On this episode I am honored to be with a talented singer who is a passionate performing and recording artist. He sings the songs about what life is made of. Julio Iglesias, Jr. is a great vocalist and has just released an EP appropriately entitled “Timeless.” We talk about the
Ladies and gentlemen it’s with great pleasure we present an interview with Don Schlitz who has been called one of the greatest songwriters ever. His song “The Gambler,” recorded by Kenny Rogers was selected to be preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally, historically or
Nashville-based rock and roller MOTE (a.k.a. Joe Schneider) is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. His latest release, the 2019 7-song EP is entitled “Get the Door.” The new single “World Wide Love” has been gaining listenership and acclaim. MOTE checks in from England and it’s a short,
It’s the first episode of 2019! We’re welcoming an artist of great cultural and personal relevance. Pat Metheny is a musician. He’s been called one of the greatest guitarists of our time. Metheny is a prolific composer and recording artist. Few artists have performed as many concerts around the world. A 20-time
The first time Paula Cole talked with Paul Leslie was in Atlanta around the time she had released the album Ithaca. Countless people wrote in to say how relatable she seemed. Her fans especially loved the interview. It was so wonderful of Paula Cole to give her time and thoughts. It was
How could a singer have a presence and voice that manages to be both fresh and classic? It’s a rare artist who can do this without making it seem forced or contrived. Meet Spencer Day a #1 Billboard charting pop & jazz singer, songwriter and recording artist. You may have
It’s a great pleasure to welcome singer, performing and recording artist Jane Monheit. The Paul Leslie Hour is now in our 15th year as of this very episode. Occasionally in the world of music a recording artist like Jane Monheit comes along who sing a song and make it their
Bill Frisell is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, arranger, and Grammy award-winning recording artist. Considered one of the greatest jazz guitarists, Frisell interprets his own compositions as well as songs from throughout the musical landscape including American Songbook classics, country, rock, etc. He is a prolific recording artist having released dozens
John D. Loudermilk was a legendary songwriter who lived from 1934 and passed away in 2016. I was interested in interviewing him and was told by one of the foremost experts on Loudermilk that he does not give interviews and that’s all there is to it. A letter sent to his home
Hugh Prestwood is a songwriter. He’s also a recording artist in his own right. Prestwood writes primarily in the country genre, although his first hit song was “Hard Times for Lover.” He’s had many recording artists in the world of country, folk and Americana record his songs: Trisha Yearwood, James