Leon Russell | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 23 March 1970 | |||
Recorded | September 1969 – January 1970 | |||
Studio |
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Genre | ||||
Length | 38:06 | |||
Label |
Shelter (US) A&M (UK) | |||
Producer | Denny Cordell, Leon Russell | |||
Leon Russell chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B+ [3] |
Leon Russell is the debut solo album by the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leon Russell. It followed his debut with the Midnight String Quartet and a production by Russell and Marc Benno billed as the Asylum Choir.
" A Song for You", written by Russell for this album, is a slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understanding from an estranged lover. The tune is one of Russell's best-known compositions. It has been performed and recorded by over 200 artists, spanning many musical genres. Elton John has called the song an American classic. [4] [5]
On January 17, 2018, "A Song for You" was added to Grammy Hall of Fame. [6] [7]
All tracks composed by Leon Russell except where indicated
Side one
Side two
The 1993 "Gold Disc" CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks:
Technical
"This album is dedicated to: Chris Stainton / George Harrison / Ringo Starr / Charlie Watts / Bill Wyman / Eric Clapton / Klaus Voorman / BJ Wilson / Alan Spenner / Jim Gordon / Greg Dempsey / Stevie Winwood / Jim Horn / Mr. & Mrs. Bramlett / Bobby Whiplash / Clydie King / Merry Clayton & Joe Cocker, for their inspirational music."
Chart (1970–1972) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums ( Kent Music Report) [10] | 9 |
US Billboard 200 | 60 |
Leon Russell | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 23 March 1970 | |||
Recorded | September 1969 – January 1970 | |||
Studio |
| |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 38:06 | |||
Label |
Shelter (US) A&M (UK) | |||
Producer | Denny Cordell, Leon Russell | |||
Leon Russell chronology | ||||
|
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B+ [3] |
Leon Russell is the debut solo album by the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leon Russell. It followed his debut with the Midnight String Quartet and a production by Russell and Marc Benno billed as the Asylum Choir.
" A Song for You", written by Russell for this album, is a slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understanding from an estranged lover. The tune is one of Russell's best-known compositions. It has been performed and recorded by over 200 artists, spanning many musical genres. Elton John has called the song an American classic. [4] [5]
On January 17, 2018, "A Song for You" was added to Grammy Hall of Fame. [6] [7]
All tracks composed by Leon Russell except where indicated
Side one
Side two
The 1993 "Gold Disc" CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks:
Technical
"This album is dedicated to: Chris Stainton / George Harrison / Ringo Starr / Charlie Watts / Bill Wyman / Eric Clapton / Klaus Voorman / BJ Wilson / Alan Spenner / Jim Gordon / Greg Dempsey / Stevie Winwood / Jim Horn / Mr. & Mrs. Bramlett / Bobby Whiplash / Clydie King / Merry Clayton & Joe Cocker, for their inspirational music."
Chart (1970–1972) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums ( Kent Music Report) [10] | 9 |
US Billboard 200 | 60 |