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That man had it
I learned ‘Ain’t Misbehaving’ after hearing him do it.
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I always liked him because he showed real respect for the old stuff from the early 1900’s and did quite authentic, simple renditions of a lot of great old songs. He also seemed to exude a measure of class and dignity that is rarely if ever displayed by today’s “musicians”. At least we can still listen to his music as long as youtube doesn’t ban his work for being too normal or something.
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I thought I was old fashioned hiking and walking around with a walking cane – but it’s actually a ski pole. They make a great hiking stick. Enjoyed the music!
I had the good fortune to see him at the Chestnut Cabaret in Philly back in the mid 80’s. At the same time I was into the Clash, Dead Kennedy’s and King Crimson, Leon’s versions of these classic American songs made a lasting impression.
Here’s a favorite of mine – Shine On, Harvest Moon
Try it with headphones.
I liked the heck out of Leon Redbone. Believe it or not, he did a really good, tasteful Christmas album. RIP Mr. Redbone!
Huh. I thought he was 69 twenty years ago.
RIP and thanx for the tunz
Leon Redbone – If We Never Meet Again This Side Of Heaven – 1981
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmx-kSvuYWA
Style
That man had it
I learned ‘Ain’t Misbehaving’ after hearing him do it.
I always liked him because he showed real respect for the old stuff from the early 1900’s and did quite authentic, simple renditions of a lot of great old songs. He also seemed to exude a measure of class and dignity that is rarely if ever displayed by today’s “musicians”. At least we can still listen to his music as long as youtube doesn’t ban his work for being too normal or something.
I thought I was old fashioned hiking and walking around with a walking cane – but it’s actually a ski pole. They make a great hiking stick. Enjoyed the music!
Leon Redbone Performs “Some Of These Days” Live on the Johnny Carson Show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOZesknG7fo
I remember he did Mr. Belvedere’s theme song.
Rest In Peace, Leon.
I had the good fortune to see him at the Chestnut Cabaret in Philly back in the mid 80’s. At the same time I was into the Clash, Dead Kennedy’s and King Crimson, Leon’s versions of these classic American songs made a lasting impression.
Here’s a favorite of mine – Shine On, Harvest Moon
Try it with headphones.
https://youtu.be/u4j7cAV9TNI
Thank you, Leon for sharing your music.
Mr. Jellyroll baker – can’t get enough of that jelly!!!!!
Good memories even though my wife thought I was crazy for liking him
Back in the day the rumor was that Jim Croce faked his death then became Leon Redbone. Rest in peace Jim – – er, I mean Leon.
RIP
Enjoyed his work.
RIP
Guitar Tip for Leon Redbone fans:
Tune the whole guitar down
Whole step on most tunes
Solved a lot for me once I figured that out.