British guitarist analyses Leon Russell live and unplugged in 1971!

Tonight we're taking a look at Leon playing his classic track 'A Song for You' back in 1971!

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[luki]

First let me say I think I’m in love with you and thank you for being a younger person that clearly loved him and did an overview of his works with a sense of professionalism that is often lost on younger you tubers. This video was in a Facebook thread I follow for lifers and as one of his daughters, I am constantly looking at articles and videos highlighting others more than him(when they are supposed to be about him), do some low key bashing or just don’t have a good enough knowledge on him to speak at length about his talent. I love that you were moved by this performance and didn’t stop it every five seconds or comment on Emily baking or something else that detracts from the performance. This is the best video I have seen on YouTube and the best video I have seen about him. I love how engaged you were with the music and your smile and enjoyment made me happy. Listening to you talk about him made me feel like he won’t be forgotten. I appreciate the time this took and the knowledge you had.
Sincerely,
Honey

[fritzcat]

There was nothing that Leon couldn’t do. This man deserves a documentary made about his life. Please, if anyone can do this I implore you to get it done. He was such an important figure in the industry and I’m sure that he will NEVER, EVER be forgotten. Leon made this world a better place and we MUST honor his accomplishments. Many blessings to his wife and children. I love and miss you Leon Russell.

[GreenManalishiUSA]

Leon was a legend. He was the full package: a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, sideman, bandleader, arranger, and an electrifying live performer. Thanks for this analysis video, Fil!

[rubydawn]

I loved Leon he was a master showman. You had to see him live to get the whole picture. His eyes and hair were beautiful..

[paulaaubin]

I love Leon's singing as he's so genuine. I saw him in concert back in late 69 or 70 and I was up front by the stage and the crowd rushed the stage and I was smashed up against it feeling like I wasn't gonna be able to sit or stand comfortably. So, I started looking around wondering how I could get out of the situation. And so I was starting to feel panicked and Leon looked down at me and a few others who were going through the same thing and as he was starting to play another song he stopped and said listen people you can't push your way into stardom so why don't some of you sit down. I looked around and there was no sitting down for me, so he says to us being smashed in the front I want the first line of you who are feeling like sardines to walk down to the end of the stage and walk up the stairs and come sit down up here on the floor. I looked around to see if I could even move and Leon pointed to me and said Come on up here honey sit down and enjoy the show. So, I did the you mean me? As I pointed to myself and he says yes darling come on up, please hurry so I can get to playing cause I'm kinda needing to get going. I couldn't believe it I felt so thankful that he would stop and address the problem and be kind enough to make sure everyone was gonna enjoy the show. A true gentleman if ever there was one. I enjoyed the hell outta the show that night. All thanks to Leon being a true gentleman. God Bless Leon what a beautiful soul he was. ♥️♥️♥️

[daleholmgren]

In my view, Leon had the greatest debut album of all time. "Hummingbird" "Roll Away the Stone" "Delta Lady", "A Song for You" - ridiculous talent.

[sandrasmith]

Wanna know what a captivating artist Leon was? Fil didn't stop the video . Don't think I've ever seen that with him. R.I.P. Mr. Russell.

[danbourque]

Leon the legend! You don’t interrupt a Leon performance. Master of space and time.

[mikeglasgow]

I've met Leon 3 times. All at the SAENGER THEATRE in New Orleans, Louisiana. BACKSTAGE he was gracious, kind, and very interesting to talk to. By the 3rd meeting he remembered mine and my wife's names. It's truly amazing at the amount of people who he's played with and the group of people with BACKSTAGE PASSES AFTER SHOW. That he had the ability to connect with regular fans.

[michaelmoore]

Born in my adopted hometown Lawton Oklahoma. Fantastic piano player. Any genre. A quintessential session guy he's played with and for scores of musicians from the Beach Boys to Sinatra to Vince Gil. Elton John opened for him back in the day. Elton also cited him as his biggest influence as a pianist singer-songwriter. His signature piano style was unique and eclectic, his Okie twang singing was equally unique. *He* was unique, and a great example of distinct Americana that appealed to the world. We were fortunate to witness this truly amazing personality, musician and influence. RIP Leon Russell 1942-2016

[mbsnyderc]

A musicians musician you can try him to most artist of that time and he cover so many types of music. I got to see him once a couple of years before he died he walk out slowly with a cane. sat down at a white pinstriped grand piano and sounded just a fresh as if it was the Seventies.told stories about artist he worked with and just general total present on stage.they will never be anyone quite like him.

[puddysue]

Quite possibly one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. So simple... so elegant... so heartfelt... and performed to perfection.

[saxworthmusic]

When giants roamed the earth. RIP Leon Russell

[dusty]

What a great man. So talented. Very sad story at the end of his life. Elton John found him alone and very sick. I cried when I saw Elton John introduce him at what I think was the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame ceremony. He could hardly get out of his chair, and had to have two men help him to the lecturn to speak. He was so weak and frail, you could hardly hear his voice. So different from the loud, twangy southern drawl he sang with as a performer. One of the best piano players of all time. played with the wrecking crew at 15 years old. Was on many albums as a studio musician. Glenn Campbell, Areatha Franklin, so many others. Thank you to Sir Elton John for what he did for an old friend. Elton was crying like a Baby, just as many of us watching on tv were.

[TommiTuominen]

One of the greatest ballads of all time. I've been listening to this song over and over lately. It's hard to get bored with this particular version.

[puddysue]

That descending piano cascading down... sheer Heaven. The world misses you, Leon.

[brianboyle]

Thanks for a wonderfully worked portrait of the great Leon Russell. He was truly one of a kind, and will always be loved.

[baliscotsurf]

you can see how this song is moving you on a deep level. So nice to see a youngster appreciate true soul music. My Mom was in love with Leon and I took her to see him at the Belly Up b/4 she passed over. Leon was our bond.

[DesertRockfall]

I had the Concert for Bangledesh on vinyl when I was a kid. I played he side with Jumpin Jack Flash and Youngblood so much, I wore the grooves off. Now, whenever I hear the Stones do Jumpin Jack Flash, I think..."Hey! That don't sound right! ". Another Highlight of that album is when Leon sings the second verse of "Beware of Darkness". It always gives me goosebumps. I'll bet I'm not the only one!

[kataya]

I just wanted to say thank you for paying the proper respect to Leon Russell. He is my all-time favorite musician ever and I was lucky enough to see him in
concert 9 times. no matter what I was going through he could melt it all away. I have to say I love that you put the research in and that you truly knew so much about Leon. That's pretty awesome.