Leon was a favorite of mine way back when. I saw him in concert twice in the ‘70s in and near Nashville and again in the ‘90s at the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington with my wife. This one is pretty good. Sit back and enjoy.
All tracks composed by Leon Russell and Marc Benno except where indicated.
Side One
“Sweet Home Chicago” – 3:20
“Down on the Base” – 2:18
“Hello, Little Friend” (Russell) – 2:52
“Salty Candy” – 2:26
“Tryin’ to Stay ‘Live” – 2:50
Side Two
“Intro to Rita” – 2:07
“Straight Brother” – 3:08
“Learn How to Boogie” – 2:40
“Ballad for a Soldier” (Russell) – 4:25
“When You Wish upon a Fag” (Russell) – 4:10
“Lady in Waiting” (Russell) – 3:37
Personnel
Marc Benno – guitars, vocals
Leon Russell – bass, guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals
Jesse Ed Davis – guitars
Chuck Blackwell – drums
Carl Radle – bass
Donald Dunn – bass
Released November 15, 1971
Recorded February 1967 – April 1969
Studio Skyhill, Hollywood
Length 33:56
Label Shelter, The Right Stuff
Producer Leon Russell, Marc Benno
Sources: Album credits — Wikipedia. Music — YouTube.
