Shine On Harvest Moon - Leon Redbone

[appalachiablue]

- Filmed in Nashville, TN. Leon Redbone & Scott Black on cornet perform with a studio orchestra.
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- 'Singer-songwriter Leon Redbone, who specialized in old-school vaudeville & Tin Pan Alley-style music dies at 69,' Variety, May 30, 2019. -Ed.

.. Jack White was a fan, as became clear with Third Man Records’ 2016 re-release of Redbone’s Warner Bros debut as well as “Long Way from Home,” a new collection of recordings unearthed from the early ’70s, before he was ever signed.

White was only the latest in a long line of celebrity acolytes, starting with Bob Dylan, who first turned Rolling Stone on to Redbone in 1974 when he told the magazine, “Leon interests me. I’ve heard he’s anywhere from 25 to 60, I’ve been [a foot and a half from him] and I can’t tell, but you gotta see him. He does old Jimmie Rodgers, then turns around and does a Robert Johnson.”

Bonnie Raitt was another huge supporter, saying, “He’s probably the best combination of singer-guitarist I’ve ever heard.”

The fabulism in the statement of Redbone’s passing on his website was nothing new for the singer. When he was first profiled by Rolling Stone prior to his debut album coming out, the autobiographical details he gave out included: “My father was Paganini and my mother was Jenny Lind. Wunnerful, wunnerful.”

In later speaking about his preference for remaining enigmatic, Redbone said, “I don’t do anything mysterious on purpose. I’m less than forthcoming, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m mysterious. It just means I’m not inclined to go there.”...

More, https://variety.com/2019/music/news/singer-leon-redbone-dies-at-69-1203229012/

[Haggard Celine]

1. I used to think he was born too late.

But then I realized that if had been born back then, we wouldn't have anyone in modern times to preserve that great old music. He came along just at the right time.

[appalachiablue]

2. Interesting & good points, esp. re being right on time.

[MyOwnPeace]

3. First saw him on SNL - LOVED IT!!!!

What a 'unique' character - and a sad loss for us all.

I heard him do this one on SNL - just too good!!!!!

[appalachiablue]

4. A rare character. 'Paganini & Jenny Lind,' lol. Tx for posting.

[MyOwnPeace]

5. No need to thank me......

Thrilled to see ANYTHING about this great artist - truly 'one-of-a-kind!'