Has no one hear ever taken interprative music?If you've ever gotten your heart broken or been jilted you are going to rage , beat your fist(on the microphone),wail,(like a cat or dog)like he did in his song.Think about how much voice control it took to reach the voice effect he was trying to get.He did this on purpose and you all are confounded with his yodeling and wailing.He is an amazing artist and is laughing for being an enigma to you.
Chances are good that he WAS drunk. Leon loves him his Jagermeister and has been known to perform when quite "loose" shall we say. A few bottles of booze are required to be in the dressing room for his performances.
I, too, saw Leon in Ann Arbor. I had a roommate there who ran lights at various venues and he personally witnessed Leon and his tuba player getting HAMMERED on a fifth of Jack Daniels before going on stage. He sure appeared intoxicated to me. Maybe it is an act --sometimes -- but I have it on solid authority that that's not the case other times (like when I saw him).
I saw Leon in Ann Arbor. He had a rhythm guitar accompanist dude, and he let him go on for a few bars while Mista Redbone did this complicated one-handed hand-jive stuff. Wotta hoot.. It looks like your still pic might be of that routine. Leon is a national treasure, and he's 'ported' great old tunes to us like that Archivist Recorder gent did with the field hollers. LONG MAY HE WAVE...
He doesn't drink, this is his sound, I have seen him in concert many times, this is HIS sound... he is awesome... and if he was drunk he couldn't play like this, it was probably the entire room that was drunk and he was messing with them... hahahaha
I saw him at the U of I Auditorium in Urbana Illinois in 1975 (he warmed up Leo Kottke). What a show! He was dressed in a tuxedo with tails and he pulled a pint of JD out and was sipping it the whole show. So, he very well could have been drunk. But this was also his schtick, so it's hard telling.
Talent, charisma, and a tad of mystery. Adds up exponetially... If we were to slow down and savor as Leon Redbone always does on this performances, we'd live a lot longer... "we ran the race...the race was won...by running slowly."
There ain't nobody.....like Leon Redbone. He's an authentic replicator of a sound that may or may not have existed. Who knows? He may have been playing in the cat houses in Nawlins back in the 50's...the 1850's, that is. Has anyone seen this guy out of character without those shades?
I think Leon is dramatizing the song as a lonely drunk drowning his sorrows in alcohol. He masterfully and incredibly entertainingly brought music from the 30s and 40s into the 70s and 80s. I listened to him then and in nostalgic reminisce listen again.
I know he's not drunk. It's all a part of his act. I think he's awesome! Bilco nailed it... "Zappa on Valium." LMAO! I pulled that song out of a live recording I have. I have 4 awesome live shows from the '80's.
He played at the Brackendale Art Gallery Restaurant B.C., I recall now. I was the Chef! Redbone has tasted my yummy food. During the rocking 70's. Great Memories
I still have this album with the frog on it. Listening to him for 30 years. Glad the youth are going to the classic of fine Musicans and Thanks so much I don't have a record player any more
Agreed - this aint drunk. I've seen Leon far more tipsy than this, this is just part of his act. There was the time in I.C. back in '83 when he missed the curtain call 5 or 6 times before the show finally began. He was still fantastic and worth the wait!
Y'all sayin' he ain't drunk is right. Dat Leon. He always been dat way. Not only the control over the guitar, but listen to what he's doing with his voice. He's one of our precious icons. One of a kand.
I meant to spell interpretative music in my last post.Forgive my lack of editing.
spazzmomma 5 days ago
Has no one hear ever taken interprative music?If you've ever gotten your heart broken or been jilted you are going to rage , beat your fist(on the microphone),wail,(like a cat or dog)like he did in his song.Think about how much voice control it took to reach the voice effect he was trying to get.He did this on purpose and you all are confounded with his yodeling and wailing.He is an amazing artist and is laughing for being an enigma to you.
spazzmomma 5 days ago
You simply could not pull off these vocal gymnastics if you were drunk. It's just damn clever.
McHaggis62 3 weeks ago
"This Bud's for yooouuuuu!"
newalm 1 month ago
Chances are good that he WAS drunk. Leon loves him his Jagermeister and has been known to perform when quite "loose" shall we say. A few bottles of booze are required to be in the dressing room for his performances.
InsideDope 1 month ago
Not drunk, just having fun with the song.
squizzoo 2 months ago
I, too, saw Leon in Ann Arbor. I had a roommate there who ran lights at various venues and he personally witnessed Leon and his tuba player getting HAMMERED on a fifth of Jack Daniels before going on stage. He sure appeared intoxicated to me. Maybe it is an act --sometimes -- but I have it on solid authority that that's not the case other times (like when I saw him).
That said, Leon rocks, drunk or otherwise.
JeddMcHead 2 months ago
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Just like a good single malt...well aged, smoky, complex, with vibrant overtones!
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Just like a good single malt...well aged, smoky, complex, with vibrant overtones! :)
overthetopblues 2 months ago
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overthetopblues 2 months ago
LEON WAS DRINKING WHEN I PLAYED WITH HIM AND CINDY CASHDOLLAR BUT WASN'T DRUNK...
mediushavoc 3 months ago
oh I just can't stop smiling this is so awesome. I am so HOOKED on Leon. Thanks for this one it truly is great :)
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Is he playing the harmonica, too?
TheCoughlm 3 months ago
Take the song in its context, it is a song 'bout a moanin' drunk singin' his blues. Just goes to show Leon can act too. Versitile AND Coooool!!!!
km80120 5 months ago
He's not drunk...what he is, is one of America's treasures...a man who can bridge 100 years of music - and nobody like Leon exists today....
rjl032653 7 months ago
I saw Leon in Ann Arbor. He had a rhythm guitar accompanist dude, and he let him go on for a few bars while Mista Redbone did this complicated one-handed hand-jive stuff. Wotta hoot.. It looks like your still pic might be of that routine. Leon is a national treasure, and he's 'ported' great old tunes to us like that Archivist Recorder gent did with the field hollers. LONG MAY HE WAVE...
Moozika1967 7 months ago
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So cool, ice should form..... The man is a genius.
Nigfis 9 months ago
So coo, ice should form..... The man is a genius.
Nigfis 9 months ago
He doesn't drink, this is his sound, I have seen him in concert many times, this is HIS sound... he is awesome... and if he was drunk he couldn't play like this, it was probably the entire room that was drunk and he was messing with them... hahahaha
wildwoman222 1 year ago
I saw him at the U of I Auditorium in Urbana Illinois in 1975 (he warmed up Leo Kottke). What a show! He was dressed in a tuxedo with tails and he pulled a pint of JD out and was sipping it the whole show. So, he very well could have been drunk. But this was also his schtick, so it's hard telling.
cyberties 1 year ago
Talent, charisma, and a tad of mystery. Adds up exponetially... If we were to slow down and savor as Leon Redbone always does on this performances, we'd live a lot longer... "we ran the race...the race was won...by running slowly."
AnAmericanFan 1 year ago 3
Is he really Frank Zappa? Could some please tell me what Diddie Wah Diddie means?
woos2045 1 year ago
@woos2045
DIDDY WAH DIDDY WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED BY BO DIDDLEY IN 1956. IT WAS A "MYTHICAL" PLACE. IT WASN'T REAL !
BMSMUSIC 1 year ago
@woos2045
DIDDY WAH DIDDY WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED BY BO DIDDLEY IN 1956. IT WAS A "MYTHICAL" PLACE. IT WASN'T REAL !
TRY GOGGLING : "DIDDY WAH DIDDY WIKIPEDIA"
BMSMUSIC 1 year ago
@BMSMUSIC Diddy wah diddy was recorded by Blind Blake in october 1927. And it wasn't a place.
pineapplestaggers 1 year ago
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@woos2045
DIDDY WAH DIDDY WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED BY BO DIDDLEY IN 1956. IT WAS A "MYTHICAL" PLACE. IT WASN'T REAL !
TRY GOOGLING : "DIDDY WAH DIDDY WIKIPEDIA"
BMSMUSIC 1 year ago
@woos2045 it means fucking.
ddamico3 1 year ago
@woos2045 well, from an alabama blues woman, that's for me to know and u to find out....mmmm?
theoldhomeplace 10 months ago
Is he really Frank Zappa?
woos2045 1 year ago
There ain't nobody.....like Leon Redbone. He's an authentic replicator of a sound that may or may not have existed. Who knows? He may have been playing in the cat houses in Nawlins back in the 50's...the 1850's, that is. Has anyone seen this guy out of character without those shades?
rjl032653 1 year ago
Ummm... I believe he's at least 21 no? Leon rocks!
swttkr 1 year ago
He ain't drunk, he's just a gigolo....sort of.
MzBoogieMonster 1 year ago
He's better drunk than I could ever be sober.
zeromeobass 1 year ago
Absolutely unique and very very special
timtimd 1 year ago
definitely drunk, I've worked backstage at places he's played. Leon pounds the whiskey. Part of the act? YES. Drunk in reality? YES
philosomoyka 1 year ago
wish there was video on this where was it ?
farmerdan1975 1 year ago
be sure i hear this at 3:50 ho ho hehe
potatoepeter1 1 year ago
i know no better music like this, very good... einwandfrei
potatoepeter1 1 year ago
@potatoepeter1 yes. danke. Americans aren't ALL stupid right? or are we...
k0vert 1 year ago
Sweet!
SarahOstrin 1 year ago
Just Leon being Leon. Not drunk.
ReneeNme 1 year ago
is not drunk-i know this is very good
antoniaworbridge 1 year ago
thnx
juvanhet 1 year ago
yhnx
juvanhet 1 year ago
I think Leon is dramatizing the song as a lonely drunk drowning his sorrows in alcohol. He masterfully and incredibly entertainingly brought music from the 30s and 40s into the 70s and 80s. I listened to him then and in nostalgic reminisce listen again.
mexseiko 1 year ago
absolute classic. true Leon Redbone tune, what an artist.
fayski699 1 year ago
hes great even drunk
linpen49 1 year ago
I know he's not drunk. It's all a part of his act. I think he's awesome! Bilco nailed it... "Zappa on Valium." LMAO! I pulled that song out of a live recording I have. I have 4 awesome live shows from the '80's.
silviodantejr 1 year ago 5
@silviodantejr Zappa?? Nothing like Zappa as far as I can tell. Are you talking about his looks or his music? He's playing traditional Ragtime music.
01twincam 1 year ago
@silviodantejr "Zappa on Valium" !!! HA thats awesome!
jcawein289 2 weeks ago
Gotta love Redbone. Absolute master!
cariboubill 1 year ago
oh my gooood. this is it!
bjarnieyjolfss 1 year ago
I love Redbone. He's like Zappa on Valium.
Bilco1949 1 year ago
Drunk? have you never heard him sing before? wtf - he's' classic
ursoul2day 1 year ago
not drunk - The guitar has been drinkin' not he.
topangapan 1 year ago 13
@topangapan: EXCELLENT OBSERVATION......I think YOU are correct sir!
Harpenfarker 1 year ago
@topangapan
Tom Waits familly maybe?
direquefernand71 1 year ago
I can't wait to see him in Missoula in April. His shows sound fun as hell.
cutbankmontanasucks 1 year ago
He played at the Brackendale Art Gallery Restaurant B.C., I recall now. I was the Chef! Redbone has tasted my yummy food. During the rocking 70's. Great Memories
MsCourtneybrown 2 years ago
I still have this album with the frog on it. Listening to him for 30 years. Glad the youth are going to the classic of fine Musicans and Thanks so much I don't have a record player any more
MsCourtneybrown 2 years ago
I still have the record player, JVC and still spin the wax on it,and still use the bose 901 corner speakers, aaaah Clark lake in the good-ole days.
25cid 2 years ago
Agreed - this aint drunk. I've seen Leon far more tipsy than this, this is just part of his act. There was the time in I.C. back in '83 when he missed the curtain call 5 or 6 times before the show finally began. He was still fantastic and worth the wait!
zebradan09 2 years ago
Ya kiddin' me?? SOBER I can't play like this. Leon Redbone is a true classic....
jzerony 2 years ago 3
Great performance! When and where was this recorded, silviodantejr? Thanks for this!
acoustic59 2 years ago
Y'all sayin' he ain't drunk is right. Dat Leon. He always been dat way. Not only the control over the guitar, but listen to what he's doing with his voice. He's one of our precious icons. One of a kand.
ryevrah 2 years ago
he's sober, he ain't misbehavin
pioughd87 2 years ago
He's not drunk... he's Leon Redbone!
trvkent 2 years ago 15
The acting lessons paid off. LOL
barrymore 2 years ago
I dont think anyone that was "drunk" would have that much control over guitar, harmonica and certainly his voice.
snorkelbda03 2 years ago