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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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#443 - Dick Golden Aug 05, 2020

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443 - Dick Golden

It's the Tribute to Tony Bennett on The Paul Leslie Hour, recorded on the 94th birthday of Tony Bennett: August 3, 2020. This episode features legendary jazz disc jockey and longtime Tony Bennett friend: Dick Golden.

We are gathered across the nation to celebrate a living legend and an unsurpassed performing and recording artist of jazz and traditional pop songs. TONY BENNETT, is an artist who has upheld the highest standards of excellence in creativity.

A prolific artist with 57 studio albums and thousands of live performances to his credit, Tony Bennett has affected people of all ages and for generations. He’s celebrating his 94th birthday today, and is as vital as ever.

Tony Bennett’s music has graced the radio airwaves since the 50s and it’s only fitting that this interview be with a broadcaster. DICK GOLDEN is with us, he’s been on the air bringing jazz music to the people for 50 years. Mr. Golden has broadcast out of Cape Cod, Boston and Washington DC. He hosts the show GW Presents American Jazz which airs on Sirius-XM’s Real Jazz channel 67. Dick Golden has been friends with Tony Bennett for more than 40 years.

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.

#442 - Bobby Weinstein Aug 03, 2020

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442 - Bobby Weinstein

Hit and Hall of Fame Songwriter Bobby Weinstein tells listeners all about his life as a songwriter in this in-depth interview.

Bobby Weinstein is the writer of such great songs as “Goin’ Out Of My Head,” “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle,” and “I’m on the Outside (Looking In).” Songs he wrote have been recorded by Dionne Warwick, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Ronstadt and Frank Sinatra.

It's an energetic, soulful and heartfelt interview with one of America's finest songwriters and it's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

#441 - B. J. Thomas Jul 31, 2020

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441 - B. J. Thomas

It's a very special episode of The Paul Leslie Hour featuring B. J. Thomas.

It's a monumental occasion to be joined by singer and recording artist B. J. Thomas. He has recorded and performed many beloved songs, his signature song is "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. We are now celebrating 50 years since the song became a hit.

B. J. Thomas ranked in Billboard's "Top 50 Most Played Artists of the Past 50 Years," He is a 5 time Grammy award-winner and has sold more than 70 million records.

It was the honor of a lifetime to interview B. J. Thomas and I am honored to present this to you.

#440 - Eunice David Jul 29, 2020

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440 - Eunice David

The song "Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head" is celebrating a real milestone. It has now been 50 years since that song went to #1. The song was written by the legendary songwriting team of composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David for the movie “Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid."

I’m proud to present this interview with Mrs. Eunice David, the widow of lyricist Hal David. This was broadcast on FM radio, and I felt like the timing was right to bring this to you all to hear on a different media. She is the author of a book about her late husband entitled Hal David: His Magic Moments.

Eunice David spent 25 years with the man who wrote the lyrics to such classic songs as "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," "To All The Girls I Loved Before," "Magic Moments," and "Do You Know The Way To San Jose.”

Her book reveals the fun and untold tales behind some of these classic songs and tells the love story between her and Hal David.

#439 - Jeannie Seely Jul 27, 2020

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439 - Jeannie Seely

Jeannie Seely: Miss Country Soul, is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Jeannie Seely is an American Classic! As a singer, few can deliver a song like her. She's also a songwriter and has a recording career that's spanned six decades and is a Grammy award-winner. Also a radio personality, you can catch Jeannie Seely on Sirius XM's Willie's Roadhouse from coast to coast. A member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years, her performances are legendary.

Jeannie Seely has an upcoming album entitled "An American Classic." She called into The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about it as well as the first single from the album: "Not a Dry Eye in the House," which is a duet with Willie Nelson.

When you get to hear Miss Jeannie Seely, whether she's hosting her radio show or singing - it's a fortunate thing. For now, treat yourself right and hear her charming and fun interview now on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#438 - Carmen Beecher Jul 24, 2020

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438 - Carmen Beecher

Carmen Beecher is a real artist and is the most current guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. A talented painter and illustrator, she grew up in a small town in Florida. Beecher's work has been expressed through a variety of avenues: book illustrations, comic strips, magazine covers and murals. She also wrote and illustrated a children's book.

Carmen Beecher collaborated with Hall of Fame songwriter Bobby Braddock in creating the 2020 book COUNTRY MUSIC’S GREATEST LINES: Lyrics, Stories & Sketches from American Classics. The book is a close-up look of 81 beloved American country music songs. Each song is described in a short written essay by Braddock, the opposite page features an accompanying illustration by Beecher.

You'll meet this passionate visual artist who discusses her perspectives on creating the book and also her artistic background and more. It's all right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Don't miss Carmen Beecher.

#437 - Bobby Braddock Returns Jul 22, 2020

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437 - Bobby Braddock Returns

Bobby Braddock was the very last guest of 2019. It was quite a way to say farewell to a great year. That interview was done in person in Nashville, Tennessee.

It's a pleasure to present the second Bobby Braddock interview, this time he joins us by telephone. Braddock is the only living songwriter to write number-one songs spanning 5 consecutive decades. He is also a record producer, sometimes a recording artist and occasionally a performing artist.

Bobby Braddock also writes a fine book! His third and latest book is entitled COUNTRY MUSIC'S GREATEST LINES: Lyrics, Stories & Sketches from American Classics. The book is illustrated by artist Carmen Beecher and takes an entertaining look at 81 classic songs.

I'm very grateful that Bobby Braddock is back with us yet again to talk about the book and more. You'll enjoy a great interview with a highly interesting person right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

#436 - John Conlee Jul 20, 2020

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436 - John Conlee

Singer John Conlee was born and raised on a Kentucky tobacco farm. He had a number of occupations, including working as a radio disc jockey. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1971 to follow his dreams of being a vocalist and recording artist. In 1981, he joined the Grand Ole Opry where he performs to this day.

As a recording artist, he's had many hits and is heard on terrestrial country radio to this day and is a favorite on Sirius XM's Willie's Roadhouse. He continues to record and tour and has won the hearts of many lovers of great singing and songs.

#435 - Abraham Laboriel Jul 17, 2020

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435 - Abraham Laboriel

Abraham Laboriel is 73 years old today! Born in Mexico City on July 17, 2020, he was called one of the greatest bassists of all time. He is definitely the most widely used session bass players, having played on more than 4,000 recordings and soundtracks.

He has played on albums from artists like George Benson, Barbra Streisand, Engelbert Humperdinck, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Donald Fagen, Elton John, Larry Carlton and too many artists to list

He performed with jazz bands Koinonia and Friendship. These days he performs with the instrumental jazz band Open Hands, which performs and records.

This interview is being brought out to wish Abraham Laboriel a happy birthday! Please listen to his music today.

#434 - Hamilton Sage & Ingrid Alli Jul 15, 2020

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434 - Hamilton Sage & Ingrid Alli

Seeing the film "Loving," (finally) brought back this interview which originally broadcast on FM radio in Charleston, South Carolina.

Together they perform as Twin Soul Poets: Poets Hamilton Sage and Ingrid Alli sat down for an in-depth interview and a spoken word performance.

In this interview, Hamilton was going by Hamilton Graziano, but now goes by Hamilton Sage.

Since it has never been distributed on the podcast, I was inspired to make it available to you all. I can remember the morning of this interview like it was yesterday...

Ingrid and Hamilton were both interviewed separately last year, and both of those experiences were also filmed. However, my first experience interviewing them is this particular interview where they were together.

Thanks for listening.