It's 2023. I'm 43 and I'm clapping at a KZread video......the guy has got magic!! xxxxx

My cousin was a stagehand at NYCs Latin Quarter in the later 1960s. Liberace was performing and the cousin was able to meet him, my cousin told Liberace how much his mother liked him. The next night Liberace brought in a framed autographed photo of himself and told my cousin to give it to his mother. The fact that Liberace remembered and went to the trouble to bring in the gift speaks volumes about the kindness and thoughtfulness of this man who is still without comparison in talent and consideration.

@thomasmaterna4313

Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest!!!

@cyclesteve100

Жыл бұрын

He was an Artist! I saw him a few times and his performances where magnificent. One of my favorites “Impossible Dream”

@tambrosia

8 ай бұрын

He was a great man in my mind and was always doing such wonderful things for the lil folks.

@sammysouth8372

5 ай бұрын

Oh what a coincidence my great uncle was Marlena Dietrich’s personal valet

@lilithrogers5204

5 ай бұрын

Oh, What a sweet story about this great performer.....Thank you for sharing.....😍

Liberace was in my opinion one of the most talented Piano players that ever walked this planet earth

@stephenspreckley8219

11 ай бұрын

Your observance is limited, have a look at ladyva, Terry Miles , and more...yes the old puff was good but there are others too

@ms.annthrope415

11 ай бұрын

You've obviously never heard of Van Cliburn, Yuga Wang, Valentina Lisitsa, Vladimir Horowitz, Olga Kern, Glenn Gould, Artur Rubenstein, and many other top flight pianists. To say Liberace was one of the most talented pianists is like calling McDonald's one of the best restaurants in the world. Totally laughable. But I'm sure he played a mean skin flute.

@jetpilot3714

11 ай бұрын

@@ms.annthrope415😂

@stephenspreckley8219

11 ай бұрын

@@ms.annthrope415 I just hope he was not a a pedo , although I have some doubts.... Skin flute.. oh la la!!

@jadajohnson5733

10 ай бұрын

@@ms.annthrope415 how rude

Whatever one may think about Liberace, he was certainly a great pianist and performer. Like so many legends, he was a TRUE ORIGINAL!!!

This was the pure "GOLDEN ERA of TALENT." Liberace was the epitome of piano talent. Sammy Davis jr. the best talent of tap dance. What a treat it was to see them both on stage.

@meman6964

6 күн бұрын

Tap lessons for 12 years this close tight rhythm by Sammy is very advanced

*He was THE showman. Some people played down his playing talent but my God he was a great pianest!*

@ms.annthrope415

11 ай бұрын

He was a showman. But not a great pianist. He knew how to wow the Hoi polloi and blue haired women.

@naund709

10 ай бұрын

​@@ms.annthrope415How very 19th century of you!

@johnlaverdiere2324

6 ай бұрын

Amazing still...J

Liberace was not only a talented artist, but also had a lot of class and such a great sense of humor and personality. 🌹❤️

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he did. My aunt saw him perform once. She said it was SO Much better in person than on the television. There was no comparison.

@patkeeler6645

2 жыл бұрын

Was kind to my friend

Ah the good ole days... Sammy and Liberace - 2 seriously talented men and total class acts. They don't make 'em like this anymore. Sad but true.

many piano players are good technicians with the piano and can play this...but it takes someone who actually understands this music to play it as it should. he certainly shows that passion and intensity that this piece needs to be played with!

Yes, the trash has spilled over from the dump into everyday life. Thank God for KZread and the opportunity to be reminded of what real talent is.

He didn’t play the piano, he was the piano! The notes were so clear. You can see the passion whatever he played🦋

@matthewgray469

3 жыл бұрын

And as others noted before me,he performs with no sheet music

@jayyoung4534

3 жыл бұрын

@liz...How lovely. You must be a poet!

@joserobertomm7871

2 жыл бұрын

He memorized the song completelly

@joserobertomm7871

2 жыл бұрын

He memorized the song completelly

@dayshiftnowknd7853

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The piano was complete when he became a part of it.

Liberace was "smokin" before anyone new what it was. What a showman, watching him play never fails to bring a smile to my face.

Sammy was so Cool, Liberace was such a talent being able to bring classic to the masses with style.

@ms.annthrope415

11 ай бұрын

He played old saws and Warner Brothers cartoon level of classical music. He never went to classical music and polished hisncraft against discriminating critics. He played familiar tunes so blue haired old women coukd hum along. Go co.pare his Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto Number 1 (a famous old saw know by everyone) to the gold standard, Van Cliburn. Or by Volodos. Or by Yuja Wang. Or by Olga Kern. Play them side by side and tell me if you can't discern sutble complexities from real masters Liberace couldn't reach. Go and find Liberace playing Rachmaniniff Piano Conerto No. 2 if you can? I don't think he ever tried. Or Rachmaninoff 3rd Paino Concerto, 1st Movement, Ossia Cadenza. And compare that to those who had spent their lives mastering every note of those very famous concertos.

Liberace always looks like he's playing like a kid. So fluent without a care in the world.

@cathrinrehder6652

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly it ! As if he didn't have a care in the world. Well said !!!

Liberace & Sammy Davis Jr. They don't make entertainers like them anymore! Makes me sad for kids these days. They'll never know the joy of this caliber of talent & originality.

What a gift we have had in so much precious entertainment and good times from these two uniquely talented performers like Liberace and Sammy Davis Jr. !!! Thanks Showmanlee.

Lee is truly one of a kind the likes we will never see again. A gentleman, a genius, a great gentle guy, all of these and more describe this talented man. RIP Lee, you are missed.

@MauriatOttolink

3 жыл бұрын

J.L. Neis Hmm....I'd ease off a bit on the gentleman bit! Have you seen the documentary about his life, leading up to his death? Gentle guy? W-e-l-l......?????

@MauriatOttolink

3 жыл бұрын

@Millie Karnop It wouldn't have stood up to the lightest scrutiny. That's when you don't flaunt it.

@sandeedobberstine5591

2 жыл бұрын

“ If that don’t turn you on, you ain’t got no switches! “ 🤣😂

@aussiecoolbananas8609

2 жыл бұрын

@@MauriatOttolink Don't believe everything Hollywood tries to tell you.

Liberace was the epitome of pure talent and pure class. There will never be anyone like him . Ever. ' Nuff said.

@georgelustrea2912

4 жыл бұрын

Agree...

@Wookie8058

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@mattkeating9103

4 жыл бұрын

Fair point. I think Van Cliburn and he were very similar

@allstarmark12345

4 жыл бұрын

What about Lang Lang?! I think he’s even more entertaining

@cynic150

4 жыл бұрын

He used cheap tricks and tinsel to make big bucks. I do not know what you mean by "class"!

I wasn't one of them. Neither were millions of others. Seeing Sammy Davis Jr. and Liberace on stage together was wonderful!

Two great performers... Of the talents the likes will probably never see again

Two class acts and two incredibly talented men. Wonderful to see them together.

Talent? Too simple a word ... Sheer GENIUS ! Liberace's version of MALAGUENA is BRILLIANT .... Nothing can compare to this in today's entertainment... The little dance at the end with Sammy was great... Love, love, love this recording.

Back when people in showbiz had REAL talent! I miss those days 🤩

I saw both these men on stage. BOTH were incredibly talented showman. Unforgettable memories.

A real showman who is missed . Never another. Thanks for the post.

I had nearly forgotten how incredible Liberace was on live TV.

These legendary great performers will illuminate and inspire generations to come. Mr. Showman Liberace. Forever a bright star.

Two phenomenal entertainers!

There was no one that could surpass Liberace's talent -- the man was a genius! I am 73 years old and my mother first introduced me to him when I was a little girl and he had his own show on TV, candelabra and all and his brother George was playing the violin -- my mom was a concert pianist and she totally loved him. I wish he had lived forever.

Liberace never seems to mess up. What a performance he always have

@handsupbud

10 ай бұрын

I'm a musician of 50 years and I believe he does hit one off note within a chord @03:37 which I listened to over and over to see if I was correct. You can slow it down and it sticks out a little better.

@ron101346

6 ай бұрын

No professional musicians are perfect, even the best. But this is live, the studio versions are edited to remove the errors.

I am from Philippines I never seen LIBERACE plays piano on piano but I only heard LIBERACE on RADIO when I was a young BOY THANKS to KZread I come to see LIBERACE per-formances .

Liberace always seemed to have so much fun whenever he entertained others!:)

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

Its important to love what you do!

@Tunz909

2 жыл бұрын

@@retroguy9494 It's of course an obvious over statement, and despite all their talent, great singing, songwriting, being funny, ....The Beatles took everyone by storm cause they were having so much fun performing. "If you not having fun, you're doing it wrong"....Steve Lungrin musician /teacher/writer/pianist/youtube

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tunz909 Is THAT why the Beatles took everyone by storm? And here I thought it was just because they were the latest "fad" for teenage girls. I've seen the footage from their performances on venues such as the Ed Sullivan Show and those girls went wild! As far as loving what one does, I think it applies to ALL professions. I'm living proof of that. My parents forced me to major in a profession in which I had no interest whatever even after they were told by career counselors that it wouldn't be the field for me. I hated every day of work.

@Tunz909

2 жыл бұрын

@@retroguy9494 Thanks for your living proof testimony!

@retroguy9494

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tunz909 You're most welcome......I think! LOL

Liberace was one of the most unappreciated talents in show business. He owned many homes and when in Palm Springs often walked the main street, Palm Canyon. He was always friendly. Red Skelton was also a great Palm Springs celeb!

@MrEazyE357

2 жыл бұрын

Unappreciated? He was like the highest paid entertainer of his time.

@assiabenslimane2589

Жыл бұрын

@@MrEazyE357 his contract at the Hilton was estimated at 7million dollars in the 70s think about that

Ahhh! There is a real Spanish guitar in the middle of "Malaguena" - a piece for the piano that imitates Spanish guitar. Sammy and Liberace - Mr. Showbusiness and Mr. Showmanship - two giants on the same stage - wonderful entertainment! Thank you, showmanlee!

A great DANCING duet. Liberace and Sammy. You won’t see that everyday.

There was nothing this wonderfully gifted man couldn't play. He was serious yet had the most beautiful smile that made his eyes sparkle and he played For And To his audience at all times.

Two of the greatest performers ever! They are missed.

Liberace and Sammy Davis Jr... possibly the two greatest entertainers of the 20th century...

When you hear the name LIBERACE, your hearing one of the best masters ever.

I still enjoy Liberace’s piano playing and humor. I only wish I could have seen him in person before we lost him. What a talented man and one with a wonderful heart!

I saw him in person twice .He was unforgettable .What a showman !

This man was truly a genius... I have been a classical music enthusiast all my life. I never heard anyone play this piece better...

He entertained millions of people through out his life time, now that he is gone, thanks to you-tube millions can enjoy his talent every day.

I love how he not only works with a band but the interplay between Liberace and the guitarist was fantastic!

Miss both of them so much..the world was a better place with them in it. Thank you for sharing…I’m glad we at least have films full of memories

There is a difference between a showman and an entertainer but this man was truly both I have seen him perform each outfit was more magnificent than the one before plus he entertained everyone in every way

Two legends and gifted beautiful souls. Gone but never forgotten.

@soulbasedliving

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@patkeeler6645

2 жыл бұрын

Wow sammy

These old TV shows are like time travel. So cool!

@joyslipper815

9 жыл бұрын

You are so right. His playing of the piano still sends chills down my spine.

@wisdomseeker3362

3 жыл бұрын

@@joyslipper815 Also mine.

When the world had musical talent. This Spanish masterpiece is no easy task.

I miss shows like this. I would actually watch TV again if this were back. Luckily, I can watch it on KZread!

And he plays with no sheet music in front of him, knows it all by heart.

@Heopful

2 жыл бұрын

tbf you'd be hard-pressed to find a concert pianist that does play with sheet music. incredible musician however

@Supernumerary

2 жыл бұрын

Terri- The Greats play eight hours per day, eyes closed, in a dark room. Total mental focus.

@johnguilfoil7218

Жыл бұрын

He's only played it 5,000,000 times

@chilliecheesecake

Жыл бұрын

Imagine that, a musician knowing a song by heart

@itsjustnopinionok

Жыл бұрын

That way of playing in public was done and set as the standard for virtuoso pianists and performers by Franz Liszt. 1811-1886

Makes a person want to cry and feel sad when you look at what we have today and have made our culture when you watch what we had once upon a time, not long ago.

I only recently discovered the true talent of Liberace. Never listened to him when I was a teen or young man. Now, I'm in awe of his talent. Nothing like it today. Mr Liberace; I salute you; you were the absolute best. Incredible! Folks, you wanna see another amazing version of Malaguena? Type Roy Clark Malaguena in the search on KZread.

This was so adorable. Lee had so much talent. His musicality, his humor, playfulness on stage with his audience etc. Now we see him dancing with himself - the multi talented, Hoofer, and Mr. Entertainment - Sammy Davis, Jr. Just brilliant.

I never heard Malagueña on piano. It was great.

@saborflamenco1137

Жыл бұрын

It was written for piano by the great cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona in the early 1930s. The guitar transcription wasn’t made until the late 50s.

@SDW90808

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting.

Absolutely wonderful!! Lee and Sammy dancing is a pleasure. Thanks for posting this treasure!!

Real talent on display.

The man who put the "show" in showmanship.

there will never be another great pianist like him. He was such a kind soul and his music reflects the love he had for music... thank you for posting.. Just wonderful.

Wow.. I didn't know that Liberace could dance. He's got some moves. Sammy Davis Jr.. is Brilliant. but he was a dancer, singer. I didn't know that Liberace could move like that. Hey thanks for posting. GREAT video... a blast from the past..

Saw him in person years ago at Nanuet Theatre.He was a fabulous entertainer. After 2 hours I had to leave because I was working the next day.He played for another 2 hours. A true showman

Fantastic,I had no idea Liberace could dance, Sammy Davis was such a talent,great routine,thank you for sharing

My mum used to love this guy back in the day. I don't think I appreciated then (back in the 70s) how wonder a pianist he really was, despite all the showmanship and flash clothes. But watching this you can see what a fantastic painist he really was

What an incredibly gifted man. Rest In Peace Liberace.

Oh My! Liberace, another of the very talented and skilled performers that this world wishes were still here, not to mention the incomparable Sammy Davis Jr! RIP, Fellas.

Such talent,the likes of which we will never see again. I'm so grateful that I saw these greats.

This is my first time hearing and seeing Liberace perform...I have a lot of thoughts and feelings but the ones occurring the most are *"I've been missing out"* and a deep sense of loss. Like I'm just realizing now, late 2019, the significant hit the musical world took back in the 60s 😔

@SoulStoneSeeker

2 жыл бұрын

our parents had everything, they just didnt know it.

@GentryGallery

2 жыл бұрын

He is spectacular, Liberace was at the height of his career in the 60's - the hit to the musical world occurred in the late 80's

@genespell4340

Жыл бұрын

​@@GentryGallery he was doing very well in the 70's .

@susantuttle1160

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I was one of those "lucky" kids who grew up in the 50s watching black and white, no remote, 3 channel TV shows. We never felt as if "there was more" to it than that --- living in my middle-class Jewish kid bubble in the South! These two men WERE just about the epitome of weekly entertainment on prime time, along with Ed Sullivan Show. THEN CAME THE BEATLES AND EVERYTHING CHANGED!!!

Watching him play so nonchalantly and pretty much never missing a note is what’s the most impressive to me. It was just second nature.

I´m speechless, he´s still one of the greatest piano player ever. Thanks amigo!

The piano saw Liberace and just submitted instantly. He was just a star that shined.

Both Sammy Davis and Liberace were absolute Giants of the entertainment business!

He is the most virtuosic pianist, with an unmistakable and emotive sound.

Great showman and great musician. He makes classical music accessible to everyone...a feat few can replicate!

I love this!! Two greats together! Oh how I long for those good ole days of showbiz...days of great clean entertainment...today's tv is nothing but pure filth!!

Mom Mary had me watch Liberace as a kid of the 70’s till his passing. I often wish I could accomplish Liberace’s talent and skills. Look at any piano 🎹 to make it play so well.

Man! Lee simply OWNED that piece! Wow!

There are 88 keys on a piano, and I can’t even remember where E-sharp is at. But to see this man play like it’s nothing, to know where each fingers go to make such beautiful music...is quite frankly amazing to watch

@cggambill

3 жыл бұрын

It's in the same spot as F.

@markcaffarel1104

3 жыл бұрын

There are pianos with more keys. 97 and 92.

@paulprocopolis

3 жыл бұрын

@@markcaffarel1104 There's one by Australian piano company Stuart & Sons that has 108 keys (covering 9 octaves)!

@ronanportley4409

2 жыл бұрын

@@markcaffarel1104 And pianos with less: 85

@jppitman1

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulprocopolis Yeah, the upper keys can be heard by dogs and the lower keys by whales.

So wonderful to see Sammy Davis Jr and Liberace again Thank you

My mom also was of that caliber and she LOVED this song. It was her favorite. We lost her last year. I just had to hear it again. She could play by ear. I suspect she had perfect pitch. Any song named and she nailed it. I miss her pounding out that song.

"They say such horrible things about me, I cry myself all the way to the bank every night" -Liberace

@maureeny2043

4 жыл бұрын

"I hope you like it! You bought it...!"

@bigboyedward

3 жыл бұрын

LIBBBBBB--OOOO !!! lol hahahha

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401

3 жыл бұрын

So great.

@MauriatOttolink

3 жыл бұрын

evilbunnyrabbits First time I've heard that quoted correctly!

@Operafiend22

2 жыл бұрын

He eventually bought that bank

Liberace was as good a piano man as there ever was, and quite the entertainer!

From my childhood, when TV was truly good entertainment

Sammy tap dancing and Lee flitting about. Wonderful. Obviously Lee couldn't keep his eyes off of the guitarists fanny but still never missed a note. True talent. Gone but never forgotten.

Served him at Smithville Inn. "Do you like my rings girls ?" " You paid for them." lol

@davesnyder7488

4 жыл бұрын

sr633 hahaha~

Such an amazing talent, RIP sir and thank you for all the great music and entertainment.

As a teenager and serious pianist, I thought he was actually a fantastic pianist, behind all that put-on. But as a performer, he truly was unique in the stage world. Just loved him.

He was so entertaining. Loved his outfits!

Lee & Sammy were both VERY talented and fun individuals !!!

Sammy Davis's feet are as brilliant as Liberace's hands. Both entertaining showmen.

Phenomenal. Like no other. A master of the key board, a showman like no other . Bravo Mr Liberace.

Wow... 2 of the greatest! That brought a smile to my face! 😊

This was when you had to have TALENT to be in show Business.

@charlespiliero3709

4 жыл бұрын

yeah...just like teaching in public schools.

@riccardoscavo8485

4 жыл бұрын

Holding a mic in one hand and Mime whilst scratching ones balls with the other is a prerequisite to being on stage these days I remember Liberace's shows on tv in the 70s pure talent

@riccardoscavo8485

4 жыл бұрын

How right you are.

@VocalEdgeTV

4 жыл бұрын

A very unique talent at that. Really a great pianist, technically..

@ophrim

4 жыл бұрын

Douglas Tunnell yep!

Liberace brought highbrow music to the masses.

Two of the all time greats!!!!! Great, great talents!!!

I'm an old school music lover. Liberace's music and Sammy Davis Jrs talent were envied and admired. I was born a generation prior to my peers in music appreciation. I can listen to this music all day long, including Borge's tapping on the ivory keys.

"If this don't turn you on you ain't got no switches." - Sammy Davis Jr.

@SeamusAndrewMurphy

4 жыл бұрын

"If you can't lick 'em, join 'em". Well, he could've licked him....

@jeannehageman3198

4 жыл бұрын

Yet, another 'One of a kind'!

@themaggattack

4 жыл бұрын

@@SeamusAndrewMurphy Yep, that was the joke. He clearly had him licked.

My dear friend Ray Arnett, who was Liberace's producer, director & stage manager for 30 years, taught Liberace how to do that tap routine. Ray was a gypsy transplanted from NYC to West Hollywood. He choreographed the Bilton Berls & Jack Bennie shows, was in Mae West's show & also worked a lot with Shirley McLean. xoxo :)

WHAT?! I never knew Liberace could dance!! Awesome!

this stuff just brings a smile to my face.

Absolutely wonderful, best performance I've seen yet.