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Bob Livingston is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! Welcome and thank you for joining us for the 700th episode of The Paul Leslie Hour! 7-0-0, but we’re just getting started! On this episode we’re joined by singer-songwriter, recording artist Bob Livingston. In addition to his solo records, Livingston has worked with the greats of Texas music: Michael Martin Murphey, The Lost Gonzo Band, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard and others. The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. Go here. We thank you! Now, we present a phenomenal talent, hellaciously nice guy and grand storyteller. Bob Livingston is on the 700th episode of The Paul Leslie Hour!

The Benford Standley Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Benford Standley, also known as Buffalo Standley is the producer of the Paso Digital Film Festival and the filmmaker of documentaries, like “Jimmie Rodgers Saga.” Needless to say, he has a lot of stories to tell. Paul and Benford got along just fine as you’re about to hear in this interview. Hey, did you know that The Paul Leslie Hour has continued on through the years with not only elbow grease, but a whole lot of love? This show has also been helped along by you, the listeners. You can be a part of this outfit by going here. You’ll know what to do and we thank you! Now, it’s time to start playing the Benford Standley interview. Here’s a guy who clearly believes, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Let’s hand things over to Paul and Benford, if you agree.

The Richard Kerr Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour We’ve got another great interview with an all time great in the world of song. Richard Kerr is a British composer who has written songs recorded by Dionne Warwick (“I’ll Never Love This Way Again”), Helen Reddy, Tom Jones, Kim Carnes, Natalie Cole, Frankie Valli, Rita Coolidge, Bonnie Raitt, John Denver, the Righteous Brothers, Roy Orbison, and Peter Cetera. Richard Kerr is perhaps best known for writing many songs recorded by Barry Manilow, including “Mandy,” “Looks Like We Made It,” and “Somewhere in the Night.” Paul was delighted and honored to have this exclusive interview with Richard Kerr. Hey, this show takes time and work. But, we like it and want to keep it coming at’chya. We hope you like it too. Some people have decided they want to do something to keep the show going strong. You can be one of those people, by going to thepaulleslie.com/support Thank you to everyone who is contributing. Here it is folks, the Richard Kerr Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Scott English Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Whether you’re a regular listener or a curiosity seeker, I’m pleased to welcome you to The Paul Leslie Hour. On this episode, we present an interview from the archives with a songwriter who passed away in 2018. Scott English did a lot of things in music, but there is one song he co-wrote that is internationally famous. You see, Scott English wrote the lyrics to the song “Brandy,” while Richard Kerr composed the melody. To most people, the other title of the song: “Mandy,” is the most known. It was recorded by Barry Manilow. Interviews with Scott English are very rare, and so Paul considered it a great pleasure to speak with this great artist. Scott was born in the USA, but made his home in England. Paul hoped for a second interview at some point, but that never happened. One thing is for sure, Scott English loved music. Let’s play the tape, the Scott English interview right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

The Gerard Kenny Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. This time around, it’s Paul’s interview with songwriter and recording artist Gerard Kenny. Certainly Gerard Kenny is a songwriter who has “Made It Through the Rain.” I think you’ll agree, he’s a fascinating artist. In this interview he tells his story, which begins in New York. These days, Gerard Kenny lives in the United Kingdom and has a dedicated following. In addition to his own records, his music has been recorded by Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, Jack Jones, Perry Como, Shirley Bassey and many others. You know, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible through people like you, right? Yes, indeed. Just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support and thanks to everyone contributing. We hope you enjoy this interview, it’s a great one with Gerard Kenney, an undisputed genius in music! And a great storyteller too. Let’s get this interview playing. Yep, right about now.

The David Pomeranz Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour Ya know, David Pomeranz is one of the most successful and prolific songwriters and performing artists on the scene today. His songs and recordings have sold over 40 million copies worldwide, earning him a total of 18 Gold and 22 Platinum records, and his live concerts have delighted and inspired millions all over the world. The songs of David Pomeranz have been recorded and performed by Barry Manilow, who recorded “The Old Song” and “Tryin’ to Get the Feelin’ Again” but there’s also Freddie Mercury, Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte, The Carpenters, Cliff Richard and Donna Summers. All of them have recorded the work of David Pomeranz. Hey, speaking of work. Did you know that you can help with this work that we do? That is, keeping the episodes of The Paul Leslie Hour coming out like clockwork? Yes, you can and we thank you for participation. Just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support And now, I think it’s time we play that tape. Paul Leslie and David Pomeranz, let’s get it going. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The David Krakauer Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s The Paul Leslie Hour! This episode features an interview with clarinetist and recording artist David Krakauer. It is not often an album is so instantly alluring as David Krakauer’s “THE BIG PICTURE.” David Krakaeur is a clarinetist extraordinaire and “The Big Picture” ishisrenditions of 12 songs from major movies throughout the years…and what a collection it is!At the forefront is the clarinet, but what makes this record so great is how innovative Krakauer is at interpreting the songs. Perhaps the most represented are songs from Woody Allen films: “Si Tu Vois Ma Mère”composed by Sidney Bechet which appeared in Midnight in Paris among others. Variety is key here. There’s Krakauer’s cover of “People,” made famous by Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl,flawlessly followed by the Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock song “Tradition” from Fiddler on the Roof. All it took was listening to “THE BIG PICTURE” once and Paul knew Krakauer was an artist he had to speak to. We hope you enjoy their heart-to-heart interview. Just remember, we need your support. Go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Jennifer Schottstaed Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s The Paul Leslie Hour, and you’re tuned in to another episode, this time Paul talks with actress Jennifer Schottstaedt. William Shakespeare wrote the words, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” Actors are the artists who use their voice, face and body to present a visual and audio story. Many would say actors affects the heart and mind of the audience. Actors are interpreters of a story. In this interview, we will be joined by an actor of the stage, Jennifer Schottstaedt. She has performed in some of the greatest plays including Shakespeare classics like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and also Tennessee William’s Sweet Bird of Youth…and other works such as 5 Faces for Evelyn Frost; Jane, The Fox and Me and a production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Actor’s Express. Hey if you have a moment, please go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support It makes everything at The Paul Leslie Hour happen and continue! Now, it’s time for Jennifer Schottstaedt to share her story and perspective which she has gained as a result of dedication to her craft and her work as a teacher, helping other actors learn the art.

Bill Whittle is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. We’re proud to present an interview with the Great Bill Whittle. Bill Whittle is a California-based writer, director, on-camera talent, pilot and news commentator who speaks on America, history, and current events. He’s the owner of BillWhittle.com and co-host of Right Angle, The Virtue Signal, Firewall, Bill Whittle Now and the host of The Stratosphere Lounge. Real quick, if you have a moment go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support You’ll know what to do. We thank you. And now, we present a great thinker, captivating speaker, well-read historian and unparalleled media personality: Bill Whittle!

The Bob Vernon "Mardi Gras" Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Hello folks, and happy Mardi Gras! Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s almost Fat Tuesday, and we have some very unique listening content for you. This is an interview Paul had with Global Entertainment Producer Bob Vernon. Bob has since passed away and Paul sure misses him. They had many a long conversation and shared a lot of laughs. Bob Vernon was certainly the kind of guy who had the gift of gab. In this interview, Bob Vernon talked about the tradition of Mardi Gras, the Carnival celebrations synonymous with New Orleans. A native of Louisiana, Bob Vernon had a dream to make Mardi Gras a global and multimedia phenomenon. We think that if you listen to this interview, get your hands on some of that King Cake, and put on your flashiest, most festive clothes - you’ll soon know the true meaning of Mardi Gras. Bob is greatly missed. We hope you enjoy this interview, with the late, great Bob Vernon. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Sophie Lellouche Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. For some people, fate is kind, but it’s never fate alone that creates lasting art. For Sophie Lellouche, her great talent in writing a great script and her optimism resulted in her first film, Paris-Manhattan. How many filmmakers can say that there very first film featured great French actors like Alice Taglioni and Patrick Bruel…?Furthermore, Sophie Lellouche’s script caught the eye of a legend in film, Woody Allen. Woody Allen agreed to appear in the filmmaker’s debut picture! Paris-Manhattan is a French film with English subtitles. It is a pleasure to meet the woman behind the film. You know what else? The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible through people like you, the listeners. You can help keep the show going by simply going to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support On that note, I think it’s time we listen to Paul’s interview with filmmaker Sophie Lellouche. What do you say?

Lee Stewart is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, performer and music teacher from Saint Catharines, Canada. He’s a somewhat young musician and was kind enough to do this interview while visiting the United States. Paul Leslie notices talent and he notices hustle. He saw both of those things in Lee Stewart. You can help keep The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s very simple to do so, go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support Thank you to everyone for contributing. And now, Lee Stewart of The Lee Stewart Band!

The Greezy Joe and Magua of Greezy Joe and the Cheap and Easy Band Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour. Back when Paul’s show was airing on Radio Margaritaville, there was one song that created a frenzy every time it was played. People would get in touch and ask, “What was that cool song I heard?” The song was “Rum,” by Greezy Joe. It created a sensation, and there was never a tune Paul played that would inevitably create a buzz every single time. Same goes for everyone who encountered the song. Henry, the engineer thought it was great! When Paul and Jeff were in the studio producing the radio show, there was mutual affection for the song. As they say, “Shoulda been a hit.” Well, you just never know. When Paul got ahold of the Greezy Joe & The Cheap and Easy Band’s album “Sail On,” he felt fortunate. Why? He knew he had stumbled upon greatness. He met Greezy Joe and his cohorts on the street of Savannah one St. Patrick’s Day. In no time, Greezy Joe and one of the Cheap and Easy band members, Magua were in the studio to tell a bit of their story. Hey, before we spin the interview, just remember that The Paul Leslie Hour is only made possible through people like you, the listeners. Go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support You’ll know what to do. We thank you for your support. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Buddy Cannon Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour. The name "Buddy Cannon" is heard in many parts of the music business. Cannon is a songwriter who has written songs recorded by Willie Nelson, Vern Gosdin, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mel Tillis, Alison Krauss, George Strait, Billy Ray Cyrus, Craig Morgan and Sammy Kershaw. Buddy Cannon was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He's made a name for himself as a record producer. Learning from people like the great Jimmy Bowen, Buddy Cannon has made some great albums. He's the producer of choice for Willie Nelson and Kenny Chesney. This is an in-depth interview with Buddy Cannon. We're honored to feature him and honored to have you listening in. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Zack Seemiller Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. This time around we have an interview Paul had with Zack Seemiller: a great singer, songwriter and comedian. Wherever you see Zack, you’re sure to enjoy. He’s an exceptional live performer. He’s most known for living and entertaining people in Key West, Florida. You know, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible through listeners just like you. Help keep the show going, just check out http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support - Thanks to everyone who is contributing! Now let’s go to that bar in Key West where Zack Seemiller took a moment to talk to Paul before giving the people some real joy. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Kenny Lovelace Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. It's a delight to welcome you to our interview with special guest Kenny Lovelace. He's made a great mark on American music, and with that the world. Kenny Lovelace is a revered performing and recording artist. He's most known as a great guitarist and fiddler. He's played in the styles of rock 'n roll, country, gospel and traditional music. He's most known for his association with the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis. Lovelace has appeared on stage in countless concerts with Jerry Lee Lewis and has played on the majority of his records. Mr. Kenny Lovelace is also a singer, bandleader, songwriter and as you'll soon her, a great interviewee. He has worked with so many of the greats from Johnny Cash to Carl Perkins. You're going to enjoy an interview with the man himself, right here. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. He's one of the City of Brotherly Love's most beloved musicians and a top trombonist. Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg has worked with everyone from Southside Johnny to Bruce Springsteen. You've also seen him on the hit late-night television show "CONAN," starring Conan O'Brien. Well, now he's on The Paul Leslie Hour! Thanks to our good friend John Primerano. Enjoy the show, it's a good one and you'll love LaBamba. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

A Book Review by: Paul Leslie I don’t know about you, but the insistence of many companies to insert themself in the latest supposed social justice cause is more prone to provoke annoyance than inspiration. I’m not alone in wishing companies strived for excellence in the service or product they offer instead of lip service, hypocrisy, and insincere virtue signaling. What if they saved the self-righteous lecture and just focused on excellence? You may have noticed the preoccupation of companies in “woke” causes. I’ve observed a vast increase over the last few years in chains broadcasting the latest social justice slogans on window stickers, receipts, on their websites, and in advertisements. Is “wokeness” in corporate America rooted in altruism? My curiosity about why this phenomenon grows was part of what inspired me to read Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam by Vivek Ramaswamy.

The John Goodwin Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. On this episode we present one of Paul Leslie’s favorite artists ever. John Goodwin is one of the few songwriters and recording artists who makes music as a completely free expression. This is the first interview in a series Paul had with this artist John Goodwin. We get a good concept of John Goodwin as an artist and in particular learn about some of the songs from his albums “Thorny” and “State of the Artist.” Listening to John Goodwin presents a big question. What would happen if the record companies and commercial radio embraced the idea of limitless expression and freedom of creativity? Another question for you, did you know that the Paul Leslie Hour is supported and made possible by listeners just like you? It’s true. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support You’ll know what to do. Thanks to everyone who is contributing. And now, ladies and gentlemen we present the first John Goodwin interview. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Amanda Colleen Williams Third Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour! This is the THIRD appearance of singer-songwriter, Amanda Colleen Williams who was called "one of the most dynamic and talented performers" by radio veteran Bill Hoebee. She's a "Cosmopolitan Country" artist who recently released an acclaimed album entitled "Appalachia Kid." Ever the entertainer, Amanda Colleen Williams will be performing at the renowned Key West Theatre on Valentine's Day at 7:00 PM. That's February 14, 2022. Presented by Rancho Relaxo: Island Love Songs, featuring Amanda's one-woman show "The Story of Love." It will be an event you will not soon forget! You're going to be entertained and captivated in this interview with Amanda Colleen Williams, and as expected you'll get to hear some of her great singing and playing. The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Cheryl D. Barnes Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Jazz singerCheryl D. Barnessat down to talk with Paul about her album “Listen to This.” Cheryl D. Barnes grew up singing, hearing the likes of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole. She started with classical voice training at age nine before turning her attention to jazz. Her other releases are also worth checking out. Cheryl D. Barnes released a debut studio album entitled “Cheryl,” and she also released a live album with the Phillip Cabasso Orchestra entitled “Live at the Baked Potato.” If you have a moment, please help keep this show going. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support You’ll know what to do. Thanks to everyone who is contributing. Let’s get into the show, baby!

The Brigitte Zarie Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Ladies and gentlemen, this is The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to it. The corporate jet; a smooth, classy, sophisticated ride to the perfect finish. How nice that would be. If you possess a millionaire’s taste, but lack the assets perhaps you will prefer a smooth, classy, sophisticated ride on the vocal wings of Brigitte Zarie. The timeless style of her sound is evocative of the classic jazz era, but is blessedly placed in our day, with a flawless fit. Brigitte positively purrs her own jazz anthems with a certain authority and power that escapes simple description. Her writing is on par with those wonderful timeless tones; honest, charming and memorable. We wouldn’t have expected anything else from greatness. So strap into your seats for a talk with Brigitte Zarie as she takes us on a singer-songwriter’s flight through memories, notions and conversation non-stop to great enjoyment. Just wanted to acknowledge, that introduction was written by Mr. Daniel Buckner. We thank him for contributing. Speaking of contributing. Did you know that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you? It’s true. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support And now, we present Paul Leslie’s interview with Brigitte Zarie. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

John Sebastian Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour! It's an exclusive on-camera interview with singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, recording artist and founding member of the Lovin' Spoonful: John Sebastian. His newest record is John Sebastian & Arlen Roth John Sebastian And Arlen Roth Explore The Spoonful Songbook. It's a peach of an album, exploring all of those classics from the Lovin' Spoonful! John Sebastian talks about that record and so much more. It's all here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Happy viewing.

The Ralph Shaw Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Ralph Shaw is an entertainer who performs on a banjo-ukulele. He is a witty recording artist and showman with a love and passion for performing. He’s also a great songwriter who’s tender and comical songs are deceptively sophisticated. In addition to his original songs, he interprets many of the classic songs from the Tin Pan Alley era of American music. His work, including solo albums and a book, has played a crucial role in creating the current ukulele boom. He joins us to talk about his musical world, his songwriting and more. Hailing from Yorkshire, England, it was a pleasure to interview him and also have him perform a song for the listeners. Hey one thing. Did you know that this show depends on you? It does. Please go to thepaulleslie.com/support and pull the lever. Thank you to everyone who is contributing. You’re going to enjoy Ralph Shaw. Let’s get to it! The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

On today’s episode we feature Paul’s interview with author Rick Coleman. Rick Coleman is recognized as a leading authority on Fats Domino. He wrote the definitive biography of rock ‘n roll legend Fats Domino, entitled Blue Monday: Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock ‘n Roll. In this interview, Paul talks with Rick Coleman all about the fascinating Fats Domino. Hey, real quick. The Paul Leslie Hour depends on you, the listener. You can help us by going to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support and pulling the lever. It’s all self-explanatory. It’s time to start the interview now. A good question for you—what is your favorite Fats Domino song?