Don G. Dinsdale Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)

LEON RUSSELL

I Did Know He Passed, What a Talent... Thanks Brian... If You Were Born In The '40's , '50's Even '70's You Might Be a Leon Russell Fan, I Am For Damn Sure... Enjoy The Music... Don D.

Brian C. On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 Wrote:

Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records over the course of his 60-year career. His genres included pop, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, standards, gospel and surf records, with six gold records to his credit.

His collaborations rank as some of the most successful in music history and as a touring musician, he performed with hundreds of Hall of Fame artists. He recorded 33 albums and at least 430 songs. He wrote "Delta Lady", recorded by Joe Cocker, and organized and performed with Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour in 1970. More than 100 artists have recorded his "A Song for You" (1970).

As a pianist, he played in his early years on albums by The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean. On his first album, Leon Russell, in 1970, musicians included Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. One of his biggest early fans, Elton John, said Russell was a "mentor" and "inspiration". They recorded The Union in 2010, which was later nominated for a Grammy.

Russell produced and played in recording sessions for Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Ike & Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, and others. He wrote and recorded the hits "Tight Rope" and "Lady Blue". He performed at the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971 along with Dylan and Eric Clapton, and in 2011 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


Leon Russell Dead at 74: Elton John Says Goodbye: Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUAyXfMj3V0


Leon Russell Memorial Service
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuIMnqQS-mU


LEON RUSSELL's Induction into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5aYRgmgyM


Elton John with Leon Russell on The David Letterman Show (2-09-11).avi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGICB9945xo


[HD] Elton John, Leon Russell, Sheryl Crow & Neko Case - "Helpless" (Live, 2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTssTReS7mE


A SONG FOR YOU - Leon Russell & Friends (1971)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37dw2r45Xzg


Leon Russell-Roll over Beethoven November 18, 1964
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlYx59c8Jzk


JAMBALAYA - ON THE BAYOU - LEON RUSSELL - (02/03/1965) - HQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbKHbcvRMiM


Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, Maria Muldaur & Bonnie Raitt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg1fZaRiGMQ


LEON RUSSELL, WATCHING THE RIVER FLOW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcWkBa-O_lg


"Roll Away the Stone" -- Leon Russell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJaDzI_wVg


Leon Russell - 06 Delta Lady
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o93jTKhil9Y


Leon Russell & Friends 1971 -Honky Tonk Woman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRlkIunIU-c


Leon Russell, Tedeschi Trucks Band - Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen Reunion 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF5mctkQ8Xw


Mad Dogs & Englishmen - Cry Me A River
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHA2afBxmbs


Joe Cocker & Leon Russel - Something + With A Little Help From My Friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp5VkkpSFsQ


Leon Russell - One More Love Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTcxTrUzfy8


Leon Russell - Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues - [STEREO]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apal3VnZpPo


Glen Campbell & Leon Russell - Live 1983 - Gentle On My Mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm3NoFsaKQ0


Leon Russell - Wild Horses (Live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H7qFT8U5uo


Stevie Nicks Meets Leon Russell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cls6wwQ4xU


Leon Russell complete Show Feb 21 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhp_1T5dCo4


Willie Nelson & Leon Russell live from Passaic, NJ, March 1st,1979
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsQCFLgeusY


Leon Russell-Carney [Full Album] 1972
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9od58P1uXs


JJ Cale & Leon Russell at the Paradise Studios, LA 1979
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaHxPi9dM7o&t=24s


Eric Clapton and Leon Russell: Apartment Jam, 1974 (Full Session)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOMPGQP1G8o&t=84s


LEON RUSSELL & THE GAP BAND
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-juchOyWKE


Willie Nelson "Heartbreak Hotel" Leon Russel Mickey Raphael
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jYhm9Aq_0


Willie and Leon - The Wild Side Of Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rns2y_WTdwY


Leon Russell It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZftnV1URRuM


Leon Russell Home Sweet Oklahoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=146WB6B67-o


LEON RUSSELL: Shootout on the plantation medley LIVE 1971
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPMEdHNpxKs

okie don

Leon grew up herein Tulsa. Had a recording studio and was an immediate success in Edison High School. He moved to TN several yrs ago. Great musician. Thanks,Dins.

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Didn't really know much of him but did like some of his music..

MAY he RIP and now is free...

okie don

Leon was about 4 yrs behind me. Tulsa's had heard about Russell. 'Tightwire' is the song that was so popular. So, we've lost Prince and now Russell. 2 great missions IMHO

okie don

Musicians, not missions.
damn phone corrections.

okie don

Roy Clark lives here too. He's still kick'in. Garth Brooks has moved to Nashville,TN, he lived in Tulsa town too.