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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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#703 - St. Somewhere Apr 04, 2022

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#703 - St. Somewhere

The St. Somewhere Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour

Some of you heard Paul’s interview with Matt Hall, a singer who got his fame with the band St. Somewhere. Paul was a great fan of the band, as most certainly many of you are.

Before St. Somewhere broke up and after Matt Hall and Aram Takvoryan departed, the band consisted of Quincy Yeates, Kevin Wiley, Trey Sansom and Dave Sansom. They were a great band under that incarnation also. Paul was pleased to interview them in-studio prior to one of their concerts. He was still learning the craft of interviewing and it was not easy and as Paul sometimes remarks, it’s still not easy to interview an entire band.

You know, The Paul Leslie Hour is basically a semi-public archive of tons of recorded interviews that we make available to you. It takes work and time, but thanks to you all - it keeps on chuggin’ along. You can help. Just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank everyone who is contributing.

Now, let’s get this one going. I think we can all agree, it’s that time.

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#702 - Jim Morris Apr 01, 2022

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#702 - Jim Morris

The Jim Morris Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This is an interview from the archives with someone who won the hearts of so many people, who has since passed away.

Jim Morris was perhaps the most popular independent singer-songwriter and recording artist making island-inflected music. He was quite a songwriter and his albums are filled with some great stories.

To say he was a Jimmy Buffett clone is not at all accurate. Although influenced by Jimmy Buffett, Jim Morris was even more influenced by singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker and much of his songwriting was very lyrical. He was a storyteller first and foremost.

This interview Paul did with Jim Morris was recorded in an empty bar in Key West, Florida several years back. He told the story behind several of his popular songs and how he came to be the Jim Morris people traveled very far to see and hear. If this interview increases interest in his great work, our mission is accomplished.

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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#701 - Gene Mitchell and Paul Leslie LandShark Lager Tasting Mar 30, 2022

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#701 - Gene Mitchell and Paul Leslie LandShark Lager Tasting

Gene Mitchell and Paul Leslie have a LandShark Lager Tasting on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Hey and welcome to an episode of The Paul Leslie Hour that’s a bit of an anomaly. Okay?

So, this segment was an idea Paul Leslie dreamed up with the smart folks at Margaritaville Brewing Company in Jacksonville, Florida, that’s the Sunshine State. Now, we should note that Margaritaville Brewing Company is a part of Anheuser-Busch out of St. Louis, Missouri. Ya know, Missouri—the Show-Me-State. Anyhow, this tidbit of trivia and two bucks may get you a cup of coffee, maybe a beer in a dive bar. Paul Leslie was the first person in the state of Georgia to drink a Landshark Lager, which is an island-style lager. It’s a beer that you can drink with a lime wedge…or without. We don’t like to tell people what to do.

At the time, you couldn’t even get Landshark Lager in Georgia. Well, there’s always a way around everything. The folks who make the beer sent it to Singer-Songwriter Gene Mitchell. Gene Mitchell is a great Florida-based artist in the world of island music. I mean, he’s like the best. He’s so talented and also has a tiki bar at his house. What a guy.

Anyhow, the brewers sent a couple of cases of Landshark Lager to Gene Mitchell who in turn sent one case up to Paul. They sampled the beer via telephone which was broadcast over the radio. It was an interstate beer-sampling, which you are about to listen to. Paul was told he was the first person in Georgia to drink one.

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It was the other day, Jeff and Allison stopped by The Paul Leslie Hour world headquarters. The brought a bottle of something and a little lime wedge. You never know what will spark a memory, but know this… Paul’s heart was certainly warmed. Jeff and Allison are like that though, always thinking of the other guy.

So, here’s a piece of history for you, no matter how significant or insignificant.. I think it’s time to start the show!

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#700 - Bob Livingston Mar 28, 2022

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#700 - Bob Livingston

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 to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support 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 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.

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#699 - Benford Standley Mar 25, 2022

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#699 - Benford Standley

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.

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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.

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#698 - Richard Kerr Mar 23, 2022

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#698 - Richard Kerr

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.

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Here it is folks, the Richard Kerr Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#697 - Scott English Mar 21, 2022

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#697 - Scott English

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.

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#696 - David Pomeranz Mar 18, 2022

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#696 - David Pomeranz

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.

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And now, I think it’s time we play that tape. Paul Leslie and David Pomeranz, let’s get it going.

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#695 - Gerard Kenny Mar 16, 2022

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#695 - Gerard Kenny

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.

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We hope you enjoy this interview, it's a great one with Gerard Kenny, an undisputed genius in music! And a great storyteller too. Let's get this interview playing. Yep, right about now.

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#694 - Conal Fowkes - Fourth Interview Mar 14, 2022

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#694 - Conal Fowkes - Fourth Interview

It's Conal Fowkes Fourth Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour!

What a pleasure it is to welcome back for his FOURTH appearance, pianist, singer, performing and recording artist Conal Fowkes. He has performed around the world and is also a prominent member of the Woody Allen Jazz Band. Conal will also be performing two songs on this episode, just for you, the viewing audience.

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It's time to get this show going!

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