How easy and yet very classy entertainment was at that time.....Just incredible that we don't have that kind of shows these days, I really miss them both
You're invited to a HILARIOUS free master class on the life and music of LIBERACE! Includes analyzations of classic performances and a house tour:) U will LOVE this, type in "Dave Frank" Liberace in YT
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!
I had the pleasure of seeing Liberace play at Miami Dade Auditorium. He was a real showman. Very talented and great gift of people. His music will live forever. Does anyone knows where he was born.?
OH MY GOD THIS MAN WAS POWERFUL.........The arpeggios are what makes it, and the speed is par excellance. Maleguena is not for the faint hearted. I lose a pound every time I play it. It actually makes me breathless when it's finished, and I'm in tip top shape. No wonder you don't see any pianists w/ a lb. to spare, the energy it takes to play classical music, can turn a pianist into a ''stick-man/stick-woman. I'm the latter, from playing ''classical'' piano. Is that funny or what?
I just the way it begins ooo ahh the serenity of it is SPECTACULAR and you are one inspiring man Liberace , you inspired apart of the woman i wasn't before, i love you Lee Liberace/ :/ sorely missed to bad i wasn't here yet.. '96 here
It is truly amazing to me that it takes this highly complex piano, wieghing neary 1000 pounds and a highly skilled pianist to duplicate, almost note for note what can be accomplished by some experts on a simple guitar wieghing only 2-pounds.
we saw this performance back in the 60s on tv.my dad,(who didnt say very much usually),answered my sisters question about liberace being married."dont hold your breath" he replied.master showman and a gifted musician.actually,a very enjoyable performer.his appearances on batman was a riot!
Had the priviledge of seeing one of his shows at Lake Tahoe, many years ago ! Never forget, my 5 yr old daughter wanted to wait for the next show !!!!!
Phil Donahue asked him if he was ever annoyed when he had to make a trip to the grocery store and people would point and say "hey there's Liberace!", he replied to Donahue laughingly, "Oh no,It beats obscurity all to hell".When also asked about the huge diamond creations on his fingers," Well you bought 'em for me baby"
A wonderful performance! I often see negative comments about Lee's style of playing; moving his arms, etc. I like to set the record straight about this. His style is actually based on a legitimate style of Romantic piano from the 19th century; Liszt, Chopin, etc. He exaggerated the style somewhat so audience in back of hall could see him better. Most classical pianists today use a flat-hand approach with hands always close to keys. Also, this arrangement is close to the original.
Liberace demonstrates two melodies simultaneously,LH and RH, rhythymically. He made a lot of dough in the old days with his tv show and Vegas performances.he had been the butt of jokes for years but he was pure talent, heart and generosity.Enough to support 29 families and countless charities.
Liberace was one of my favorite inspirations growing up. What a wonderful legacy of music and smiles he left behind. I love his showmanship and BLING! He reminds me of my grandmother, Lucia Pamela. And Sammy was amazing and so fabulous to watch too! Hope they're having a great time on the "other side!"
I believe that, with practice, one really CAN find the way to Carnegie Hall. I also believe there are human beings who were born to perform...whose brilliance and genius in from of an audience cannot be explained by rehearsal alone. Liberace and Sammy were two such "born performers".
I must take exception to nchannon1984's comment -- He WAS appreciated, admired, loved for his abilities back in the 60s. We knew he was "unique" (LiquidXevil take note), which means -- one of a kind. They don't make them like they used to for sure!! What an entertainer!!!
I must take exception to nchannon1984's comment -- He WAS appreciated, admired, loved for his abilities back in the 60s. We knew he was "unique" (LiquidXevil take note), which means -- one of a kind. They don't make them like they used to for sure!! What an entertainer!!!
I must take exception to nchannon1984's comment -- He WAS appreciated, admired, loved for his abilities back in the 60s. We knew he was "unique" (LiquidXevil take note), which means -- one of a kind. They don't make them like they used to for sure!! What talent!!!
Show me a better pianist that lives today... or has ever lived! He can play ANY style with such grace and fluidity, feeling amd emotion, he didn't get the credit he deserved i feel.
LIBERACE WAS TRULY ONE OF A KIND..........I COULD LISTEN TO HIM DAY & NIGHT.WE MUST APPRECIATE HIM FOR BEING A CROWN JEWEL OF PIANISTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY.ALL THE CLASSICAL COMPOSERS WOULD HAVE SURELY APPROVED OF THE FACT THAT HE WAS TRULY A WIZARD OF THE PIANO.....HE COULD SURE DRAW THE CROWD. I HEARD HIM IN ERIE,PA. WAY BACK. WHEN HE ASKED ''ANYTHING You want to hear? I stood up & YELLED ''MALEGUENA"' !!!!!! backwards. he was shocked, & couldn't stop laugh'g...............
This is my first time watching liberace, and I already hate his showmanship to death, what a disgrace to serious musicians who study piano for it's art.... I know I'm setting myself up for many flames, but goodness, the way he throws his arms about.... it makes me sick
@SealedSage I too find his flapping around a bit annoying, but that's not to say that he's not an amazing musician! Close your eyes if it bothers you so much. Given the kind of performances he did, of course he was showy!
I take issue with your judgement that he's not a "serious musician". What is art if not something that evokes an emotional reaction from its listeners? It certainly got that from you! Close your eyes and just listen and feel it. That's how music is best enjoyed anyway.
@Sploogal Thanks you for not flaming me :) I realize i spoke out of great anger last time and am since over it. But I do not think that Liberace really respected the composers and their music. If something was too simple for him he glamoured it up and if it was too difficult, he simplified it. I took your advice and listened to the recording wiith my eyes closed. It's like he recreated this piece in his own image. His use of of the drums and drums and ... guitar solo... distracted
@SealedSage I'm glad you tried closing your eyes. As somebody who writes my own music as well as having tried my hand at writing arrangements, I would say the opposite - I think it shows a lot of respect for the original artists to take their music and modernise it but still preserve the original thematic material. It would've taken a lot of time and effort to do so. Every time we play a piece of music we put a bit of ourselves into it. He just took it a step further, that's all. Thoughts?
@SealedSage I too find his flapping around a bit annoying, but that's not to say that he's not an amazing musician! Close your eyes if it bothers you so much. Given the kind of performances he did, of course he was showy!
I take issue with your judgement that he's not a "serious musician". What is art if not something that evokes an emotional reaction from its listeners? It certainly got that from you! Close your eyes and just listen and feel it. That's how music is best enjoyed anyway.
Who cares if he was gay? He had a fantastic talent and was a great showman. He really enjoyed entertaining people, even if it was a bit over the top at times.
@korranis1 You obviously have no clue whatsoever as to the immense talent of this man(who gives a damn what he did in private?) Go play somewhere else, please.
I think by Liberace's standards, this performance shows a lot of restraint and taste. Not to mention that is obvious that he had quite a technique in his prime. Classical snobs may hate this, but he knew he was entering a highly competitive field when he started out as a classical pianist (his early recordings of Chopin are quite enjoyable) and he learned early that he could carve out a very profitable niche in the entertainment world. Certainly made lots and lots of money doing this.
was looking away from the pc ..and next thing I see is Sammy Davis jr with a curly wig.. playing guitar?????? wtf.. lol... ~that's it, NO MORE BEER FOR ME!! Love Liberace.. showman and great pianist .. and not necessarily in that order.
Feldman gave a great effort...but much too slow and deliberate and the the right hand was too legato to represent the effect of the feel and exuberance of the Spanish Tradition. ALTHOUGH....Liberace could haev played this about 6 ticks slower (about 94-ish), his spirit and technique and obvious showmanship gives way to the fact that Liberace was a genious at work. Of course he was a bit flashy and over the top...hence a showman with exceptional classical training.
I wonder if these self appointed experts wold be as annoyed if they just listened without the video. Yes the costumes are flashy, and the gestures are grand, but generally the playing is quite fine, broad dynamic range, nicely handled arpeggios and scales, the whole marred by a couple of splats that most probably didn't notice.
This was largely about showmanship, particularly in this clip, which is taken from a show not aimed at a symphony audience. But that is no sin.
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This , is simply horrible. Such a man , I bet could do much better , than this. This is just as one user said , "All the virtuosity ends up in a display of clownishness."
. . . All the virtuosity ends up in a display of clownishness. What the base drum has to do with this expression for instance? This is a clear example of what commercialism does to the art (in this particular case to music). It kills it. What a pity!! For instance, listen to this 13 Y.O. kid, Anthony Feldman {Search: (Malaguena, from the Andalucia Suite by Ernesto Lecuona) here in youtube}. It is not the dollars that guides his fingers, . . . .
Malagueña is a Spanish melody composed by a Cuban composer (Ernesto Lecuona). What sensibility and what understanding of the Spanish music and soul by this composer to be able to discover the Spanish essence and express it in this wonderful composition; to such a degree that the Spanish themselves feel it as their own. Now it comes this SHOWMAN, trying to be special and different and instead ends up being ostentatious and superficial. So far away from its essence. . . .
I used to watch him on TV in the 50's and then wanted to see him in person but I was too late and now I can't get enough of his performing. Really entertains me enormously.
If he had played his own piano instead of playing with someone elses organ, he might still be around. He loved to travel so much that he made sure his shit was always packed.
She thought he was showy and didn't like that he had his own interpretation of classical pieces, which was not the same as hers. She was a very straight, hardline classical pianist and yes, maybe jealous.
I have the video and this doesn't do justice to the colors. He is is georgous baby blue pants, slightly darker shade in the sequined jacket, and a darker blue cumberbun. It is stunning in the original colors......and I love his dancing too..very talented. He love to say "I'm not good, but I've got guts".
Liberace died in 1987 from what the glory seaching coroner said was an "opportunistic disease" caused by the HIV/aids virus. That is a way of saying it is not conclusive. As people should know you do not have to be gay to contract HIV/aids virus. There could be other causes as well.
A true story about Liberace's generosity: He played at a R.I. venue in many summers, and grew fond of a small, local restaurant. One night after a show, the owner happened to mention she was looking to buy a new, used car. Lee asked as to what model and color did she REALLY like? The next night Lee arrived after the final show in a new Cadillac Convertible in the color mentioned, and gave her the keys to her new car!
This is amazing! I think people would watch this even if he performed this song just like this performance! Does anyone know if all that he is playing is in sheet music! Sounds like he's improvising or has arranged his own version.
Miss Pianist.. i wish you could have seen him in person. In this song, he is not playing by music, but improvising to his style. Liberace picked up on a pianists style in the 40's named Eddy Duchin and the love of Chopin, listz.
Carmen Carvelero played the piano in the Movie 'The Eddy Duchin Story'. Liberace if watched closely when playing to the note by music, memorized such as Moonlight Sonota, is off in his world of his heart, mind, and who he is down to his fingers and plays.
Television used to be good huh
Haaggus 6 days ago
Super.TY for posting
paulostroff99 2 weeks ago
How easy and yet very classy entertainment was at that time.....Just incredible that we don't have that kind of shows these days, I really miss them both
NonGermanPiefke 3 weeks ago
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Dfrankjazz 1 month ago
Very talented musician! And Lee seems to be a tad underdressed compared to Sammy in this show.
unkleweaser 2 months ago
The camera can't keep up with his hands. <3
Astariel2525 2 months ago
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!
anghelfenn 2 months ago
that jacket he's wearing inspired Elvis and Michael Jackson.
sarevor 2 months ago
Is that Trini Lopez on guitar?
detoth67 3 months ago
legit old school swag
MexiJB 3 months ago
i want to rock a jacket like that, fucking sick. with my bow tie, my life would be complete
joker0187 4 months ago
I had the pleasure of seeing Liberace play at Miami Dade Auditorium. He was a real showman. Very talented and great gift of people. His music will live forever. Does anyone knows where he was born.?
anailoreviv 4 months ago
@anailoreviv i think he's from wisconsin.
anghelfenn 2 months ago
IF YOU DON'T KNOW.......THAT'S 100% CUBAN MUSIC FROM ERNESTO LECUONA EL MAS GRANDE DE TODOS...
abigailbrooke1 4 months ago
OH MY GOD THIS MAN WAS POWERFUL.........The arpeggios are what makes it, and the speed is par excellance. Maleguena is not for the faint hearted. I lose a pound every time I play it. It actually makes me breathless when it's finished, and I'm in tip top shape. No wonder you don't see any pianists w/ a lb. to spare, the energy it takes to play classical music, can turn a pianist into a ''stick-man/stick-woman. I'm the latter, from playing ''classical'' piano. Is that funny or what?
waterbird91 4 months ago
What a showman!
Donna4210 4 months ago
he was a powerful dynamo, and will go down in history as a great pianist........
waterbird91 4 months ago
hot damn. i like that jacket and the song
mexicanMcLovin07 4 months ago
Wow! Bowing after receiving applause instead of saying: "Yo, Yo, Yo wassup yo?"
What a different world it was back then.
monsta64 4 months ago
There ain't anyone like that now.
lovemypiano111 5 months ago
I just the way it begins ooo ahh the serenity of it is SPECTACULAR and you are one inspiring man Liberace , you inspired apart of the woman i wasn't before, i love you Lee Liberace/ :/ sorely missed to bad i wasn't here yet.. '96 here
h8aification 5 months ago
Bring them back ! I miss them both !
salawa03 5 months ago
And this my friends, is what a classic is! Don't feel bad about yourself, just know what inspires you! and everyone else. Don't settle for less
celestian1111 6 months ago
How many people did he influence to play the piano? Elton John, and that guy I just seen on Americas got talent.
roofermarc1 6 months ago 2
I quit playing piano after watching this.
NationalMan 6 months ago 3
It is truly amazing to me that it takes this highly complex piano, wieghing neary 1000 pounds and a highly skilled pianist to duplicate, almost note for note what can be accomplished by some experts on a simple guitar wieghing only 2-pounds.
jgmagoo1 6 months ago 2
I'm 18 and I'm watching this. :)
BornMyWayBitch 7 months ago
"They say such horrible things about me, I cry myself all the way to the bank every night" -Liberace
evilbunnyrabbits 7 months ago 2
O.O!
ActorFlautista 7 months ago
we saw this performance back in the 60s on tv.my dad,(who didnt say very much usually),answered my sisters question about liberace being married."dont hold your breath" he replied.master showman and a gifted musician.actually,a very enjoyable performer.his appearances on batman was a riot!
sampson1959 7 months ago
Had the priviledge of seeing one of his shows at Lake Tahoe, many years ago ! Never forget, my 5 yr old daughter wanted to wait for the next show !!!!!
gj1335 7 months ago
Malagueña de ojos negros,
Malagueña de mi sueños...
Earlnickowl 7 months ago
Absolutely one of the best renditions I have seen yet...One of the hardest pieces to play be it any instrument....Bravo!
LeyLey41 7 months ago 2
Phil Donahue asked him if he was ever annoyed when he had to make a trip to the grocery store and people would point and say "hey there's Liberace!", he replied to Donahue laughingly, "Oh no,It beats obscurity all to hell".When also asked about the huge diamond creations on his fingers," Well you bought 'em for me baby"
mistressofaminer 8 months ago
HEY, SAMMY IS IN THE BEGINNING. <3
Liberace is an awesome guy as well.
iST3LLA 8 months ago
WOW.....a man who enjoyed and totally rocked his God given talent
txbadgirl1 8 months ago 2
A wonderful performance! I often see negative comments about Lee's style of playing; moving his arms, etc. I like to set the record straight about this. His style is actually based on a legitimate style of Romantic piano from the 19th century; Liszt, Chopin, etc. He exaggerated the style somewhat so audience in back of hall could see him better. Most classical pianists today use a flat-hand approach with hands always close to keys. Also, this arrangement is close to the original.
timothystapay 9 months ago 3
@timothystapay The greatet pianist ever
barbarajful 9 months ago 10
I really love part from 2:37 :)
luciik233 9 months ago
He ripped the Malaguena a new asshole...
blookloo1129 9 months ago 2
Liberace demonstrates two melodies simultaneously,LH and RH, rhythymically. He made a lot of dough in the old days with his tv show and Vegas performances.he had been the butt of jokes for years but he was pure talent, heart and generosity.Enough to support 29 families and countless charities.
mistressofaminer 9 months ago 19
He was absolutely marvelous, and will be missed forever!
golfgranny58 10 months ago 2
At first I was like "This is going to suck.", and then I was like "Hey, this is pretty good", and by the end I was like "These guys are great!".
spinmonkey4401 10 months ago 4
Sammy Davis Intro Of Mr Liberace. Awesome.
MagicWally 10 months ago
Sammy AND Liberace! Brilliant.
LittleBoiFen 10 months ago
one of my favorites!!!
xena454 11 months ago
Wow, he has mad skillz.
echo1v 11 months ago
AHHH SAMMY!!! AND LIBERACE IM IN HEAVEN
fmadork1916 11 months ago
Imagine Liberace on the piano and Roy Clark on the guitar. Everyone in the audience would need oxygen.
Gizmologist09 1 year ago
the guy on the guitar is like :( ummm ... im ashamed
KadeshLeMort 1 year ago
@KadeshLeMort yeah I too think the guitar player was ashamed--however I imagine you and I would disagree on the reasons for said embarassment. :)
dcstudio 10 months ago
two excellent performers!!!
tngranny1 1 year ago
Liberace was one of my favorite inspirations growing up. What a wonderful legacy of music and smiles he left behind. I love his showmanship and BLING! He reminds me of my grandmother, Lucia Pamela. And Sammy was amazing and so fabulous to watch too! Hope they're having a great time on the "other side!"
LisaLinsky 1 year ago
I believe that, with practice, one really CAN find the way to Carnegie Hall. I also believe there are human beings who were born to perform...whose brilliance and genius in from of an audience cannot be explained by rehearsal alone. Liberace and Sammy were two such "born performers".
laronmaron98 1 year ago
Sheer Brilliance!
ticktocktwang 1 year ago
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I must take exception to nchannon1984's comment -- He WAS appreciated, admired, loved for his abilities back in the 60s. We knew he was "unique" (LiquidXevil take note), which means -- one of a kind. They don't make them like they used to for sure!! What an entertainer!!!
SKPC11 1 year ago
I must take exception to nchannon1984's comment -- He WAS appreciated, admired, loved for his abilities back in the 60s. We knew he was "unique" (LiquidXevil take note), which means -- one of a kind. They don't make them like they used to for sure!! What an entertainer!!!
SKPC11 1 year ago 2
I must take exception to nchannon1984's comment -- He WAS appreciated, admired, loved for his abilities back in the 60s. We knew he was "unique" (LiquidXevil take note), which means -- one of a kind. They don't make them like they used to for sure!! What talent!!!
SKPC11 1 year ago
Show me a better pianist that lives today... or has ever lived! He can play ANY style with such grace and fluidity, feeling amd emotion, he didn't get the credit he deserved i feel.
nchannon1984 1 year ago
LIBERACE WAS TRULY ONE OF A KIND..........I COULD LISTEN TO HIM DAY & NIGHT.WE MUST APPRECIATE HIM FOR BEING A CROWN JEWEL OF PIANISTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY.ALL THE CLASSICAL COMPOSERS WOULD HAVE SURELY APPROVED OF THE FACT THAT HE WAS TRULY A WIZARD OF THE PIANO.....HE COULD SURE DRAW THE CROWD. I HEARD HIM IN ERIE,PA. WAY BACK. WHEN HE ASKED ''ANYTHING You want to hear? I stood up & YELLED ''MALEGUENA"' !!!!!! backwards. he was shocked, & couldn't stop laugh'g...............
waterbird91 1 year ago 2
Nothing like the showmen of the 60's.
SUPER53 1 year ago
VERY GOOD....!!!!
livingstogigio 1 year ago
Liberace Rocks......
SKYVOLTAGE 1 year ago 2
wow great he plays just like my bro
Michelle45631 1 year ago
Absolutely wonderful, best performance I've seen yet.
MrIronxcross 1 year ago
Simply amazing!!! Two legends!!!!
Tsunamee555 1 year ago
WOW
strbucksfee 1 year ago
fricken pro.
ilikebeeef 1 year ago
I hear the orchestra but I don't see them. Must be behind the stage since it looks like there is no orchestra pit in front.
torbrew 1 year ago
This is my first time watching liberace, and I already hate his showmanship to death, what a disgrace to serious musicians who study piano for it's art.... I know I'm setting myself up for many flames, but goodness, the way he throws his arms about.... it makes me sick
SealedSage 1 year ago
@SealedSage I too find his flapping around a bit annoying, but that's not to say that he's not an amazing musician! Close your eyes if it bothers you so much. Given the kind of performances he did, of course he was showy!
I take issue with your judgement that he's not a "serious musician". What is art if not something that evokes an emotional reaction from its listeners? It certainly got that from you! Close your eyes and just listen and feel it. That's how music is best enjoyed anyway.
Sploogal 1 year ago
@Sploogal Thanks you for not flaming me :) I realize i spoke out of great anger last time and am since over it. But I do not think that Liberace really respected the composers and their music. If something was too simple for him he glamoured it up and if it was too difficult, he simplified it. I took your advice and listened to the recording wiith my eyes closed. It's like he recreated this piece in his own image. His use of of the drums and drums and ... guitar solo... distracted
SealedSage 1 year ago
@SealedSage I'm glad you tried closing your eyes. As somebody who writes my own music as well as having tried my hand at writing arrangements, I would say the opposite - I think it shows a lot of respect for the original artists to take their music and modernise it but still preserve the original thematic material. It would've taken a lot of time and effort to do so. Every time we play a piece of music we put a bit of ourselves into it. He just took it a step further, that's all. Thoughts?
Sploogal 1 year ago 2
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@SealedSage I too find his flapping around a bit annoying, but that's not to say that he's not an amazing musician! Close your eyes if it bothers you so much. Given the kind of performances he did, of course he was showy!
I take issue with your judgement that he's not a "serious musician". What is art if not something that evokes an emotional reaction from its listeners? It certainly got that from you! Close your eyes and just listen and feel it. That's how music is best enjoyed anyway.
Sploogal 1 year ago
anyone know who the guitar player is?
kptran98 1 year ago
I miss his flamboyance! He was a perfectionist and a truly remarkable entertainer!
Thanks for posting this great video!
<3 Maureen
Maureen712 1 year ago 3
Who cares if he was gay? He had a fantastic talent and was a great showman. He really enjoyed entertaining people, even if it was a bit over the top at times.
steadywaters1 1 year ago 2
Love the extra treat of Sammy and Liberace dancing a bit.
magilojoh 1 year ago
Awesome clip! Liberace was the man! What a performer!
ddopp 1 year ago 2
@korranis1 You obviously have no clue whatsoever as to the immense talent of this man(who gives a damn what he did in private?) Go play somewhere else, please.
VickaIvanova6753 1 year ago 4
Not just a piano player, but a real entertainer and artiste too.
shermayy 1 year ago 2
i can't belive liberace was gay...
wamadeus 1 year ago
Wow Sammy can dance!
angelialvares 1 year ago
as always amazing - and it was ALL in his head - not a bloody single piece of sheet music to be seen- mind boggling!
cometkatt 1 year ago 3
@cometkatt not many people could read something that fast. To me... reading music so fast is mind boggling (but I haven't started from being a kid).
invertedchords 1 year ago
They called it ENTERTAINMENT!!!
mike928pa 1 year ago
he's surprisingly light on his feet. Cute!
MissPrivate713 1 year ago
Liberace . God bless him, was the best
waterbird91 1 year ago
liberace was the greatest piano player in the history of piano playing.
MrJerZBoi 1 year ago 3
GREAT performer and pianist. Thanks for sharing your hard work and talent with the world, Lee. Rest in peace.
babygrand3 1 year ago
Unique
ALFOHOR 1 year ago 2
I think by Liberace's standards, this performance shows a lot of restraint and taste. Not to mention that is obvious that he had quite a technique in his prime. Classical snobs may hate this, but he knew he was entering a highly competitive field when he started out as a classical pianist (his early recordings of Chopin are quite enjoyable) and he learned early that he could carve out a very profitable niche in the entertainment world. Certainly made lots and lots of money doing this.
MrRicksStudio 1 year ago
At least he diidn't smoke cigarettes on camera. Yuck!
zeekwolfe 1 year ago
was looking away from the pc ..and next thing I see is Sammy Davis jr with a curly wig.. playing guitar?????? wtf.. lol... ~that's it, NO MORE BEER FOR ME!! Love Liberace.. showman and great pianist .. and not necessarily in that order.
TICETOCAR 1 year ago
wow hes gudd
Blackjesus3 1 year ago
That guy? Sammy Davis Jr. Him, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, (the original Rat Pack
That Guy? Sammy Davis Jr. Establishment cool all the way.
sullytyler 1 year ago
Love this song. That guy must have been the coolest host out, smokin' on national tv lmao
sxcshicanita 1 year ago
if this don't turn you on, you got no switches hahahaha!
Fullperson 1 year ago 2
Magic, Liberace!
littlesister73 1 year ago
wonderful entertainer!!!!
countessyasmin 1 year ago
Feldman gave a great effort...but much too slow and deliberate and the the right hand was too legato to represent the effect of the feel and exuberance of the Spanish Tradition. ALTHOUGH....Liberace could haev played this about 6 ticks slower (about 94-ish), his spirit and technique and obvious showmanship gives way to the fact that Liberace was a genious at work. Of course he was a bit flashy and over the top...hence a showman with exceptional classical training.
chicktavlas 1 year ago 3
I wonder if these self appointed experts wold be as annoyed if they just listened without the video. Yes the costumes are flashy, and the gestures are grand, but generally the playing is quite fine, broad dynamic range, nicely handled arpeggios and scales, the whole marred by a couple of splats that most probably didn't notice.
This was largely about showmanship, particularly in this clip, which is taken from a show not aimed at a symphony audience. But that is no sin.
monteverdi1567 1 year ago 2
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This , is simply horrible. Such a man , I bet could do much better , than this. This is just as one user said , "All the virtuosity ends up in a display of clownishness."
Very good and true words.
ClassicMusicOnly 1 year ago
@ClassicMusicOnly
Criticizing 50 year old performances on a Vaudeville program must be the newest craze among the "musical elite."
Lighten up, Francis.
Karlfalcon 1 year ago
simply. amazing.
gerard300 1 year ago
. . . it is his intent of discovering the spirit of this masterwork. What a difference!!! 95/100 to Anthony, 20/100 to Liberace.
Qharisunqu2 2 years ago
. . . All the virtuosity ends up in a display of clownishness. What the base drum has to do with this expression for instance? This is a clear example of what commercialism does to the art (in this particular case to music). It kills it. What a pity!! For instance, listen to this 13 Y.O. kid, Anthony Feldman {Search: (Malaguena, from the Andalucia Suite by Ernesto Lecuona) here in youtube}. It is not the dollars that guides his fingers, . . . .
Qharisunqu2 2 years ago 2
@Qharisunqu2
He was a very accomplished pianist, a true showman and very entertaining. He was a joy to watch. What is your problem?
bang49lijk 1 year ago
Malagueña is a Spanish melody composed by a Cuban composer (Ernesto Lecuona). What sensibility and what understanding of the Spanish music and soul by this composer to be able to discover the Spanish essence and express it in this wonderful composition; to such a degree that the Spanish themselves feel it as their own. Now it comes this SHOWMAN, trying to be special and different and instead ends up being ostentatious and superficial. So far away from its essence. . . .
Qharisunqu2 2 years ago
A very amusing performance!
bla7091 2 years ago 3
The announcer! that was Sammy Davis Jr he is not an announcer
loungepianoman 2 years ago
Say what you will-------he was damn good; a real showman
wborgstro 2 years ago 48
@wborgstro THE BEST
MonaLisaSmileOTJ 1 year ago 2
Awesome. I also like the guitarist playing a classical piece on steel string wow!!!
tomgreenlives 2 years ago
This guy is amazing
nlwilliams31 2 years ago 3
This is great,he was a very unique performer,he was truly one of a kind
balto4 2 years ago 30
@balto4 YES....HE WAS VERY UNIQUE. :))
JUST A TIP THO, DON'T QUALIFY THE WORD UNIQUE>>TIS INCORRECT GRAMMER
LiquidxEviL 1 year ago
What a performance! He was dressed much more conservatively here than later on. Two geniuses on TV at once.
mytahoma 2 years ago
The announcer is the legendary performer and member of the Rat Pack, Sammy Davis, Jr.
mjbird2 2 years ago 3
Ouch man...
12345678927269 2 years ago
Was Liberace ever married?
Didn't he have a son named Larry Liberace?
12345678927269 2 years ago
I love how the announcer is smoking on air
HiyoruMikiyazoya 2 years ago 3
Does anyone have video of Liberace playing "12th street rag"? If so ,might they consider posting it? It's an amazing performance.
krr1260 2 years ago
He was so unique,thats what i love about him,really one of a kind
balto4 2 years ago
Is that Trini Lopez on guitar?
detoth67 2 years ago
LONG LIVE LIBERACE!
kir3txsbcglobalnet 2 years ago
best Malaguena ever = Hawthorne Muchachoes Drum & Bugle 1974 at DCI Finals in Ithaca
thogy 2 years ago
Fantastic performance!
dearmalika 2 years ago
Great laugh at the beginning!
givemetoast 2 years ago
That's the fakest laugh at the beginning...its like someone held up a card that said "Laugh"
PATRIOTxx3 2 years ago 2
I imagine that Liberace was very particular about where he ate,as he apparently always munched at the Chocolate Starfish!
pickmolly 2 years ago
BM!!!!!!!!
cuttock 2 years ago
Wow they look like they're having so much fun showing off onstage! Haha! I really liked the guitar-piano call and answer.
milograamans 2 years ago
I used to watch him on TV in the 50's and then wanted to see him in person but I was too late and now I can't get enough of his performing. Really entertains me enormously.
CONVERTIBLE94 2 years ago
Whoa....... do I miss these days!! That was a marvelous television show~ Sammy was such a showman, and he and Liberace just built off each other!
utrose4321 2 years ago
Sammy Davis with the goatee and the cigarette in a Tux how cool man those were the days.
costamesa22 2 years ago 2
who is playing the guitar, is that lees brother
neilb95121 2 years ago
Not George.
CONVERTIBLE94 2 years ago
I learnt how to play this on guitar when I was a kid.
He's cool, so flashy. I used to pronounce his name 'Liber ace', lol.
MeoCaroline 2 years ago 2
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My 5 yr old korean daughter plays piano better than Liberache.
lucasboden 2 years ago
can i watch one of her vids and i'l give you my opinion, an honest one at that!
markmarshall39 2 years ago
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Narimatzu 2 years ago
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This video proves that he was not at all much of pianist!
Apollogranforte 2 years ago
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If he had played his own piano instead of playing with someone elses organ, he might still be around. He loved to travel so much that he made sure his shit was always packed.
benthemiester 2 years ago
You are a SICK VIAL mouthed people.
carolbayly 2 years ago 2
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Reminds me of the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. :)
SouthernGospelPiano8 2 years ago
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sounds like a bugs bunny cartoon soundtrack, lol
twsstar 2 years ago
My piano teacher hated Liberace, so I didn't tell her that I watched him on TV. Such a great talent!
JilliABoyer 2 years ago 2
because of jealousy or what?
markmarshall39 2 years ago
She thought he was showy and didn't like that he had his own interpretation of classical pieces, which was not the same as hers. She was a very straight, hardline classical pianist and yes, maybe jealous.
JilliABoyer 2 years ago 2
So glad I didnt live during the time period when everyone was able to smoke anywhere and anytime. Goddamn I hate cigarettes!
wilsocn 2 years ago
thats the way the rat pack was, they smoked on stage and also drank them selves silly on stage, that was there way!
markmarshall39 2 years ago
I have the video and this doesn't do justice to the colors. He is is georgous baby blue pants, slightly darker shade in the sequined jacket, and a darker blue cumberbun. It is stunning in the original colors......and I love his dancing too..very talented. He love to say "I'm not good, but I've got guts".
carolbayly 2 years ago
what a great segment!...two wonderful & talented entertainers!
1clarinet1981 2 years ago
Fantastico !!
Isra1587 2 years ago
The greatest !! one of a kind, - no-one else has ever combined extraordinary virtuosity with such flamboyance, except maybe Jimi Hendrix.
huughjarse 2 years ago
what show is this?
mekore 2 years ago
Hollywood Palace
carolbayly 2 years ago
I love Sammy Davis Jr. as an entainer, but I if had to watch one or the other it would be Liberace. The other person I would watch is Fred Astaire.
carolbayly 2 years ago 2
Liberace died in 1987 from what the glory seaching coroner said was an "opportunistic disease" caused by the HIV/aids virus. That is a way of saying it is not conclusive. As people should know you do not have to be gay to contract HIV/aids virus. There could be other causes as well.
carolbayly 2 years ago
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yeah maybe he fucked a hooker
jjkkllqaswqdqasqwd 2 years ago
flamboyant
AmandaMeirin 2 years ago
an amazing entertainer
josephaparlato 3 years ago 4
I'm regreting a little, 4 starts, because I would stop the video at 4:02 :S
TF24LIFE 3 years ago
A true story about Liberace's generosity: He played at a R.I. venue in many summers, and grew fond of a small, local restaurant. One night after a show, the owner happened to mention she was looking to buy a new, used car. Lee asked as to what model and color did she REALLY like? The next night Lee arrived after the final show in a new Cadillac Convertible in the color mentioned, and gave her the keys to her new car!
fleecyboy 3 years ago 2
wow the music they added in the background totally killed it.
chittybang102193 3 years ago
he made that piano his *****!!!
hurricaneivan117 3 years ago 3
This is amazing! I think people would watch this even if he performed this song just like this performance! Does anyone know if all that he is playing is in sheet music! Sounds like he's improvising or has arranged his own version.
MissPianist 3 years ago
Miss Pianist.. i wish you could have seen him in person. In this song, he is not playing by music, but improvising to his style. Liberace picked up on a pianists style in the 40's named Eddy Duchin and the love of Chopin, listz.
Carmen Carvelero played the piano in the Movie 'The Eddy Duchin Story'. Liberace if watched closely when playing to the note by music, memorized such as Moonlight Sonota, is off in his world of his heart, mind, and who he is down to his fingers and plays.
FunkeyJumpMOnkey 3 years ago
really good, is he still playing, or even alive? =o
TF24LIFE 3 years ago
died of aids i believe
JvdB2007 3 years ago