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Region: Western Oklahoma / Oklahoma PanhandleConference: PlainsRegional Rank: #4
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Did You Know
•Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, began his music career in Tulsa nightclubs.
•He toured with the Ventures at age 14, honing his rock and roll skills.
•Russell's songwriting breakthrough came with Joe Cocker's hit "Delta Lady."
•He played piano anonymously on many famous 1960s recordings.
•Leon famously led Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour.
•His Shelter Records label helped launch JJ Cale's career.
•Russell built a recording studio inside his mansion.
•He surprisingly collaborated with Elton John late in his career.
•Leon achieved gold record status with his self-titled debut album.
•He was inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame.
Locations in Lyrics
6 location references across 6 songs
Songs & Places
Manhattan Island Serenade
New York City, NY
"Manhattan Island serenade"
Of Thee I Sing
, PA
Boston, MA
, OK
, OH
"Hung up in a Pennsylvania mining town"
Shootout on the Plantation
, OK
Los Angeles, CA
New York City, NY
Pittsburgh, PA