It's a little problematic to put together a compilation of such an album-oriented artist. But unless you're very deeply into the Leon Russell catalog, this two-CD, 40-track best-of will serve as a retrospective of all that you need, largely covering his work from the first half of the '70s (a couple of songs from his 1992 Virgin album are also included) and featuring his best-known hits, big and small. It's a well-done tour through his blend of swamp rock, gospel, and bits of blues and country, with material from eight of his Shelter LPs, including the one he recorded in 1969 as part of the Asylum Choir. Interesting rarities include a 1974 single of "Wild Horses," a 1970 cover of Dylan's "She Belongs to Me" that only showed up on a compilation, and a folk-rockish 1965 single for Dot.
Digitally remastered by Jason Arnold (September 1996, Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, California)
DISC 1:
01. Hello, Little Friend
02. Sweet Home Chicago
03. Tryin' To Stay 'live
04. Ballad For A Soldier
05. A Song For You
06. Dixie Lullaby
07. Hummingbird
08. Delta Lady
09. Pisces Apple Lady
10. Old Masters (Masters Of War)
11. Stranger In A Strange Land
12. Crystal Closet Queen
13. Home Sweet Oklahoma
14. She Smiles Like A River
15. Beware Of Darkness
16. Tight Rope
17. Me & Baby Jane
18. Manhattan Island Serenade
19. Magic Mirror
20. This Masquerade
DISC 2:
01. Roll Away The Stone
02. Prince Of Peace
03. Sweet Emily
04. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
05. She Thinks I Still Care
06. In The Jailhouse
07. If I Were A Carpenter
08. Leaving Whipperorwhill
09. Time For Love
10. Will O' The Wisp
11. Little Hideaway
12. Back To The Island
13. Bluebird
14. Lady Blue
15. She Belongs To Me
16. Wild Horses
17. Anything Can Happen
18. Faces Of The Children
19. Everybody's Talking 'bout The Young
20. It's Alright With Me http://fp.io/be7f89e3/
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