The Paul Leslie Hour

#627 - Jim Collins Jim Collins is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . The guest on this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour is one of country music's top songwriters. Jim Collins is a Nashville based, Texas born hit songwriter. Collins is a singer, live performer and recording artist, but is perhaps best known for the songs he wrote that were recorded by other artists. You may recognize some of...

#626 - Tommy Hunt The Tommy Hunt Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Tommy Hunt is an American soul/Northern soul singer. Formerly a member of the legendary vocal group The Flamingos, he sang on the hit song "I Only Have Eyes for You." At the time of this interview, Mr. Hunt was living in the United Kingdom. These days Tommy Hunt is a songwriter and hopes to return to the Unit...

#625 - Charles Pope of The Tams The Charles Pope of The Tams interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . The Tams are one of the greatest vocal groups of all-time! Known for their hit songs like “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy”, “What Kind of Fool”, and “I’ve Been Hurt,” the group was founded in Atlanta, Georgia more than 50 years ago. This interview with founding member Charles Pope was origi...

#624 - Otis Williams of The Temptations The Otis Williams special is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Dr. Otis Williams is the sole surviving founding member of the world famous vocal group The Temptations . The Temptations are a huge part of American music, now celebrating 60 years. They're still going strong! With legendary performances and some of the most recognizable records ever, the Tempt...

#623 - Heidi Hyatt Heidi Hyatt is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . It's a great honor to welcome Heidi Hyatt on The Paul Leslie Hour . She keeps the legacy of her husband the late Walter Hyatt going, through King Tears Music which she heads. She manages the catalog of Walter Hyatt and his influential Uncle Walt's Band. Uncle Walt's Band included Walter Hyatt, Champ Hood and David Ball. Th...

#622 - Ben E. King The Ben E. King interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . This interview with the late Ben E. King was originally broadcast on the radio. King is best known for being the singer and co-writer of "Stand By Me," one of the greatest popular songs. He was also the lead singer of the legendary vocal group The Drifters. This interview with Ben E. King was originally br...

#621 - Dan Gold Dan Gold is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . It's a special music-filled episode with a man who has done a lot of things and has gone by a few names. Dan Gold is a songwriter and a producer, studio owner, and a voice actor, formerly a media personality. As a broadcaster, he worked as a radio host and disc jockey. With his wife Ruby Hice, he's written songs recorded by the...

#620 - Tony Trischka The Tony Trischka Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . It was a great pleasure to talk to five-string banjo player Tony Trischka . This was broadcast on the radio shortly after the release "Great Big World." A banjo player and teacher, recording artist and producer, Tony Trischka talked about his lucky life and his love for the banjo. You won't want to mis...

#619 - Béla Fleck The Béla Fleck Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour This interview with Béla Fleck was originally broadcast on The Paul Leslie Hour . He joined us to talk about the history of the banjo, his recording career with the Flecktones, his journeys to Africa and the many world musicians he has performed with. It's a pleasure to present an interview with performer, recording a...

#618 - Chris Renaldo Chris Renaldo is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour ! I first met Chris "the Professor" Renaldo at There : a gastropub in Brookhaven, Georgia. He's a great raconteur and has a variety of entertaining and insightful anecdotes. He's knowledgeable about his profession: bartending. He's interested in the art of cocktail creation and is also a published writer. He's...

#617 - David Frizzell David Frizzell is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Singer-songwriter and recording artist David Frizzell is a great, authentic voice in American music. An authentic country singer, we're celebrating 40 years since his song "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma," one of CMT's Top 10 Duet Songs of All Time. He also recorded one of CMT's Top Drinking Songs of A...

#616 - G. Love The G. Love Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . The blues is quite a musical art form. It's origins are in the Southeastern United States, but has had an influence that has spread around the world and continues to this day. This interview was recorded backstage in Atlanta, Georgia. The artist in question is a singer, songwriter, harmonica player and guitarist. Birth name...

#615 - Rhett Akins Rhett Akins  is a special guest on  The Paul Leslie Hour . It's a great pleasure and honor to welcome  Rhett Akins  on the show. A man who has had great success as a major recording artist, but also as a hit songwriter. In fact, we're celebrating 25 years of his successful creative work. There is news in the world of Rhett Akins. It's been announced that he'll be inducted into t...

#614 - Tony Hatch The Tony Hatch Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . British songwriter Tony Hatch is one of the world's most successful songwriters. An inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, his songs like "Downtown" have been recorded by the biggest names in music. A record producer, arranger, conductor and songwriter, Tony Hatch is a great musical talent. His songs have...

#613 - Nicole Yarling Nicole Yarling is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Singer, songwriter, violinist, recording artist and teacher Nicole Yarling is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! Yarling has worked with some of the greats in music, from Joe Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy Buffett and Dr. John. She fronted the band Little Nicky and the Slicks, which gained great acclaim. Thes...

#612 - Les Reed OBE The Les Reed Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Les Reed O.B.E ., was one of the greatest contributors to popular music and the songs he co-wrote are all of the evidence you need. “It’s Not Unusual” is the signature song of Tom Jones, and “Delilah,” recorded by Jones is one of Tom Jones’ most beloved songs. Les Reed had a hand in both of these. “There’s a Kind of H...

#611 - Janet McMahan Janet McMahan  is a special guest on  The Paul Leslie Hour ! Janet McMahan  is an uplifting presence, as you’ll soon experience in this interview on  The Paul Leslie Hour . A pianist, songwriter and performing artist, she is a producer of everything from musical works, audio books and dramatic works. She’s toured as Roy Orbison’s keyboard player. As a musician she’s worked as...

#610 - Steph Henderson Steph Henderson is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Steph Henderson is an actor, writer, singer and performer. In this interview, Steph shares the passions, tribulations and rewards of being an artist. The audience is treated in the end to a spectacular a cappella song performance. Meet Steph Henderson, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. The Paul Leslie Hour is a t...

#609 - Fred Koller The Fred Koller Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Fred Koller is one of those guys, you just know he's interesting. Instantly! Then you get to talk to him. A lot of people know him as a songwriter. He's also a singer, guitarist and a performer. Koller has been active in the music business since 1973. Fred Koller has written some really poignant songs, but also some...

#608 - Archie Jordan The Archie Jordan Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour ! Archie Jordan is an exceptional music talent and a fabulous guy to boot. In this exclusive interview, Archie Jordan talks about the many great songs he has written. They've been recorded by the likes of Ronnie Milsap, Amy Grant, B. J. Thomas, Barbara Mandrell, and Anne Murray to name a few! After you hear his be...

#607 - Dr. Douglas Young Returns Dr. Douglas Young Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour . Longtime professor Dr. Douglas Young's book Deep in the Forest , is a great, entertaining read. It tells the tale of 35-year-old Elton Peabody, a history teacher who has a terrifying experience in his small, Southern town. But, what was it? Young came in for a face-to-face interview to talk about the process of wr...

#606 - Lauren Francesca Lauren Francesca interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . We’re living in an age when those with the desire and passion for reaching people with their creative work has expanded beyond the media we know of radio, television and motion pictures. The world wide web has seen the rise of what we call “internet personalities.” Although she has numerous film and television...

#605 - Curtis Armstrong The Curtis Armstrong interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . Actor Curtis Armstrong is known for his many roles in motion pictures. Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, he also played Ahmet Ertegun in the movie Ray, about Ray Charles. Curtis Armstrong was in the TV series Moonlighting. In addition to being an actor, Armstrong has a strong affinity for the musical s...

#604 - Paula Nelson Paula Nelson is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour ! I'm very pleased to be welcoming this woman. Paula Nelson is as real as they come. For fans of the Sirius XM radio channel "Willie's Roadhouse," you hear her as one of the prominent lovable and personable radio hosts. She's also on the Outlaw Country Channel. Paula Nelson is also a soulful singer. As a recordin...

#603 - Jim Mayer The Jim Mayer Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . From the archives! I remember that day, when Jim Mayer invited us into his hotel room where he performed several of the songs from his debut solo album “Funky As a Diaper” and told us what it is like being Uncle Jim. This episode is sure to be entertaining, funny and fun-filled no matter what age you are. In addition to...