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Mystycl · 11-13-2016, 05:27 PM

2016 claims another great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Musician and songwriter Leon Russell has died in his sleep at the age of 74, according to a post on his official Facebook page.
Born in Lawton, Oklahoma on April 2, 1942, Russell first achieved widespread recognition as a member of Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, and then through his collaborations with Joe Cocker. He co-produced Cocker’s hit self-titled 1969 album, and wrote two of its songs. Russell then assembled and joined the band for Cocker’s famed Mad Dogs and Englishman tour, which spawned the Russell co-write “Superstar.”
During that trek, Russell’s own self-titled solo album was released, containing his signature track, “A Song for You.” In the following years he had his biggest chart successes with 1972’s “Tight Rope” and 1975’s “Lady Blue.” He also worked as a producer, songwriter, studio collaborator and touring partner for artists such as the Rolling Stones, Freddie King and Bob Dylan.
After years of relative obscurity, Russell was brought back into the spotlight by longtime fan Elton John, with whom he teamed up for the 2010 album The Union. After touring together with John in support of that album, and releasing a documentary chronicling their collaboration, Russell released his final solo album, Life Journey, in 2014.
In July of this year, Russell suffered a heart attack, but was expected to make a full recovery. The cause of his death is as yet unknown.

so most of you know the important part music played and still plays, in my life...
my mother used to always dedicate 2 songs that she did, to me... whether i was in the audience that night or not..... 1. YOURE THE BEST THING... Gladys Knight... and 2. A SONG FOR YOU... Leon Russell...

Mystycl · 11-13-2016, 05:32 PM

I've been so many places
In my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs
I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my life in stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're 'lone now and
I'm singing this song to you

I know your image of me
Is what I hope to be
I've treated you unkindly
But darlin' can't you see
There's no one more important to me
Darlin' can't you please see through me
Cause we're 'lone now and
I'm singing my song for you
You taught me precious secrets
Of the truth with holding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now I'm so much better
And if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody
Cause my love is in there hiding

I love you in a place
Where there's no space or time
I love you for in my life
You are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were 'lone and
I was singing my song for you

PinkFreak · 11-14-2016, 11:23 AM

Wow Myst, I need to look up this song... those lyrics are beautiful. I've never heard of Leon Russell before though :/

Mystycl · 11-15-2016, 01:37 PM

hes more of a songwriter than a singer... look it up? i posted the video... ?? youll love it ♥

he wrote it... i actually like ray charles' version better...

Mystycl · 11-15-2016, 01:41 PM

Mystycl · 11-15-2016, 01:42 PM

Mystycl · 11-15-2016, 01:44 PM

Mystycl · 11-15-2016, 01:46 PM

he's like willie nelson in the aspect, he's written a lot of popular songs.. but no one knows it LOL

11-13-2016, 05:27 PM	#1
Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	Leon Russell Passes Away at 74 2016 claims another great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Musician and songwriter Leon Russell has died in his sleep at the age of 74, according to a post on his official Facebook page. Born in Lawton, Oklahoma on April 2, 1942, Russell first achieved widespread recognition as a member of Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, and then through his collaborations with Joe Cocker. He co-produced Cocker’s hit self-titled 1969 album, and wrote two of its songs. Russell then assembled and joined the band for Cocker’s famed Mad Dogs and Englishman tour, which spawned the Russell co-write “Superstar.” During that trek, Russell’s own self-titled solo album was released, containing his signature track, “A Song for You.” In the following years he had his biggest chart successes with 1972’s “Tight Rope” and 1975’s “Lady Blue.” He also worked as a producer, songwriter, studio collaborator and touring partner for artists such as the Rolling Stones, Freddie King and Bob Dylan. After years of relative obscurity, Russell was brought back into the spotlight by longtime fan Elton John, with whom he teamed up for the 2010 album The Union. After touring together with John in support of that album, and releasing a documentary chronicling their collaboration, Russell released his final solo album, Life Journey, in 2014. In July of this year, Russell suffered a heart attack, but was expected to make a full recovery. The cause of his death is as yet unknown. so most of you know the important part music played and still plays, in my life... my mother used to always dedicate 2 songs that she did, to me... whether i was in the audience that night or not..... 1. YOURE THE BEST THING... Gladys Knight... and 2. A SONG FOR YOU... Leon Russell... A SONG FOR YOU - Leon Russell & Friends (1971) - YouTube __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

11-13-2016, 05:32 PM	#2
Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	I've been so many places In my life and time I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhymes I've acted out my life in stages With ten thousand people watching But we're 'lone now and I'm singing this song to you I know your image of me Is what I hope to be I've treated you unkindly But darlin' can't you see There's no one more important to me Darlin' can't you please see through me Cause we're 'lone now and I'm singing my song for you You taught me precious secrets Of the truth with holding nothing You came out in front and I was hiding But now I'm so much better And if my words don't come together Listen to the melody Cause my love is in there hiding I love you in a place Where there's no space or time I love you for in my life You are a friend of mine And when my life is over Remember when we were together We were 'lone and I was singing my song for you __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Last edited by Mystycl; 11-15-2016 at 01:38 PM.

11-14-2016, 11:23 AM	#3
PinkFreak Wonder Woman Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 8,620 Thanks: 5,074 Thanked 2,907 Times in 1,790 Posts Groans: 60 Groaned at 84 Times in 75 Posts	Wow Myst, I need to look up this song... those lyrics are beautiful. I've never heard of Leon Russell before though :/ __________________ I love The Yak It's my kind of place Just walkin' through the front door Puts a big smile on my face It ain't too far, come as you are Hmm, hmm, hmm I love The Yak To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-15-2016, 01:37 PM	#4
Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	hes more of a songwriter than a singer... look it up? i posted the video... ?? youll love it ♥ he wrote it... i actually like ray charles' version better... A Song For You \| Ray Charles - YouTube __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Last edited by Mystycl; 11-15-2016 at 01:40 PM.

11-15-2016, 01:41 PM	#5
Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	Leon Russell lady blue - YouTube __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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11-15-2016, 01:42 PM	#6
Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	Tight Rope / Leon Russell - YouTube __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	Leon Russell / A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall - YouTube __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	he's like willie nelson in the aspect, he's written a lot of popular songs.. but no one knows it LOL __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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