Various A Song For Leon - A Tribute To Leon Russell (CD)

(Primary Wave) 10 tracks

Leon Russell was one of the most respected studio musicians in rock history. He contributed to an overwhelming number of records by legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Darin, Phil Spector, Frank Sinatra, the Byrds and the Beach Boys.

Russell's solo works benefited from his amazing rope-a-dope, luminaries like George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, various Rolling Stones and others, helped Russell put the finishing touches on his albums over the years. A "master of space and time," Russell mixed Southern soul, gospel, country, rock and the piano singer/songwriter style. "A Song For Leon" celebrates Leon's life and career, iconic acts like the Pixies, Orville Peck, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, U.S. Girls feat. Bootsy Collins, Durand Jones & The Indications and other incredible artists are gathered here. "A Song For Leon" shows the impact of Leon Russell's songs in other, new versions of his music.