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New Leon Russell Book

Posted: November 7, 2012 1:13 pm
by Tiki Torches
Only thing is, it doesn't appear to have been published yet. To read more about the author Steve Todoroff and his ongoing Leon-related projects, click here.

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LONGHAIR MUSIC: THE SONGS AND SESSIONS OF LEON RUSSELL
The definitive book on the musical career of rock music legend and former Tulsan, Leon Russell. Over 30 years of research has gone into this publication, which features Russell’s rise to rock and roll fame, as well as the most in-depth look at Russell’s illustrious career as an L.A. session pianist during the sixties. That section, THE RUSSELL SESSIONS: 1961-1969, gives a complete listing of Russell’s session activities, direct from the archived files of The American Federation of Musicians Union office in Hollywood, California.

In addition, a DISCOGRAPHY of Russell’s U.S. single and LP releases is included, plus a section on his elaborate session credits - an in-depth SESSIONOGRAPHY, which includes a listing of every 45, LP, CD, TV program, motion picture soundtrack, TV commercial, etc., known to us where Russell appeared as a musician, arranger, producer or other talent. In most instances, a photo of the vinyl record or CD is also included.

This book is a must have for any Leon Russell fan or anyone interested in Tulsa’s musical heritage.

Product ID: ST004
Price - TBA

Re: New Leon Russell Book

Posted: November 7, 2012 1:31 pm
by springparrot
Sounds like a fascinating book


Ohhhhh Terry :D

Re: New Leon Russell Book

Posted: November 7, 2012 1:35 pm
by pair8head
I might have to have one of those to place (after reading) behind my Leon Bobble Head.
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Re: New Leon Russell Book

Posted: November 7, 2012 1:42 pm
by springparrot
pair8head wrote:I might have to have one of those to place (after reading) behind my Leon Bobble Head.
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Re: New Leon Russell Book

Posted: November 7, 2012 1:55 pm
by Tiki Torches
I'm sure the sessions part will take up a good portion of the book. I became a Leon Russell fan pretty early on thanks to my older brothers playing Asylum Choir II and Hank Wilson's Back, Vol. 1 a lot when I was a little kid but I really didn't have any idea of the extent of Leon's session work until I saw Glen Campbell on Later with Bob Costas back in the early 90's. During the interview he talked about a lot of the sessions he used to play on with Leon, including TV jingles, specifically one for Pepsodent. Speaking of Glen and Leon here's a vintage clip of them performing "Jambalaya" and "Truck Drivin' Man" on Shindig! from way back when.