Leon Russell, Songwriter & Musician, Dead at 74

HoneyWest · Nov 13, 2016

Leon Russell, Renowned Singer, Songwriter, & Musician, and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame passed away in his sleep last night 11/13/16 at age 74.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/leon-russell-renowned-songwriter-and-musician-dead-at-74-w450174

I don't know if many of you are familiar with him or his music, but he's worth checking out. Lots of articles and videos on youtube.

"I'm up on the tightrope,
One side's hate and one is hope." - Leon Russell, "Tightrope"

HoneyWest · Nov 13, 2016

One of my favorites:

[video=youtube;37dw2r45Xzg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37dw2r45Xzg&index=5&list=RDXQbk2C4ZmsE[/video]

wfgodot · Nov 13, 2016

[video=youtube;yG-JYQEktQk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG-JYQEktQk[/video]
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Road trip to Tulsa? That always meant some Leon on the cassette. #oldentimes
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HoneyWest · Nov 13, 2016

Here's his obituary in the Tulsa World newspaper today: (forgive us, Okies are taking this pretty hard)

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/scene/offbeat/native-tulsan-and-renowned-rocker-leon-russell-has-died/article_032b6741-54ac-5139-a93f-bea23f379e83.html

wfgodot · Nov 13, 2016

[video=youtube;Hjy7RAu8TJ4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjy7RAu8TJ4[/video]

byo · Nov 13, 2016

I saw Leon Russell at an outdoor concert in Phoenix in the 70s. I was in the front row.
At one point Leon looked at me and smiled. Leon had the most beautiful blue eyes. :crush:

Rest in peace, Leon. Thank you for your music.

:rose:

Curious Me · Nov 13, 2016

Adored Leon Russell. Never got to meet him, but in the 1970's, in Tulsa, Leon had a church he made into a recording studio that I got to visit. Here's a video of the church and his daughter.

[video=youtube;TA5TxJlO1fw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA5TxJlO1fw[/video]

Leon had a total of five children - two from Mary, and then three children with his long-time, current wife Jan.
http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608003151/Leon-Russell.html

:rose: Fly Free Leon Russell :rose:
We're sure gonna miss YOU.

HoneyWest · Nov 14, 2016

Curious Me said:
Adored Leon Russell. Never got to meet him, but in the 1970's, in Tulsa, Leon had a church he made into a recording studio that I got to visit. Here's a video of the church and his daughter.

[video=youtube;TA5TxJlO1fw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA5TxJlO1fw[/video]

You got to visit the Church Studio? Wow, that must have been quite an experience. It's still there; this morning fans had left flowers at the door. My mother has met Leon several times. She was really into the Tulsa music scene in the mid- maybe even early-70's. He had a really large home in the Maple Ridge area of Tulsa that she would point out to me when I was a little girl. Of course, she's crushed but thankful for the music and the memories.

bessie · Nov 14, 2016

I saw him many years ago at the Warehouse in NOLA, and many times since. Sure will miss him.

bessie · Nov 14, 2016

HoneyWest said:
Here's his obituary in the Tulsa World newspaper today: (forgive us, Okies are taking this pretty hard)

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sce...cle_032b6741-54ac-5139-a93f-bea23f379e83.html

Not just Okies.

HoneyWest · Nov 14, 2016

bessie said:
Not just Okies.

Oh, I know not just Okies!

:hug:

Hugs to you, Bessie. It's been a strange day. I had to inform my husband that I AM IN MOURNING today, all day. He is not familiar with Leon, he grew up in freaking Germany. He did give me a good hug. haha

wfgodot · Nov 14, 2016

[video=youtube;j9Tfm3syUOM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Tfm3syUOM[/video]

wfgodot · Nov 14, 2016

[video=youtube;h3hXstqo3H8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3hXstqo3H8[/video]

wfgodot · Nov 16, 2016

[video=youtube;hPMEdHNpxKs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPMEdHNpxKs[/video]

wfgodot · Nov 16, 2016

[video=youtube;tn-br0h4rZk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn-br0h4rZk[/video]

kanzz · Nov 21, 2016

This is a memorial Leon did for a mutual friend who passed in 2013.
Enjoy:
[video]https://youtu.be/N9e7QJblAk8[/video]

wendybtn · Mar 15, 2018

Growing up in Tulsa, you knew who he was! So many great songs. RIP.

Rott Mom · Mar 18, 2018

I remember going back to the island

https://youtu.be/r7MoZuP3JBo

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