Leon Russell - Albums Collection (1970-2017)

The ultimate rock & roll session man, Leon Russell’s long and storied career included 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, Oklahoma, 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 ’60s, 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.” ― by Allmusic

1. ALBUMS:

1970. Leon Russell (1993, DCC, GZS-1049, JP)
1970. Leon Russell (1995, The Right Stuff, 7243-8-34028-2-3, US)
1970. Leon Russell (2014, Universal, TYCP-85003, JP, SHM-CD)

1971. Asylum Choir II (1995, The Right Stuff, 7243-8-34029-2-2, US)

1972. Carney (1998, Toshiba-EMI, TOCP-3491, JP)

1975. Will O’ The Wisp (1995, The Right Stuff, 7243-8-35539-2-1, US)

1979. Americana (2007, Wounded Bird, WOU 3172, US)

1979. Life And Love (2012, WMJ, VSCD-3552, JP, SHM-CD)

1981. The Live Album (2007, Digital Release)

1992. Anything Can Happen (1992, Virgin, CDVUS 50, UK)

2001. Guitar Blues (2022, Digital Release)

2013. Snapshot (2013, Young Carney Music, 79433 10224 9, US)

2014. Life Journey (2014, Universal, B0020326-02, US)

2017. On A Distant Shore (2017, Digital Release)

2. COMPILATIONs:

1996. Gimme Shelter. The Best Of Leon Russell (1996, EMI, 7243-8-52644-2-9, US, 2CD)

1998. Retrospective (1998, EMI, 7243 8 59785 2 4, EU)

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