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Leon RussellWill O' The Wisp

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Rock

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Classic Rock

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Tracklist

Will O' The Wisp (Instrumental)0:55
Little Hideaway3:57
Make You Feel Good2:23
Can't Get Over Losing You5:04
My Father's Shoes4:16
Stay Away From Sad Songs4:01
Back To The Island5:20
Down On Deep River3:55
Bluebird3:55
Laying Right Here In Heaven2:52
Lady Blue3:28

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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – R-2138USA & Canada1975USA & Canada1975
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album
    Shelter Records – ISA 5008UK1975UK1975
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album, Pinckneyville pressing
    Shelter Records – SR-2138US1975US1975
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Philips – 6369130Brazil1975Brazil1975
    New Submission
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Philips – 6369 130France1975France1975
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SRL-52020US1975US1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album
    Shelter Records – L 35572Australia1975Australia1975
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, 8-Track CartridgeWill O' The Wisp
    8-Track Cartridge, Album
    Shelter Records – SRT-2138, Shelter Records – MCAT-2138US1975US1975
    New Submission
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album, Gloversville Press
    Shelter Records – SR-2138US1975US1975
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album
    Philips – 40.132Venezuela1975Venezuela1975
    New Submission
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    A&M Records – AMLS 68309UK1975UK1975
    New Submission
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album, Stereo, Gloversville Pressing
    Shelter Records – SR-2138US1975US1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – 9309-52020Canada1975Canada1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975-11-13, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Philips – 6369 130Italy1975Italy1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Yung Feng – LF-3063Taiwan1975Taiwan1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – RJ-7002Japan1975Japan1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SR-2138Canada1975Canada1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Philips – LRG 15122, Philips – 6369 130Mexico1975Mexico1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, CassetteWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SRC-2138US1975US1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album, Stereo, Pinckneyville Press
    Shelter Records – SR-2138US1975US1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SRL-52020US1975US1975
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    Will O' The Wisp
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    Philips – 40.132Venezuela1975Venezuela1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SR-2138US1975US1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SR-2138New Zealand1975New Zealand1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SR-2138Canada1975Canada1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, 8-Track CartridgeWill O' The Wisp
    8-Track Cartridge, Album
    Shelter Records – 8309 - 52020 H, ABC Records – 8309 - 52020 H, GRT – 8309 - 52020 HUS1975US1975
    New Submission
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1975, VinylWill O' The Wisp
    LP, Album, Terre Haute
    Shelter Records – SRL-52020US1975US1975
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1976, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – LP-0002, Mediterraneo (3) – LP-0002Spain1976Spain1976
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1976, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – LP-17.1000/7, Mediterraneo (3) – LP-17.1000/7Spain1976Spain1976
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1978, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – BT-5196Japan1978Japan1978
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1978, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SHL 18001Italy1978Italy1978
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1979, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    MCA Coral – MCA-686, Shelter Records – SRL-52020US1979US1979
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1979, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    MCA Records – MCA-686, Shelter Records – SRL-52020US1979US1979
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1980, VinylWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – 67.611France1980France1980
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1990, CDWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – SRZ-8007, DCC Compact Classics – SRZ-8007US1990US1990
    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1990-12-21, CDWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – PSCW-1037, DCC Compact Classics – PSCW-1037Japan1990Japan1990
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1990, CassetteWill O' The Wisp
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    DCC Compact Classics – SRC-8007US1990US1990
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1990-12-21, CDWill O' The Wisp
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    Shelter Records – PSCW-1037, DCC Compact Classics – PSCW-1037Japan1990Japan1990
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1990, CDWill O' The Wisp
    CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, PDO Press
    Shelter Records – SRZ-8007, DCC Compact Classics – SRZ-8007US1990US1990
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    Cover of Will O' The Wisp, 1991, CDWill O' The Wisp
    CD, Album, Reissue
    Sequel Records – NEX CD 157UK1991UK1991
    New Submission

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    Reviews

    • mhnien's avatar
      mhnien
      Another great Leon Russell record. By now, he's full-on 'let's cut records at my home studio with all kinds of non-trad instruments, doodads, segues, cut aways and nut jobs (Gary Busey aka 'Teddy Jack Eddy', being the prime nut job here) auteur mode' and 'let's cut records with the creme de la creme of studio players (Booker T and The MGs and the Tulsa crew) mode'. And again, like Carney, this mix-up of top-notch songwriting with odd production vs. smooth production makes for an enjoyable listen.

      The retreat from celebrity first heard on Carney is revisited on 'Little Hideaway' and 'Back To The Island', one of Leon's best tunes (and such an apparent template for Jimmy Buffet's whole vibe that JB covered it). Synth textures figure prominently. There's a discernible progression from the earlier, rockier LR records towards contemporary soul, funk, r&b and what feels like adult contemporary. That last would increasingly dominate LR's sound for better or worse.
      • Larsern's avatar
        Larsern
        foobar2000 1.5.2 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
        log date: 2020-03-24 12:53:51

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        Analyzed: Leon Russell / Will O' The Wisp
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        DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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        DR11 -10.13 dB -27.48 dB 0:55 01-Will O' The Wisp (Instrumental)
        DR12 -0.01 dB -15.63 dB 4:18 02-Little Hideaway
        DR11 -0.22 dB -13.61 dB 2:10 03-Make You Feel Good
        DR13 -0.55 dB -17.32 dB 6:31 04-Can't Get Over Losing You
        DR12 -0.34 dB -14.83 dB 4:20 05-My Father's Shoes
        DR12 -0.99 dB -15.78 dB 4:08 06-Stay Away From Sad Songs
        DR12 -0.35 dB -17.18 dB 5:25 07-Back To The Island
        DR11 -1.36 dB -16.25 dB 4:00 08-Down On Deep River
        DR12 0.00 dB -14.33 dB 3:59 09-Bluebird
        DR11 -1.55 dB -14.46 dB 2:55 10-Laying Right Here In Heaven
        DR12 -0.79 dB -15.20 dB 3:32 11-Lady Blue
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        Number of tracks: 11
        Official DR value: DR12

        Samplerate: 44100 Hz
        Channels: 2
        Bits per sample: 16
        Bitrate: 771 kbps
        Codec: FLAC
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        • Discowaltogs222's avatar
          Notes for this release indicate that Pete Bishop was the recording engineer on those tracks with the "M.G. Rhythm section," without any further designation of the specific tracks on which the M.G. Rhythm section played. Presumably this is a reference to Booker T & The MGs' rhythm section, which at the time of this recording (1975), comprised Al Jackson, Jr. (drums), Dennis "Duck" Dunn (bass), and Steve Cropper (guitar). The only songs to include Booker T's entire rhythm section are tracks 6 ("Stay Away From Sad Songs") and 7 ("Back to The Island"). However, tracks 5 ("My Father's Shoes") and 11 ("Lady Blue") both have Steve Cropper and Al Jackson on them, so they may be covered by the "M.G. Rhythm section" designation, as well.
          • theocho8's avatar
            theocho8
            So ahead of its time and experimental. Very impressive album overall! RIP Leon

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