Best of Leon Russell (EMI-Capitol Special Markets) contains the bulk of his early-'70s hits recorded for the Shelter label and is a fine budget-line introduction for casual fans. Similar to Randy Newman, once you hear Leon singing his own material it becomes difficult not to equally appreciate his interpretations with the hit versions recorded by George Benson ("This Masquerade"), the Carpenters ("A Song for You"), and Joe Cocker ("Delta Lady"). ~ Al Campbell, All Music Gui...   [ read more ]

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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 idiosy...   [ read more ]

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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 idiosy...   [ read more ]

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