Performer: | Leon Russell |
Title: | Looking Back |
Country: | US |
Released: | 1980 |
Category: | Funk, Soul / Folk, Country |
Rating: | 4.4 ✦ |
Other format: | DXD MP2 MP1 MOD MPC MMF RA |
Looking Back is the fourth solo studio album by Leon Russell. The album was released in 1973, shortly after the success of his single song "Tightrope". The album has instrumental tracks that were recorded in the mid-1960s. Some of the songs featuring Russell playing the harpsichord. There was short issue new CD reissue in 1991 on the Japanese Jimco label, with three bonus tracks.
Carney is Leon Russell's third solo studio album, released in 1972. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 200 and was the first for Russell to contain a hit single - "Tight Rope" b/w "This Masquerade" - which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Looking Back is a Leon Russell solo album. Released in 1973, shortly after the success of his single "Tightrope", it contains instrumental tracks that were recorded in the mid-1960s, featuring Russell on harpsichord. There was briefly a CD reissue in 1991 on the Japanese Jimco label, with three bonus tracks.
1. If I Had a Hammer. Listen to Looking Back in full in the this site app. Play on this site.
Leon Russell albums: 1. Americana, 2. Anything Can Happen, 3. Asylum Choir II, 4. Carney, 5. Face In The Crowd, 6. Hank Wilson Vol. II, 7. Hank Wilson’s Back Vol. I, 8. Legend In My Time Hank Wilson Vol 3, 9. Leon Live, 10. Leon Live!? At The Long Beach Arena, 11. Leon Russell, 12. Leon Russell And The Shelter People, 13. Life And Love, 14. Life Journey, 15. Live In Japan, 16. Looking Back, 17. On A Distant Shore, 18. One For The Road, 19. Solid State, 20. Stop All That Jazz, 21. The Live Album, 22. The Union, 23. Will O’ The Wisp.
This album was not exactly a chart-topper when it was released, but when I listened to it back when, I was instantly hooked by the great harmony between Leon and Mary. The back and forth, both vocally and instrumentally, as they both play a mean piano, is captivating. The lyrics on this disc reveal their emotions and tell the story of their "Wedding". Anyone who digs Leon Russell will love this album, he sounds upbeat and excited to be singing with Mary, who has her own style and unique voice
1 | If I Had A Hammer |
2 | Gospel Harp |
3 | Greenfields |
4 | Virginia |
5 | Our Winter Love |
6 | Cottonfields |
7 | Cherry Beat |
8 | Greenback Dollar |
9 | Man With The Golden Gun |
10 | Tender And Fair |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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7112 | Leon Russell | Looking Back (LP, Album) | Olympic Records | 7112 | US | 1973 |
CD-309 | Leon Russell | Looking Back (CD, Album) | Grammercy Records | CD-309 | US | 2009 |
G-511 | Leon Russell | Leon Russell (8-Trk, Album, Unofficial) | Gambit | G-511 | US | Unknown |
SR66-9808 | Leon Russell | Short Back & Sides (LP, Album) | Calendar Records | SR66-9808 | Australia | Unknown |