Leon Russell - Leon Russell (1970) [DCC 1989 Bonus] [Lossless FLAC]

This is the same torrent that was uploaded to Demonoid in May 2008. Leon Russell - Leon Russell (1970) [DCC 1989 Bonus Track] Includes: Files by track, ripped at FLAC 8 using Easy CD-DA Extractor (www.poikosoft.com) Tracks have full tags (including embedded thumbnail). All artwork in jpgs at 300 d.p.i. Rotated and cropped losslessly using jpegcrop. (Includes 8 page booklet.) AMG Bio.txt AMG Review.txt Notes.txt (which is simply these notes included in the torrent) Bio Excerpt from All Music: The ultimate rock & roll session man, Leon Russell's long and storied career includes 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, OK, 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 1960s, 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." ... To read the entire bio: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0ifwxqr5ldke~T1 All Music Album Review: Leon Russell never quite hit all the right notes the way he did on his eponymous debut. He never again seemed as convincing in his grasp of Americana music and themes, never again seemed as individual, and never again did his limited, slurred bluesy voice seem as ingratiating. He never again topped his triptych of "A Song for You," "Hummingbird," and "Delta Lady," nor did his albums contain such fine tracks as "Dixie Lullaby." Throughout it all, what comes across is Russell's idiosyncratic vision, not only in his approach but in his very construction -- none of the songs quite play out as expected, turning country, blues, and rock inside out, not only musically but lyrically. Yes, his voice is a bit of an acquired taste, but it's only appropriate for a songwriter with enough chutzpah to write songs of his own called "I Put a Spell on You" and "Give Peace a Chance." And if there ever was a place to acquire a taste for Russell, it's here. Track List: 01. A Song For You 02. Dixie Lullaby 03. I Put A Spell On You 04. Shoot Out On The Plantation 05. Hummingbird 06. Delta Lady 07. Prince Of Peace 08. Give Peace A Chance 09. Hurtsome Body 10. Pisces Apple Lady 11. Roll Away The Stone 12. Masters Of War (Old Masters) More album detail at: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:d9fuxqy5ldhe

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agitpropsterUK (2013-07-13)

You have uploaded FLACS of every LP by this GREAT artist except "Leon Russell and The Shelter People," arguably his best record. Can you do this one? Thanks very much for all this great work...

WasAtWoodstock (2013-07-14)

I'm sorry, but I only up my own rips. And I don't have that one. Searching I find it is in flac at h33t. Simply do a search on Leon Russell And The Shelter People and add flac to the end.

WasAtWoodstock (2013-07-14)

If you can't get the one at h33t, I can get one to rip. But it will take a couple weeks.