Leon Russell Leon Russell And The Shelter People (1971)

"Leon Russell and The Shelter People" is the 1971 gem by multi-instrumentalist and music icon Leon Russell. The album is comprised of eight Russell originals, two Dylan covers and Harrison’s “Beware of Darkness”. It is a full display of Russell’s gifts as an instrumentalist and his abilities to produce timeless Rock & Roll classics. Russell’s soulful talents shine through on the tracks “Of Thee I Sing”, “Home Sweet Oklahoma” and “She Smiles Like a River”. "Leon Russell and The Shelter People" finds Russell at his prime and is an important document in his illustrious career.

"Leon Russell and The Shelter People" is the 1971 gem by multi-instrumentalist and music icon Leon Russell. The album is comprised of eight Russell originals, two Dylan covers and Harrison’s “Beware of Darkness”. It is a full display of Russell’s gifts as an instrumentalist and his abilities to produce timeless Rock & Roll classics. Russell’s soulful talents shine through on the tracks “Of Thee I Sing”, “Home Sweet Oklahoma” and “She Smiles Like a River”. "Leon Russell and The Shelter People" finds Russell at his prime and is an important document in his illustrious career.

"Leon Russell and The Shelter People" is the 1971 gem by multi-instrumentalist and music icon Leon Russell. The album is comprised of eight Russell originals, two Dylan covers and Harrison’s “Beware of Darkness”. It is a full display of Russell’s gifts as an instrumentalist and his abilities to produce timeless Rock & Roll classics. Russell’s soulful talents shine through on the tracks “Of Thee I Sing”, “Home Sweet Oklahoma” and “She Smiles Like a River”. "Leon Russell and The Shelter People" finds Russell at his prime and is an important document in his illustrious career.

Leon Russell's accolades are monumental in a number of categories, from songwriting to session playing, to his solo work. Leon Russell and the Shelter People is the second solo album by the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. This 1971 gem shot to No. 17 on the Billboard album charts.