October 24, 2012
LEON RUSSELL & MARC BENNO - ASYLUM CHOIR II
The ultimate rock & roll session man, Leon Russell's long and storied career includes collaborations with a virtual who's who of music icons spanning from Jerry Lee Lewis to Phil Spector to the Rolling Stones. A similar eclecticism and scope also surfaced in his solo work, which couched his charmingly gravelly voice in a rustic yet rich swamp pop fusion of country, blues, and gospel. Born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2, 1942, in Lawton, OK, he began studying classical piano at age three, a decade later adopting the trumpet and forming his first band. At 14, Russell lied about his age to land a gig at a Tulsa nightclub, playing behind Ronnie Hawkins & the Hawks before touring in support of Jerry Lee Lewis. Two years later, he settled in Los Angeles, studying guitar under the legendary James Burton and appearing on sessions with Dorsey Burnette and Glen Campbell. As a member of Spector's renowned studio group, Russell played on many of the finest pop singles of the 1960s, also arranging classics like Ike & Tina Turner's monumental "River Deep, Mountain High"; other hits bearing his input include the Byrds' "Mr. Tambourine Man," Gary Lewis & the Playboys' "This Diamond Ring," and Herb Alpert's "A Taste of Honey." - allmusic.com
01. Sweet Home Chicago
02. Down On The Base
03. Hello Little Friend
04. Salty Candy
05. Tryin' To Stay Alive
06. ...Intro To Rita
07. Straight Brother
08. Learn How To Boogie
09. Ballad For A Soldier
10. When You Wish Upon A Fag
11. Lady In Waiting
12. Welcome To Hollywood
13. Death Of The Flowers
14. Icicle Star Tree
15. Mr. Henri The Clown
16. Soul Food http://fp.io/4dafm11m/
LEON RUSSELL - LOOK INSIDE THE ASYLUM CHOIR
Look Inside is the first of two LPs released by the Asylum Choir, a studio group consisting of session musicians Leon Russell and Marc Benno.
Digitally remastered reissue of this long-lost Psychedelic album from 1968 by this duo featuring Leon Russell. Poised between his past as a top Wrecking Crew session man (Phil Spector, The Byrds, Sonny And Cher) and assistant to Liberty A&R head Snuff Garret, and his future as a '70s Rock superstar, Russell teamed up with his Texas Psych buddy Marc Benno to work with Gene Clark, Harpers Bizarre and Gary Lewis in their new studio. In between sessions, they created this unusual and breathtaking album. Here once more is this amazing lost gem, intensified in Rev-Ola style, and ready to work it's magic! A great lost nugget by one of the major Rock superstars! - amazon.com
01. Welcome To Hollywood
02. Soul Food
03. Icicle Star Tree
04. Death Of The Flowers
05. Indian Style
06. Episode Containing 3 Songs:
- N.Y. Op.
- Land of Dog
- Mr. Henri the Clown
07. Thieves In Ohe Choir
08. Black Sheep Boogaloo
Bonus Mono Versions:
09. Soul Food
10. Welcome To Hollywood
11. Icicle Star Tree
12. Indian Style http://fp.io/5cfea173/
LEON RUSSELL - LEON RUSSELL
LEON RUSSELL
''LEON RUSSELL''
MAY 1970
SEP 1969-JAN 1970
TOSHIBA EMI
57:26
1/A Song for You/Russell/4:08
2/Dixie Lullaby/Russell, Stainton/2:35
3/I Put a Spell on You/Russell/4:12
4/Shoot Out on the Plantation [Solo Piano Version]/Russell/3:13
5/Hummingbird/Russell/4:02
6/Delta Lady/Russell/4:05
7/Prince of Peace/Dempsey, Russell/3:05
8/Give Peace a Chance/Bramlett, Russell/2:23
9/Hurtsome Body/Russell/3:39
10/Pisces Apple Lady/Russell/2:53
11/Roll Away the Stone/Dempsey, Russell/3:10
12/Masters of War (Old Masters)/Dylan/1:24
Delaney Bramlett/Guitar
Eric Clapton/Guitar
Merry Clayton/Vocals
Joe Cocker/Vocals
Denny Cordell/Producer
Jim Gordon/Drums
Buddy Harmon/Drums
George Harrison/Guitar
Jim Horn/Saxophone
Mick Jagger/Vocals
Clydie King/Vocals (Background)
Leon Russell/Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals
Alan Spenner/Bass
Chris Stainton/Keyboards
Ringo Starr/Drums
Klaus Voormann/Bass
Charlie Watts/Drums
Bobby Whiplash
B.J. Wilson/Drums
Steve Winwood/Keyboards
Bill Wyman/Bass
REVIEW
by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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.
BIOGRAPHY
by Jason Ankeny
The ultimate rock & roll session man, Leon Russell's long and storied career includes collaborations with a virtual who's who of music icons spanning from Jerry Lee Lewis to Phil Spector to the Rolling Stones. A similar eclecticism and scope also surfaced in his solo work, which couched his charmingly gravelly voice in a rustic yet rich swamp pop fusion of country, blues, and gospel. Born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2, 1942, in Lawton, OK, he began studying classical piano at age three, a decade later adopting the trumpet and forming his first band. At 14, Russell lied about his age to land a gig at a Tulsa nightclub, playing behind Ronnie Hawkins & the Hawks before touring in support of Jerry Lee Lewis. Two years later, he settled in Los Angeles, studying guitar under the legendary James Burton and appearing on sessions with Dorsey Burnette and Glen Campbell. As a member of Spector's renowned studio group, Russell played on many of the finest pop singles of the 1960s, also arranging classics like Ike & Tina Turner's monumental "River Deep, Mountain High"; other hits bearing his input include the Byrds' "Mr. Tambourine Man," Gary Lewis & the Playboys' "This Diamond Ring," and Herb Alpert's "A Taste of Honey."
In 1967, Russell built his own recording studio, teaming with guitarist Marc Benno to record the acclaimed Look Inside the Asylum Choir LP. While touring with Delaney & Bonnie, he scored his first songwriting hit with Joe Cocker's reading of "Delta Lady," and in 1970, upon founding his own Shelter Records imprint, he also organized Cocker's legendary Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. After the subsequent tour film earned Russell his first real mainstream notoriety, he issued a self-titled solo LP, and in 1971 appeared at George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh following sessions for B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan. After touring with the Rolling Stones, Russell increasingly focused on his solo career, reaching the number two spot with 1972's Carney and scoring his first pop hit with the single "Tight Rope." While the success of 1973's three-LP set Leon Live further established his reputation as a top concert draw, response to the country-inspired studio effort Hank Wilson's Back was considerably more lukewarm, as was the reception afforded to 1974's Stop All That Jazz. 1975's Will O' the Wisp, however, restored his commercial luster, thanks in large part to the lovely single "Lady Blue."
In June of 1975, Russell married singer Mary McCreary; the following year the couple collaborated on The Wedding Album, issued through his newly formed Paradise Records label. Also in 1976, the Russell-penned "This Masquerade" earned a Grammy Award for singer George Benson. He and McCreary reunited for 1977's Make Love to the Music, and upon completing the solo Americana, Russell teamed with Willie Nelson for 1979's Willie & Leon. He then spent the next two years touring with his bluegrass band, the New Grass Revival, issuing a live LP in 1981; although Paradise shut down later that year, the label was reactivated for 1984's Hank Wilson, Vol. 2 and Solid State. Russell spent the remainder of the decade largely outside of music and did not resurface until issuing the Bruce Hornsby-produced Anything Can Happen in 1992. The album appeared to little fanfare, however, and another long period of relative inactivity followed prior to the 1998 release of Hank Wilson, Vol. 3: Legend in My Time. Face in the Crowd appeared a year later. Moving into the new century, Russell issued Moonlight & Love Songs, an album of cover songs, in 2002, followed by Angel in Disguise five years later in 2007. A trio of releases, Almost Piano, Bad Country, and In Your Dreams, appeared in 2008.
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LEON RUSSELL & NEW GRASS REVIVAL - ''THE LIVE ALBUM''
LEON RUSSELL & NEW GRASS REVIVAL - ''THE LIVE ALBUM''
Personnel: Leon Russell (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); Curtis Burch (guitar, dobro, background vocals); Courtney Johnson (banjo, background vocals); Sam Bush (mandolin, fiddle, background vocals); Bill Kenner (mandolin); John Cowan (bass instrument, background vocals); Ambrose Campbell (percussion).
1981
MAY 15, 1980
WOUNDED BIRD RECORDS
39:36
1/Over the Rainbow/Arlen, Harburg/3:31
2/I've Just Seen a Face/Lennon, Lennon, McCartney/1:36
3/One More Love Song/Russell/3:48
4/Pilgrim Land/Russell/2:20
5/Georgia Blues/Russell/2:11
6/I Believe to My Soul/Charles/3:21
7/Prince of Peace/Dempsey, Russell/3:11
8/Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms/Russell, Traditional/2:14
9/Stranger in a Strange Land/Preston, Russell/3:09
10/I Want to Be at the Meeting/Russell, Traditional/3:01
11/Wild Horses/Jagger, Richards/4:31
12/Jambalaya (On the Bayou)/Williams/1:50
13/Caribbean/Torok/2:18
14/Jumpin' Jack Flash/Jagger, Richards/2:36
Curtis Burch/Dobro, Guitar, Vocals (Background)
Sam Bush/Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals (Background)
Ambrose Campbell/Percussion
John Cowan/Bass, Vocals (Background)
Courtney Johnson/Banjo, Vocals (Background)
Bill Kenner/Mandolin
Leon Russell/Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals
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LEON & MARY RUSSELL "MAKE LOVE TO THE MUSIC" 1977
LEON & MARY RUSSELL
"MAKE LOVE TO THE MUSIC"
1977
1 Easy Love 3:58
2 Joyful Noise 3:37
3 Now Now Boogie (Ogan, Russell) 2:54
4 Say You Will (Ogan, Russell) 3:36
5 Make Love to the Music 3:54
6 Love Crazy 2:58
7 Love Is in Your Eyes 2:49
8 Hold on to This Feeling 3:50
9 Island in the Sun 5:52
Tracks By Russell, Except As Indicated
Dave Miner / Percussion
Teddy Jack Eddy / Drums
Marty Gregg / Saxophone
Karl Himmel / Drums
Ben Keith / Dobro
David Miner / Bass, Percussion
Gary Ogan / Bass, Drums, Assistant Producer
Mickey Raphael / Harmonica
Leon Russell / Bass, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Vocals, Producer
Mary Russell / Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals
Greg Thomas / Drums
http://fp.io/ca6d7fmf/
LEON RUSSELL with The New Grass Revival - Rhythm & Bluegrass - Hank Wilson Vol. 4
Leon Russell with The New Grass Revival - Rhythm & Bluegrass - Hank Wilson Vol. 4
Leon Russell with The Newgrass Revival - Rhythm and Bluegrass - Hank Wilson Vol. 4 - 2001
01. I've Just Seen A Face
02. Footprints In The Snow
03. Columbus Stockade Blues
04. I Believe To My Soul
05. Rough And Rocky Road
06. Mystery Train
07. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold
08. In The Pines
09. Open Up The Door
10. Bluebirds Are Singing For Me
11. Rhythm And Bluegrass
12. Pilgrim Land
LEON RUSSELL - The Best of Leon Russell
Artist: Leon Russell
Album: The Best of Leon Russell
Released: 2011
Style: Folk Rock
Format: MP3 320Kbps
Size: 151 Mb
Tracklist:
01 – Tryin’ To Stay Live
02 – Shoot Out On The Plantation
03 – If It Wasn’t For Bad
04 – A Song For You
05 – Hummingbird
06 – Tight Rope
07 – Delta Lady
08 – Stranger In A Strange Land
09 – It’s A Hard Rain’s A Gonna Fall
10 – This Masquerade
11 – Out In The Woods
12 – If I Were A Carpenter
13 – Heartbreak Hotel
14 – Lady Blue
15 – Back To The Island
16 – Jumpin Jack FlashYoungblood
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