Sunday, March 04, 2007


Leon Russell: Manhattan Island Serenade [1972]

from Carney

Thoughts of Freddie and the Shelter band had me digging out my Leon Russell LPs the other night and, in a pensive mood, listening to this song about 4 times. Every time I hear that minor chord piano intro I half expect to hear "Guess you never knew, dear boy..."

3 comments:

Casey said...

You're site is starting to become a habit. Always a surprise what you'll share next. Thanks for your efforts and thanks for the Leon Russell song. Clearly..I am in the dark about this guy. But he sure has a distinctive sound.
Props!

Emmett said...

Thanks, Casey! Leon's from Tulsa, that's part of where his sound comes from...

Bruce said...

I loved this Leon Russell album and played it to death. How about some Asylum Choir one day? Keep up the great work...