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  Features1 month ago

  ‘Superstar’: Leon Russell Remembers His Much-Covered Classic

  A look at one of his most-recorded numbers, with the help of the late, great Leon himself.

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  News3 months ago

  Ronnie Wilson, Founding Member Of R&B Pioneers The Gap Band, Dead At 73

  The Oklahoman multi-instrumentalist's passing was confirmed by his wife in a Facebook post published today.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘Only You Know And I Know’: Delaney & Bonnie On The Singles Scene

  The duo’s version of the song outdid the one by its writer, Dave Mason.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘If I Were A Carpenter’: Bobby Darin Introduces A Tim Hardin Gem

  The classic 1960s song is also closely associated with the Four Tops, Johnny Cash & June Carter and many others.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘Let It Rain’: A Belated Cloudburst From Eric Clapton

  After the delayed success of 'Layla,' 1972 also brought a single from Eric’s self-titled debut solo album of two years before.

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  News4 months ago

  ‘The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen’ Film Ft. Chris Robinson, Leon Russell & More Set For Release

  The documentary celebrates Joe Cocker’s legendary, short-lived 30-piece band – and their surprise reunion 45 years later.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘The Diving Board’: Making Waves With Elton John’s ‘Most Adult Album’

  Fans were delighted to hear Elton the pianist reclaiming the nimble brilliance that only amplified the impact of his vocals and Bernie Taupin’s lyrics.

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  Features5 months ago

  Karen Carpenter Sings ‘Superstar,’ As She Becomes One

  Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell’s evocative 1969 composition had history even before the Carpenters recorded their version.

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  Features5 months ago

  ‘Ramblin’ Man’: The Allman Brothers Reach Out To The Singles Scene

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  Features5 months ago

  Border Songs: The Troubadour Nights That Changed Elton John’s Life

  Why August 25, 1970 was such a monumental occasion in the career of a young English singer-songwriter.

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  Features6 months ago

  The ‘Eric Clapton’ Album: The Solo Spotlight Falls On A Guitar Master

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  Playlists6 months ago

  Best George Harrison Songs: Essential Tracks

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  Features7 months ago

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  'Living In The Material World' featured such friends as Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Gary Wright, and Nicky Hopkins.

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  Features7 months ago

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  The Crickets' final UK chart appearance was a nod to the late Ritchie Valens, and featured A-list contributors James Burton and Leon Russell.