VARIOUS – A Song For Leon: A Tribute To Leon Russell – LP – Mango Coloured Vinyl

LP – Limited Edition Mango ColouredVinyl (*initial pressings only). Only 7,500 copies in this edition worldwide. Featuring Leon Russell Covers by Pixies, Orville Peck, Nathaniel Rateliff, Margo Price and more. Artwork by Jess Rotter. Liner Notes by Jessica Hundley.

Leon Russell was one of the most esteemed studio session men in rock history, having appeared on an eye-popping number of records by legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Darin, Phil Spector, Frank Sinatra, the Byrds, and the Beach Boys. Russell’s solo work benefited from his amazing collaborators, as the likes of George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, various Rolling Stones and others helped Russell put the finishing touches on his albums through the years. The master of space & time, Russell blended together Southern soul, gospel, country, rock and piano-man singer/songwriter stylings.

A Song For Leon celebrates Leons life and career, consisting of iconic acts such as Pixies, Orville Peck, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, U.S. Girls featuring Bootsy Collins and other incredible artists. Showcasing the impact of Leon Russells songs, A Song For Leon is meant to educate experienced Leon Russell fans by highlighting other versions of his music, but also bring new fans into the fold by highlighting how many of todays rising musicians have taken inspiration from him.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. Margo Price – Stranger In A Strange Land
2. Durand Jones & The Indications – Out In The Woods
3. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – Tight Rope
4. Orville Peck – This Masquerade
5. U.S. Girls & Bootsy Collins – Superstar

SIDE B
1. Pixies – Crystal Closet Queen
2. Monica Martin – A Song For You
3. Bret McKenzie & The Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Back To The Island
4. Tina Rose, Amy Nelson & Jason Hill – Laying Right Here In Heaven
5. Hiss Golden Messenger – Prince Of Peace