Guess he didn't feel like singing here ,but it's great anyway . I love the version on twin peaks when he really belts out the vocal The man can sing ,and make the guitar sing and scream as well Hope he gets a prosthetic limb and comes back at it !
studio version is the best, the intro just has a great feel and the guitar sustains with that power chord in an awesome fashion, ascending into an upper harmonic.
Okay....first of all WOW....second of all.........WOWWWW and third of all...yes, I agree...this was one hot performance. It's amazing that he lists his influences consisting of ....Cream, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, BB King, Elvis Presley, Rolling Stones......When it seems like it should be other way around except for BB, and Elvis. He's not only one of the biggest influences of guitar...but also on the direction of the music scene itself.
@chetbrunt Leslie is surrounded by a small family with HUGE hearts. He also has millions of fans around the world pulling for him, and he gets to read hundreds of comments daily through Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. No question Leslie knows he is much loved, and hes doing remarkably well considering the challenge he now faces.
@chetbrunt I played this song in a group a million years ago and loved it (bass for me). My Leslie West story: I was in Men's Warehouse buying slave clothes and Miss. Queen came on the radio. The utterly square, totally perfect tailor type got a look like he was hearing the Voice and said to me, "That intro is the best two bars of music ever performed on a Les Paul Junior!" i loved him at that moment. Then, "Would like an extra pair of trouser with that?"
I love ya Leslie! We all do! You will be in my prayers... Leslie is the king of tone! His phrasing is beautiful to hear! I have been a fan ever since I can remember...We won't forget about you Leslie! Get well soon!
I love ya Leslie! We all do! You will be in my prayers... Leslie is the king of tone! His phrasing is beautiful to hear! I have been a fan since I can remember...We won't forget about you Leslie! Get well soon!
@longtimegone55 I couldn't help noticing on the Cream reunion DVD that Jack Bruce had to avail himself of a chair occasionally, especially on "Crossroads", and it didn't affect his playing any, either. I'm confident the same will hold true with Leslie. Maybe West, Bruce, and Laing should reunite and they should all play seated, even if Bruce has recovered enough from his health crisis to stay on his feet.
@Arbeedubya Great idea! I believe many music legends will be knocking at Leslie's door to play with him when he gets well enough to return to the stage. In the last few years we've seen so many greats such as Satriani, Allman Bros, Van Halen, & Johnny Winter play with Les. Can you imagine if more of the remaining rock and blues greats wish to share the stage with Leslie?
@depper I'd love to see him and Clapton perform together, if only because on one hand, Clapton's work on "Crossroads" (the 1969 Winterland gig) still ranks as my all-time favorite live guitar performance, while Leslie is my favorite all-around guitarist. I understand they did some jamming shortly after Mountain was formed, since Felix was producing them both, but I'm not aware of any recorded evidence. I'm sure you would know if anyone would.
@longtimegone55 I'm with you there. I'm a longtime, hardcore fan of Leslie's, and I guess if something had to go, better a leg than an arm or hand. After taking some time to adjust (something that probably won't be as easy for a man of 65 as it would be for someone younger, I suppose), I hope to see him back with a vengeance. If he ever comes around to my neck of the woods again, I'll go see him even if he has to sit down to play..
Many prayers going out to the King of Tone. Last weekend, Leslie had his leg amputated in order to save his life. The operation was a success. Now the toughest part begins, the recovery. We are all behind you Leslie! You have a wonderful family and friends around you. We will lift you up like you've lifted US up. Long live Leslie West!!!!!
I saw Mountain @ the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester,Ny in the '70's. Has always been one of my favorite concerts as a youngin'. Had front row seats. Opening act was a group called "Faces" with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart. Quite a night, I think?
I love Leslie, but this is NOT killer tone..it is reverb-ed out wank fest tone ala 80's early 90's shredder digital...blah blah. There are plenty of GREAT examples of Leslie ripping a fat ass tone...this is not one of them.
One of my favorite guitarists playing one of by fav songs by him. I found out about Leslie when I was in the Navy stationed in RI. He got very little respect in the mid-west where Nugent ruled during the mid-late 60's.
My personal favorite guitar player is Michael Schenker who sights Leslie as one of his biggest influences and what is Michael known for? Tone! Now they're both endorsed by Dean and Leslie has a killer Dean model with absolutely SICK TONE! One pickup, one volume, one tone. Plug it in and crank it up! Check out Schenker Pattison Summit where he has Leslie play and sing this as well as Theme For An Imaginary Western. AWESOME!
i am a huge Joe Bonamassa fan and it is clear from where his killer style was born. He is the product of natural talent, very hard work, cool ass vocals, a great family background and all the greats he has studied and worked with. Joe is flat out Great, but how he really became a GIANT STAGE MONSTER is his ability to channel Leslie West.
1:10 just love how he incorporates Santo & Johnny "Sleepwalk" here, simply amazing. I noticed he mixes it up a little differently each live show he does. His style and sound is always fresh and never dated. This listener doesn't think so anyway. Thanks for sharing
leslie west....ive never heard such monster guitar tone. I strive to get the same sound, but its really diffcult. I'll probably be working on it for a very, very long time.
@acdc09 Actually, Leslie had the flu during this tour. That didnt stop him from performing however. So many performers would stay home and collect the paycheck, but not Leslie.
Not the best version in my opionion and I've been into Mountan since 69. A double vinyl was released called "Twin Peaks" if you wanna hear a good live version.
@mortvc Well, gotta understand this was a guitar legends tour. The band was the same for each artist. Personally I liked to see Les play with different musician, each excellent musicians in their own right.
@mortvc No argument there. Felix Pappalardi on bass, Corky Laing manning the sticks, AND Steve Knight on keys were definitely the best of the best. Live, they were unstoppable.
Such an awesome live piece here that showcases some of Leslie West's amazing gift! A true guitar legend who's sounds influenced so many other guitarists. Besides making the whole room move, this guy could make everyone's gut chord curled metal wires dance at just the right times!!
zoomin around the Tube, and come across this gem. Once again THANKS DEPPER....repeat THANKS DEPPER !!!!! BTW, I guess Mark Clarke on bass, but the drummer is who ???? Couldn't find it in this thread.
@videostan You are welcome Videostan :) Actually thats Derek Holt from Climax Blues Band on Bass and vocals. I looks just like Mark Clarke. I think Derek was at his peak on this tour, really helping Leslie create the magic here and especially his work in Theme for an imaginary western, same show. The drummer is Clive Mayuyu.
Please - who is covering the battery in this session? I like what Leslie is getting out of what I take to be a later model Steinberger... and why not adjust a 2X12 cab head - what is driving what here at that backside? Leslie has less to worry him and all the more reason to do his thing as he hears fit.
can't argue with ya, Depper...a fine rendition...i've always loved those little interludes Leslie plays between tunes...its like a stream of conciousness thing, where he just plays whatever pops into his head, and his reportoire(?) is amazing!
Do you have Theme For an imaginary western HIFI? I love this hifi video, it really accenturates the guitar and the drums on the background, much better.
If you do have Theme for an imaginary western from this same tour. Please upload it in HIFI
This is no doubt a killer version of this tune. However, Leslie should have had a wireless. Look at all the guitar cable he has to tote around that huge stage. His voice was probably too shot to howl on the song the way he did when he recorded it.
Leslie is one player where sounding like he did in the early part of his career is what we really want to hear. I know sometimes artists can get depressed that they are karaoke versions of themselves. but after he hangs up his guitar, all we'll have is the records. Wish he would play the way he did when he was young and naive. What a sound!
Hey Dessertjeff, be SURE to listen to this song by Leslie during the same tour. Be SURE to pad the floor... because you are going to drop on it when you hear it!! :)
yeah, most people I speak to think West is from down south, especially because of his worldwide smash hit Mississippi Queen. He was actually born in Forest Hills (Queens, NY). However he was raised on jazz and the blues, and thats why its so evident in his playing.
People were afraid to approach Leslie (maybe because of his size) until Howard Stern gave him a voice and ear in the mid '80s. Thats when fans learned he was sharp and down to earth, and a very funny guy.
My first Mountain LP was actually the german produced serie "Pop History" a double album where the first LP was actually "Climbing" and the second was "Leslie West-Mountain". It must have been realesed between "Climbing" and "Nantucket Sleighride" I think sometimes in 1970. I really loved the cover; you probably have it too- picture of Leslie and Felix and Corky`s drums, (saw just his arms with drumsticks behind the kit!)
Guess he didn't feel like singing here ,but it's great anyway . I love the version on twin peaks when he really belts out the vocal The man can sing ,and make the guitar sing and scream as well Hope he gets a prosthetic limb and comes back at it !
McMinnManiac 1 month ago
Leslie West is by far one of the best guitarist in the world......FCKIN' A'
stewgotz1000 2 months ago
I am just glad Leslie West still kicks out the jams, love his pure rock playing
hotrodz54 2 months ago
studio version is the best, the intro just has a great feel and the guitar sustains with that power chord in an awesome fashion, ascending into an upper harmonic.
pleximars 3 months ago
@brokeandfixed
Yes it is, it based on the G blues scale. I bet that that camera man is not a guitarist or musician himself...
somatder 3 months ago
L.W.
The UTMOST TONE.....
L.W. is from a different planet!
DB
DesperadoBrett 3 months ago
Oh god I love Leslie
MrMattmccall 4 months ago in playlist Leslie West
Okay....first of all WOW....second of all.........WOWWWW and third of all...yes, I agree...this was one hot performance. It's amazing that he lists his influences consisting of ....Cream, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, BB King, Elvis Presley, Rolling Stones......When it seems like it should be other way around except for BB, and Elvis. He's not only one of the biggest influences of guitar...but also on the direction of the music scene itself.
sef88401b 4 months ago
Leslie my inspiration , he's what rock n roll is all about.
strings191 5 months ago
L'chei-im!
RayCerv 6 months ago
wow! great soloing mann!!!! i got your signature in the year 2000 at guitar camp in CT. ive grown since then. Madd Sick!
SuperTheSpectre 7 months ago
My goodness! He was actually singing softly here. I kind of like it.
wardka 7 months ago
Saw Leslie at Cozy Joe's i n Sayreville back in the 80's . He was fabulous back
then and He is one of my all time favorites. How is he doing. I heard him on
Howard a few weeks ago. What a Mensch; He felt more for his wife than
himself. Hope you can rebound Leslie. I am sure you have many people
hoping you get well and going again.
chetbrunt 7 months ago 4
@chetbrunt Leslie is surrounded by a small family with HUGE hearts. He also has millions of fans around the world pulling for him, and he gets to read hundreds of comments daily through Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. No question Leslie knows he is much loved, and hes doing remarkably well considering the challenge he now faces.
depper 7 months ago
@chetbrunt I played this song in a group a million years ago and loved it (bass for me). My Leslie West story: I was in Men's Warehouse buying slave clothes and Miss. Queen came on the radio. The utterly square, totally perfect tailor type got a look like he was hearing the Voice and said to me, "That intro is the best two bars of music ever performed on a Les Paul Junior!" i loved him at that moment. Then, "Would like an extra pair of trouser with that?"
michaelpeirce 5 months ago
appropo
Ratsonic 8 months ago
leslie west.........................what a man!
gordon7443 8 months ago
Interestingly enough, despite all the Cream connections, Leslie has never gotten the chance to jam with Eric Clapton.
Come on EC, just one time, DESPITE the old days. FOR THE FANS!!!!!!
depper 8 months ago
@depper does eric have a problem with leslie?
lcmtvbreath4 7 months ago
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I love ya Leslie! We all do! You will be in my prayers... Leslie is the king of tone! His phrasing is beautiful to hear! I have been a fan ever since I can remember...We won't forget about you Leslie! Get well soon!
jdpicher 8 months ago
I love ya Leslie! We all do! You will be in my prayers... Leslie is the king of tone! His phrasing is beautiful to hear! I have been a fan since I can remember...We won't forget about you Leslie! Get well soon!
jdpicher 8 months ago
@longtimegone55 I couldn't help noticing on the Cream reunion DVD that Jack Bruce had to avail himself of a chair occasionally, especially on "Crossroads", and it didn't affect his playing any, either. I'm confident the same will hold true with Leslie. Maybe West, Bruce, and Laing should reunite and they should all play seated, even if Bruce has recovered enough from his health crisis to stay on his feet.
Arbeedubya 8 months ago
@Arbeedubya Great idea! I believe many music legends will be knocking at Leslie's door to play with him when he gets well enough to return to the stage. In the last few years we've seen so many greats such as Satriani, Allman Bros, Van Halen, & Johnny Winter play with Les. Can you imagine if more of the remaining rock and blues greats wish to share the stage with Leslie?
depper 8 months ago
@depper I'd love to see him and Clapton perform together, if only because on one hand, Clapton's work on "Crossroads" (the 1969 Winterland gig) still ranks as my all-time favorite live guitar performance, while Leslie is my favorite all-around guitarist. I understand they did some jamming shortly after Mountain was formed, since Felix was producing them both, but I'm not aware of any recorded evidence. I'm sure you would know if anyone would.
Arbeedubya 8 months ago
@longtimegone55 I'm with you there. I'm a longtime, hardcore fan of Leslie's, and I guess if something had to go, better a leg than an arm or hand. After taking some time to adjust (something that probably won't be as easy for a man of 65 as it would be for someone younger, I suppose), I hope to see him back with a vengeance. If he ever comes around to my neck of the woods again, I'll go see him even if he has to sit down to play..
Arbeedubya 8 months ago
get well soon Leslie
tomrafal 8 months ago
Many prayers going out to the King of Tone. Last weekend, Leslie had his leg amputated in order to save his life. The operation was a success. Now the toughest part begins, the recovery. We are all behind you Leslie! You have a wonderful family and friends around you. We will lift you up like you've lifted US up. Long live Leslie West!!!!!
depper 8 months ago 6
Get well soon Leslie!
spanieaj 8 months ago
I saw Mountain @ the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester,Ny in the '70's. Has always been one of my favorite concerts as a youngin'. Had front row seats. Opening act was a group called "Faces" with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart. Quite a night, I think?
jerry12601 8 months ago
What is that he plays @ 1:12 ?
tfcrew 9 months ago
Outstanding...say no more...
gohere 10 months ago
I love Leslie, but this is NOT killer tone..it is reverb-ed out wank fest tone ala 80's early 90's shredder digital...blah blah. There are plenty of GREAT examples of Leslie ripping a fat ass tone...this is not one of them.
dannon2010 10 months ago
man that drummer blows.
he just ain't feeling it.
MrKirkenstein 10 months ago
I can hear Alvin Lee doing his scat thing in the background!
BigRed4231 10 months ago
yes, lovely guitar tone, not too shrill, nice and fat in the midrange, just ... sweet
SupernalOne 10 months ago
awesome sound.
drumsanddrumming 10 months ago
Fuck! Leslie West sure had some fanastic riffs! Brilliant !
TheSitonmyface1 11 months ago
I worked for Steinburger for many years. good to see one getting rocked.
itsdandamage 11 months ago
Whats the name of that song? 1:11 - 1:32
kurdt47clon 11 months ago
gotta love this guy!!!!
crabsyman 1 year ago
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the king of tone indeed at least for that sort of t'ing... it really worked, basically a les paul sound with power and grace .... love it
MegaSqrl 1 year ago
the king of tone indeed at least for that sort of t'ing... it really worked, basically a les paul sound with power and grace .... love it
MegaSqrl 1 year ago
Leslie makes the central sound from the
middle pickup turn me to the center of the sound and soul, long live this type of sound :)
37Flat 1 year ago
One of my favorite guitarists playing one of by fav songs by him. I found out about Leslie when I was in the Navy stationed in RI. He got very little respect in the mid-west where Nugent ruled during the mid-late 60's.
almostacowboy77 1 year ago
My personal favorite guitar player is Michael Schenker who sights Leslie as one of his biggest influences and what is Michael known for? Tone! Now they're both endorsed by Dean and Leslie has a killer Dean model with absolutely SICK TONE! One pickup, one volume, one tone. Plug it in and crank it up! Check out Schenker Pattison Summit where he has Leslie play and sing this as well as Theme For An Imaginary Western. AWESOME!
chitownbluesy 1 year ago
@chitownbluesy / No coincidence that Michael like Leslie as they both have the worlds best vibrato!
michaels2boys 1 year ago
i am a huge Joe Bonamassa fan and it is clear from where his killer style was born. He is the product of natural talent, very hard work, cool ass vocals, a great family background and all the greats he has studied and worked with. Joe is flat out Great, but how he really became a GIANT STAGE MONSTER is his ability to channel Leslie West.
rigidarm1 1 year ago
a great storyteller fun interview cool guy
phildirt3 1 year ago
1:10 just love how he incorporates Santo & Johnny "Sleepwalk" here, simply amazing. I noticed he mixes it up a little differently each live show he does. His style and sound is always fresh and never dated. This listener doesn't think so anyway. Thanks for sharing
DesolationBlvd 1 year ago 2
@DesolationBlvd I wonder how many others actually caught that too! Just like they throw Cream's "Politician" in the middle of Mississippi Queen. :-)
MaxPaws 1 year ago
leslie west....ive never heard such monster guitar tone. I strive to get the same sound, but its really diffcult. I'll probably be working on it for a very, very long time.
Ryboflkavin 1 year ago
this was good shit back in the 70,s and it,s still good now.
TheTrigger900 1 year ago
Aw, man! Tasty and FEROCIOUS!!!
Just the way we like it!!!
Brembelia 1 year ago
He should go back to a Les Paul Jr. That was his best sound.
plangentmusic 1 year ago
@plangentmusic YUP.Sun amp stack too.this sounds thin by comparison to me.
dempsey981 1 year ago
King Of Tone suits him just fine...
mannythedrummer 1 year ago
There is no POSSIBLE name for Leslie West better suited then "The King of Tone."
Straight & to the point, just like the man and his music.
depper 1 year ago 2
The drummer sucks. What a dick. He can't play this for shit. Corky Laing is sorely missed here.
bondurango 1 year ago
Leslie West is one of the great unsung heroes of guitar.
pennylaneproductions 1 year ago
I think he gets mad at the drummer !!
zzacksback 1 year ago
What a f*****n feel
joenar19 1 year ago
Leslie West's playing is killer but his voice is not in top form here. Sounds like he lost his voice a bit.
acdc09 1 year ago
@acdc09 Actually, Leslie had the flu during this tour. That didnt stop him from performing however. So many performers would stay home and collect the paycheck, but not Leslie.
depper 1 year ago
@depper correct!
drumsanddrumming 1 year ago
Not the best version in my opionion and I've been into Mountan since 69. A double vinyl was released called "Twin Peaks" if you wanna hear a good live version.
TheTeebuckle1 1 year ago
Les as I called him growing up is always awesome ! The band is very weak though, he needs power players
mortvc 1 year ago
@mortvc Well, gotta understand this was a guitar legends tour. The band was the same for each artist. Personally I liked to see Les play with different musician, each excellent musicians in their own right.
depper 1 year ago
@depper you compare these guys to Felix andcorey the original was the best
mortvc 1 year ago
@mortvc No argument there. Felix Pappalardi on bass, Corky Laing manning the sticks, AND Steve Knight on keys were definitely the best of the best. Live, they were unstoppable.
depper 1 year ago 2
@depper That's for damn sure, and then some!
msaintpc 10 months ago
Such an awesome live piece here that showcases some of Leslie West's amazing gift! A true guitar legend who's sounds influenced so many other guitarists. Besides making the whole room move, this guy could make everyone's gut chord curled metal wires dance at just the right times!!
thepurpledragonfly 1 year ago
@thepurpledragonfly well said! ;)
depper 1 year ago
His hands are made of gold.
neurocosm 1 year ago
zoomin around the Tube, and come across this gem. Once again THANKS DEPPER....repeat THANKS DEPPER !!!!! BTW, I guess Mark Clarke on bass, but the drummer is who ???? Couldn't find it in this thread.
BTW, THANKS DEPPER
videostan 1 year ago
@videostan You are welcome Videostan :) Actually thats Derek Holt from Climax Blues Band on Bass and vocals. I looks just like Mark Clarke. I think Derek was at his peak on this tour, really helping Leslie create the magic here and especially his work in Theme for an imaginary western, same show. The drummer is Clive Mayuyu.
depper 1 year ago
I think its so cool that Leslie wears a mezuzah.
hugatag 1 year ago
I looked up the word "assume" in the dictionary and Leslie West picture was next to it !
hugatag 1 year ago
His sound is outstanding.
drumsanddrumming 1 year ago
Please - who is covering the battery in this session? I like what Leslie is getting out of what I take to be a later model Steinberger... and why not adjust a 2X12 cab head - what is driving what here at that backside? Leslie has less to worry him and all the more reason to do his thing as he hears fit.
muc99muc99 1 year ago
Wow! Great sound!
theodorus45 2 years ago 2
I love how he has like 10 marshall stacks but runs over and turns up the 2x12 combo
sniffy45 2 years ago 3
@sniffy45
that is great when he does that
theean 2 years ago 2
That's good stuff.
JRCrowley 2 years ago
I miss the old Leslie West of the 70's !
I saw Mountain LIVE then and used to
play a Les Paul Junior with 1 pickup
and had Marshall stacks. His voice was
gritty and loud form his lungs !
guitar62751 2 years ago
oh he's still the same voice, this tour he was sick....
depper 2 years ago
Oh, I didn't know that...that was too bad.
I've always loved him with Mountain
and West, Bruce and Laing !
He's the king of overdrive in my book !
guitar62751 2 years ago
oh yeah.... check my page. see him jam onstage live with Joe Satriani just last year!
STUNNING.
depper 2 years ago
yeah he sounds a lil horse here. figured he had a head cold.
btw, which guitar is that?
cydonianman 2 years ago
Steinberger GM1T. Stock, right off the shelf.
depper 2 years ago
sweet
cydonianman 2 years ago
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guitar62751 2 years ago
Listen to those Marshall amps howl at 4:51,I love the way he look's around afterward ! Priceless !!
reverbrules 2 years ago
Lol,. totally fucking cool!
mordrusburdon 2 years ago 2
Used to have a powerful voice! Did he blow the voice out at some point? Temporary laryngitis maybe?
chigong980 2 years ago
Haha yes, he was under the weather for this tour.
If you are wondering if his voice has failed...
DEFINATELY search for this amazing version of Stormy Monday
Search:
"Satriani & West LAST SHOW - Stormy Monday"
depper 2 years ago
I tried singing like that and it hurts !
I just thought it came natural to him.
But I guess he was putting on an act.
guitar62751 2 years ago
what a sound a he was never recognized as he should of been WHY listen to that sound wow wow he amazes me everytime i love his style
loveybells77 2 years ago 2
that sounds better than amps out now''
evelskunny 2 years ago
the King of Tone !!
thepcguru55 2 years ago 7
that's the rockin' guitar sound
no other guitar player has it
Leslie West fuckin' rocks !!!
aoreus 2 years ago 11
I love the little bit of Sleepwalk he does at the beginning.
momofotis2 2 years ago 2
Leslie always has a great tone!
unclelight13 2 years ago 2
The man...his tone wether Kramer;Les Paul;Steinberger still... the hands are the key baby!!
hl1996 2 years ago
Kinda a bummer he is losing his voice but hes still a motherfucker on guitar.
bellsonrich 2 years ago 2
haha oh no, SOMEHOW, he got his voice back!! :) Just check my page for some more recent examples of his voice work.
His voice is STILL as powerful as it ever was...
depper 2 years ago
Yeah your right he can still sing. good stuff.
bellsonrich 2 years ago
can't argue with ya, Depper...a fine rendition...i've always loved those little interludes Leslie plays between tunes...its like a stream of conciousness thing, where he just plays whatever pops into his head, and his reportoire(?) is amazing!
snodrifter52 2 years ago
Do you have Theme For an imaginary western HIFI? I love this hifi video, it really accenturates the guitar and the drums on the background, much better.
If you do have Theme for an imaginary western from this same tour. Please upload it in HIFI
MaxHubben 2 years ago
Your wish is my command!
Actually... I commanded it before you wished it!!
Search this one out, or check my video page!
"Theme For An Imaginary Western - Leslie West"
depper 2 years ago
West is a guitar god..........Could listen him/Mountain for hours......rock and roll at it's brst! Thanks Depper
jeepdad56 2 years ago 3
This is no doubt a killer version of this tune. However, Leslie should have had a wireless. Look at all the guitar cable he has to tote around that huge stage. His voice was probably too shot to howl on the song the way he did when he recorded it.
Mowac 2 years ago
long live leslie west !
harlan1988 2 years ago
Leslie is one player where sounding like he did in the early part of his career is what we really want to hear. I know sometimes artists can get depressed that they are karaoke versions of themselves. but after he hangs up his guitar, all we'll have is the records. Wish he would play the way he did when he was young and naive. What a sound!
MXY234786 2 years ago
Hey Dessertjeff, be SURE to listen to this song by Leslie during the same tour. Be SURE to pad the floor... because you are going to drop on it when you hear it!! :)
"Theme For An Imaginary Western - Leslie West"
depper 2 years ago
love the stack of marshal's
howgar7 3 years ago
I didn't realize that Leslie West had such a east coast accent.
mah38900 3 years ago
yeah, most people I speak to think West is from down south, especially because of his worldwide smash hit Mississippi Queen. He was actually born in Forest Hills (Queens, NY). However he was raised on jazz and the blues, and thats why its so evident in his playing.
People were afraid to approach Leslie (maybe because of his size) until Howard Stern gave him a voice and ear in the mid '80s. Thats when fans learned he was sharp and down to earth, and a very funny guy.
depper 3 years ago
Thanks for the great song. Do you know what that 60's pop thng he did in the begining of the song? I dont think it was
"Since I dont have you" but it sounded kind of like it.
jay31486 3 years ago
Nope. Type in "Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk 1959" into search bar in youtube for a listen to the entire song played live.
Big ups to Leslie for recreating this instrumental gem & tipping his cap to a few "tone kings" of a long forgotten generation.
depper 3 years ago
The first time I heard him play I thought he was the best. I still think he is the best-Leslie West!
drumsanddrumming 3 years ago
Haha very good. And accurate quoting of Felix Pappalardi! :)
depper 3 years ago
Oops! Got me there ;)
drumsanddrumming 3 years ago
My first Mountain LP was actually the german produced serie "Pop History" a double album where the first LP was actually "Climbing" and the second was "Leslie West-Mountain". It must have been realesed between "Climbing" and "Nantucket Sleighride" I think sometimes in 1970. I really loved the cover; you probably have it too- picture of Leslie and Felix and Corky`s drums, (saw just his arms with drumsticks behind the kit!)
drumsanddrumming 3 years ago
And in the serie "Pop History" there where other from that era: Ginger Baker`s Airforce, Hardin& York, etc.
drumsanddrumming 3 years ago
Thanks Depper that was awesome...love and hugs Misty
mistyb2008 3 years ago
Thanks, effing killer. Seen Leslie live four times. The guy still rules!
OU812Fool 3 years ago 2
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Thanks, effing killer. Seen Leslie live four times. The guy still rules!
OU812Fool 3 years ago
Thanks, effing killer. Seen Leslie live four times. The guy still rules!
OU812Fool 3 years ago