Johnny, Merv and Leon Redbone
It’s still the beginning of the new year, so I decided to post a video that somehow fell through the cracks before the ball dropped in Times Square.
Leon Redbone used to be a regular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and one year helped Johnny welcome the new year by singing Auld Lang Syne. Merv Griffin was also a guest that night and the cutting up between these three great entertainers was nothing short of classic.
Johnny and Merv are gone now but will certainly never be forgotten. Leon, however, is still touring. For his schedule, check his website.
Doug
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What an unusual voice! I had never heard of him but I see that he is quite well known. The clowning around was hilarious!
We loved Johnny and we love Leon. We saw him perform live in Charlotte a few years ago and really enjoyed his one of a kind voice and unique voice. I have no idea how old he is , but seems like he has been around a long time.
A unique voice and a very funny bit! Rest easy Johnny and Merv.
I remember this guy. I didn't think he was still around. Every now and again I hear him on the radio and always enjoy that unusual delivery that you instantly recognize even if you don't know who he is.
And a very funny bit on the Carson show. I miss Johnny. He was the best!
great leon redbone video, thanks for sharing :)
Always with the sunglasses and a hat of some kind. Guess they are his trademark look. Geat to listen to and even greater to see ad-libbing like this! Thanks!