The Paul Leslie Hour

477 - Heidi Newfield Heidi Newfield is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . We have as the interview guest, a sensational artist. Heidi Newfield has released "The Barfly Sessions, Vol. 1." it's quite a listening experience, unlike anything you've heard. For those who like blues music, you should get familiar with this one. The songs are great and Heidi's voice is powerful. Heidi co-wrote 12 o...

476 - It's Still Billy Joel to Me - Vol. 4 It's the on going series “It’s Still Billy Joel to Me” within the show where we review all of the studio albums of singer-songwriter-pianist Billy Joel . We do this in chronological order. This is It’s Still Billy Joel to Me, Vol 4: "Turnstiles." Co-reviewers Jason Burge and Paul Leslie discuss an album much loved by his fans: "Turnstiles." It is the 4th...

475 - Dan Penn Dan Penn brings in 17 years of The Paul Leslie Hour . It's a great honor to welcome an influential songwriter of songs recorded by the greatest singers in many genres from soul, blues, rock and country. Aretha Franklin, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Box Tops, Conway Twitty, Percy Sledge and Janis Joplin have all put their stamp on songs Dan Penn wrote. Dan Penn's records are a treat to liste...

474 - Cyrus "Buddy" Kalb The great songwriter C. W. "Buddy" Kalb, writer of such songs as "Mississippi Squirrel Revival," made famous by Ray Stevens and "Frog Kissin'" made famous by Chet Atkins is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. It's a relaxing, heartfelt conversation with one of America's great songwriters and humorists. Ladies and gentlemen: Buddy Kalb! The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Te...

473 - Suzi Ragsdale Suzi Ragsdale first stepped into a recording studio to sing when she was just 10 years old. A few years later she was singing on demos for other artists. Before long she was a much in-demand session vocalist, appearing on artists ranging from Loretta Lynn, Ian Tyson, Tom Paxton, Hank Williams Jr., and more. Suzi Ragsdale is also a great songwriter. In addition to her own albums...

472 - Charlie Monk Charlie Monk is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. He's met everybody in show business. Charlie Monk is known as the Mayor of Music Row. In his 60 years in the entertainment business he's worn many hats: songwriter, record producer, talent manager, song publisher, and radio disc jockey. He's a favorite radio host on Sirius XM. It's a pleasure to welcome Tennessee Radio Hal...

471 - Jerry Bradley Jerry Bradley gives an exclusive interview on The Paul Leslie Hour . He is a much beloved man in the world of music and the recording arts. Jerry Bradley is an inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is the son of Owen Bradley and the nephew of Harold Bradley, who are also inductees. Jerry Bradley is a retired music executive. He's had a long list of achievements. He's e...

470 - Dean Dillon Returns Dean Dillon is a returning guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Dean Dillon is one of America's foremost songwriters and has been inducted into the 2020 class of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the highest recognition the world of country music. Mr. Dillon was inducted along with Marty Stuart and Hank Williams, Jr. Dillon has written songs recorded by the greatest country reco...

469 - Franke Previte Franke Previte is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . Franke Previte is a singer-songwriter who has affected the hearts of so many. A founding member of Franke and the Knockouts, he's also a songwriter who has had cuts by everyone from Eric Carmen to Earth, Wind & Fire. With John DeNicola, our guest Franke Previte wrote one of the most famous motion picture songs of...

468 - John DeNicola John DeNicola is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . He is a man of music. John DeNicola is a songwriter, musician, producer, recording artist and performer. He has written some songs that enduring pop hits: Hungry Eyes and (I've Had) The Time of My Life. His debut album as a recording artist is "The Why Because," and includes both of those songs. His version of the song...

467 - Alexandra Dean Alexandra Dean is an award-winning director and producer. Her recent film is a YouTube Original - This is Paris , the Official Documentary. Her 2017 film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story gained widespread international acclaim which is how I became aware of her. In this interview the director speaks about the much publicized Paris Hilton documentary. We also learn a great deal...

466 - Bill Anderson Returns Bill Anderson is a returning guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . He is a legend in music—both for the recordings he has made, but also the songs he wrote that others recorded. Known for writing and singing songs like "City Lights," "World of Make Believe," "Mama Sang a Song," and "Po Folks." He's as known for "Give It Away," that George Strait recorded, "Whiskey Lullaby" re...

465 - Don Reid Don Reid is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . He's a man with stories galore! Don Reid is one of the original members of The Statler Brothers, without a doubt one of country music's most beloved vocal groups. They are themes award-winning group in country music. They were also one of the most prolific recording groups with a vast and rich discography. Don Reid was the main s...

464 - Art Munson - A Celebration of Paul Williams Art Munson is a special guest in our series A Celebration of Paul Williams on The Paul Leslie Hour . Singer, Hall of Fame Songwriter, ASCAP President and recovery advocate Paul Williams is a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner as well as one of the most renowned music creators in the world. His records and live concerts have a cult following and...

463 - Kenny Ascher - A Celebration of Paul Williams Kenny Ascher is a special guest in our series A Celebration of Paul Williams on The Paul Leslie Hour . Singer, songwriter, actor and recovery advocate Paul Williams is a much loved popular culture figure. Among his many talents, he's known for many successful songs. He's released studio and live recordings over the last 50 years, but many of his...

462 - Jeff Pike - A Celebration of Paul Williams The acclaimed 1979 film The Muppet Movie begins with the world's most beloved green frog, Kermit earnestly singing a beautiful ballad as he strummed his little banjo. The words Kermit sang were written by Paul Williams , one of the greatest songwriters ever. The sublime melody was composed by Paul's friend Kenny Ascher . That song, "The Rainbow Conn...

461 - P. J. O'Rourke P. J. O'Rourke is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour . We are pleased to welcome one of America's great commentators, authors and satirists. P. J. O'Rourke has written 20 books on a variety of subjects, some hitting #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. His newest book is entitled "A Far Cry from the Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land." It's a pleasure to welcome...

460 - Marc Scibilia Marc Scibilia is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour , with a musical performance. Marc Scibilia is an unstoppable force and when you hear his music you'll understand why he's had more than 125 million collective streams. His music has been heard in television, movies and even a Super Bowl ad. It's an honor to have Marc Scibilia on The Paul Leslie Hour and he even performs a great...

459 - Doyle Grisham Doyle Grisham is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour ! This is an interview with pedal steel guitarist, studio musician,performer and member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, Doyle Grisham. Doyle’s pedal steel guitar playing was once referred to as “tasty” by Rolling Stone magazine, and I have to agree. Some of the artists he has recorded with include Lynn Anderson, Eng...

458 - Charles Fox Charles Fox is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour . The legendary composer Charles Fox is an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He wrote the music for such songs as “I”ve Got a Name” recorded by Jim Croce, “Killing Me Softly” recorded by Roberta Flack, “Ready to Take a Chance Again” by Barry Manilow and many more. He’s written with some of the greatest lyricists, from Norman...

It's the ongoing series "It's Still Billy Joel to Me," within The Paul Leslie Hour where we co-review all of the studio albums (in chronological order) of singer-songwriter Billy Joel . This is Vol. 3 - "Streetlife Serenade." Co-reviewers Paul Leslie and Jason Burge discuss the third and not as well known Billy Joel record "Streetlife Serenade." The album was produced by Michael Stewart. Recorded...

456 - Jimmy Fortune Jimmy Fortune raises the bar when it comes to American music today. As a singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist, his 21 years with the Statler Brothers have secured him with the title of legendary. One day after eating a great meal at Cracker Barrel, I came across this CD: Jimmy Fortune Sings the Classics, featuring his covers of some of the greatest songs in histor...

455 - Anna Wilson This is an interview with Anna Wilson which was originally broadcast on FM radio in Charleston, South Carolina. Anna Wilson exists at the intersections of country, jazz and late 70s California rock. She's a singer, songwriter and artist through and through. I was first exposed to her singing through the Grand Ole Opry and was very impressed with her singing and also range of styl...

454 - Sylvia This episode of The Paul Leslie Hour features an interview with Sylvia that was originally recorded for the radio and is now being made available to all of you here on the podcast. Singer-songwriter and recording artist Sylvia talks about her life as an artist in the world of country and Americana music and her other calling as a life coach. Sylvia is a very open person and I learned...

453 - Moe Bandy Country traditionalist Moe Bandy talks about the road he took in life, as a singer and recording artist. In the early days, he made a living working with sheet metal and at night he was in the clubs and honky tonks trying to get in front of people and his name to be known. He succeeded at going into music full time and is now a household name. He counts among his fans people of all...