Shout Out to Taylor Hanson!

I don't know a lot about who Leon Russell is or really any of his music, but Hanson apparently did. I've seen their "tribute tweets" about his death and pictures of them with Leon on twitter. They held the funeral for Leon Russell this past Sunday (in Tulsa, Leon was from Oklahoma) and Taylor sang at it. Someone posted this video to the Hanson app and it made me want to cry! What a beautiful tribute to someone who truly must have made a HUGE impact in Taylor's life. The emotion that Tay pours into this song is so powerful and tender. When I hear his voice shake a little bit, it just added to the entire performance. What a passionate artist Taylor is, I love it! I remember when Taylor sang this song during the RNR Tour live stream last year. I loved the song even though I didn't know anything about it's original artist. Taylor just nailed it like he always does :) I had to share the video because I'm obsessed with it and with Taylor's emotional performance. I love you Tay! So sorry for your loss.

 

A couple articles about the funeral and Taylor's involvment:

 

Stories, laughs and tears: Leon Russell remembered at Tulsa funeral

Fans, Friends Remember Leon Russell At Tulsa Memorial Service

 

 

 

I've been so many places in my life and time

I've sung a lot of songs, I've made some bad rhymes

I've acted out my love on stages

With 10,000 people watching

But now we're alone and I'm singing this song for you

I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I treated you unkindly, but darling can't you see
There's no one more important to me
Darling can't you please see through me
'Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song to you

 

You taught me precious secrets

Of the truth, withholding nothing

You came out in front and I was hiding

But now, I'm so much better

And if my words don't come together

Listen to the melody, 'cause my love's in there hiding

I love you in a place where there's no space and time
I love you for my life, you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song to you

But I love you in a place where there's no space and time
I love you for my life, you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
We were alone and I was singing my song
Singing this song for you

 

First time I heard this song

 

 

Taylor posted this sweet pic to Twitter