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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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#553 - Bill LaBounty Apr 19, 2021

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#553 - Bill LaBounty

Bill LaBounty is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Bill LaBounty is on the show! He's a diverse artist, both in terms of his abilities, but also his style of writing. LaBounty is a performing and recording artist. His most recent release is a bluesy, R&B album "Into Something Blue," which features his own material and also songs by Ray Charles, The Drifters and Bob Dylan.

Bill LaBounty is a keyboardist and synthesist and has worked in the studio with everyone from James Taylor to Patti LaBelle.

As a songwriter, his work has been recorded by a great number of artists: Steve Wariner, Brooks & Dunn, Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker with Delbert McClinton, Gino Vannelli, Jimmy Buffett, Steve Goodman and Waylon Jennings just to name a few. More than 100 of his songs have been recorded by major artists.

LaBounty has performed in the United States, France and Japan and has fans internationally. It's a great pleasure to welcome him on the show. It's a light-hearted, interesting talk with a master musician. Dig the Bill LaBounty vibe, right here 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.

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#552 - Ruta Lee Returns Apr 16, 2021

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#552 - Ruta Lee Returns

Ruta Lee Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour.

Actress, dancer, and now author Ruta Lee joins The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about her new book Consider Your Ass Kissed. It's an entertaining, funny, energizing and touching interview with one of Hollywood's beloved legends, the sensational Ruta Lee!

You've seen her on screen in such films as "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Witness for the Prosecution," "Funny Face," and "Sergeant 3." On television she's had more than 2,000 appearances. Now, she makes her debut in the printed world! Her new book Consider Your Ass Kissed, is the memoir of Ruta Lee. She tells humorous, touching and entertaining tales of her friends which include Clint Eastwood, Fred Astaire, Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, Phyllis Diller, Julie Newmar, and the founder of the Thalians, Debbie Reynolds.

This interview is a great companion to the book. It's a moving, humorous and inspiring interview with a woman who has made a great impression on countless people. She's Ruta Lee and as for having her as a guest? The pleasure is all ours!

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#551 - Bob Fass Apr 14, 2021

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#551 - Bob Fass

The Bob Fass Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Bob Fass is credited as being “The Father of Free-form FM Radio.” Not many radio presenters can say they have seen and heard first-hand what he has. Bob Fass has broadcast over the New York region for over 50 years. His radio program, Radio Unnameable was originally heard on WBAI in 1963, where it remains to this day.

Bob Fass has never allowed himself to be constricted by “rules.” He always did what he wanted, including putting multiple people on the phone at the same time, impromptu interviews.

So many iconic artists would join Bob Fass on the radio, including Bob Dylan. His show boasted the first performances of Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” and Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Mr. Bojangles.” Some of the other artists who have joined Bob Fass on “Radio Unnameable” Include Joni Mitchell, Otis Spann, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Tiny Tim, Frank Zappa, Phil Ochs, Judy Collins, Phoebe Snow and so many others.

Bob Fass was the subject of a full-length documentary entitled “Radio Unnameable.”

In this interview, we get to the essence of a man who has been communicating for decades. Of particular interest is what Bob Fass thinks the most important thing, his friendship with Bob Dylan and the importance of communication. Bob Fass is a fascinating man.

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#550 - Joe Nick Patoski Apr 12, 2021

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#550 - Joe Nick Patoski

The Joe Nick Patoski Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Joe Nick Patoski is a writer, historian and Texan.

Singer-songwriter Willie Nelson has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations. Our guest Joe Nick Patoski is the author of Willie Nelson: an Epic Life. He wrote this biography of Willie Nelson after conducting over 100 interviews with Willie Nelson and Family.

Willie Nelson: An Epic Life, was published by Little, Brown and Company received critical acclaim and widespread popularity among Nelson’s fans. It's considered one of the greatest Willie Nelson books.

Listen to the interview with Joe Nick Patoski right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#549 - Ron Hargrave Apr 09, 2021

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#549 - Ron Hargrave

Ron Hargrave is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Our guest is Ron Hargrave, a renowned ukulele and banjolele player, songwriter, performer and recording artist. He has also worked as a boxer and actor.

Hargrave has performed and recording under his own name and as Johnny Deerfield. His song "High School Confidential," appeared on the very first Jerry Lee Lewis album and became known as one of Jerry's signature songs.

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#548 - Lyle Lovett Apr 07, 2021

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#548 - Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

He can best be defined as a great entertainer, singer, songwriter and humorist. Lyle Lovett is greatly respected as a concert performer. And his recording career has spanned 35 years and has resulted in 4 Grammy Awards. Lovett and his songs are iconic.

Lyle Lovett drew inspiration from many of the great songwriters, and among them would be Willis Alan Ramsey. Ramsey wrote and recorded one of the most critically acclaimed, influential albums in American music. Lovett and Ramsey have had a long friendship, musical collaborations and co-wrote songs together.

In fact, Lyle Lovett and Willis Alan Ramsey will be featured in a livestream event of conversation and song on April 9, 2021 at 9:00 PM (Eastern) / 8:00 PM (Central). It will be available to watch through April 11. Tickets are available at http://www.lylelovett.com

Welcoming Lyle Lovett on The Paul Leslie Hour is a tremendous privilege and the interview is a lively one. Topics include his association with Willis Alan Ramsey, Lovett's many duets, whether we can expect a new Lyle Lovett album and more. It's all right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#547 - Willis Alan Ramsey Apr 05, 2021

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#547 - Willis Alan Ramsey

Willis Alan Ramsey is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

I am ecstatic to present an exclusive interview with one of America's great troubadours. I've wanted to welcome him on the show for years. He's been called a cult legend. A singer-songwriter, concert performer and recording artist, Willis Alan Ramsey is here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

A very influential artist, the songs of Willis Alan Ramsey have been recorded by a great variety of artists: country artists like Waylon Jennings, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and also singer-songwriters like Eric Clapton, Shawn Colvin and Jimmy Buffett who said "I think he is one of the best writers I have ever known." Groups have recorded his work as well: America, The Captain & Tennille and Widespread Panic.

One of the great artists who has covered and collaborated with Willis Alan Ramsey is the iconic Lyle Lovett. There is a very special event coming up this week. Lyle Lovett and Willis Alan Ramsey in Conversation and Song. You can get the ticket on http://www.lylelovett.com Friday April 9th at 9 PM ET / 8 PM CT. You'll be able to watch through April 11th.

This interview is a great preview of what to come. It's an honor to have you join us for the first Willis Alan Ramsey interview, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

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#546 - G. E. Smith & LeRoy Bell Apr 02, 2021

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#546 - G. E. Smith & LeRoy Bell

G. E. Smith & LeRoy Bell are special guests on The Paul Leslie Hour.

One of the splendid things about The Paul Leslie Hour is the opportunity to promote music that a wide variety of people would enjoy. G. E. Smith & LeRoy Bell have released a collaborative album, "Stoney Hill."

You may be familiar with these artists. G. E. is a legendary guitarist and songwriter. He was frontman for the Saturday Night Live Band, toured with Hall & Oates as well as Bob Dylan. LeRoy is a phenomenal singer and songwriter known for his solo career and also Bell and Jones. Everyone from Elton John to Gladys Knight has recorded songs he wrote.

It was a great honor to connect with these two exceptional musicians. They're right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

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.

#545 - Maia Sharp Mar 31, 2021

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#545 - Maia Sharp

Maia Sharp is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Singer-songwriter, producer and recording artist Maia Sharp is about to release her new album "Mercy Rising." She joins The Paul Leslie Hour for an interview and even performs a few songs that will be on the record.

Some of the best singers ever have recorded her work: Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Art Garfunkel, Edwin McCain. Her own recordings have received great critical and fan acclaim. It's an honor to welcome Maia Sharp, a great artist on The Paul Leslie Hour. She's an interesting and relatable guest. I hope you all enjoy this new collection of songs as much as I do.

#544 - John Sebastian Mar 29, 2021

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The John Sebastian Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This interview was very exciting to conduct. It was recorded a number of years back at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in Roswell, Georgia before a John Sebastian concert.

John Sebastian is a founding member of The Lovin' Spoonful and an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He's written some of the greatest songs ever: "Do You Believe in Magic?," "Welcome Back," "Stories We Could Tell," "Summer in the City," "Daydream" and so many others. Sebastian is a wonderful performer, singer, harmonica player and guitarist.