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In 1970, Leon Russell released his solo debut, “LEON RUSSELL,” and quickly rose to become a leading figure in rock history. A classic sound board that captured that night at its peak is now available as the best master. What is recorded in this work is “November 20, 1970 Fillmore East performance”. This is the legendary soundboard recording. It was a night at the Hall of Fame venue, which shines brilliantly in rock history, and on this day, on the same stage, 23-year-old Elton John, who no one knows yet, was standing…but more on that later. First, let’s take a look at the overview of activities at the time and approach the position of this work. [“LEON RUSSELL” released on March 23rd]・April 9th: Hartford performance・June 14th: Anaheim performance・July 17th-August 7th: US #1 (11 performances)《August 23rd “AND THE SHELTER” PEOPLE” production begins September 5th to 12th: US #2 (3 performances) September 26th to December 5th: US #3 (17 performances) ←★Coco★ (14th performance) Legendary soundboard recorded at the Hall of Fame venue This is Leon Russell in 1970. He released his solo debut in March and toured the United States three times from summer to early winter. The Fillmore East performance of this work was one night, the 14th performance of the final leg “US #3”. And the venue is also good. On March 27th and 28th of this year (that is, about 8 months before this production), Leon was on stage at the Fillmore East as Joe Cocker’s musical director. “MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN”, which brought together a large family of about 40 people in total, was the place where that legendary masterpiece was born. Less than a year later, he returned to the Hall of Fame to perform as a solo performer. Moreover, the Fillmore East would close in June 1971, just seven months after this night. It was a night that captured a “legendary season” like no other in its long history. This work that conveys such a night is the best master of the classic sound board that has been loved by collectors for a long time. Bill Graham’s own announcement is included at the beginning, and from the first word you can hear the fact that “This is Fillmore East.” The important sound quality is that there are some traces of noise here and there, but the basic sound is “completely official grade.” Because of the soundboard, Leon’s piano, that hoarse voice, the luster of the female chorus, and the roar of the organ come directly in front of you without any obstruction. Even after more than half a century, it is still considered a first-class product. A live album that will be the “first album of live performances.” With such a sound, it is a set that will bring tears to the eyes of fans. Let’s organize its contents here. Leon Russell (11 songs)・A Song For You/Dixie Lullaby/I Put A Spell On You/Pisces Apple Lady/Shoot Out on the Plantation/Hummingbird/Prince Of Peace/Give Peace A Chance/Masters Of War [Bob Dylan]/Delta Lady/Roll Away The Stone Others (8 songs)・Leon Russell and the Shelter People: It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry [Bob Dylan] / Crystal Closet Queen / Other covers: Girl From The North Country [Bob Dylan] / Get Out of My Life, Woman [Allen Toussaint] / Slippin’ and Slidin’ (Peepin’ and Hidin’) [Little Richard] / Sweet Little Angel [B.B. King] / Blues Power [Eric Clapton] / Great Balls Of Fire [Otis Blackwell] *Note: The name in [ ] is the original artist of the cover. …and it looks like this. After all, the most powerful songs are the famous songs from their debut album “LEON RUSSELL”, with 11 of the 12 songs being played. Only one song is missing, “Hurtsome Body”. In other words, this work is, in effect, a “live version debut album.” That world that was crystallized in the studio with the help of George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and others is now played out in front of the audience by Leon’s own band. It’s also nice to see a vague “trailer for the next movie” mixed in. “Crystal Closet Queen” is an unreleased song that was recorded at Muscle Shoals just two months ago, and “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” was recorded in January 1971 the following year. In other words, this is the early version that was played on stage before the studio recording. The band is also strong. The core of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, consisting of drummer Roger Hawkins and bassist David Hood, supports the foundation, and on top of that are the guitars of Don Preston and Joey Cooper, the organ of John Garry, and the singing voices of Claudia Linnea and Cathy McDonald. There is also a scene where Don Preston takes lead vocals on B.B. King’s “Sweet Little Angel,” and the scent of a revue typical of Leon’s troupe drifts here and there. 23-year-old Elton John also appears, and one of the points of this work (as I mentioned at the beginning) is Elton John. At the Fillmore East on November 20th and 21st (4 performances in total), Elton, who had just arrived in the United States, was the opening act for Leon. Elton, who spotted Leon in the front row at the Troubadour performance in August, later said, “My knees were shaking,” and “I copied Leon Russell. That was all.” The person I admired was sitting in front of me. And at the Fillmore East, Leon’s side reportedly said, “My career is over. This guy is much better than me.” It was a few days like that, where we looked up to each other. By the way, Elton recorded his first live album “17-11-70” just three days before this night (November 17th at A&R Studio). It was also a night in the middle of his hottest week. The end of this work is when these two people intersect. Elton John joins the reprise of “Roll Away The Stone” and rolls into “Great Balls Of Fire” as it is. The two of them banging on the piano and shaking their hair can be seen perfectly just from the sound. At that time, no one knew that 40 years later, the two would meet again in “THE UNION.” It is 8 months after “MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN” and 3 days before “17-11-70″. This is a legendary soundboard album that rivals the great albums of rock history. The pinnacle master of a historic live album that elevates the debut work almost entirely with stage tension. This is definitely a record that you should put on your shelf alongside your solo debut work “LEON RUSSELL”. Legendary soundboard recording of “November 20, 1970 Fillmore East Performance”. This is the best master of a classic sound source that has been known for a long time, and although some noise remains, the basic sound quality is completely official. This is a “live performance debut” in which 11 of the 12 songs of his solo debut “LEON RUSSELL” are played, and 23-year-old Elton John, who opened for him, also appears for the last reprise of “Roll Away The Stone.” This is definitely a record you’ll want to have on your shelf alongside your debut album. Fillmore East, New York, NY, USA 20th November 1970 1. Bill Graham Intro / Girl From The North Country 2. A Song For You 3. Get Out of My Life, Woman 4. Slippin’ and Slidin’ (Peepin’ and Hidin’) 5. Dixie Lullaby 6. I Put A Spell On You 7. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry 8. Pisces Apple Lady 9. Sweet Little Angel (Don Preston-Vocals) 10. Blues Power / Shoot Out On The Plantation 11. Hummingbird 12. Crystal Closet Queen 13. Prince Of Peace 14. Give Peace A Chance > 15. Masters Of War > 16. Give Peace A Chance 17. Delta Lady 18. Roll Away The Stone 19. Roll Away The Stone (reprise) With Elton John 20. Great Balls Of Fire SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Leon Russell – piano, guitar, lead vocals Don Preston – guitar, vocals Joey Cooper – guitar, vocals John Gallie – organ David Hood – bass Roger Hawkins – drums Claudia Lennear – backing vocals Kathi McDonald – backing vocals Elton John – piano, vocals ★19
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