The Paul Leslie Hour

I knew the times called for something special. It's the Mason Williams special featuring an interview and musical selections! Mason Williams is internationally famed as a composer, guitarist and recording artist. HIs iconic hit song "Classical Gas" remains one of the most well-known and beloved instrumental songs in history. He was also a television writer and one of the creative brains behind "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour." He is a published author of poems and prose and a conceptual artist. Delve into the creative mind of one of the popular culture's most creative and imaginative personalities! Right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Ray Walker, bass singer with The Jordanaires (from 1958 until 2013 when they called it a day) has the most recorded voice in history and has sang on the recordings of Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett and too many artists to list. What a lovely, kind, fascinating man! This interview is being presented today, his 86th birthday. Please let me know what you think.

Singer, pianist, songwriter, performing and recording artist Laila Biali stopped into the studio for an in-depth interview and played a few of her songs. A Canadian-born artist, the Juno Award-winning Laila Biali was performing a concert in Georgia prior to this interview. Biali is multi-talented: a powerful and emotive singer, an exquisite pianist and a great writer. She has worked with artists as diverse as Paula Cole, Chris Botti and Sting. She has released eight albums, the most recent, the 2020 studio album "Out of Dust." It's an honest, refreshing look at the artist in her own words, and it's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Singer, songwriter and recording artist Ben Wylen has recently released his new, debut single "People Say." He recorded 12 tracks with producer Danton Supple at State of the Ark studio in London, UK. He'll be releasing one song each month until November 2020 when all the songs will be released as a full album, his first. It's an exciting time for the artist and for the growing number of people who are discovering his music. A talented vocalist and performer, he dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour for an exclusive interview and also to perform the song "People Say." It's all right here.

It's an exclusive interview and comedy with the legendary stand up comic Freddie Roman right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Freddie Roman is one of the most iconic, beloved comics of all time. He created and starred in the stage show Catskills on Broadway. Freddie Roman has appeared in films and on television countless times. It's an honor to present an interview with a veteran and legend in comedy.

Fastball is the much loved trio from Austin, Texas. I'm a longtime fan. You've got to give them credit for their longevity - they've been together for 26 years. Tony Scalzo is a singer, songwriter and recording artist as well as founding member of this great rock 'n roll band. Their new release entitled "The Help Machine" came out in 2019 on CD, vinyl and digital. The reaction to the songs has been very good. Tony Scalzo gives an interesting and energetic interview right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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 new release, his life in Miami and so much more. Julio Iglesias, Jr. is a thrill to hear sing, but also to be able to hear him being interviewed. You get a sense for this great artist's genuine, big-hearted personality. He's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

You can visit Julio Iglesias, Jr. here: https://www.julioiglesiasjronline.com

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.

Roger Murrah is someone I have wanted to interview for years. A veteran songwriter who has written so many songs known and loved by people for decades. He's been writing since his youth. Some of the songs he wrote (and there are so many) would include "Don't Rock the Jukebox" recorded by Alan Jackson, "I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)" recorded by Alabama, "We're in this Love Together" recorded by Al Jarreau and could be considered a pop standard. Other artists who have recorded his songs include Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, Steve Wariner, Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Rogers, Wynonna, Ronnie Milsap, Clay Walker and so many others. It's a rare, in-depth exclusive interview with a world class songwriter. Roger Murrah is right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Visit Colton Entertainment Group, the home of Hall of Fame Songwriter Roger Murrah at http://coltonent.com

On this episode it's a pleasure to be welcoming a singer, songwriter, performing and recording artist of international acclaim. Peter Kingsbery is an American born artist living in France. Kingsbery has recorded and released under his own name, but is also the founder of the rock band Cock Robin, a much beloved group. Peter Kingsbery is joining us from France. It's a look at a fascinating artist who has touched countless people.

Everyone's been talking about the new ZZ Top documentary from Eagle Rock Entertainment entitled "ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL' BAND FROM TEXAS" coming out everywhere on February 28, 2020. It's one of those films that grabs you to the point that you sit down to watch a few minutes and before you know it you've watched the whole feature! I watched my advance copy twice. In case you've been living under a rock for the past 50 years, ZZ Top is a blues rock trio absolutely unprecedented in American music. One of the top 100-selling artists or bands with more than 50 million records sold. This documentary tells the story of the band and features great interviews with Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard.

Luckily, I know one of the foremost ZZ Top aficionados: blues and rock vocalist/instrumentalist (as well as writer, humorist and storyteller) Chaz McDonald! Chaz dropped in on _The Paul Leslie Hour _and having both watched the documentary we discussed it. Chaz McDonald has been a fan of the band for decades and we unapologetically hope the commentary inspires you to check out the film.