One of the most accomplished musicians to emerge from the '60s music scene, Leon Russell proved equally accomplished as a singer, guitarist, keyboard player, composer and producer. Appearing on this recording with Russell was a cast of super stars including George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Joe Cocker.

• Limited Edition
• Numbered Edition
• 180 Gram Blue Vinyl Pressing
• Cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

As one of the most accomplished musicians to emerge from the '60s music scene and a true Renaissance man, Leon Russell proved equally adept as a singer, guitarist, keyboard player, composer and producer. A debut for the ages, Russell's eponymous 1970 solo effort yielded such all-time classics as "A Song For You," "Delta Lady," "Tight Rope" and "This Masquerade."

Displaying just how much respect he held in the music industry at the time, the recording also boasts a roll call of super star guests like George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Joe Cocker and back-up singers Merry Clayton and Clydie King. It's certainly cornerstone records like this that helped lead to Russell's induction into both the Rock & Roll Hall Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011!

One of the most startingly original debut albums ever, Leon Russell was the culmination of many years' apprenticeship behind-the-scenes of the music business, where he was a well-known and long-respected figure. Combing those skill after a long apprecnticeship in Hollywood recording studios, by the '70s Leon was widely recognized as one of rock's true renaissance men.

Track Listing:

Side A
1. A Song For You
2. Dixie Lullaby
3. I Put A Spell On You
4. Shoot Out On The Plantation
5. Hummingbird

Side B
1. Delta Lady
2. Prince Of Peace
3. Give Peace A Chance
4. Hurtsome Body
5. Pisces Apple Lady
6. Roll Away The Stone

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