Billed as the "last original man" or something like that, I think. I really liked the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" movie of the tour in the early 70's. Leon Russell (Lady Blue, Masquerade, etc.) played great Les Paul. Billy Preston played great B-3 on the tour. He recorded Tightrope (?) and recorded with the Beatles. Died a couple of years ago.

My son found an album recorded in 1964 of the Louis Belson orchestra with vocalist James Brown. 1/2 are James Brown hits and half are standards. It's a hoot!

You're right. Across styles, the real stars are the ones who interpret with feeling and soul.

Have fun, Chas!

Russ

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