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Title: A Sad Day
Post by: Dan McEntee on May 30, 2019, 09:39:29 PM: There are many musicians who fly stunt or model airplanes in general, and we have several instrument craftsmen among us also, who will know what I'm talking about.

It was announced today that Leon Redbone has passed away. I just got off You Tube and watched some videos of his to remember him by. I first saw him on Saturday Night Live in it's first season and was a fan right away. It definitely would not be cliche that he was one of a kind. I just don't know how to describe him to anyone, so just search You Tube and enjoy some genuine talent. I like my rock and roll, and my blues, and many other kinds of music, but Leon Redbone just hit that certain chord in me that no one else can come near. I like to put it this way, if you don't like him, you don't like corn bread!

Shine on Mr. Redbone and R.I.P.

Dan McEntee
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Peter in Fairfax, VA on May 30, 2019, 09:55:16 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUxbInKev-o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUxbInKev-o)
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Dan Berry on May 30, 2019, 09:58:48 PM: Dang. He was terrific.
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Post by: Brett Buck on May 30, 2019, 10:01:56 PM: Quote from: Dan McEntee on May 30, 2019, 09:39:29 PM
There are many musicians who fly stunt or model airplanes in general, and we have several instrument craftsmen among us also, who will know what I'm talking about.

It was announced today that Leon Redbone has passed away. I just got off You Tube and watched some videos of his to remember him by. I first saw him on Saturday Night Live in it's first season and was a fan right away. It definitely would not be cliche that he was one of a kind. I just don't know how to describe him to anyone, so just search You Tube and enjoy some genuine talent. I like my rock and roll, and my blues, and many other kinds of music, but Leon Redbone just hit that certain chord in me that no one else can come near. I like to put it this way, if you don't like him, you don't like corn bread!

He was quite a unique talent. I have some pictures I took at a concert when I was in college, maybe I will dig out the negatives and scan them.

Brett
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Howard Rush on May 30, 2019, 11:51:41 PM: We may never know what diddy wah diddy means.
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Larry Fernandez on May 31, 2019, 03:27:21 AM: Leon Redbone was cooler than cool.
He did a bunch of gigs on Saturday Night Live and Johnny Carson.
He did some Budweiser commercials singing “This Buds for You”
He was the Fonzie of the music world.
Rest In Peace Mr. Redbone, you were the epitome of cool.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Bob Hunt on May 31, 2019, 05:28:55 AM: This is indeed sad news. Leon lived just a few minutes south of me. My guitar teacher/long time friend, Chip Mergott (another amazingly gifted musician...) lives in the next town over from where Leon lived, and often saw him at the local supermarket shopping. He said that Leon was always very friendly and had time always to stop and chat. He had been sick for a while apparently.

Godspeed Mr. Redbone; you were a unique talent indeed!

Bob Hunt
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Mike Griffin on May 31, 2019, 07:08:52 AM: My favorite Leon Redbone tune:

https://youtu.be/qROwjULKVj0

RIP Leon
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Dave Harmon on May 31, 2019, 09:45:00 AM: Quote from: Howard Rush on May 30, 2019, 11:51:41 PM
We may never know what diddy wah diddy means.

It ain't a town and it ain't no city.......
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Brett Buck on May 31, 2019, 09:52:26 AM: Quote from: Larry Fernandez on May 31, 2019, 03:27:21 AM
Leon Redbone was cooler than cool.
He did a bunch of gigs on Saturday Night Live and Johnny Carson.
He did some Budweiser commercials singing “This Buds for You”
He was the Fonzie of the music world.
Rest In Peace Mr. Redbone, you were the epitome of cool.

Don't forget the Mr. Belvedere theme song.

Brett
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Dan McEntee on May 31, 2019, 04:32:20 PM: "Lazy Bones", "Walking Stick", and who doesn't like "I Wanna Be Seduced" ?? Time to check the record and 8 track tape collection to see what I actually have.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
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Post by: proparc on June 04, 2019, 06:01:00 AM: He was REALLY good. R.I.P.
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Post by: Bill Mohrbacher on June 04, 2019, 06:24:35 AM: Quote from: Dave Harmon on May 31, 2019, 09:45:00 AM
It ain't a town and it ain't no city.......

Bo did have a way with words, huh?
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Brett Buck on June 04, 2019, 01:46:59 PM: Quote from: Bill Mohrbacher on June 04, 2019, 06:24:35 AM
Bo did have a way with words, huh?

I think Phil Harris came up with that particular one...

Brett
Title: Re: A Sad Day
Post by: Randy Cuberly on June 04, 2019, 03:05:28 PM: I guess I feel somewhat cheated by my own ignorance. I spent over 25 years as a part time professional Opera Singer and never (to my knowledge) heard Leon Redbone sing and play. Too bad!

I plan to rectify that mistake immediately. Truly a very unique soul and singer.

Thanks for the "heads up".

Randy Cuberly
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Post by: Steve Helmick on June 04, 2019, 03:58:18 PM: Sad indeed. First Leon Redbone and a day later, Roky Erickson. In my defense, at least I knew who Leon Redbone was, and had listened to his works on UTube. :'( Steve

If you don't know Roky, I didn't either...not bad. Kind of similar to Bob Dylan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBWW8oppmtg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBWW8oppmtg)
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Post by: peabody on June 04, 2019, 04:06:06 PM: I first saw him play in 1985....and I was stunned that he was younger than I! I figured he was about 90 by now....
Cool guy
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Post by: Scott Richlen on June 05, 2019, 08:13:46 PM: I saw him years ago at WolfTrap. He was a terrific entertainer. Just lots of fun. Sad to see him go.
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Post by: Brian Massey on June 15, 2019, 03:23:18 PM: Really sorry to hear this , I loved his music.

B