Credits:

Leon Russell

Description:

Leon Russell is an indispensable singer/songwriter/musician in the American rock scene since the 1970s. His 2001 album "SIGNATURE SONGS," in which he played his own compositions on the piano, has been reissued more than 20 years later! The songs that have been loved throughout the ages and covered by many artists shine with a new charm through the simple composition and performance by the creator of the album. Singer/songwriter/musician Leon Russell has not only been an important figure in the American Southern Rock and Swamp Rock scene of the 1970s over the course of his 50-year career, but he has been credited on over 400 albums. He has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A pianist and singer/songwriter, he has been described by Elton John as his "greatest influence as a pianist, singer, and songwriter.In 2001, Leon Russell played his own works on the piano on the album "SIGNATURE SONGS". As the title of the album implies, "Signature Songs," the album features new piano performances of some of his best-known songs. The songs on this album include "Song for You," which is one of his most popular hits and has been covered by many artists including Danny Hathaway, "Delta Lady," which was originally written for Rita Coolidge, but Joe Cocker's emotional version later captured the hearts of many people. The album contains 11 songs, including "Delta Lady," which was originally written for Rita Coolidge, but an emotional version by Joe Cocker later captured the hearts of many, and "This Masquerade," which was the B-side to "Tight Rope" but became a big hit when George Benson covered it. The songs, which have been loved throughout the ages and covered by many artists, are enhanced by the simple composition and performance by their creator. After more than 20 years, Dark Horse Records is reissuing this 2001 album, which had been out of print for many years, with universal appeal.

Tracklisting:

1.A Song for You
2.One More Love Song
3.Tight Rope
4.Stranger in a Strange Land
5.Hummingbird
6.This Masquerade