OMG CAN'T BELIEVE HE WROTE THIS!!! LEON RUSSELL - A SONG FOR YOU (REACTION)
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Leon Russell is a National Treasure and SEVERELY under-appreciated. Check out Tightrope and Back to the Island. Stone cold masterpieces.
Blue Bird, LADY BLUE!!! I fully agree with Music Lover 6470! Leon wasn't appreciated except by his legion of fans. You are very missed, Leon!!! RIP dear sir! 🙏❤️💔🌹
I absolutely agree!
And Lady Blue....
As is Layin Right Here in Heaven
The man didn't just play the piano. He owned it! It became a part of him.
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.
Leon is beyond a Hall of Fame Songwriter, Beyond Legend! Y’all would be shocked at the songs he’s written.
Another song that will be timeless until the end of time. Leon was a living legend
Another great song by Leon Russell that topped the charts for George Benson was " This Masquerade "!!
YES! One of my favorite songs always....
I think this was his most popular song. It's been covered by everyone but I still like to hear Leon do it. You can feel it when he does it. Now, that's music! Love you guys and your reactions. Keep it up.
He does an incredible version of his song “Delta Lady” from these Homewood sessions.
Yes
This was written by Leon Russell and is one of the most recorded songs in history. Everyone from Donnie Hathaway to Ray Charles to Whitney Huston recorded it. Leon is heard playing piano in studio on more recordings in 60s than anyone in history. Give a listen to Jumping Jack Flash/Youngblood live in concert to Banglidash
This song never gets old and seems to get more beautiful as I get older. RIP Leon. ❤
Love this song. I agree that he puts more emotion into it than any of the many covers of it, even though some of them are quite good.
Leon Russell was a studio musician in LA before going out on his own, he is a national treasure, watch him with Joe Cocker on "With a Little Help from My Friends" live at the Metropol 1971, it's next level. Great reactions!
A true poet. Leon was one of a kind
I was so privileged to see him perform this only months before he passed. He is truly a great artist/ songwriter 💙
Leon Russell was truly an amazing musician. As a studio musician he played with the legendary wrecking Crew.
Leon was a giant who is on many famous songs from the pre- hippie years . Catch his performance in the CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH film - 1971 .
Just started listening Guys...you ROCK! I grew up on most of what are reacting to and it gives me hope🤞God bless ya...spread the love😎🇺🇸
Thanks for the video, you two have excellent taste. Leon is a deserved Legend with a capital L. BTW: the song was written about his failed relationship with Rita Coolidge
Thanks for the info!
The gentleman seen in the rocking chair at the opening is none other than the legendary bluesman Furry Lewis.
A beautiful humble soul
One of my favorite artists, very underappreciated.
Was fortunate to see Leon about a year before he passed in a dinner theatre in Chicago. Diminished by age and infirmity, but still more soul in his little finger than most have in their whole body. RIP Leon. Your music lives on.
You MUST listen to Lady Blue, another beautiful love song. 🎶❤👍👍👍
Just came across your reaction to this song. Umm-umm STILL GIVES ME CHILLS 😊 "I love you in a place where there's no space and time"..... BRILLIANT 👏👏👏❤️💥
He was born partially paralyzed on his right side. He once said he wanted to write a "standard." He wrote many: "This Masquerade" (great cover by George Benson); "Back to the Island," "Lady Blue," Can't Get Over Loving You," "My Father's Shoes." "Tightrope," "Shootout On the Plantation," "Prince of Peace," "Stranger in a Strange Land,... an homage to Little Richard ("Crystal Closet Queen") from this session (Homewood Sessions). He was a session musician whose piano you can hear in Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me," and so many more.
One of the most stunning love songs, ever written and performed. Bravo to you guys for discovering this musical master - and for having the good sense to not interrupt it in the middle.❤
Leon was great and this is my favorite by him. Was fortunate enough to see him at the Exit Inn in Nashville
When I think of Leon Russell, the song that comes to mind is LADY BLUE
Finally!! Leon Russell. Blue eyed soul. Mega hits!!
Many have covered this but to me none have equaled this performance , danced with my late wife at our wedding to this . Still brings tears to my eyes
I was fortunate enough to see Leon here in hilo hawaii in 2007 at the palace theater. He played all his hits. I still have the concert poster on my wall
Love this song, also Lady Blue. He was such a great artist, it is hard to pick one favorite
I loved this mans music, never again will we have music like this!
Check out his song "Tight Rope". One of my moms favs. Great music selection y'all do.
That's our hometown boy. Tulsa loves him! ❤
Thank you so much for honoring the incredible Leon Russell!!! ❤️🥰❤️
I saw him in concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia around 1973. He put on one of the best concerts I’ve been to. RIP Leon.
Great choice, please another live video with Leon and Joe Cocker - Mad dogs & Englishmen tour "Delta lady" or "Cry me a river" , love your reactions, greetings from Berlin
Cry me a river🎩🎹🎙❤❤
R.I.P. Leon 🙏 ❤
Thank you two lovely people
Leon Russell's Lady Blue is a must!!
If you ever just sit down and listen by yourself. Lady Blue by him is something else. My favorite by him. he poured his heart out on that one. God Bless kids.
You can tour the studio where this was filmed and recorded. Church Studio, Tulsa, Ok
Love this song. We had the best music in the world.
give Leon Russell Masquerade or Lady Blue or Delta Lady or Tightrope or Stranger In A Strange Land thanks
The man can seriously play the hell out of the piano and is an incredible songwriter. Listen to more of him!!! Listen to him and Mad Dogs and Englishmen backing Joe Cocker singing "With A Little Help From My Friends." INCREDIBLE!!!!!
Leon was simply MAGNIFICENT. I luckily got to see him in person two times and I was never the same. I miss him dearly
One More Love Song Leon Russell
BB King recorded Leon's Hummingbird. He asked Leon to arrange and play on it, along with him. Check out Leon' version. It's gospel ala Russell style.
Please check out his induction into the rock and roll hall of fame. Underrated artist for sure
A really cool reaction, Shawn & Mel. Russell was a truly exceptional figure in music history; a singular talent and personality. Along with other classics of his ppl have recommended, I'd also suggest "Manhattan Island Serenade", "Hummingbird", and any of his great covers he did; esp. live.
Please do more Leon . He is amazing!
This song and Delta Lady were written about his some time lover Rita Coolridge. Many have covered but no one can sing it like Leon!
He wrote many songs that you wouldn't have thought!
Leon is from my town so I've seen him perform a lot. He lived next door to my friend. Elton John helped Leon rebound his career in the later years by recording an album together. Elton said Leon was his mentor & they had a 40 year friendship. Requesting Stranger in a Strangeland.
Love his original song and Donny's wonderful cover. Carpenters did a beautiful cover to this song as well. There are MANY beautiful covers out there to this song!
The Master of Space and Time
Omg
1971 live in Cleveland
unforgetable,
leon russel was an amazing musician in many ways. this song alone is one of the most covered songs in history and has made other artist more famous. honestly i cant think of a better musicians or songwriter, only ones who on his level....maybe. The guy was pure music.
He is the originator...He was an awesome musician. Check out Elton John honoring Leon Russell
Thankyou for putting all this good music on. People deserve to know. And enjoy. You are such a sweet couple. I really wish you all the best. Peace. And Love, Laura
It's more emotional because he wrote it for his girlfriend at the time, Rita Coolidge! He also wrote Delta Lady for her. Check it out he performs mit in this same Homewood session. Leon Russell was a national treasure!
RIP Leon. The Master of Space & Time.
Ray Charles did a wonderful cover of this.
Question , how in the world did 4 people hit the thumbs down tab ? They have NEVER been in love . Truely a GREAT song ! RIP Leon , your talents will be missed.
That was good guys
Last blue by Leon , epic love song
Please do the version with Ray Charles and Willie Nelson’s 80th bday. It’s very touching as Ray is singing it to his very good friend Willie ☮️💜
Look at the surrounding. One man and a piano a mic and a stool
Leon is a Legend
Thank you for sharing this!
Leon Russell is from my town of Tulsa. At that time, Tulsa was a music hot spot.
Beautiful
I think this guy was great and close friend with an other great song writer, JJ CALE. A great to go listening too please,
Daniel, depuis St Emile de suffolk Québec merci
I appreciate Donny’s version but Leon’s is so real and raw. Loved him. R.I.P. ❤️🙏🏻
And, for this woman anyway, this man was sexy beyond belief. 😊
Leon wrote "This Song for you"but Donny Hathaway put his whole heart and Soul into performing it.
I like Leon singing" Lady Blue."The music production is light and airy, very beautiful .That sax is well placed ,just right.
Y'all are doing our music justice.Keep going guys.We are watching , listening ,and appreciating your reactions.
Nice haircut Mel! You look beautiful!
💜 Back to the Island 💙
Oh this is for the love of my life! My soul mate! My Scorpio Man, the one who truly lit my fire! R.I.P Mike, I miss you my love 🔥
Do "STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND" . INCREDIBLE!
Rest in Peace Leon!
Check out Leon's song called One More Love Song. It will take you to church!
Thank you for playing this! 💙
Saw him at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, when he was recovering from some neuro problems....but brilliant performance. Standing room only...WAAAY over the fire code cap.
Petfection.
Try 'Stranger in a Strange Land'.
This was Leon's GEM. This song brings me to tears especially when Donny Hathaway does it!!!
An amazing talent 👏 he was huge in the 70's l met him at the stove top lounge in Maple leaf Gardens in Toronto. A very gentle man who much preferred a wink and a smile over words. Very quiet introverted Beautiful soul....until he performed. MAGIC. R.I.P.
Leon was a UNIQUE talent, an incredible mix of rock and blues. Check out “Tightrope’ by him. He married a beautiful black woman in the mid 70s and released The Wedding Album which they performed together. For a REAL treat check out “Windsong” from that album.
Great song
Eternal cool!
GREAT song and artist to react to!!!!! I really love Willie Nelson's version of this Leon Russel song as well 💖
Leon was the real deal R.I.P.
A true American icon who took a church and turned it into a recording studio that is world famous and is called simply "The Church Studio." It's located in Tulsa Oklahoma and the recording artist who have done their recordings there are legends of rock & roll history. This great singer/songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who Elton John helped induct into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Co-wrote the multiplatinum song? "Superstar." It was made famous by "The Carpenters" in [1971] and later by Luther Vandross in [1988]. His [Leon Russell] music is worth going down the rabbit hole.
Note: This video of Leon Russell singing his song "A Song for You." Was actually done at his famous "Church Studio" in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Lady Blue and Tightrope are two Leon Russell must listen songs.
A great, totally under-appreciated singer-songwriter and pianist. Try Crystal Closet Queen or Prince of Peace or especially Stranger in a Strange Land.
R.I.P. 😭
My favorite cover of this song by a little known singer named Lara Price, thanks, guys ; great lyrics LR wrote. . . :>/
Gotta listen to Rainbow in your Eyes.
I think he wrote this song when he was with follow singer Rita Coolidge. You are right that you feel the song with Leon. Many have preformed the song but none give you the feeling.
Man he was big back then . Back to the island and tightrope are other big hits of his .