Leon Russell and The Shelter People

Leon Russell: Leon Russell and The Shelter People

Album #166 - May 1971

Episode date - May 6, 2020

The Top 500 of The Top 40
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    Coming off of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour as musical director for Joe Cocker, Leon Russell’s exposure launched him into a new category. He was no longer the guy behind the scenes, but rather a star in his own right.

    In the early ‘70s, Leon Russell and Elton John were prime competition for ‘Best Piano’ status. This album was a statement of sorts, displaying Russell’s penchant for raucous gospel and raw country music. He was one of a kind. I’ve never heard anyone else even remotely like him, and the power of his songwriting and interpretive skills are nowhere better on display than on this awesome album.

    Featured tracks include:

    Stranger in a Strange Land

    Of Thee I Sing

    A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall

    Crystal Closet Queen

    Home Sweet Oklahoma

    Alcatraz

    The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen

    It Takes a Lot, to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry

    She Smiles Like a River

    Sweet Emily

    Beware of Darkness 

    May 1971 - Billboard Charted #17

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