Leon Russell: Musical Genius

I never bought any of Leon Russell's records back in the day. I had heard his music on the radio, but the records covers I recall were just too weird. My only defense is I may have a little too young to appreciate Russell. What turned me around were too things: 1) the album he made with Elton John, and 2) hearing again his medley from The Concert for Bangladesh on WXPN.

If you want to know more, this week The Guardian published ‘He was central to music history’: the forgotten legacy of Leon Russell. Damned interesting persona s well as a great musician.

Try sitting still during this Jumping Jack Flash/Youngblood:

 

Or this:

or this, with Elton:

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