on, George and Eric in the health food store, they came in for some fresh yogurt, my buddy grabbed my wrist and said, "Be cool, they come in all the time, don't want to run them off", I did stare a lot thought. After graduation my buddy stopped by the Church Studio and asked Leon for a job. A week later I was at the OKC Airport, when suddenly Leon and his entourage hurried by, late for a flight. My buddy, loaded down with 5 carryon bags was hurrying to keep up, I asked Tony, "Where ya headed, he said, Europe, I got the job, I'm a roadie."

  • @KennyF68
    @KennyF68 Před měsícem +14

    Sitting here alone on a Friday night with my 2 dogs, enjoying the h*ll out of this beautiful music played by incredibly warm and talented musicians. I'm a rock, hard rock, blues, and jazz fan who only listened to my favorite music when I was young. I'm 73 now and thank God I loosened up and realized I just like great music and talent no matter the category. This session was fantastic and worth every minute spent here. What a gem! Take care, everyone, Peace and loosen up - you'll be glad.

    • @masisney6118
      @masisney6118 Před 25 dny

      Check out JJ Cale with Leon , Paradise Studios CA … I think 1979

  • @danielross7347
    @danielross7347 Před 3 měsíci +5

    These two did a lot of the heavy lifting on many hits in the 60’s -too many to mention , so many they don’t even remember them . Had the pleasure to see Leon on one of his last tours with Dylan and he still had complete command . What a gem this session is especially now that they are both gone.

  • @williamalford4248
    @williamalford4248 Před rokem +73

    Those guitar riffs on Gentle On My Mind are like opium for the soul.

    • @GordiansKnotHere
      @GordiansKnotHere Před 9 měsíci +2

      F*ckin-A Right! Beautiful!

    • @ScarletClementine
      @ScarletClementine Před 8 měsíci +2

      I will remember that phrase and use it the rest of my life! Thanks for a new superlative exclaimation!

  • @olly8
    @olly8 Před 7 měsíci +34

    Leon Russell ❤ Such a great singer & musician. Timeless. Glen surprised me, not just a country singer. What a great pairing of 2 icons.👍🏼

    • @batteredup
      @batteredup Před 2 měsíci

      It's amazing how many hit records Leon played on in the 60s. I heard a story from a biography of Leon that some of that work he was inundated with he hated doing, like playing for Gary Lewis and the Playboys. None of them played an instrument or could read music and it drove Leon nuts. Gary's Dad Jerry had to use all his star power to get Ed Sullivan to allow his son's band to appear on his TV show. Ed didn't want them on because nobody played an instrument and he'd have to cover for him or let them lip-synch, something nobody did on Ed's show. In the end Jerry won out and Ed let them on.

    • @lisahoogenakker6324
      @lisahoogenakker6324 Před 10 dny

      Shame on me. My guitar teacher when I was 14 wanted to teach Glen; I wanted to learn Dylan.

  • @no-oneman.4140
    @no-oneman.4140 Před 3 měsíci +20

    Glen had talent oozing out of every pore. Helluva singer. One of the greatest guitar players that ever drew breath. He was even a great golfer. A true musicians musician.

  • @dorishanoum3811
    @dorishanoum3811 Před 5 měsíci +21

    OMG- This is Awesome!! , The 1rst time i seen Leon Russell, was at the Oakland Coliseum, in Calif, in the early 70's when i was 14,, then i was Lucky enough to see him again at the Dixon, Calif., May Fair for price of addmission($5.00) in 1983, , I have a polaroid picture of Leon Russell Loggin's & Messina, Billy Preston, & more from that concert in Oakland , Calif, & I treasure it after all these yrs, 50 plus yrs ago
    🎶🎶

  • @xray7908
    @xray7908 Před rokem +35

    This is an absolute historical treasure.

  • @littledrummerboy8502
    @littledrummerboy8502 Před 8 měsíci +50

    You know what sucks? Been listening to Glen since i was a kid now 66, never knew how good he really was. Just wonderin how many others have been fooled? Somebody was holdin him back! Hell it might have been Glen himself, I'll never know. But damn he was good! So is Leon!

    • @frankrussell9043
      @frankrussell9043 Před 4 měsíci +5

      I'm the same way

    • @SmithBrookHollow
      @SmithBrookHollow Před 3 měsíci +9

      We were just making the same observation, feeling badly that we ignored him, we think it was because we didn't think he was hip or cool enough for us, I can see now that we just weren't hip or cool enough for him.

    • @donaldmackay4837
      @donaldmackay4837 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Me too

    • @videomaniac108
      @videomaniac108 Před 3 měsíci +8

      Same here from a guy who is 72. I always liked GC and the songs he did but did not appreciate what a top-notch guitar player he really was until many years later.

    • @BarneeFife
      @BarneeFife Před 2 měsíci +9

      You might want to watch what is available on youtube about “The Wrecking Crew”….. both Leon and Glen were top tier studio musicians. Cher has a couple GREAT stories about Leon in the studio too….

  • @terribleTed-ln6cm
    @terribleTed-ln6cm Před 2 lety +289

    Two of the finest musicians to ever come down the pike...

  • @fougee1
    @fougee1 Před rokem +66

    Man terrific! I lost my Dad to Alzheimer's he was the smartest man in my life! To have to watch
    him deteriorate for 10 years was hell. He was a WW-2 Okinawa survivor. My prays go to Mr.Campbell's
    family and friends. When I was a kid I thought Glenn was just a hillbilly boy was I wrong! This is one
    of the Best videos on YT. Two of the best ever here. RIP Leon and Glen both genius's ..

  • @spitrat202
    @spitrat202 Před 10 měsíci +10

    Saw Leon in '73, changed my life.

  • @stevewiley8409
    @stevewiley8409 Před 8 měsíci +33

    That guitar break on Gentle on My Mind was soooo sweet

  • @Kentucky_Blue
    @Kentucky_Blue Před rokem +38

    Glenn Campbell’s songs are like those peaceful moments you have to yourself on a nice trip where you stop and reflect on how grateful it feels to be “here and now”.

    • @lovely-mk4rt
      @lovely-mk4rt Před 6 měsíci +3

      Lovely comment. And true🕊️

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Glen gave me chills when he started singing "You've Lost That Lovin Feelin" Bravo Glen and Leon ❤❤❤❤. And Leon nailed "You Don't Know Me".❤

  • @lazlomattachine8334
    @lazlomattachine8334 Před rokem +115

    Leon is just out this world- effortlessly, epically slaying every change on the keyboard with taste and style. Ditto for Glen Campbell- one of the finest guitarists and singers in country music history. Just genius!

    • @soulman4292
      @soulman4292 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Not just country music friend.
      Glenn Campbell was one of the finest musicians humanity has ever witnessed, same with Leon Russel. I can’t believe this video exists, but I am so happy that I’ve been given the chance to enjoy, and as a musician study and learn from it!

  • @bethb7965
    @bethb7965 Před rokem +8

    My dad used to sing and play Gentle on My Mind on guitar. He taught me to lay guitar when I was in 9th grade. We used to sing and play together. He's been gone 5 years, miss those days..

    • @steveliddycoat3111
      @steveliddycoat3111  Před rokem +1

      You have some beautiful memories of your dad to cherish, Beth. All the best.

  • @mijlaid
    @mijlaid Před 10 měsíci +44

    Wow stumbled onto this today. What a blessing to hear these fantastic musicians young and healthy and firing on all cylinders. Brought back some great memories. Sadly we have lost them both.

    • @margaretschaffner9133
      @margaretschaffner9133 Před 9 měsíci

      We haven't lost anything only gained .. We call kick it, what's so sad about that? Humans are weird when it comes to leaving this planet.

    • @margaretschaffner9133
      @margaretschaffner9133 Před 9 měsíci

      Nothing sad at all about having these two dudes on this planet. You know we don't get out of here alive right?

    • @mijlaid
      @mijlaid Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@margaretschaffner9133 The death is not what I was refering to specifically but the inability to see them perform live.

    • @susanmarshall817
      @susanmarshall817 Před 2 měsíci

      You're right about that.

  • @johnknottenbelt2727
    @johnknottenbelt2727 Před 4 měsíci +20

    This was so darn great. Two talented musicians reminiscing about songs & times that touched their hearts, while leaving a trail of their own musical magic dust on so many hits which at the time we were hardly aware of. Through so many genre too. Some wizards should never grow old, let alone be allowed to 'Fly Away', leaving us here to shed silent tears of losses & joy. And Oh, what talent & tunes of our own life's panoramas, still echo down the line, even Gentle on our Minds. This just reminded me of how we were blessed for choice. ❤😊🎉

    • @Channel-lb1is
      @Channel-lb1is Před měsícem +2

      So well said, and thank you for saying it. ☺️💗🙌🏼

    • @jeffbranchick1516
      @jeffbranchick1516 Před měsícem +1

      @johnknottenbelt2727 Most profoundly well said.

  • @nyncompute
    @nyncompute Před 9 měsíci +26

    It never ceases to amaze me how great an artist Glen Campbell was. They are all talented on that stage but holy crap he had it goin on.

  • @hurricanejohnson7879
    @hurricanejohnson7879 Před 2 lety +28

    I think is a contender for the best video on the Internet….

  • @waltermameli2026
    @waltermameli2026 Před 3 měsíci +16

    This video is truly historic.....the music and the conversation between these two icons is a gift.....I feel very lucky to have found this.....music is the bridge to truth and happiness.....

  • @101st_AB
    @101st_AB Před měsícem +7

    I've seen A LOT of great concerts in my 70 years here on earth, and I can honestly say when I saw Leon Russell and Willie Nelson on the same stage for a two hour concert back in the 70's my life changed for the better.

  • @CuttingEdgetools
    @CuttingEdgetools Před rokem +83

    Glen and the Studio musicians were in complete Awe when Leon played his Song! Glen and Leon -pillars of music genius 🇺🇸RIP Brothers🇺🇸

    • @smokenwhisky9163
      @smokenwhisky9163 Před rokem +11

      100%! If you liked this one check out Leon and JJ Cale.

  • @stevebobamerican8635
    @stevebobamerican8635 Před 10 měsíci +16

    Glen Campbell’s guitarwork is stunning.

  • @SteveTheDiva
    @SteveTheDiva Před 10 měsíci +5

    Man, if Glen Campbell were just a talented guitar player, capable of rising to the challenge of just about any situation (rehearsed or off-the-cuff), that would be one thing, but the man was also such a gifted vocalist that, at times it just doesn't seem fair to the rest of us that one person could be that good and, worse yet (ha!) make it look so effortless. What a gift to human ears he was!

  • @user-et6se3hl1v
    @user-et6se3hl1v Před rokem +70

    Incredible talent from these two guys, i’am glad someone had the sense to record them together, their talent is amazing. RIP Glen And Leon

    • @shelzp7272
      @shelzp7272 Před rokem +7

      @B Yes and if you look up old episodes of Shindig you can catch them playing together in like 1964 🙆🏻‍♀️

  • @ikkenhisatsu7170
    @ikkenhisatsu7170 Před 11 měsíci +14

    I don't think there's anything Glen Campbell couldn't play. And Leon Russell - what a talent and legend. Thanks for posting!

  • @joethebumbler
    @joethebumbler Před 7 dny +1

    Glenn Campbell one of the best all around singer/musicians in modern music. I saw him when he was a Beach Boy back in the early 60's.

  • @brucealan-wd7xp
    @brucealan-wd7xp Před 2 dny +1

    Two of my very favorite musicians. Watching each master of their own domain their own instrument allows them to meld together seamlessly. Their talent was amazing and will endure for eternity.

  • @stargirlzx
    @stargirlzx Před rokem +23

    so many people have no idea what an incredible guitarist glen campbell was

    • @CO-kh5bg
      @CO-kh5bg Před 11 měsíci +5

      Was just thinking that. I did not realize he was so good when I was young.

    • @BeachLife66
      @BeachLife66 Před 10 měsíci +3

      We know

  • @SilenceIsGolden42
    @SilenceIsGolden42 Před 8 měsíci +11

    I saw them both (separately) in the 90’s…each were very talented. Glen just shined. I can’t believe they both sang backup for Ricky Nelson who I was just thinking about today…I had a major crush on him back in the day. Oh boy…if only we could turn the clock back about 60 years… 🙏🏻❤️💕

  • @queenslanddiva
    @queenslanddiva Před 6 měsíci +10

    Well, the world is poorer by far for the lack of these two but how wonderful that we have this. Thank you for posting

  • @Evpat2000
    @Evpat2000 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Wow, I didn't know Glen was so good on guitar. My mom always listened to him when I was a kid, but I didn't pay much attention to him back then. Leon seemed like such a humble man, very cool.

  • @bparks1952
    @bparks1952 Před rokem +43

    It is hard to call someone as talented as Glen Campbell underrated, but I wish those unaware of his talent, especially on the guitar, could watch this video.

  • @lp7343
    @lp7343 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Glen is the GOAT!

  • @hot2gomc
    @hot2gomc Před 9 měsíci +7

    Leon Russell just IS Humble ! awesome !

  • @jackjill-ri8uw
    @jackjill-ri8uw Před rokem +4

    Leon was music. No separation of body from instrument, or voice. Just music.

  • @surprisevisitor2000
    @surprisevisitor2000 Před měsícem +4

    Killer find here. THANK YOU! Stunning. I love them both so much. Together in such a cozy setting w so many tracks - amazing. Thanks again, Steve!

  • @robertgranato8399
    @robertgranato8399 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Was lucky enough to see Leon Russell,no fan fair or big advertisement about,but I saw him in a small club portion of a casino in N. Lake Tahoe. He was great👍

  • @earlwright9715
    @earlwright9715 Před měsícem +2

    Leon Russell was amazing, i dont think some people realize how big he was

  • @thecollective1584
    @thecollective1584 Před rokem +12

    As a child of the 60's&70's, I grew up with these two. The thing I really dislike about today's music is there's no more pickers like Glen, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, etc. There's no Leon Russell, Dr. John, Billy Preston, etc.
    If these guys came through today, the "music makers" would pat them on the head, smile benignly, and tell then to go sit in the corner and not bother anyone. They's be told to do up their hair, get leather jackets, and invest in distortion pedals.....

    • @psychostude
      @psychostude Před rokem +5

      Billy Strings is carrying the torch pretty well.

  • @leslieperry3001
    @leslieperry3001 Před měsícem +7

    Two masterful musicians . My favorites

  • @bettezingarelli8017
    @bettezingarelli8017 Před měsícem +5

    these cats are just what we need now ! So much talent is now in heaven…..

  • @jimcallahan9346
    @jimcallahan9346 Před 12 dny +2

    Two of the greatest session musicians of all time.

  • @enduringnomad8385
    @enduringnomad8385 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Being a yuge fan of both, this is such a treat. ty
    I met Leon in a small dive bar in Western Massachusetts. I went there to meet an old friend. I saw a tour bus outside. Figured some aspiring talent going across the nation to small venues. I walked in and on my right was a seriously small stage, and there was Leon and his band. I was floored.
    next thing I know is as I'm sitting at the bar, Leon crops up and stands right to my left. We greet and start speaking. I told him last time I saw him was at the Boston Garden in the 1970s. I was high and freaking out when Leon jumped on top of his piano and the crowd went wild. Leon looked straight at me and smiled and said "I did that?" or something similar. Charming guy.
    Back home, I tell my story to a friend who is a brilliantly trained Violinist. TO my surprise my friend says he met Leon at a bar in the midwest years ago. My friend lived in the classical music world, and coming out of Julliard he was ignorant of much rock music. He didn't know who Leon was. 😅 Yet my friend shared a similar story of mine on his time with Leon. Friendly, gracious...
    Thing is, in the late80s/early90s when I met Leon in that bar, I didn't know he wasn't considered a current at the time, Superstar. He was always one to me, and it was one of the few times in my life I'd been a bit awestruck by a celebrity

    • @chimp2023
      @chimp2023 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Glen and Leon are or sadly to say great artists sing real music.

  • @tedijune6759
    @tedijune6759 Před měsícem +3

    I was playing in Nashville near the waterfront in the world’s biggest jam session. I had to go to the restroom. There were some porta-potty’s on the hill…Since I had to not stop playing, I asked a nearby grey haired lady to open and close the door while I did my business. After I was finished, I thanked her, and asked her name? She said “Felice Bryant.” I knew I had heard that name before.
    I went and looked it up, Felice &Beudelo Bryant were songwriters, one of their hits? “Heartbreak Hotel.” Truth.

  • @treeannie8831
    @treeannie8831 Před 6 měsíci +10

    What a treasure I stumbled upon! Love Leon and Glen and all the great ones! So easy on the ears. Thanks from Texas. ❤️🇨🇱💙

  • @marionoz9980
    @marionoz9980 Před 10 měsíci +7

    My first time hearing Leon Russell was on Joe Cockers Mad Dogs and Englishmen album. Shows what amazing versatility he had given Glen Campbell and Joe Cocker are poles apart in music styles.

    • @markmoriarty7388
      @markmoriarty7388 Před měsícem +1

      @marionoz9980 Glen Campbell and Leon Russel have known each other for years. Both were charter members of the Wreaking Crew, astellar group of LAs 1st call session musicians back in the 60s. Both of those guys played on a lot of the big hits from that era.

  • @marywelsh5548
    @marywelsh5548 Před 9 měsíci +12

    I love it when talented musicians from two different genres play so well together!

    • @masisney6118
      @masisney6118 Před 25 dny

      Leon and Glen have a history playing together as studio musicians in LA, research The Wrecking Crew ( not the Dean Martin movie lol ).

  • @frankhiatt4271
    @frankhiatt4271 Před rokem +16

    I was fortunate enough to buy the last two tickets to see Leon live at the Rams Head in Annapolis in 2016. Our chairs were literally at the foot of Leon’s piano bench. What a privilege it was see this great musician in such an intimate setting. RIP Leon

  • @willec7105
    @willec7105 Před rokem +19

    Two natural talents. Glen just opens his mouth and perfection flows out and Leon channels that "something" that comes from another place. They can't help themselves. They're just insanely talented and gifted. Also, I never noticed how fine and long-fingered Leon's hands are.

    • @rickobrien1583
      @rickobrien1583 Před rokem +3

      Leon had the stretch. Master pianist/songwriter

  • @Lancefrei
    @Lancefrei Před 9 měsíci +15

    Wonderful performance by all. I used to do a morning talk show in Cleveland, and Glen stopped by to promote his upcoming appearance. I got to play Gentle On My Mind with him. What a thrill for me since I’d done that song for years when I played in bars around Detroit. In my later years, I produced TV documentaries, including one on Alzheimer’s Disease. Glen was still touring, and he and his wife, Kim, sat down for an interview before his concert that night. He was still performing pretty well, but it was hard to see that incredible talent fading away.

  • @crowhaven200
    @crowhaven200 Před 8 měsíci +15

    A year later and this is still a treasure to watch and hear. They will live forever.

  • @okiepita50t-town28
    @okiepita50t-town28 Před rokem +48

    One of the best sessions ever. RIP both of them.

  • @gregoryzischke1372
    @gregoryzischke1372 Před 2 lety +11

    I love you in a place
    Where there's no space and time
    There is a line to ponder.

    • @cliffhmbdy
      @cliffhmbdy Před měsícem

      It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

  • @Salieri47
    @Salieri47 Před měsícem +2

    The music is really good, but the stories and the banter are what elevates this to great.

  • @johnwakefield8570
    @johnwakefield8570 Před měsícem +2

    Glenn owns that fretboard .. my good sweet lord, man !!

  • @debramills8476
    @debramills8476 Před měsícem +7

    Wow. This is a treasure to find tonight. Been just sitting here watching and enjoying these talented men. What music they have made in their time. And how blessed we are to have their music to still listen to after they have both passed. Hallelujah indeed!!!!

  • @rickvenlo1362
    @rickvenlo1362 Před 8 měsíci +17

    Lucky guy you are.
    Lucky we are to enjoy your generous share.
    Thx✌️

  • @Jakal-pw8yq
    @Jakal-pw8yq Před měsícem +2

    I remember that hokey show Hee Haw in the late 60s early 70s I guess it would have been. There was one show where they had Glen Campbell and Roy Clark get into a cutting contest and I'll tell you what man, this rock and roller was absolutely blown to the moon🌙 and back! I always loved the facial expressions that Roy Clark would get into! He looks like he was just a very very happy man! And why wouldn't he be?! 💖🙏😊🎸🔊🎶👍💯

  • @debrabeck9630
    @debrabeck9630 Před 5 dny +1

    I’ve seen them both in concert - Glen just once, Leon several times. On the surface it seems they are so different, but old friends and great artists find their commonalities and make outstanding music together. Thank you for posting this.

  • @unprevarication
    @unprevarication Před 21 dnem +3

    I REALLY miss both of these artists, entertainers and men. Thank you Steve Liddycoat, for this.

  • @clappzzz
    @clappzzz Před 8 měsíci +8

    Wow. Incredible session, such chemistry from all those yrs together in the Wrecking Crew. And was Glenn Campbell uber talented? I have never seen another singer/guitarist with such a range of skills, vocally and instrumentally. Awesome.

  • @zoocru67
    @zoocru67 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Love leon and glen Campbell is just such an incredible guitar player and performer. RIP 2 legends

  • @briansalisbury4764
    @briansalisbury4764 Před 2 lety +250

    Glen's guitar playing is so brilliant and I have always loved his voice since i was a kid in the 60's. Leon Russell also, he never got the praise he should have. So many of the greats are gone, its sad.

    • @andrewnorris1514
      @andrewnorris1514 Před 2 lety +9

      Be glad for what you know

    • @kerrconkle4389
      @kerrconkle4389 Před 2 lety +11

      Who's gonna fill thier shoes. As George said

    • @hookdondrumz
      @hookdondrumz Před 2 lety +9

      It's a good thing that you carry their music with you! Share it with friends and loved ones so it can continue on down the timeline. =)

    • @vernwallen4246
      @vernwallen4246 Před 2 lety +4

      @@kerrconkle4389 No one.

    • @scottbegonias313
      @scottbegonias313 Před 2 lety +8

      If you get a chance check out Billy Strings ,he’s a Breath of fresh air! A Legend in the making!

  • @hansbouman6421
    @hansbouman6421 Před 8 měsíci +16

    Just stumbled on this gem of a video. Such a treat to see these two giants of modern music having fun and entertaining us all in the process. (And making lesser gifted musicians like myself think about giving up on the whole 'making music' thing altogether 🤣) What really caught me was when Glen suggests a little impromptu jam (at around 35:00) and they play something that -to my ears- could have come straight out of the Jery Reed catalogue (another giant).
    It's finding little gems like these that keep me 'addicted' to exploring YT. 😀
    RIP, GC, LR and JR... You will never be forgotten!

  • @jamesmacdonnell4085
    @jamesmacdonnell4085 Před měsícem +1

    I have always loved Leon Russell’s music, but I never realized how talented Glen Campbell was. I only saw later videos when he was sick, but man, he can really play guitar! The songs flow from him like a natural stream in the mountains, and his vocals are soothing to hear. Where have I been all these years, now I will explore his music more. These 2 musicians are great together, I really enjoyed this video, thank you for posting it.

  • @Ad-Ac
    @Ad-Ac Před 24 dny +1

    I love them. Waylon is my favorite, but Glen is up there with the best. Leon Russell is a legendary in his own right. I love them all, Willie, Kris, Johnny Cash, Merle and Bob Dylan to name a few. Don't make them like this anymore! Thanks for sharing

  • @DanielMcGrath1969
    @DanielMcGrath1969 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Wow! Glenn Campbell was amazing! What a musician!

  • @TheTriplelman
    @TheTriplelman Před 2 lety +134

    Ive been playing guitar for 55 years and sadly, wasn't until Glenn passed did I find out, he was one of the best guitarist ever. He could shred.

    • @captaintwitch
      @captaintwitch Před 2 lety +20

      I saw GC with his kids backing him when the Alzheimer’s was setting in. He couldn’t remember the keys or his kids names but he was joyous and could still shred. His daughter (a wonderful talent) kept him on track in in the right key. So glad I got to see him

    • @mikebaker7940
      @mikebaker7940 Před rokem +14

      Eddie VAn Halen once said the only guitar lesson he ever wanted and received was from Glen Campbell

    • @danjestic9199
      @danjestic9199 Před rokem +6

      Not sure why but he seemed to be positioning himself publicly as a Vegas-lounge crooner, sans guitar . Then show up almost unannounced at a talk show or variety show WITH guitar and burn the place down with his mastery.

    • @normalltime7219
      @normalltime7219 Před rokem +1

      Wher you been Dude🎵🎵

    • @drvee1983
      @drvee1983 Před rokem +5

      I've been playing 50. I had no idea.
      Where was this stuff sitting and why wasn't it ( they ) out there more?

  • @jeffgreenberg6536
    @jeffgreenberg6536 Před 7 dny +1

    Thanks for taking the time to post this gem! I'm in my mid-60's and loved Leon Russell but never gave Glenn his due. A middle school music teacher cringed when I played Steppenwolf's Born To Be Wild on a 'bring your records to school day.' The guy after me put on "Wichita Lineman" and our teacher couldn't help gushing "...now isn't that so much NICER?" Ok, not Glenn's fault but I didn't like that corny TV show either. So I missed completely what a monster guitar player, vocalist and overall great musician Glenn really was.
    On the bright side, I now get to discover what I missed along the way through videos like this and others (Glenn actually playing bagpipes on Mull of Kintyre is a particular favorite). And don't forget Leon's late-career resurrection with Elton John and the great music they made together.

  • @elizabethbaker4094
    @elizabethbaker4094 Před měsícem +4

    OMG two very gifted singers and song writers in the same room. What wonderful memories. There will never be the likes of these two again. Awesome.

  • @johnshanley4407
    @johnshanley4407 Před rokem +8

    I'd written Campbell off as lame easy listening music when I was a kid; it wasn't until late in his life that I realized what a talent he was.

    • @silentinaway7407
      @silentinaway7407 Před rokem +1

      Same story for me! What a voice, what a guitar player!

  • @jay-zeelterbilinsky3977
    @jay-zeelterbilinsky3977 Před rokem +3

    Two of the best Nobody like them now The good ones are just about all gone Sad

  • @jimmysanders4813
    @jimmysanders4813 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I am just blessed to be alive when these dudes did this.

  • @jamesmckillip7360
    @jamesmckillip7360 Před 2 lety +112

    Glen is great but Leon is effortless....amazing. It's great to see how Glen respects Leon's talent.

    • @mattbasford6299
      @mattbasford6299 Před 2 lety +18

      Nothing should come after "Glen is great..." That's not a knock on Leon.

    • @wmauibill
      @wmauibill Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/j9Tfm3syUOM/video.html

    • @seeburg220
      @seeburg220 Před 2 lety +14

      replace "but" with "and".

    • @WillyMcCoy50
      @WillyMcCoy50 Před 2 lety +4

      They both started with humble roots and became THEE standard of grace and talent.

  • @marionodom9585
    @marionodom9585 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Glenn Campbell was the most underrated guitarist ever. I discovered Leon Russell on "The Concert for Bangladesh". Thank you, George. He & Dr. John gave that laid-back bluesy jazzy feel that resonates in my soul.

  • @MichaelBoyers
    @MichaelBoyers Před 3 dny

    The best thing about Elvis were those Movies when he was young ask any child or teenager

  • @txdrmr
    @txdrmr Před měsícem +2

    Glen was a monster player, incredible vocalist, A++ writer and one of the most versatile musicians to ever walk this earth. One in a million talent. RIP.

  • @sms9106
    @sms9106 Před 2 lety +49

    Glen Campbell while noted as very good is vastly underrated in history.

    • @maximusindicusoblivious180
      @maximusindicusoblivious180 Před 2 lety +5

      He was awesome and Leon too. I bought my Ovation six string guitar in homage to his playing and Cat Stevens too.

    • @BHJ7115
      @BHJ7115 Před 2 lety +2

      Not true at all.

    • @TheAisleOfPlenty
      @TheAisleOfPlenty Před 2 lety +11

      He is terribly underrated by the general public but by other guitarists, he is considered a guitar legend. Similar to people like Jerry Reed etc.

    • @BHJ7115
      @BHJ7115 Před 2 lety

      @@TheAisleOfPlenty nope

    • @jackblevel8296
      @jackblevel8296 Před 2 lety +7

      Guitar players know how good he is

  • @cindyreilly5086
    @cindyreilly5086 Před rokem +10

    Love Leon, Glen is incredible. This sessions covers all the tunes in my heart ❤️

  • @sandiegosherlock
    @sandiegosherlock Před 8 měsíci +10

    Thank you for this! Glen was such a huge talent and Leon another totally underrated artist.

  • @peggysanders2191
    @peggysanders2191 Před měsícem +2

    My God- what a treasure- like Chris I can only thank the YT algorithms for getting me here

  • @honeywoodpilot
    @honeywoodpilot Před 2 lety +146

    Two giants from the "Wecking Crew". Glen the Beach Boy and Leon the multi-instrumentalist, both gifted artists. Thanks for the post!

    • @chlynn13b92
      @chlynn13b92 Před 2 lety +7

      Love both of them but Leon was also a gifted songwriter, arranger and band leader. He knew his way around the recording studio as he had his own, in the 60's until he left us.

    • @honeywoodpilot
      @honeywoodpilot Před 2 lety +6

      @@chlynn13b92 Very astute! I finished reading his book a couple of weeks ago.

    • @normsaunders4980
      @normsaunders4980 Před 2 lety

      Did Glen Campbell play much lead while with Beach Boys? Either studio or on stage?

    • @honeywoodpilot
      @honeywoodpilot Před 2 lety +5

      @@normsaunders4980 A little research indicates that Glen joined the Beach Boys tour after Brian's initial withdrawal from touring and indicated that Glen played bass. Also he played guitar during sessions for Pet Sounds. The only person who could accurately say what happened overall is Brian. My understanding is that Brian had TOTAL control ot the production of music back then.

    • @migueldeleon6677
      @migueldeleon6677 Před rokem +3

      @@normsaunders4980 Although written by lead guitarist Carl Wilson, it was Glen who played the lead guitar on the recording of "Dance Dance Dance", which is a great riff.

  • @timarnold7239
    @timarnold7239 Před 5 měsíci +2

    A couple of influential musical giants.

  • @dhdianeharper
    @dhdianeharper Před 10 měsíci +4

    I was 18 in 1970, a friend played a song for you, it took my heart to a whole new level.

  • @gregmacdonald3559
    @gregmacdonald3559 Před rokem +7

    Thank you God’s of the algorithms for this incredible treasure bestowed upon me this morning. ❤️
    Thank you Leon , Glen for your soul healing talent
    🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻

  • @wrsparks
    @wrsparks Před měsícem +3

    Love this video. Leon and Glen Campbell it does not get any better. God bless both of them.

  • @fritzcat6198
    @fritzcat6198 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I MISS MY DEAREST LEON!