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Leon Russell原名Claude Russell Bridges,1942年出生于Lawton, Oklahoma,著名的歌手,作曲,钢琴/吉他手,首先他是一位伟大的幕后工作者和职业乐手,合作过的艺人乐队有Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Spector和The Rolling Stones等等,加入了Phil Spector的录音工作室以后,他又参与了很多当时畅销单曲的制作,像是The Byrds, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, 和Herb Alpert等等,直到1967年,他有了自己的工作室以后,录制了自己的第一张LP,Look Inside the Asylum Choir。
by Stephen Thomas Erlewine 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. 曲目列表:
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 试听: