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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 version of the song, under the title " (Can't Seem To) Get a Line on You," was made by Leon Russell at Olympic Studios in October 1969 with assistance from Jagger (lead vocals), Charlie Watts (drums), Leon Russell (piano), and probably also Bill Wyman (bass) and Keith Richards (guitar).
- Blues Rock Gospel [1]
Leon's 1970 solo debut album featured a cast of admiring stars including Cocker, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, three Stones (Messrs Jagger, Wyman and Watts) and two Beatles (George and Ringo).
Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career that spanned multiple genres, including rock and roll, [1] country, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, southern rock, [2] blues rock, [3] folk, surf a...
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Aug 24, 2021 · Charlie Watts, the backbone of the Rolling Stones, has died aged 80. One of rock’s most celebrated drummers, his death was announced by the band’s publicist, who said that he “passed away...
Leon founded Shelter Records with partner Denny Cordell and released Leon’s first solo album, “Leon Russell” in March, 1970. It included Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Rolling Stones Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, and Klaus Voorman.
