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.
01. A Song for You 04:08
02. Dixie Lullaby 02:30
03. I Put a Spell on You4:10
04. Shoot Out on the Plantation 03:10
05. Hummingbird 03:57
06. Delta Lady 04:00
07. Prince of Peace 03:05
08. Old Masters 01:20
09. Give Peace a Chance 02:15
10. Hurtsome Body 03:35
11. Pisces Apple Lady 02:50
12. Roll Away the Stone 03:06
Bonus:
13. Hummingbird (Original Version)
14. Roll Away The Stone
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4 comments:
Thanks for the Leon Russell share a wonderful artist that will mainly be remembered for his involvement with Joe Cocker
So many typos in the file!
Thanks Chris.
There are a number of track typos I just renamed and retagged.
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