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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.

Latest Episodes:

#743 - Maurice Williams Jul 06, 2022

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#743 - Maurice Williams

The Maurice Williams Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour!

We’ve got a great interview that was originally conducted for the radio with the one and only Maurice Williams. Born in Lancaster, South Carolina, he’s the lead singer of Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs.

Paul met Maurice Williams in Savannah, Georgia years ago. It was a chance encounter and it lead to this interview. Maurice Williams is a great songwriter and wrote such classics as “Stay” and “Little Darlin’” The song “Stay” at 1 minute, 36 seconds is the shortest song ever to reach #1 on the Billboat Hot 100 chart in the United States. Did you know that?

Now, “Stay” is a song that has had a lot of action through the years. It’s been recorded by the Hollies, Jackson Browne, the Four Seasons. Of course it was in that movie “Dirty Dancing.” And “Little Darlin’” was covered by The Diamonds, The Monkees, and it appeared on the final Elvis Presley album.

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Now, it’s time to present an interview with a most lovely man. Maurice Williams.

#742 - Jonathan Isaac Jul 04, 2022

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#742 - Jonathan Isaac

Jonathan Isaac is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Welcome to here, on The Paul Leslie Hour!

The special guest on this episode is Jonathan Isaac, know to many of you as a very talented athlete. He is a professional basketball player for Orlando Magic of the NBA.

Jonathan Isaac is also the author of the national bestseller WHY I STAND, Published by DW Books, a publishing imprint of The Daily Wire.

WHY I STAND by Jonathan Isaac is not just a sports story, as you’ll hear Paul remark to Jonathan in the interview: “it’s a human story.”

In the summer of 2020, Jonathan Isaac made headlines and faced criticism for being the only player to STAND during the National Anthem. Isaac stood up, in more ways than one. He was the first NBA player to stand during the anthem during the restart.

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And now, it’s time to welcome our special guest: author, athlete and public speaker: Jonathan Isaac.

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.

#741 - Brenton Wood Jul 01, 2022

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#741 - Brenton Wood

The Brenton Wood Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

So, you’re here to listen to the Brenton Wood interview that Paul had, right? He’s a great singer, songwriter and recording artist with early roots in the Los Angeles area, but did you know he was born in Shreveport, Louisiana?

Brenton Wood has written and recorded some great music, but don’t you just love the songs “Oogum Boogum” and “Gimme Little Sign”? You could imagine Paul being the kind of guy that loves those two classic songs, can’t you?

This interview was originally for the radio, and would you believe this conversation with Brenton Wood took place really late at night? Yeah? Can’t you hear the sounds coming out of the radio as the moon shined brightly? Maybe it’s a night sky when you listen to this or is the sun out?

Side note, would you like to help support The Paul Leslie Hour? Will you go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support? You do know that we appreciate you listening and supporting the show, don’t you?

Are you ready for the interview with Brenton Wood to start? You’re nodding your head aren’t you? But, you knew that I knew that, didn’t you?

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#740 - Stephen Bartenfeld Jun 29, 2022

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#740 - Stephen Bartenfeld

Stephen Bartenfeld is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour! We’re honored that you’re here. Joining us on this episode is Stephen Bartenfeld, also known as Elvis Bartenfeld. He’s even been called Steve Reno!

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia Stephen Bartenfeld is a former radio personality. He was on the stations Kiss 102.7 and Y 105.5. He also performed as professional Elvis Presley impersonator, or Tribute artist. Stephen Bartenfeld is also an Elvis historian. His passion for Elvis Presley is enduring.

These days, Stephen Bartenfeld is a professional voice over artist with great versatility. But, that’s not all. He’s also the President of the Houston Parrot Head Club, a not-for-profit organization for people who enjoy Jimmy Buffett’s music and have a tropical spirit.

Real quick, if you can help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going, consider going http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you!

And now, Viva Stephen Bartenfeld, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

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#739 - Jimmy Payne Jun 27, 2022

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#739 - Jimmy Payne

Jimmy Payne is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

The guest on this episode is, indeed, a great singer-songwriter. Jimmy Payne is the co-writer of the song “Woman, Woman,” a multi-million seller, among others. We all know “Woman, Woman" as made famous by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, but Jimmy Payne has also written songs recorded by Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, Connie Smith, Bill Anderson, Ray Price, Jim Glaser, Donnie West, The Lettermen and many others.

As a recording artist in his own right, he has released six albums. As a performer, Jimmy Payne has performed at such renowned stages as the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, the Wembley Festival in England and the famed Grand Ole Opry and many places around the world.

Jimmy Payne was kind enough to check in with The Paul Leslie Hour. It's a genuine, down-home conversation with a warm, musical man. You'll enjoy this look at the man, his world and his music.

Now, if you want to help The Paul Leslie Hour in the ongoing 18 year saga of helping people tell their stories, just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support

I think we better get the interview going. This is Jimmy Payne!

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#738 - Pelvis Breastlies Jun 24, 2022

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#738 - Pelvis Breastlies

The Pelvis Breastlies Interview and Performance is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

So, today is the day that the major motion picture ELVIS is hitting the big screen. Paul will be at the theatre and so many of you will too. We’d like to hear from you. Seriously, what’d ya think.

Of course, Elvis Presley is known to all as the King of Rock ‘n Roll. From his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi; Elvis Presley was one of the most popular singers and icons of the 20th Century. His influence continues to grow and Elvis Presley music is still loved by all ages around the world.

So, it was in Atlanta, Georgia there was a girl with a Rock ‘n Roll Dream…Meet Shawn Williams, a girl who loves Elvis and knows that although the King is Gone, he still lives on…in the heart of the people. She decides to start an all female tribute band to perpetuate the King’s music and in 2010, the Pelvis Breastlies are born.

So we’re going to play the show with the Pelvis Breastlies that was recorded at Real 2 Reel Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. We invite you to meet Shawn, Erin, Davi (Pronounced Dahh-vee) Katy and Elizabeth and you’ll also enjoy live musical performances from this Elvis inspired band: The Pelvis Breastlies.

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#737 - Luigi Creatore Jun 22, 2022

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#737 - Luigi Creatore

The Luigi Creatore Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

The major motion picture “Elvis” is going to be out any day now. Paul plans to see it with Miss Paul as soon as possible. Do you have a favorite song that Elvis Presley sang? We’ve got a few, but everyone knows “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Which brings to mind this interview that Paul Leslie had with the late Luigi Creatore, one of the most imaginative, kindest people around.

Luigi Creatore was born December 21, 1921 and passed away December 13, 2015. He was a songwriter and record producer born in New York City. He was mostly known for co-writing the song "Can't Help Falling in Love" for Elvis Presley.

Luigi Creatore also wrote English lyrics for the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" recorded by the Tokens. As a record producer, Creatore produced major hits for pop singer Jimmie Rodgers, and went on to work with Perry Como, Sam Cooke, Ray Peterson, just to name a few.

A creative writer, Creatore wrote a book and collaborated in a Broadway musical titled "Maggie Flynn." One of his last projects was the off-Broadway play "An Error of the Moon."

This interview was conducted at Luigi Creatore’s condominium in Boca Raton, Florida and features a surprise appearance from Luigi’s wife Claire Weiss Creatore. It is one of Paul’s top interviews that he likes to remember.

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And now, we’re going to start the interview. It’s a good one folks. Join us as we remember, Luigi Creatore.

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#736 - David Martin Jun 20, 2022

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#736 - David Martin

The David Martin Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Okay! Everyone’s here. It’s The Paul Leslie Hour and you’re welcome here.

This is an interview from the archives with songwriter David Martin, known for being a part of the songwriting group of Arnold, Martin & Morrow.

Now… David Martin lives and breathes the songs. Chances are, you’ve heard something David Martin wrote. His songs have sold over 26 million records around the world, but all stories have a beginning. For the British singer-songwriter, he began his career as a member of the group Butterscotch on RCA Records.

Soon after, he formed a songwriting partnership with Chris Arnold and Geoff Morrow. The partnership resulted in many the composition of many songs recorded by the true legends of recorded music, including Cliff Richard, Wayne Newton, Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, and Mama Cass. The legendary Elvis Presley recorded four of their songs: “Let’s Be Friends,” “A Little Bit of Green,” “Sweet Angeline” and “This is the Story.”

Quick side note, how many of you are planning on seeing the new movie simply entitled “ELVIS” releasing on June 24th? We can’t wait…

Now, one of the songs David Martin wrote has brought many smiles to the world. David Martin’s song “Can’t Smile Without You” would become a pop standard and worldwide hit after being recorded by Barry Manilow. Manilow was not the first, nor the last artist to record the song. The Carpenters, Engelbert Humperdinck, Vic Damone, Andy Williams, Gino Cunico and others would perform and record their own versions. The song has been performed countless times in concert, been featured in motion pictures. The song earned Martin three BMI awards for over 3 million airplays.

Although HE continues to write songs, he is still very much a singer. He has a great admiration for the great songwriters of the American Songbook, those lyricists and composers who wrote the standards: Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and Sammy Cahn. It is his love for these American classics that resulted in his album “Silky Smooth Moments.” Accompanied by the Terry Coffey Trio, David Martin sings standards like “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning,” and one written by David Martin himself.

It’s a beautiful gesture from David Martin. Although he has accomplished so much with his own songs, he pays tribute to the great songwriters who came before him. We invite you into the world and passion of David Martin, where songs with great messages never die. They endure.

If you get a moment, perhaps you’ll help us out. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you!

Now we present our interview with a lovely man, music’s own David Martin.

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.

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#735 - Paul "Wix" Wickens Jun 17, 2022

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#735 - Paul "Wix" Wickens

The Paul "Wix" Wickens Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Paul McCartney is just about to turn 80. What a celebration that will be. Happy birthday Sir Paul!

But on this episode we have an interview with one of Paul McCartney’s longtime friends. Another Paul… it is Paul "Wix" Wickens who joins us for a rare interview.

"Wix" Wickens has worked with artists like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Tim Finn, David Gilmour and many others. Today, "Wix" Wickens is the keyboard player and musical director for Paul McCartney. He began touring with Paul McCartney back in 1989 He’s been with Paul ever since. He appeared on the 1990 live album "Tripping the Live Fantastic." He followed this by appearing on the Paul McCartney album “Unplugged.” In the studio, Paul “Wix” Wickens has contributed to a bunch of McCartney studio albums.

You won’t find many interviews with Paul “Wix” Wickens, which makes this interview very special. If Wix is listening to this, another Paul: Paul Leslie says hello and thanks yet again for this experience, which you’re all about to hear.

Now ladies and gentlemen, a quick announcement. If you can help The Paul Leslie Hour in our quest to get this content out there to as many people around the world as possible, just go to thepaulleslie.com/support No amount is too little or too much. We thank you.

And now, the interview with Paul “Wix” Wickens. We hope to welcome Paul Wickens again someday!

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#734 - Abe Laboriel Jr. Jun 15, 2022

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#734 - Abe Laboriel Jr.

The Abe Laboriel Jr. Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Ya know, speaking of the here and now, Paul McCartney is just about to turn 80 years old. We wish him a very happy birthday here. And it brings to mind this interview, recorded at a fancy hotel in Atlanta.

Our special guest is Abe Laboriel Jr.; drummer for Paul McCartney. Abe Laboriel, Jr. is the son of the legendary bassist Abraham Laboriel, Sr.

Abe Laboriel, Jr. toured with guitarist Steve Vai then he went on to tour with k. d. lang when recording artist Sting saw him perform and asked Laboriel to join his touring band.

Abe Laboriel, Jr. has worked with the likes of Sheryl Crowe, Fiona Apple, Eric Clapton, Jewel, Vanessa Carlton, Steve Lukather, Chris Isaak, French artist Johnny Hallyday, Natalie Cole, and many others.

For a long time now, Abe Laboriel, Jr. has been touring and recording with Paul McCartney. He’s appeared on a couple of live albums and worked with him in the studio a bunch.

Hey, listen here for just a moment. You can, if you are so inclined help The Paul Leslie Hour. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support it only takes a minute and we thank you.

Now, let’s get that interview with Abe going, right here. Right now.

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