Leon Russell

• Artist: Leon Russell
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1970 05
• Total Time: 57:26
• Type: Enhanced CD-ROM
• Genre: Rock

Review

Leon Russell never quite hit all the right notes the way he did on his eponymous debut. He never again seemed as convincing in his grasp of Americana music and themes, never again seemed as individual, and never again did his limited, slurred bluesy voice seem as ingratiating. He never again topped his triptych of "A Song for You," "Hummingbird," and "Delta Lady," nor did his albums contain such fine tracks as "Dixie Lullaby." Throughout it all, what comes across is Russell's idiosyncratic vision, not only in his approach but in his very construction -- none of the songs quite play out as expected, turning country, blues, and rock inside out, not only musically but lyrically. Yes, his voice is a bit of an acquired taste, but it's only appropriate for a songwriter with enough chutzpah to write songs of his own called "I Put a Spell on You" and "Give Peace a Chance." And if there ever was a place to acquire a taste for Russell, it's here. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
A Song for You	Leon Russell	Leon Russell	(4:08)
Dixie Lullaby (Lyrics)	Leon Russell, Chris Stainton	Leon Russell	(2:35)
I Put a Spell on You	Leon Russell	Leon Russell	(4:12)
Shoot Out on the Plantation [Solo Piano Version]	Leon Russell	Leon Russell	(3:13)
Hummingbird	Leon Russell	Leon Russell	(4:02)
Delta Lady	Leon Russell	Leon Russell	(4:05)
Prince of Peace (Lyrics)	Leon Russell, Greg Dempsey	Leon Russell	(3:05)
Give Peace a Chance	Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett	Leon Russell	(2:23)
Hurtsome Body	Leon Russell	Leon Russell	(3:39)
Pisces Apple Lady	Leon Russell	Leon Russell	(2:53)
Roll Away the Stone	Leon Russell, Greg Dempsey	Leon Russell	(3:10)
Masters of War (Old Masters) [*]	Bob Dylan	Leon Russell	(1:24)

Credits

Joe Cocker (Vocals), Delaney & Bonnie (Performer), George Harrison (Guitar), George Harrison (?), Mick Jagger (Vocals), Leon Russell (Bass), Leon Russell (Guitar), Leon Russell (Piano), Leon Russell (Keyboards), Leon Russell (Vocals), Leon Russell (Producer), Leon Russell (Engineer), Leon Russell (Main Performer), Leon Russell (?), Leon Russell (Mixing), Ringo Starr (Drums), Steve Winwood (Keyboards), Charlie Watts (Drums), Charlie Watts (?), Bonnie Bramlett (Vocals), Marc Benno (Engineer), Marc Benno (Mixing), Delaney Bramlett (Guitar), Clydie King (?), Bill Wyman (Bass), Jim Gordon (Drums), Eric Clapton (Guitar), Eric Clapton (?), Merry Clayton (Vocals), Denny Cordell (Producer), Greg Dempsey (?), Todd Everett (Liner Notes), Glyn Johns (Engineer), Glyn Johns (Mixing), Margaret Goldfarb (Assistant Producer), Buddy Harmon (Drums), Jim Horn (Saxophone), Kathy Kinslow (Assistant Producer), Charles Levan (Assistant Producer), Cheryl Pawelski (Assistant Producer), Alan Spenner (Bass), Chris Stainton (Keyboards), Klaus Voormann (Bass), Klaus Voormann (?), Robert Vosgien (Mastering), Bobby Whiplash (?), B.J. Wilson (Drums), Tom Cartwright (Reissue Producer), David Swartz (Producer), David Swartz (Executive Producer), Tom Wilkes (Design), Ken Kahn (Reissue Production Assistance), Tami Masak (Assistant Producer), Mark Waldrep (Producer), Mark Waldrep (Audio Engineer), Roberta Ballard (Production Manager), Jim McCrary (Photography), Steve Hoffman (Remastering), Michael Stern (Executive Producer), Dominic Robelotto (Audio Engineer)

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