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2 days ago · “This Masquerade” was written by musician and songwriter Leon Russell. It first appeared on the B-side of his 1972 single “Tight Rope.” Russell’s original recording had a life of its own and was included on the soundtrack of William Friedkin’s The Bug (2006).
Sep 8, 2024 · Some of Leon Russell's most bittersweet love songs were on his own Paradise Records releases. From his 1979 album Life And Love, here is his song "Sweet Mystery," about the love he had for an...
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Sep 4, 2024 · In 1970, when Joe Cocker embarked on his famous Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour, Leon Russell was his bandleader, and Rita Coolidge was given the vocal spotlight to interpret the song that by now was...
2 days ago · Tommy LiPuma: how a Leon Russell song catalyzed George Benson’s career. by Matt Micucci. 00. Producer Tommy LiPuma wrote this heartfelt letter, in which he remembers the great Leon Russell, to Bob Lefsetz after reading Lefsetz’s tribute to Russell on his website: http://lefsetz.com/ “Dear Bob,
2 days ago · The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War -related genocide and the 1970 Bhola cyclone.
Sep 9, 2024 · Janet Lee Constantine is best known as the beloved wife of the legendary musician, Leon Russell. While she may be recognized for her association with the iconic rock and roll artist, Janet Lee has made a name for herself as a talented musician and a dedicated partner in her own right.
Sep 19, 2024 · “Much like NASA, brave, brilliant, Black women were critical to the success of the NAACP,” said Leon W. Russell, Chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors. “For years, we’ve worked to increase the number of diverse STEM students by providing scholarships and establishing key initiatives.
