I’m 66 years old. Fifty years ago my mother told me she bought us tickets to see Liberace at the Garden State Art Center (in NJ). I said, “who’s that?”.. She said - “an incredible entertainer”. She was right. I was mesmerized by his incredible talent, his wardrobe, the car and his engaging rapport with the audience. It was a night I have never forgotten and my first experience with pure genius. I’ve been a devout fan ever since.. ❤️
Gershwin like the majority of the Great american song book composers had recieved a european classical music education ie Irvin Berlin Cole porter Harold Arlen Sammy Kahn Rodgers and Hammerstien Jerome kern and Mel Torme this inspiring display of piano virtuoisty by Liberace on Gershwins famous piece is amazing on so many levels one of which is he is playing from memory which is a elite ability of the dedicated great masters wonderful to hear in 2023 or at any time in human history thank u so much for posting this wow
We will all meet him in heaven. I truly believe that. He was a beautiful soul. A truly Borrowed Angel. Thank God for allowing us to have him. I love you sweet Liberace. RIP Lee. Thank you for loving us all.
As someone who plays 4 instruments one of which is the organ, I'd sure like to have a convo with him! Hopefully, I've been good enough to make it to Heaven.
Mr. Liberace was a national treasure. He was art in motion. Most amazing artist and showman. My mother use to watch his show and I always watched with her. He was one of one. It brings me to tears to know he’s gone but I will never forget him.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT. HE WAS A GENIUS. I REALLY LOVED WATCHING HIM PERFORM. HE IS STILL MISSED VERY MUCH. I HAD THE LUXURY OF SEEING HIM PERFORM MANY TIMES
My mother, a very accomplished piano player, loved this guy to death. He was flamboyant, a bit of an eccentric, colorful, but his talent could never be duplicated. He was a showman extraordinaire, to say the least, and he had every right to flaunt that talent and popularity.
Just wondering, can you flaunt with style an grace? Because if so that is exactly the way he did it. Your comment was so right he earned it all and had a right to show it off.😊❤🤗
A friend of mine played for years in a famous symphony. He told me that Liberace was the real deal and had the respect of all the musicians in the symphony. His shtick was sometimes a little over the top, but his talent was undeniable, and in many ways unsurpassed.
How wonderful to have all these videos we can play any time to remind us what a great showman you were, it’s as tho’ you never left us. Thank you for the music Lee, keep on playing.
I loved Liberace. I always wondered what happened to his clothes, his beautiful rings. His house that fell into decay is now back to some of its original grandeur. Thanks to someone who cared what happened to his belongings. Remembered always. Gershwin would have been so proud to hear his magical fingers playing his music.
Well, most of his costumes and jewelry are displayed at Michael Jackson's old house in Las Vegas. They are now owned by Liberace's foundation. He DID give a certain amount of them away before he died and most of those were auctioned off when the people he gave them too eventually died and their greedy families wanted the money.
@@retroguy9494 Thank you so much! I saw a lot of his things at the Liberace museum in Las Vegas years ago. Well, that museum closed and I wondered what happened to the contents. Now that I know where they are, I’ll have to go see them next time I’m in Vegas. Thanks again!
Liberace doesn't get the respect as a musician he should. He was truly a brilliant pianist and having met him three times in my life, he was a wonderful guy in person and to fans.
Tilly Myers, true, but that is what happens when someone's persona shines so brightly, but I think Liberace just enjoyed life and wanted to be who he was.
@@tomsanders7080 Yes, sadly, you are right! At least no more in MY lifetime. My late aunt actually got to see him perform in person. With the "dancing waters" behind him. She told me it was SO much better in person than watching him on television.
He knew every song out there, simple or complex and played them all without errors. Władziu Liberace never stumbled at the keyboard and for 20 years he was the highest paid entertainer in the World!! He was indeed a Master of the piano.
That was an enthusiastic performance that I thoroughly enjoyed. In 1969, I was 17. I am native U.S. I was part of a week long international choir fest in Freiburg, Germany. Yes, as Liberace said, music is, truly, the universal language.
It always amazed me how those big rings of his didn't get in the way of his fingers. Some of the compositions he played required a LOT of dexterity in the fingers.
You do realise both him and elvis were identical twins right ? 😂😂😂😂 hardly one of a kind .... granted both their twins died at birth but for 9 months they were not unique lol
He is the reason Elvis wore those costumes. He gave Elvis his gold jacket. He's so charming and charismatic. I wish I could have seen him. One of a kind. I'm in love now. Thank you for being you Liberace. RIP Sweet Borrowed Angel
A master showman and an incredibly accomplished pianist. The ACCURACY here is astounding. Not a note missed. Not a note wrong. Liberace is a nation treasure. And although it was many years in the making - he was finally free at the end to be HIMSELF and the fans embraced him.
When I was Nine Years Old My Parents took to See Liberace in Concert Such a nice man I could listen to him for hours A true Showman And a wonderful Humantarian And A Kind Soul R,I.P Lee
Liberace was the BEST of the B\EST. Loved him so. And such a kind man. My Mother was a pianist and would have loved to have seen him in her time. RIP sir, we miss you.
My Mother absolutely loved his music. When I was a baby my Father would play me to sleep with Boogie because I would stay awake to listen to Liberace. I still love to listen to his music today 75 years later LOL
I saw Liberace here in Australia, decades ago. Also saw him on TV when I was little, saw his house whilst on tourist bus in America, so happy I did. Great pianist. His mother was a very attractive lady too.
When my wife and I were living in Melbourne in 1984 to November 1986 we saw Liberace in both Melbourne and Sydney at the Opera House. After his show in Melbourne we got to talk with Liberace and several of us were invited up to his hotel suite in which there was a grand piano. He sat and played all sorts of music from straight classical to jazz. There was nothing in his repertoire that he couldn`t play. Such a gifted and talented man.He was very charming and kept telling the outlandish jokes and then he would play. I dont know how long we were honoured to have been in his company . Thats one memory we will take to our grave. There are no entertainers anymore. They have all gone to the great concert hall in the sky.
Great story about wonderful much misunderstood lee Liberace first saw him live when I was 13 years old in 1956 ,in Croydon Fairfield halls England loved him and his beautiful music ever sinc I am m
I Donna will never hear this song without hearing Darling I love you.No one could play this as well as he did.Yet I shall always love this tribute Gershwin gave the world to love an living a full life.
I played the piano for 20 years & I LOVED Liiberce (still do). My boyfriend got us subscription tickets for seeing concerts at 'Garden States Arts Center'. Every year during the summer series, we got tickets to see a Liberace - & other classical & rock groups. It was about year 6 of seeing Liberace & the Dancing Waters & my man Jim, leaned over to me during one of the musical breaks, where Liberace invited the audience to come on down to the stage, & see his diamonds. He said if I didn't go down to see him at the end of this conversation with the audience, he'd never take me again. I always dressed for the occasion & realized these women going down the main aisle, were my grandmother's age. They walked very slowly, some with walkers or canes. I scampered down a side aisle (I was young) & was the first to reach the stage. It was so cool! He did his routine of "do you want to see my diamonds?". Of course, I said. His orchestra started playing a Strauss waltz, & he invited me on stage to dance with him. He helped me up the stage stairs and we walzted together. He was GOOD! And smelled good. (Don't care what his sexual orientation was, he's was a child prodigy, & put on a great show.!!!) It was probably more exciting than my wedding day. I saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium in '65, the Stones in '67 & this Liberace concert surpassed the great groups & artists I had seen. He was such a talented & versitile performer & I got such a kick out of him. Especially THAT night! Rest in Peace, Liberace.💔
Most complete Gershwin Medley I have ever heard I am in tears of joy. And to see this being executed by Liberace ...I'm in heaven (wooops I just blew my left speaker)
It’s always very emotional to me when I listen to Gershwin’s music and especially when Liberace is performing it. Even I unfortunately never have seen a live performance on stage. But he had an ability to make people happy with his music 🎶 and with his attitude. Even through the TV-screen he had this lovely and sympathetic way to make me smile. He passed away much to early!😢
Every time I watch Liberace he brings a smile to my face and allows me to forget about life's troubles for a while. If that's not the definition of entertainment, what is?
He was the BEST of the BEST. Some seem to run him down, but I do believe he was wonderful. I think he is in heaven now playing for my Mother. She was a pianist and the best, too. She always liked him. I know she would have loved to see him in person. Maybe possible in heaven, huh??? Love Liberace. RIP
Its so obvious that this very talented man didn't take himself so seriously that he was afraid to be the butt of a self deprecating gag or lack the ability to be in on the joke when it came to his over the top wardrobe . As they say...Liberace cried all the way to the bank. God bless you Lee.
vivienne i so agree with you - you know it would any way, but especially because of youtube it really will..... thank god for youtube. i watch hours of youtube very lil tv any more except for golden girls and frasier hahah
I saw him in New York, I saw him in Florida, doesn't matter where, he always entertained, he sparkled with his diamonds, his outfits, but his piano playing, the BEST...........always beautiful music, he could make the piano sing.........
My father, who served in the USMC, Korean War Veteran, and a damn good piano player, thought that Liberace was the best pianist in the world. He listened to his records and watched every time he was on television. When it was confirmed that Liberace was gay, you could tell that it bothered him, but he remained a fan until his dying day.
He was a Kind Hearted Fellow who really cared about his fans and always did his best to give GREAT performances. You can't play in Vegas for as many years as he did without being the best!!
I love Liberace’s Piano pieces he played eversince! It’s sooo soothing to listen! Too sad 😢 he’s not around anymore! I missed him so much performing. R.I.P Liberace! 🙏📿🕯🕊🌺
Not taking anything away from Liberace's remarkable gifts, but check out great classical pianists who also play without sheet music, much more difficult pieces, in 90 minute performances.
@@wearewinning3151 I watch the Van Cliburn competition from time to time and they are remarkable. But I dont see Liberace sweating a performance like they do.
I miss Lee. '87 seems like yesterday, I received the news in Palm springs CA. At 98, I hope I'll see him again, and he playing for the heavens. - Mr. Hahn, Beverly Hills CA
Personality and style and showmanship remind me quite a bit of Elton John in his younger days both of them just love their music and are the best at the kind of music they did. Can't help but feel happy after hearing them play.
I started piano at 4. After A few times through a music chart I did it by ear 👂. If you start early it just becomes words in a poem. I r 68 n still play a lot. Made a living at it for a couple decades. It is like nothing else. Loved Victor Borga as well. They were gifts to the planet. Glad for the youtube living history book.
Out on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Swamp. We had only a radio in early 1950s. A bunch of older Indians would gather around by the camp fire. Just listen to him!!! I'm 76 years old now , enjoy his music Sho na bish
My Wife and I saw him at Lake Tahoe in 1980. Those who did not see him perform missed a chance to witness greatness. Not only as a real human being but as a performer extraordinaire, an artist, and absolutely brilliant pianist. There will never be another like him and well there should not be. I mean that in a very good way,, his sexual orientation has nothing what-so-ever to do with his brilliance and his contributions to mankind.
My mother was a professional concert pianist who played at a very high level (solo performances at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and such). She really liked Liberace's playing and felt he was a superb pianist. She was also impressed with Van Cliburn's playing when he burst onto the music scene. But she never cared much for Vladimir Horowitz feeling he played without much emotion.
I’m 66 years old. Fifty years ago my mother told me she bought us tickets to see Liberace at the Garden State Art Center (in NJ). I said, “who’s that?”.. She said - “an incredible entertainer”. She was right. I was mesmerized by his incredible talent, his wardrobe, the car and his engaging rapport with the audience. It was a night I have never forgotten and my first experience with pure genius. I’ve been a devout fan ever since.. ❤️
I saw him with my mom as well, at the Warwick Musical Theater in Rhode Island. Also loved hom ever since.
Gershwin like the majority of the Great american song book composers had recieved a european classical music education ie Irvin Berlin Cole porter Harold Arlen Sammy Kahn Rodgers and Hammerstien Jerome kern and Mel Torme this inspiring display of piano virtuoisty by Liberace on Gershwins famous piece is amazing on so many levels one of which is he is playing from memory which is a elite ability of the dedicated great masters wonderful to hear in 2023 or at any time in human history thank u so much for posting this wow
He made so many people happy, I hope I meet this great man in heaven. A wonderful human being who was at his best making other people happy.
We will all meet him in heaven. I truly believe that. He was a beautiful soul. A truly Borrowed Angel. Thank God for allowing us to have him. I love you sweet Liberace. RIP Lee. Thank you for loving us all.
I believe he once said "If you love your audience, they will love you back!"!
As someone who plays 4 instruments one of which is the organ, I'd sure like to have a convo with him! Hopefully, I've been good enough to make it to Heaven.
Liberace...the best pianist of all times.
Mr. Liberace was a national treasure. He was art in motion. Most amazing artist and showman. My mother use to watch his show and I always watched with her. He was one of one. It brings me to tears to know he’s gone but I will never forget him.
My mother watched his show on t.v. She was a pianist/organist, and loved him. I always watched his show with her. Good memories.
Ditto. Always enjoyed his music. & clothing.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT. HE WAS A GENIUS. I REALLY LOVED WATCHING HIM PERFORM. HE IS STILL MISSED VERY MUCH. I HAD THE LUXURY OF SEEING HIM PERFORM MANY TIMES
He deserved to be covered in gold and diamonds he shared them all with all of us and his wonderful performances and lovely personality r I p lee
Amen
My mother, a very accomplished piano player, loved this guy to death. He was flamboyant, a bit of an eccentric, colorful, but his talent could never be duplicated. He was a showman extraordinaire, to say the least, and he had every right to flaunt that talent and popularity.
Back then it was women who saw his value first.
@@peepindis I can see why
Just wondering, can you flaunt with style an grace? Because if so that is exactly the way he did it. Your comment was so right he earned it all and had a right to show it off.😊❤🤗
A friend of mine played for years in a famous symphony. He told me that Liberace was the real deal and had the respect of all the musicians in the symphony. His shtick was sometimes a little over the top, but his talent was undeniable, and in many ways unsurpassed.
He was a Genius!
How wonderful to have all these videos we can play any time to remind us what a great showman you were, it’s as tho’ you never left us. Thank you for the music Lee, keep on playing.
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Perfectly Said!
Play on, Dear Liberace. Thank you for each and every note you ever touched. Know I would place a rose at your feet for each and every one. 🌹
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I loved Liberace. I always wondered what happened to his clothes, his beautiful rings. His house that fell into decay is now back to some of its original grandeur. Thanks to someone who cared what happened to his belongings. Remembered always. Gershwin would have been so proud to hear his magical fingers playing his music.
Well, most of his costumes and jewelry are displayed at Michael Jackson's old house in Las Vegas. They are now owned by Liberace's foundation. He DID give a certain amount of them away before he died and most of those were auctioned off when the people he gave them too eventually died and their greedy families wanted the money.
@@retroguy9494 Thank you so much! I saw a lot of his things at the Liberace museum in Las Vegas years ago. Well, that museum closed and I wondered what happened to the contents. Now that I know where they are, I’ll have to go see them next time I’m in Vegas. Thanks again!
@@lizm9319 You're welcome! 😃
His house was restored and his clothes went to the museum which used to be Michael Jackson's old home in Las Vegas
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Wow! What a stunning performance, interpretation and arrangement, full of dynamics, emotion and rhythm, awesome 👏 what a player!
Liberace doesn't get the respect as a musician he should. He was truly a brilliant pianist and having met him three times in my life, he was a wonderful guy in person and to fans.
Lucky 🍀 you!
Tilly Myers, true, but that is what happens when someone's persona shines so brightly, but I think Liberace just enjoyed life and wanted to be who he was.
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He was actually a child prodigy who studied music at the University of Wisconsin at like age 7.
One of the greatest showmen and entertainers ever to appear on stage.
The wsy he puts it all together is pure genius. He was a great talent.
He had such an ease and rapport with his audience and his charisma and talent, still, to this day, are unmatched. I love Liberace.
The most talented pianist in the world.
Imortal Liberace !
Love him too!
What a natural. Gifted player. A joy to watch. Thank you Liberace.
HE HAD A NATURAL GOD GIVEN TALENT NO ONE ELSE CAN COMPARE TO R. I. P. LEE
I saw the great Liberace in 1975 in Vegas!! One of the best shows I’ve ever seen!!
God, he was a mountain of talent! Just brilliant.
I sure wish we had entertainers like him around today!
@@retroguy9494 SAD TO SAY BUT WE WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKES OF GREAT TALENT LIKE THIS AGAIN
@@tomsanders7080 Yes, sadly, you are right! At least no more in MY lifetime.
My late aunt actually got to see him perform in person. With the "dancing waters" behind him. She told me it was SO much better in person than watching him on television.
He was great at playing & entertaining, a legend
He makes that Piano Sing. Such a Great Musician. Showmanship beyond!
A magical man in a magical time.
Absolutely brilliant. Music that will never die.
Shivers down your spine listening to him play - wonderful thank you Lee
He knew every song out there, simple or complex and played them all without errors. Władziu Liberace never stumbled at the keyboard and for 20 years he was the highest paid entertainer in the World!! He was indeed a Master of the piano.
A wonderful man, wonderful musician, showman, would have loved to have met him, he must be entertaining in heaven.
That was an enthusiastic performance that I thoroughly enjoyed. In 1969, I was 17. I am native U.S. I was part of a week long international choir fest in Freiburg, Germany. Yes, as Liberace said, music is, truly, the universal language.
His souls playing the piano, his fingers are just the tools...
It always amazed me how those big rings of his didn't get in the way of his fingers. Some of the compositions he played required a LOT of dexterity in the fingers.
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Yep, shows how talented he was. Makes something that's hard look effortless and easy...
Truly one of a kind. Like Elvis, there will never be another.
Absolutely. He was an extremely talented pianist!!
You do realise both him and elvis were identical twins right ? 😂😂😂😂 hardly one of a kind .... granted both their twins died at birth but for 9 months they were not unique lol
He is the reason Elvis wore those costumes. He gave Elvis his gold jacket. He's so charming and charismatic. I wish I could have seen him. One of a kind. I'm in love now. Thank you for being you Liberace. RIP Sweet Borrowed Angel
@@lindseypate4306 I'd give everything I own to go back in time & see him & Elvis in 1956 in Las Vegas!
One of the most gifted of all time.
A master showman and an incredibly accomplished pianist. The ACCURACY here is astounding. Not a note missed. Not a note wrong. Liberace is a nation treasure. And although it was many years in the making - he was finally free at the end to be HIMSELF and the fans embraced him.
Just listening to that man play, without even seeing him, is a lift always for me.
When I was Nine Years Old My Parents took to See Liberace in Concert Such a nice man I could listen to him for hours A true Showman And a wonderful Humantarian And A Kind Soul R,I.P Lee
So beautiful, so rare and so wonderful to listen to.
A master thoroughly enjoying himself and sharing his joy with the world. A treasure when he was a live and a treasure still.
Magnificent, there is not another like him.
He's a THRILLING performer!!
Liberace was the BEST of the B\EST. Loved him so. And such a kind man. My Mother was a pianist and would have loved to have seen him in her time. RIP sir, we miss you.
So many different styles, and moods....And a master at them all....Love the Gershwin set....powerful!!!!
My Mother absolutely loved his music. When I was a baby my Father would play me to sleep with Boogie because I would stay awake to listen to Liberace. I still love to listen to his music today 75 years later LOL
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
I miss Liberace. he had a god given talent. class act.🎶🎼🎵
Totally right.
I saw Liberace here in Australia, decades ago. Also saw him on TV when I was little, saw his house whilst on tourist bus in America, so happy I did. Great pianist. His mother was a very attractive lady too.
When my wife and I were living in Melbourne in 1984 to November 1986 we saw Liberace in both Melbourne and Sydney at the Opera House. After his show in Melbourne we got to talk with Liberace and several of us were invited up to his hotel suite in which there was a grand piano. He sat and played all sorts of music from straight classical to jazz. There was nothing in his repertoire that he couldn`t play. Such a gifted and talented man.He was very charming and kept telling the outlandish jokes and then he would play. I dont know how long we were honoured to have been in his company . Thats one memory we will take to our grave. There are no entertainers anymore. They have all gone to the great concert hall in the sky.
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Um grande astro da música mundial !
Great story about wonderful much misunderstood lee Liberace first saw him live when I was 13 years old in 1956 ,in Croydon Fairfield halls England loved him and his beautiful music ever sinc I am m
Lucky YOU!
Excelent
I Donna will never hear this song without hearing Darling I love you.No one could play this as well as he did.Yet I shall always love this tribute Gershwin gave the world to love an living a full life.
I closed my eyes listening to this and was transformed. I am in awe.
He was a genius on the piano...
I played the piano for 20 years & I LOVED Liiberce (still do). My boyfriend got us subscription tickets for seeing concerts at 'Garden States Arts Center'. Every year during the summer series, we got tickets to see a Liberace - & other classical & rock groups. It was about year 6 of seeing Liberace & the Dancing Waters & my man Jim, leaned over to me during one of the musical breaks, where Liberace invited the audience to come on down to the stage, & see his diamonds. He said if I didn't go down to see him at the end of this conversation with the audience, he'd never take me again. I always dressed for the occasion & realized these women going down the main aisle, were my grandmother's age. They walked very slowly, some with walkers or canes. I scampered down a side aisle (I was young) & was the first to reach the stage. It was so cool! He did his routine of "do you want to see my diamonds?". Of course, I said. His orchestra started playing a Strauss waltz, & he invited me on stage to dance with him. He helped me up the stage stairs and we walzted together. He was GOOD! And smelled good. (Don't care what his sexual orientation was, he's was a child prodigy, & put on a great show.!!!) It was probably more exciting than my wedding day.
I saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium in '65, the Stones in '67 & this Liberace concert surpassed the great groups & artists I had seen.
He was such a talented & versitile performer & I got such a kick out of him. Especially THAT night! Rest in Peace, Liberace.💔
A very nice story! Thanks for sharing!! Yes, Liberace was without equal!!
LOL.
OLO!
Thank you for sharing this story, what year was that? I am a super big fan of his. everyone who knew him spoke well him him like you did:)
Hermoso, agrega a esta preciosa obra musical de George Gershwin, su talento y estilo.
Most complete Gershwin Medley I have ever heard I am in tears of joy. And to see this being executed by Liberace ...I'm in heaven (wooops I just blew my left speaker)
Por siempre esplendido , no tiene edad.....❤❤❤❤❤
Un geniu, însă viața lui privată a fost un dezastru. 😢
It’s always very emotional to me when I listen to Gershwin’s music and especially when Liberace is performing it. Even I unfortunately never have seen a live performance on stage. But he had an ability to make people happy with his music 🎶 and with his attitude. Even through the TV-screen he had this lovely and sympathetic way to make me smile. He passed away much to early!😢
Definitely gone too soon. I was privileged to see him in Durban, South Africa performing at the Old Playhouse. A show I will never forget.
A wonderful musician ! Thank you for this golden memory !
Liberace "but I couldn't come out just in the buttons" - sublime!
"If the beads are turned the wrong way, its murder! One bead will do it!" LMAO
What a showman he was. Fabulous.
I can only say that Liberace was good for the soul.
Every time I watch Liberace he brings a smile to my face and allows me to forget about life's troubles for a while. If that's not the definition of entertainment, what is?
Class act all the way. One of my favorites. I shed tears every time I hear this. Wish he were living now.
Magicien de la scène salles combles à laissé une fortune considerable
He was the BEST of the BEST. Some seem to run him down, but I do believe he was wonderful. I think he is in heaven now playing for my Mother. She was a pianist and the best, too. She always liked him. I know she would have loved to see him in person. Maybe possible in heaven, huh??? Love Liberace. RIP
Its so obvious that this very talented man didn't take himself so seriously that he was afraid to be the butt of a self deprecating gag or lack the ability to be in on the joke when it came to his over the top wardrobe . As they say...Liberace cried all the way to the bank. God bless you Lee.
Actually - He said it. He created that line! Yes an amazing musician and a humongous talent. Never another like him!
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He made a lot of people laugh and lighten up their emotional environment. This is a great performance of Rhapsody in Blue.
This isn't Rhapsody in Blue. It's shortened version with all the difficult piano stuff cut out.
It's a group of Gershwin songs.
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I saw him in person twice over the years .What a showman and musician he was ! 😮 Unforgettable Great memories
He was a brilliant entertainer and pianist, enjoyed watching him as a child with my parents!
Phenomenal, there are no other words ...
His immortal music will forever live on for generations to come.
vivienne i so agree with you - you know it would any way, but especially because of youtube it really will..... thank god for youtube. i watch hours of youtube very lil tv any more except for golden girls and frasier hahah
Rhapsody in Blue is one of my favorite pieces of music. (If not THE favorite.) This is a marvelous rendition.
Amen (my favorite)
I love Liberace, he was a wonderful person. Everyday I listen his wonderful music.
THE MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN IS SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THAT HAS EVER BEEN COMPOSED!
This man was so perfect!! My God! Absolution! Perfection!! Blows me away..
You are right David
The master at work. One word WONDERFUL.
He was a brilliant pianist
Gracias Liberace por compartir esa genialidad con todos, un verdadero privilegio disfrutar de tus interpretaciones RIP...
Can't even imagine the things about music that are in his brain! To be so talented!
I saw him in New York, I saw him in Florida, doesn't matter where, he always entertained, he sparkled with his diamonds, his outfits, but his piano playing, the BEST...........always beautiful music, he could make the piano sing.........
My mother played piano and she loved this guy.
Fabolous!
My grandpa was great piano performer, and a unconditional Liberace fan.
Thanx for this!
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My late dad loved Liberace....never missed his show on TV or any specials he was in. I grew to love him too.....RIP...
He was fantastic 🙃❤️💙
I think it is sad that they sorta phased him out. Museum gone, etc. HE WAS THE BEST SHOWMAN OF ALL TIMES. WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN HIM IN PERSON.
LIBERACE!!! The greatest!!!! can't beat him. Thanks for posting.
What a joy to be able to watch these wonderful performances. Thank you for sharing!
Yes, thank you so much.
Its hard to believe that this warm and charismatic showman was actually quite lonely.
He probably had to spend a lot of time alone practicing
If you can play this well, you deserve to laugh all the way to the bank
My father, who served in the USMC, Korean War Veteran, and a damn good piano player, thought that Liberace was the best pianist in the world. He listened to his records and watched every time he was on television. When it was confirmed that Liberace was gay, you could tell that it bothered him, but he remained a fan until his dying day.
The man had A GREAT TALENT OF THE PIANO. He was funny too.
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A GREAT MAN...ONE OF THE BEST...!....ONE OF THE "VERY" BEST
..YES...
...but I also think, there is something hidden...behind..and it was...well no matter, many scientist have been "there" too :)
I love liberace and I love George In Ira gerwin These 3 men bought beauty of music into the life of the world Rest in peace my beautiful souls of God
Gay, straight, I don't care, his music and personality were awesome. I still enjoy watching and listening.
Liberace beats them all for talent personality charm sincerity looks no wonder his jealous critics made up untrue stories about him
No habrá otro talento como Liberace.
Agree Sir This GENTLEMAN was a real artist total class THE GREATEST GENERATION EVER AMEN
He was a Kind Hearted Fellow who really cared about his fans and always did his best to give GREAT performances. You can't play in Vegas for as many years as he did without being the best!!
@@edwinjimenez3802 NO ENTERTAINER OF TODAY can compare to him!!....and that's Sad to say!!
I love Liberace’s Piano pieces he played eversince! It’s sooo soothing to listen! Too sad 😢 he’s not around anymore! I missed him so much performing. R.I.P Liberace! 🙏📿🕯🕊🌺
I love Liberace. He is very funny, very nice and a terrific pianist and entertainer. I miss you Lee. Wish you were still here.
Such flair. No matter what his love-style was/is, watching & listening to his lightness/funness is refreshing. I would loved to have met him!!!
This man was just amazing!!
He saw the great Paderewski in concert when he was a boy and it inspired him to work very hard - a remarkable entertainer.
His ability to play so many pieces of music from memory is un-human. Incredible
Not taking anything away from Liberace's remarkable gifts, but check out great classical pianists who also play without sheet music, much more difficult pieces, in 90 minute performances.
It's not particularly rare. All top level concert pianists can do that.
@@tradewins how many top level pianists are out there?
@@wearewinning3151 I watch the Van Cliburn competition from time to time and they are remarkable. But I dont see Liberace sweating a performance like they do.
@@kenbrohere quite a few. If you do some checking around CZcams you'll see
Amazing pianista!!!
talented & lovable harmless man....
I miss Lee. '87 seems like yesterday, I received the news in Palm springs CA.
At 98, I hope I'll see him again, and he playing for the heavens. - Mr. Hahn, Beverly Hills CA
Mr. Hahn God bless you, Sir! And wasn't it fantastic how he modulated into The Man I Love? X
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Rhapsody in Blue played perfectly amongst everything else he played
I was about 10 when he appeared on TVs in Australia. Everything stopped in our house to watch him. Thanks for the opportunity to watch again.
Coralee Georg
Personality and style and showmanship remind me quite a bit of Elton John in his younger days both of them just love their music and are the best at the kind of music they did. Can't help but feel happy after hearing them play.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
I started piano at 4. After A few times through a music chart I did it by ear 👂. If you start early it just becomes words in a poem. I r 68 n still play a lot. Made a living at it for a couple decades. It is like nothing else. Loved Victor Borga as well. They were gifts to the planet. Glad for the youtube living history book.
He was one of the Greatest, i love listening to his music.
Applause applause, pianist of the highest masters.
Thank you for the memories
Out on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Swamp. We had only a radio in early 1950s. A bunch of older Indians would gather around by the camp fire. Just listen to him!!! I'm 76 years old now , enjoy his music Sho na bish
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
My mother and I were absolutely devoted to Liberace
How can anyone hate a person who makes you smile?
My Wife and I saw him at Lake Tahoe in 1980. Those who did not see him perform missed a chance to witness greatness. Not only as a real human being but as a performer extraordinaire, an artist, and absolutely brilliant pianist. There will never be another like him and well there should not be. I mean that in a very good way,, his sexual orientation has nothing what-so-ever to do with his brilliance and his contributions to mankind.
My mother was a professional concert pianist who played at a very high level (solo performances at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and such). She really liked Liberace's playing and felt he was a superb pianist. She was also impressed with Van Cliburn's playing when he burst onto the music scene. But she never cared much for Vladimir Horowitz feeling he played without much emotion.
A very gifted player.It brings joy t those hurt lost souls andales them smile and warms their souls.Stirs one's soul.
showmanlee Thank you for this wonderful share ... I grew up with Liberace's Music Shows on English TV ~ wonderful showman but fantastic at the piano
Man it would've been hard to play so well with those bigass rings, and the long sleeves. Just amazing talent
When asked how do you play with all those rings, he replied, "very well, thank you." Truly a class act.
Liberace! Is One Of MyFavoriteEntertaners people who are SO Excited!to!See When HE SMILES! While HePlays HIS Piano 🎹😀😄😍😊😭!