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Leon Russell

Lawton, OK

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americana Popularity: 65 Established Division

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Region: Western Oklahoma / Oklahoma Panhandle Conference: Plains Regional 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
"Oh, Oklahoma's lonesome cowboys"
Home Sweet Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
"Song about Tulsa"
Oklahoma Boogie
, OK
"Song about Oklahoma"
Oklahoma Girl
, OK
"Song about Oklahoma"

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

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