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**The Paul Leslie Hour**

For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

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#793 - Charlie Bauer Oct 31, 2022

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#793 - Charlie Bauer

Charlie Bauer is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Those of you who are here, have our sincere appreciation for tuning in to The Paul Leslie Hour. This is the honest and straightforward show with interviews of fascinating folks for 19 years and counting.

On this episode we feature an interview with a man who is not really one to seek the spotlight. Charlie Bauer is the President and Co-founder of The Key West Songwriters Festival. This is the largest festival of it’s kind— in the entire world.

Next year is the 27th annual Key West Songwriters Festival and it’ll be taking place May 3rd through 7th, 2023 in Key West, Florida. Let’s see what we can find out from Charlie.

Did you know that this show depends on viewers and listeners just like you. We are pushing hard to meet some goals for when we hit that 20 year mark. We want to double our YouTube subscribers. So please subscribe!

You can also contribute to help us cover our operating expenses. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank you for contributing and experiencing our interviews.

I think if Charlie Bauer could choose, he’d say it’s time to start the interview. Let’s get into the conversation. It’s time to start the show.

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.

#792 - Oleg Frish Returns Oct 28, 2022

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#792 - Oleg Frish Returns

Oleg Frish Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I’m not going to not ask. You realize that, right? I’m going to ask you if you’re here, because it’s what I do. Why? Because this is The Paul Leslie Hour. That’s why.

All of this just means that I want to warmly welcome you to another episode. Thank you for listening to our second interview with singing Radio & Television personality Oleg Frish.

In our ever-present past we featured the first interview, but on this second one he dropped in to talk about his album entitled "Duets with My American Idols.” This record features Oleg singing with legendary artists like Ben E. King, B. J. Thomas, Melissa Manchester, Peggy March, Tony Orlando, Gary US Bonds and many others. It’s something isn’t it? You’ll just have to listen.

Now, listen for just a moment if you will. This show has been going for 19 years and counting. We just want to thank you for listening and also encourage you to help out if you can. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support You can be a patron of independent media and the spoken word. Thank you.

Let’s hear from Oleg Frish. Gentlemen?

#791 - William Lee Golden Oct 26, 2022

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#791 - William Lee Golden

William Lee Golden is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? There you are, tuned in. And here I am, asking YOU if YOU are here. That’s what I do at the beginning of every episode of The Paul Leslie Hour.

Seriously though, thank you for choosing to be with us. We’ve got a real icon on this episode. Country singer William Lee Golden is with us. Here’s the thing: William Lee Golden is a true American original.

He was in the famed vocal group The Oak Ridge Boys from 1965 to 1987, and then from 1995 to the present day. Last year he came out with a book… Behind the Beard. William Lee Golden: The Autobiography. He’s also banded together with his sons and grandchildren in the group William Lee Golden and the Goldens.

Another question, did you know that The Paul Leslie Hour is possible because of you? That’s right. We need viewers, listeners and patrons of independent media. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you!

Everyone ready? What about Joel, ready for this? It’s time for William! Lee! Golden! Go boys, go!

#790 - Joan Kramer & David Heeley Oct 24, 2022

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#790 - Joan Kramer & David Heeley

The Joan Kramer & David Heeley Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Ladies, are you here? Gentlemen, are you here? What about the boys and girls, are you here? Moms and dads, are you here? Check! Check! Check and Check! You’re all here listening to, The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to this episode!

Now, the interview on this episode is with documentary filmmakers David Heeley & Joan Kramer. This was broadcast on the radio back in 2015, but now we’re making it available on all the listening platforms out there. Filmmakers Joan Kramer & David Heeley have made many films about iconic people ranging from Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn and Errol Flynn. You get the picture.

Mr. Heeley and Mrs. Kramer joined Paul to talk about their book In The Company of Legends. They’ve got a lot of stories to tell.

You know, we’ve got so many recorded stories that are sitting on CD, but not available for folks to listen to it. We want to get all of this content out there. Maybe you can help? Of course, just by listening you’re helping the show. We also need supporters. If you could be one of them, just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you!

And now, it’s time to start the show. David Heeley. Joan Kramer. The authors of In the Company of Legends, right here, right now.

#789 - Jimmy Webb Returns Oct 21, 2022

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#789 - Jimmy Webb Returns

Jimmy Webb Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour!

On this episode, we have a returning guest joining us. It’s a great honor that we welcome back America’s Songwriter: Jimmy Webb.

Jimmy Webb is one of the all-time greats. He is a singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, performing and recording artist. Webb is an inductee in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Johnny Mercer Award. On top of that, he’s one of Paul’s absolute favorite writers.

In his book Songwriters on Songwriting, Paul Zollo said this: “… A night with Jimmy at the keys is not unlike getting to hear George Gershwin or Cole Porter live. It’s hard to believe one guy could have written all these amazing songs…if you get a chance to see him live, grab it. People ask why nobody writes songs like they used to. Fortunately for us all, Jimmy Webb still does.”

Speaking of seeing Jimmy Webb live, you may be aware that he’s got 3 concert dates coming up in North Carolina - October 26th in Elon, October 28th in High Point and October 29th in Lenoir. Who’s going? Then, in early February he’s also got 2 dates in Florida. You can get more information and tickets at jimmywebb.com

Just remember this: The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by people just like you. Just go here and be a supporter of independent media. And we thank you.

And now Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s time. Paul. Jimmy Webb. Let’s get this show on the road. What do you guys say?

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.

#788 - Nadirah Shakoor Returns Oct 19, 2022

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#788 - Nadirah Shakoor Returns

The Nadirah Shakoor Returns Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour with live in the studio musical performances.

Are you here? Really, I want you to answer. Oh, you don’t have to. It’s just the question I ask at the beginning of every episode of… The Paul Leslie Hour, a show that’s been going strong for 19 years. How are ya?

This particular show is something very special. Mailboat Records recording artist, singer and entertainer Nadirah Shakoor came into the studio to talk about her record, Nod to the Storyteller. She did some great material on the album, including a lot of Jimmy Buffett songs. That album come out on Mailboat Records. Do you have it? Have you heard it? It’s a beauty.

Many of you know Nadirah Shakoor as one of the great vocalists in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Bands. There’s no telling how many people she has touched with her singing. Now, Nadirah didn’t just come in to do an interview. She also sang a few songs, including a couple not on the record. Wait till you hear her performance of “Over the Rainbow,” which she dedicated to Jimmy Buffett.

Keep in mind we’ve got tons of interviews and specials like this that still have yet to come out. They’re tucked away in the archives. If you’d like to contribute some dough to keep these efforts going, just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we we thank you.

Here it is folks, we hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think, okay?

#787 - Carmen Lundy Oct 17, 2022

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#787 - Carmen Lundy

The Carmen Lundy Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I need you to be here. You are here right? Okay, because I also want you to be here, which is where you need to be to tune into The Paul Leslie Hour.

You should know, The Paul Leslie Hour is an interview program now in our 19th year. That’s a pretty okay length of time. We’ve got some great content, some of it was heard on the radio and other places and after that never to be heard again. Such is this interview you’re about to hear, with Carmen Lundy, she’s the real deal.

Now, Carmen Lundy is a vocalist, songwriter and recording artist in the musical genre of jazz. Paul E. Leslie interviewed her around the time of Lundy’s 15th album “Code Noir.” It’s a record that includes Jazz, Blues, Pop and Brazilian Samba along with the full range of human emotions.

The title of Carmen Lundy’s album “Code Noir” actually refers to the first law ever written by a person in power of an empire, the King of France, Louis XIV, but there will be more about that in the interview.

Now, it’s something you may know already, but it’s worth reminding you. The Paul Leslie Hour a show with a mission statement of helping people tell their stories, is dependent on people, too. You can be a patron of the spoken word and supporter of independent media by going to www.thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you.

I think the fair thing to do right now would be to start the show. I’m going to do that and there you are, asking me this question: Well, what’s stopping you?”

#786 - Champian Fulton Oct 14, 2022

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#786 - Champian Fulton

The Champian Fulton Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Okay, I was being facetious. I know you’ve been here before I even showed up. I won’t keep you waiting any longer.

So, yes, welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, now in our 19th year. On this episode we’ve got an interview from the archives with performing and recording artist Champian Fulton. Champian is one of the most respected jazz pianists and vocalists on the scene.

Nate Chinen of The New York Times described Fulton as… “A charming young steward of the mainstream jazz tradition.”

Then there’s this: Mark Stryker of the Detroit Free Press commented: “Champian is the most gifted, pure jazz singer of her generation.”

These are some great acknowledgements, am I right? Okay, now let’s acknowledge that you can visit Champian Fulton’s website at www.champian.net and that’s spelled c-h-a-m-p-i-a-n. You got that?

While I’m giving out web addresses like it’s candy, I’ll just remark that The Paul Leslie Hour needs two things. Listeners and oh yeah, supporters. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you.

Let's start the show.

#785 - Harry Allen Oct 12, 2022

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#785 - Harry Allen

Harry Allen brings in 19 years of The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Ladies and gentlemen, We. Welcome. You. tooooo The Paul Leslie Hour. There’s really just a few announcements I want to make before our special guest joins us. First thing I want to do is say this:

It’s official! As of this very episode we celebrate 19 years of these programs. As always, thank you for tuning in!

Okay, the second thing is —- telling you about the special guest. On this episode we welcome Harry Allen — Tenor Saxophonist, Recording Artist, Composer, Arranger and Producer. In the world of jazz, Harry Allen is a name that means something. To hear his work is more than just listening to music, it’s an experience. It’s why your host Paul E. Leslie asked him to be the guest for this anniversary transmission.

Jazz guitarist, singer and our past guest John Pizzarelli said this about him: “Harry Allen’s playing is nothing less than perfect.” The late jazz critic and lyricist Gene Lees wrote this: “Stan Getz was once asked his idea of the perfect tenor saxophone soloist. His answer was, ‘My technique, Al Cohn's ideas, and Zoot's time.’ The fulfillment of that ideal may well be embodied in... Harry Allen.”

One more thing, before we get to the Harry Allen interview, you should know that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. Please help keep this going. Just visit www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you.

All right, please stay tuned after the interview for a message from Paul. He just wants a minute of your time.

And now, ladies and gentlemen. It’s time for Harry Allen. Let’s do this.

#784 - Kathryn Crosby Oct 10, 2022

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#784 - Kathryn Crosby

The Kathryn Crosby Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Listen, I’m only asking because I wanna know. You’re tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour, for 18 years and counting this is an ever growing compendium of interviews with fascinating folks. This is one from the archives with Kathryn Crosby. You already knew that, though!

You should know, the archives are vast. We’re trying to get many interviews out there and available to the masses. Many were heard on the radio for one week and then tucked away. So, help The Paul Leslie Hour get all of this content out there. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank you for your contribution.

So, it’s time I introduce the interview, cause you’re going to want to hear this. Singer and Actress Kathryn Crosby joined Paul E. Leslie to talk about her music-filled life, and her husband the late Bing Crosby. Kathryn Crosby also came on the show to promote her appearance in "The Melody Lingers On" a live musical event that celebrated the music of songwriter Irving Berlin, one of the world’s All-Time Greatest songwriters.

And now, on with the show!