Asylum Choir Discography of CDs

Asylum Choir discography Digitally remastered by Tom Baker (Future Disc Systems, Hollywood, California). Of all Russell's early work as an artist, this record is perhaps the least essential; in particular, songs like "Tryin' to Stay Live" and "When You Wish Upon a Fag" feel dated. Nevertheless, Asylum Choir II is still a pretty nice record. Especially noteworthy is Russell's own version of "Hello, Little Friend"; Joe Cocker would later record the definitive version of the song. (The 1995 CD reissue features five bonus tracks). ~ Jim Worbois Recorded at Skyhill Studios, Hollywood, California Between February 1967 and April 1969. Reissue producer: Tom Cartwright. Personnel: Leon Russell (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards). Recording information: Skyhill Studios, Hollywood, CA (02/1967-04/1969). Photographers: Ed Caraeff; Carl Radle. Unknown Contributor Roles: Leon Russell; Marc Benno. Personnel: Leon Russell, Marc Benno (vocals, various instruments). Producers: Leon Russel, Marc Benno.

Asylum Choir songs This delightful psychedelic artifact is an eclectic, ironic romp through musical styles and show business references, starting with "Welcome to Hollywood." It does show you what Leon Russell was up to before he became a Southwest superstar, and it is also a curiosity in its own right. ~ William Ruhlmann Digitally remastered reissue of this long-lost Psychedelic album from 1968 by this duo featuring Leon Russell. Poised between his past as a top Wrecking Crew session man (Phil Spector, The Byrds, Sonny And Cher) and assistant to Liberty A&R head Snuff Garret, and his future as a '70s Rock superstar, Russell teamed up with his Texas Psych buddy Marc Benno to work with Gene Clark, Harpers Bizarre and Gary Lewis in their new studio. In between sessions, they created this unusual and breathtaking album. Here once more is this amazing lost gem, intensified in Rev-Ola style, and ready to work it's magic! A great lost nugget by one of the major Rock superstars! 11 tracks. Rev-Ola. 2007. Recording information: Skyhill Studios, Hollywood, CA. Personnel: Nick Robbins, Joe Foster (synthesizer). Liner Note Author: Andy Morten.

Asylum Choir CD discography GIMME SHELTER! is a compilation of Russell's work for the Shelter label. Recorded between 1965 and 1991. Includes liner notes by Joseph F. Laredo and Dan Loggins. Digitally remastered by Jason Arnold (September 1996, Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, California). It's a little problematic to put together a compilation of such an album-oriented artist. But unless you're very deeply into the Leon Russell catalog, this two-CD, 40-track best-of will serve as a retrospective of all that you need, largely covering his work from the first half of the '70s (a couple of songs from his 1992 Virgin album are also included) and featuring his best-known hits, big and small. It's a well-done tour through his blend of swamp rock, gospel, and bits of blues and country, with material from eight of his Shelter LPs, including the one he recorded in 1969 as part of the Asylum Choir. Interesting rarities include a 1974 single of "Wild Horses," a 1970 cover of Dylan's "She Belongs to Me" that only showed up on a compilation, and a folk-rockish 1965 single for Dot. ~ Richie Unterberger Full title: Gimme Shelter!: The Best Of Leon Russell. Personnel includes: Leon Russell (vocals, guitar, piano); The Asylum Choir, The Shelter People, The Tulsa ...