Leon Russell/First Album Original DCC Compact Classics & more

The label was most active in its releases in the mid-1990s. At that time, compact discs were considered good as long as they had a clear sound, but Steve Hoffman was in charge of the mastering, which emphasized an analog feel, making it attractive even when listening to it with today’s ears. He released a number of CDs with a great finish. Some of them, such as Wings’ “WILD LIFE” and George Harrison’s “ALL THINGS MUST PASS,” were shelved even though they had been mastered, and I don’t remember when they were released. Something new. Leon Russell’s first album, which appears this time, was released in DCC version in 1994. Of course, since it was released from the same label, the finished product is wonderful, allowing you to enjoy the natural analog feel of that unique swamp rock sound on CD, but the mastering of the current edition of this work that is currently on sale is also not bad. , I guess this is a matter of personal preference. Rather, the DCC version of this album attracted a lot of attention among enthusiasts because it included rare sound sources from the sessions at Olympic Studios in London, where the album was recorded, as a bonus track. Two performances were particularly noteworthy. One is “Jamin’ With Eric,” which, as the name suggests, is a jam session with Eric Clapton. Here, Leon Russell leads with a honky-tonk style piano, while Clapton cuts in with a solo. Therefore, the performance is tight and highly complete, and it is worth listening to as it captures Clapton playing with a tone unique to this period. It was also a time when they participated in the recording of each other’s first solo albums, and you can feel the friendly atmosphere. The last track, “(Can’t Seem To) Get a Line on You”, received even more attention from maniacs. This is because this song was a sound source that could be called a draft of the song that the Rolling Stones would later release as “Shine A Light.” That alone is very valuable, but here Mick Jagger sings, of course, but the background is Russell’s piano and Ringo Starr’s drums, and the slide guitar played throughout is by the singer who learned it at the time. It is said to be George Harrison who just did it. In this version, there is also a theory of Charlie and Mick Taylor (and even Bill Wyman), but the slide heard here has some instability in the phrase, and what’s more, when not playing the slide, The atmosphere of the cutting certainly sounds like Harrison’s playing at the time (there is also a theory that this song was recorded in July 1970). In any case, because it was a recording involving Russell, there is no doubt that it saw the light of day as a bonus. Since it is such a valuable super session sound source, “(Can’t Seem To) Get a Line on You” has been pirated in many Stones titles, and there are many enthusiasts who have heard it in those. However, “Jamin’ With Eric” did not receive much attention, and it may even be said that it was forgotten. Nowadays, I feel that the DCC version of this album itself has been overlooked, and it is fulfilling to be able to easily listen to a specification that boasts such luxurious bonuses. Of course, the current CD does not include these bonuses, and besides the two highlights, they are all wonderful. Please try the rare DCC version of the early swamp rock album, which is comparable to Clapton’s first solo. Taken from the original DCC Compact Classics CD(GZS-1049) Mastered by Steve Hoffman 1. A Song For You 2. Dixie Lullaby 3. I Put A Spell On You 4. Shoot Out On The Plantation 5. Hummingbird 6. Delta Lady 7 Prince Of Peace 8. Old Masters 9. Give Peace A Chance 10. Hurtsome Body 11. Pisces Apple Lady 12. Roll Away The Stone Bonus Tracks Unissued Tracks From The Leon Russell Sessions 13. The New Sweet Home Chicago 14. Jammin’ With Eric ★Jam session with Eric Clapton 15. Indian Girl 16. Shoot Out On The Plantation 17. (Can’t Seem To) Get A Line On You ★Original song of “Shine A Light”. The vocalist is Mick Jagger.