OMG!! Awesome! I live in the town that Hoyt is buried in! I go up to the cemetery and hang out at his grave, smoke a bowl, and play his music a few times each summer!!🥰🥰🥰❤

I heard Hoyt on BBC radio years ago.... Told Dad about him..and Dad went out and bought a CD... Loved him ever since.... Saw him in 1982.. and sang along wth each song... Bless you Hoyt..

"88 pieces of Music. . ." Wow! Lots of work and much accomplishment and pleasure! Fantastic!

Thanks for taking the time to post this, despite the pressure of time and work load.

Thanks for sharing all this info on Hoyt!! My husband said, "Leland really opens up the world of Music!"

I was working at a recording studio back in the mid 80s... One day the owner of the studio asked me if I'd like to meet Mae Axton. He had already set up an appointment with her to seek her advice regarding his career in the music business. She kindly welcomed us into her home one summer afternoon and we talked for 2 or 3 hours. Toward the end of the conversation she mentioned that she had 2 sons... Hoyt the famous singer-songwriter and John, an attorney. She said that John would never have been happy as a singer-songwriter and that Hoyt would never have been happy as an attorney. So... her advice was that every person should follow whatever their heart tells them to do.

@randyschiffer3265

2 жыл бұрын

Great story.

@paulamccusker699

2 жыл бұрын

Wise woman ❤️

@notbraindead7298

2 жыл бұрын

I guess this is good advice. But what of the dreamer that wants to pursue an unrealistic deadend.

@Santiago-ov8gc

2 жыл бұрын

@@notbraindead7298 That's a valid risk I suppose but there's also a risk in playing it safe. John Lennon's aunt Mimi told him, 'The guitar is alright as a hobby, John, but you'll never make a living at it.' If he would have listened to her then the Beatles might never have existed.

@notbraindead7298

2 жыл бұрын

@@Santiago-ov8gc I agree with you basically. I would not try to discourage a dreamer. But if it's your child or sibling it's painful to watch them waste a portion of their life. Using the Beatles as an example is like "what are the chances lightening will strike in the same place 4 times!"

I think I've mentioned it before- I grew up listening to Hoyt Axton. My mom was a fan. Saw him at the Oregon State Fair in '78. Love his music. Thank you, Lee 🙏

Your efforts this morning have not gone unappreciated. Thank you!

Hi Mr Sklar, I`m enjoy all yours video. I wich you could play many years encore. Sorry for may be some false. I`m a french man. from Quebec. Your kindness is so impressive. Hi think you are the best bass player of all time Thanks André

Thanks for joining the dots on Hoyt Axton’s career, so much I was unaware of. I still love to play Joy To The World when the occasion arises.

I loved Hoyt Axton as a kid.......He always felt like Hoss Cartwright to me...A gentle giant!!!!

You've given me another reason to watch/listen to the Grammys tonight. I had the opportunity to meet Hoyt Axton in 1973 in Vancouver at The Egress coffeehouse. He was every bit as big-hearted as he seemed. Thanks for reminding everyone what a wonderful singer/songwriter he was. Thanks for the wonderful music by Hoyt. (youtube ads aside) I'll be watching for you on the Grammys. 😉 On another note, I was saddened to learn of the passing of bluegrass fiddle player Roland White. I first heard his playing on Country Gazette's album 'Don't Give Up Your Day Job', on which YOU appeared! Damn son, your career has permeated so much of the music that I've enjoyed throughout my life. Too many albums to count.

Joy to the world was my first song as a young kid.....but I use to sing it George to the world!!!!!! Kids????? That is what I heard.????

😎 Hoyt Axton! Love it. Wow, this takes me back to another time. Looking forward to Grammy pre-show livestream today. Yay! 🎶

@Mark_Brooks

2 жыл бұрын

Just looked it up and set a reminder for 3:30PM EDT!

@billmiller5741

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does...it brings a smile of simpler times.

On KZread there's a Hoyt Axton-Linda Ronstadt video in which they sing Lion In Winter, and Hoyt forgets the name of the tune when he tries to introduce it. Reportedly he fell in love with Linda, and wrote the song "I Collect Hearts" about her.

I live with the "PET PARADE"🤣😂🤣😂🐱🐶 Just love it! What a wonderful voice Hoyt has. Thank you for today's selection Leland. Always thinking of us in the midst of your very busy schedule💞 I really wanna see pix of you as Drum Major, spin that baton!! ROAD TRIP🚗.......be safe and enjoy the company my friend. Peace for the Ukrainian people 💪💙💛🇺🇦 Thank you Frontline workers 👏 Please stay safe everyone 🤗 and have a great rest of your weekend 👍😉✌️☀️ Will be watching Grammy preshow stream!

Evening Lee and all Greetings from Epping,UK Cheers Barry 🎸

@johnpegg6771

2 жыл бұрын

The Woodbine!!

Loved it!! nothing beats good, original music...Thanks Lee..

Thelma & Louise without the cliff. Haha. Too funny.

I grew up listening to Mr. Axton from my dad’s tapes. I would say this, this man had a gift for songwriting and singing.

I saw him several times at the Golden Bear! There was a mural painting on one of the walls there (I think it was titled "The Folk Singer") I always thought it was modeled after Hoyt! He was a bigger than life character - already a legend in my High School days. in 67 one of the guys in my school performed "The Pusher" for the Hootenanny audition (He had to settle for Greenback Dollar for the show) I saw Renee with Hoyt at The Troubadour doing Boney Fingers on Jimmy Buffett's first early days - Mike Utley was his only accompanist. I mentioned some of this on post #418 (Ironically the day after Leland's first vaccine shot! - ah, "the good old days"!) ;-)

@artemisXsidecross

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@lastnamefirst4035

2 жыл бұрын

Old # one

Mornin"!

On the way home, stop off in Barstow for a nosh and a pit stop...and you're half way home!

Lee, in spite of your popularity and incredibly busy schedule, you chose to get out of bed early and share your experience and music with us. This is above and beyond what could be expected of anyone and especially an accomplished professional such as yourself. I want you to know that l sincerely appreciate your generosity and unselfishness. I suppose today is too late to vote for TIF for a best new artist Grammy, but I would if I could.

Good morning Lee. It's SOOOO APPRECIATED that you get up as early as you do and hop on to keep your visits going despite how busy you are! I'd be freaking out at this point if I had to perform later this day and I would not be able to focus on anything else. This supports the fact that once again, you are a true professional!! You're awesome man!!

BilliesTheme came from the movie Buster and Billie. I saw it when I was a teen in the 70’s and hadn’t thought of it in many many years. I believe he did all of the music for the pic.?? A coming of age love story. Thanks so much for bringing back the memory. ❤️

From the moment one upgrades to the premium KZread one has all the ads disappear. They give you a few months free at the start. What a relief to never have another interruption. I strongly recommend it.

So so beautiful, this record. Thank you.

I was lucky enough to see Hoyt live at The Great American Music Hall, in S.F. He had such a wonderful stage presence and personality. His vocal range was outstanding and he had such GREAT phrasing. He is greatly missed. As an interesting side note, he wrrote and recorded the original jingle when McDonald's introduced the Big Mac (which he mentioned at the show.

A friend who worked with me for several years was a friend of Hoyt. My friend was a pharmacist in Branson while Hoyt was there. My pharmacist friend explained his medicines to him each time Hoyt got a new one. And he helped him keep them straight. Anyway Hoyt started to come buy to the worksite and ask him to go out for coffee once in a while. He had high regard for Hoyt and grieved when he died.

'Pet Parade' is great! Thank 😊 you

I love Hoyt Axton.... ...

His voice is so resonant ! The greatest! Thank You As Always !

I’m reminded of Brook Benton when listening to Hoyt sing. These songs are wonderful!

Evening Leland and everybody

@Gina-ly5bp

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ann

@lelandsklar6363

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ann✋🏼

@annirvin6555

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gina-ly5bp Hiya Gina✋

@splashesin8

2 жыл бұрын

😊💕

Great stuff!!! Thx!!!!!! Hoping to catch the premier Grammy show on-line

I loved The Pusher. Sad how his life turned out. He has a great voice❤️🎸

@jackwezesa1081

2 жыл бұрын

Forgot about that one Ann!

@annirvin6555

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackwezesa1081 Jack I remember this song particularly, as it was featured in the film “Easy Rider”, which was the first X-rated film that I was able to see. The age cert for the X was 18, and I was only 16. As I was on my own, I think that the cinema staff thought that I wouldn’t be any bother. The other film on with it, was The Graduate, which was also X rated. A trip down memory lane.🤗

@jackwezesa1081

2 жыл бұрын

@@annirvin6555 The good old days Ann! They were pretty innocent though compared to today .

@annirvin6555

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackwezesa1081 I honestly do miss those days.

With respect to Hoyt Axton, my takeaway from today's presentation is a visual of our teenage host high-stepping across a football field, baton whirling, shako hat perched atop an eventual significant head of hair/beard.

Always loved Hoyt's voice. He could draw you in to the story of the song and you could 'see' what he was singing 🎶 Della and The Dealer is my favorite. It's crazy I can remember him on Ponderosa and WKRP (even Hee Haw 😄) Have fun tonight and safe drive home 🖕

@jackwezesa1081

2 жыл бұрын

Boney Fingers 1975!

I watched the Ken Burns doco on the Civil War in the 90s. I was so moved by it I purchased the soundtrack as soon as I could. Hoyt sang 'Yellow rose of Texas'. A beautiful rendition.

Love Hoyt Axton Della and the Dealer

Been loving the rehearsal glimpses of the show rehearsals. - so great. Rock on today and have such fun. Have a safe road trip back!

Hoyt had a very sonorous voice which kinda raised his songs to a higher level. In the '90s, I had Hoyt doing an a capella gospel song on an old analog answering machine....."Blessed savior..... lead and guide us." There was a lot more to Hoyt than met the eye. His mama was a songwriter and teacher. HIs first cousin was David Boren, Democratic governor and U.S. Senator from Oklahoma.

Being subject to hotel WIFI is like a punishment now that you have that hard wire at home.

😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

Leland, please consider that asking your memory banks to process simultaneously short and long-term retrieval so early in the morning 🌄 may be managed a bit differently. . .such a lot going on. . .time to get dressed and to the performance. Cool 'road adventure'.. please remain safe and sound. 🙏

The dad in Gremlins who brought home the Mogwoi. Decent actor too.

o0o Video from the trip home? Yes please.

Hoyt Axton 🔥sounding so lovely. Trying to live stream hoping the pre-show will start on it. Got the live stream on the computer, while I'm catching up two days of you tube subscriptions. My body apparently decided to make me sleep for the long haul no matter what I thought. Just got a lot of cooking done. Several dinners leftover to zap later. Container-ing it all. 👩‍🍳

Love Hoyt, my late husband introduced me to him. Unique Guy 🙂🙂 What's for dinner tonight?

@splashesin8

2 жыл бұрын

💕

A few singers and musicians from Oklahoma: Elvin Bishop, Vince Gill, Woody Guthrie, Reba McEntire, Bob Wills, Gail Davies, Garth Brooks, Gene Autry to name some. Thank you for the visit and best wishes for the show today The continuing horror around the world tests the heart to continue on, but to turn away would be in collusion with it.

@zem1272

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Leon Russell, JJ Cale & Carrie Underwood.

@artemisXsidecross

2 жыл бұрын

@@zem1272 I like your KZread chancel, good work. ✌️

@lastnamefirst4035

2 жыл бұрын

@@zem1272 JJ Cale. I was playing his album Natural today. What a beautiful song Magnolia is

@splashesin8

2 жыл бұрын

@@lastnamefirst4035 💕

Hoyt Axton is a legend. Thanks for giving him the recognition. Who was his blonde backing singer? I have a huge crush 😂😂

Have a great ride home with Amy!

Lee you're so awesome for checking in although you're crazy busy...much appreciated :)

i got to meet hoyt he was so cool it was great

Thanks for bringing that! I knew about Hoyt but never heard this before. Beautiful harmony, their voices blend perfectly.

Hoyt really was an incredible songwriter.

😲😲. Took us 3 weeks to get to it, but what a video! We always knew you were a rock star, but you were a Rock Star!!! You were a drum major!!!! We figured you'd been in orchestra and not matching band. I did one year in tall flag (behind the band) and 2 in "ID Squad" (in front of the band with the device bearing the name of the school + dance routines for the half time shows). They'd send us to camp at Loyola Marymount U in the summers. Never made it to the premier small flag group because I couldn't make the weight limit at audition final year. More time for academic decathlon and editing the poetry journal.... Hoyt Axton was a familiar face to 70's era tv watchers, so this was a great memory jogger (haven't heard those tunes in dogs' years).

What a wonderful way to start my day! Thanks Leland!

Afternoon Leland

@lelandsklar6363

2 жыл бұрын

👋🏻

@randyschiffer3265

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Bunny

@kjbunnyboiler

2 жыл бұрын

@@randyschiffer3265 evening Randy

@splashesin8

2 жыл бұрын

😊💕

@kjbunnyboiler

2 жыл бұрын

@@splashesin8 hi Audrey

A road trip with Amy Keys?..Pretty darn good..Beats a airplane..

Break a leg at the Grammys.

See you tomorra

Man Hoyt wrote so many songs!!!!

Thank you Lee ✋🏻

His mom wrote Heartbreak Hotel--UNreal!

Hi Leland, I really appreciate your videos and your music! You tend to lift my mood with your great stories and anecdotes. You're a big inspiration as both person and musician! I wish you good health and prosperity, best regards from Denmark! 🤍

I was going to ask you whether you had worked with Red Rhodes so thanks for answering that! I loved his work with Bert Jansch on "LA Turnaround"

The GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony orchestra sounds great! I'm watching you and the ceremony as I type.

Thanks loved Hoyt's music

Have a great show!

Go get em Lee!

I remember that beef strike back in the day. People were so crazy for beef, they would have gone after anyone. Good thing you warned him brother. He was a hoss.

A&M herb A.and Jerry M.

Hey LS, Use Firefox... They have "Add-Ons" that prevent hijacking The one you need is: Ad (Hoss' Last Name from Bonanza) Ultimate. A LIFE CHANGER! Hoyt's Never Been To Spain, TDN version, is EPIC good! Now I understand Well I Never Been To Heaven, But I've Been To Oklahoma" Well They Tell Me I Was Born There, But I Really Don't Remember..... Then I went to Spain in 2018. Loved Basque Country. Talk about being a Foodie! LOL My friend lives in Newport Beach and drives to Vegas always. So much easier with luggage and INSTRUMENTS. Rock on!

Heard your group and you guys are kicken it !!!!

Nice share see you at the Premiere BTW did you get a chance to shoot the s*** with Julian Lennon?

@lelandsklar6363

2 жыл бұрын

For a bit. He is such a great guy. Worked on his new album.

Hello, Hoyt is great uncle to my late grandfather Ed Wood Axton

Thank you sir.

I remember the great songs of Hoyt Axton but I really remember his acting. The songs he sang in Smokey and his inventor character in Gremlins made a huge impression. Check out the soundtrack from Smokey!

Drum Major for an Immediate Family video? That would be funny.

Lee, you said it best, “The incredible Hoyt Axton.” Enjoy your drive home. Drive safely! If you were in Minnesota, I’d tell you to watch for deer. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 Stay safe and stay well!

I say! I always remenber Hoyt A for his part in the Film, Gremlins. His voice is in the same cubby hole as Randy Travis.

Loved today's retrospective on Hoyt. Interesting man, career too short.

I didnt realize that he died so early!

I have to admit that when I was young I ofter confused Hoyt and Tom T. Hall.

@lastnamefirst4035

2 жыл бұрын

Ravishing Ruby tom t hall

Lee did you ever work in a lighting dept?.....You look great!!!!!

@lastnamefirst4035

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@FreedomRock44

2 жыл бұрын

@@lastnamefirst4035 ?????

@lastnamefirst4035

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreedomRock44 haha! I just learned what ikr means about a wk ago. I thought I was the last to learn it. Ok. You ready? I KNOW RIGHT ikr

@FreedomRock44

2 жыл бұрын

@@lastnamefirst4035 hahahahaha......ikr!!!!! I apologize I honestly thought LKR. I am thinking of everything......Lee knows Revlon......aahhh nope........Gotcha......ikr!!!!!! Phewww.

Leland excuse me I just have a question that I wish will not offend you.With such a magnificent beard do you use a hair dryer after showers? This beard is really well cut and simply magnificent.

Did you just weigh that cool intro? Yeh my favorite bit, and track on LIFE MACHINE!

I swear the more you tube you watch the less ads you get......Mine turn on for a second and then goes right to my video of choice. When I first found you tube during beginning of pandemic they would interrupt every 20 seconds.

If you sign into your Google account you won't get those ads unless you're not paying for google or KZread I mean alleviate a lot of frustration

Ask Steve the internet guy how you can block ads.

@hockeyinaz

2 жыл бұрын

The only way I know is to subscribe to You Tube premium. I did it a while ago. No ads. Love it.

@mr.amazing5980

2 жыл бұрын

@@hockeyinaz I have A Block Plus-ABP-have never seen an ad!

Advertisers know no bounds. That's why there are laws.

Man, James Taylor looks old!!!

Mr. Sklar, you could get a subscription to Apple music for 10 dollars a month and your songs would not be interrupted with those advertisements. Ive got a subscription its great. Just looking out for you Bassman. Hoyt was great by the way. Enjoy your channel

Uhh uhh.

😎❣✌👍🙃🙂

@gudrunstadlbauer9289

2 жыл бұрын

☮🌻🌷🍀