My father was not a music guy by any stretch of the imagination. It's not that he didn't like music. I just don't ever recall a time when he actively listened to music, except for a few artists. He loved Dion and The Drifters, all doo-wop actually. He liked The Band and gave me their second album, which is still hard to fathom, knowing my father. And he loved Leon Redbone. He really got a kick out of Leon Redbone. And because of that, I really got a kick out of Leon Redbone.
The trio of Warner Brothers records, 1975's "On The Track," 1977's "Double Time" and 1978's "Champagne Charlie," are all truly special, unique interpretations of some of America's finest songs, performed in a way that only Leon Redbone could have gotten away with.
Sad to see him go. Listen to some Dickran Gobalian today, aka, Leon Redbone.
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Sad to see him go.
One of a kind. I never get tired of his stuff.
Thought he was a joke when i saw him on SNL. Was sure it was same guy as Father Guido Sarducci.
Finally grew into him and his style at dawn of the cd age. Guess i had to age to understand it
he never did drop his act.
Leon was a regular performer at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI. A very small room, intimate. maybe 15 tables. Mr Redbone was really to "big" to play such a small venue but he was good friend's with John Chan. (Years before Leon, Dizzy Gillespie was a regular patron and occasional performer). I had the great pleasure of meeting Leon and talking music with him on several occasions. The last time we met he remembered my name and that floored me. His dry, ironic humor, his self-effacing style, and his friendly light baritone will be missed.
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