Chas requested some arranger music...I may have uploaded this one a long time ago, but, it's a favorite tune of mine, and, to my ears at least, the old S910 still sounds great.

Recorded "live" in Style Play, no overdubs...I hope you all enjoy this old Leon Russell tune.

Ian

Great rendition, Ian. Really enjoyed it.

Gary

Very nice. One of my all-time favorite tunes. I think I may have posted a version of this myself a few years back. If I can find it, I'll repost it (or maybe just re-record it). One thing that comes across (aside from the great playing) is the incredible quality of the voices, lead and accompaniment. So if you sound lousy, it's hard to blame the instrument .

chas

Also, the triplet feel in the verse, as well as the super job with articulation with the sax in the riff were excellent.

Hi Ian,
thoroughly enjoyed it.

nice

Loved it THEN, love it now ... especially the "quotes' from Michel Legrand's theme from the movie "Summer of '42" '''

Ian has always been one of my favorite musicians on this board ...

Oh Yeah great groove well done Ian thanx

Ian...great interpretation of a great song.
Eddie

Ian, one of the most difficult things to do is to keep a simple as it was intended—and not over play. I felt myself getting dragged into the song. Great job, great sounds.
I may have to buy a Tyros. (smile)

Posting our music was a good idea; it allows us to know more about our friends here on Synthzone.

John C.

Ian I don't post much on forums but could not pass up giving you your props for this rendition. Beautifully arranged and played! Bravo

TASTY!


R.

Very nice indeed...much enjoyed...
Lee

Great performance Ian.

oh yes Ian !!! very tasty . I only pop into the Zone once in a while these days but I am glad i logged in today before this Gem got buried. Keep on grooving !!!

Wow Ian. Amazing arrangement and fantastic playing. Loved all the sounds but especially the sax, which really sounds great to my ears. Hard to believe you had no dubs. Very impressive and a real nice share. Thanks. Hal

RIP Leon Russel thanks for giving us this wonderful song.

When did Leon pass? He is one of my all-time favorite writers.

Lady Blue is magnificent, as is A Song for You!


Russ

Leon Russell(1942 - 2016)
Leon Russell, a legendary rock musician and songwriter, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at his home in suburban Nashville, Tennessee, according to multiple news sources. He was 74.

His wife, Jan Bridges, said through an intermediary that the legendary musician and songwriter died in his sleep. Russell learned to play the piano at a young age growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also played the guitar. By the time he was 14, he was playing in the Tulsa nightclubs with his group the Starlighters. The legendary J.J. Cale was also a member of that band.

Russell moved out to Los Angeles and became a popular session musician. He had the ability to play a variety of music including rock, blues, soul, country, and gospel. He played on albums by the Byrds, Glen Campbell, and Gary Lewis and the Playboys. He co-wrote the hit song “Everybody Loves a Clown” for Gary Lewis and the Playboys in 1965. He also played for a while with the legendary session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. He was featured on the Ronettes' hit song “Be My Baby.”

He worked with Joe Cocker and, most famously, led the English singer's band on the classic 1970 tour “Mad Dogs and Englishmen.” The list of bands and timeless songs he worked on is almost endless. He played on the Beach Boys classic “Pet Sounds” and with a variety of musicians including Frank Sinatra and the Monkees. He toured with the Rolling Stones. He was also part of George Harrison's "Songs for Bangladesh."

Russell also had a long solo career. He released his first album in 1970, the self-titled “Leon Russell.” The album featured one of his best-known songs, “A Song for You,” which has been covered by Andy Williams and Elton John.

He was a musician's musician and continued to play and collaborate with other artists later in his career. Elton John and Russell released an album in 2010 called “The Union.” Cameron Crowe made a documentary that followed the creative process between the two artists in the making of the album.

Elton John wrote on Twitter, "My darling Leon Russell passed away last night. He was a mentor, inspiration & so kind to me. I loved him and always will."

Russell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

Thanks, Jerry. He wrote more of my favorite songs than anybody. A song for You is one I get many, many requests for.


R

More than 100 acts have recorded “A Song for You,” a song Russell said he wrote in 10 minutes.

Jerryghr