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Leon Russell — Down in the Flood
Album: Face In the Crowd
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6.5

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Total ratings: 306









Released: 1999
Length: 4:02
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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 Duc1098 wrote:
6.5 ? What's with that?

 
I know, right? I just bumped up my 7 to an 8, in an attempt to raise the rating.

I saw a comment on another track (Bowie I believe)  suggesting that his songs' ratings, and similarly other artists who are part of the "left us in 2016 club" would get an uptick simply owing to their recent death. I don't think it went over well with other commenters, probably because of a poor delivery;  I for one think there is truth in that theory. Sort of like when a painter dies and her artwork triples in price. 

Anyways, RIP to all of the (crummy) club members. 

Peace, Love, Happiness, Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll 


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
6.5 ? What's with that?
Posted 7 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
RIP Leon...
Posted 7 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
Outstanding song writer, pretty easy on the ears as well...
Posted 8 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
This was released in 1999?  

Cool. 
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Love Leon
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 ploafmaster wrote:
Wow...what happens when George Clinton soaks in bleach for a bit and sings silly Randy-Newmanesque music? I think you get the idea...
 
Mean, but funny. {#Lol}
Posted 8 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Am I the only one in this chat at this time! Nice song btw.

 
I'm here now but it seems that you are gone
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Holy album art, Batman
Posted 9 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
 Bleyfusz wrote:
Did'nt know Dr. John had been reproduced by cloning, damn it.
 
They've both been playing music in and around New Orleans for about the same amount of time and have probably known each other for close to fifty years.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
The unmistakable piano style !
On hearing the opening chords, I was expecting something from Joe Cocker who Russell played with so often In the Magic Band.
Good stuff !
Posted 11 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:
Muppet

 
Yeah, how about that?  Jim Henson was a Leon Russell fan.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Muppet
Posted 12 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
just saw him back in april. it was a fabulous show.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 ploafmaster wrote:
Wow...what happens when George Clinton soaks in bleach for a bit and sings silly Randy-Newmanesque music? I think you get the idea...
 
I don't care who ya are - that's funny!  {#Notworthy}
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Always love hearing Mr. Russell.
Posted 12 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5aYRgmgyM
Posted 13 years ago by anabel    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one in this chat at this time! Nice song btw.
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Great to hear Leon in his prime!  From an old LP? Didn't I hear the record skip?!?

PS - according to the present Wikipedia article, the album dates from 1999

PPS - Amazon.com shows Original Release Date: January 26, 1999


Posted 14 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
great indeed!   hope to hear more of him.  I had not heard this.  I know there is a wealth of material out there, rarely heard.

 nigelr wrote:
Don't come none finer than the great, great Leon Russell.
 


Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Bill's rollin'em out today....... BigTime!
Thanks
Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
 Alifreckles50 wrote:
It's always so good to hear Leon.  What an unmistakable voice.  First concert I ever went - Leon Russell and the Shelter People at the Nassau Coliseum back in 72 I think....
   Allways put on a great concert, saw him and Freddie King one night at Armadillo. They each did a set then did one together and it was a night to remember. They were supposed to release the album but as alot of things recorded at Armadillo don't know if it was ever done. Maybe cc_Rider can shed some light on that. Antones aquired the old "Dillo" recordings me thinks

Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
It's always so good to hear Leon.  What an unmistakable voice.  First concert I ever went - Leon Russell and the Shelter People at the Nassau Coliseum back in 72 I think....
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
The song is cool, but what 4th grader photoshopped the album cover?
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Takes me straight back to my college days. Nice to hear Leon Russell again. Sweet!
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
Don't come none finer than the great, great Leon Russell.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
lionirons wrote:
Something off of "Carny" would be nice...
I've been uploading a few gems off Carney. Check out the LRC and give them a thumbs up.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Bleyfusz wrote:
Did'nt know Dr. John had been reproduced by cloning, damn it.
Separated at birth, they were.
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Some Leon info over at my blog (early post): (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Did'nt know Dr. John had been reproduced by cloning, damn it.
Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Hank is back!
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Dunno, it sounds like Rocky Racoon with the wrong text and a sleepy arrangement.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
bcorcoran wrote:
I'd give it a 10 for album art. But 6 for the music since, although I recognize the talent is there, it just isn't for me.
Ditto. My thoughts exactly. = )
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I'd give it a 10 for album art. But 6 for the music since, although I recognize the talent is there, it just isn't for me.
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
JerseeeGirl wrote:
Hey Leon ! Good to hear ya again - wouldn't mind hearing more of you on RP
Something off of "Carny" would be nice...
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
...something like "Down on the Base" from Asylum Choir II! Love you Leon. artmaven wrote:
Agree -- more Leon, please. I'd do it but all mine is vinyl. (yeah, I know, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet.)
Posted 17 years ago by divinemadness    [ Reply ]
Hey Leon ! Good to hear ya again - wouldn't mind hearing more of you on RP
Posted 17 years ago by JerseeeGirl    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
It would be really nice if some of you could upload more Leon Russell. Particularly some of his early stuff would be good.
Agree -- more Leon, please. I'd do it but all mine is vinyl. (yeah, I know, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet.)
Posted 18 years ago by artmaven    [ Reply ]
It would be really nice if some of you could upload more Leon Russell. Particularly some of his early stuff would be good.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
So happy to hear Leon on RP, thank you so much! He's playing & recording tonight at The Old Lady of Brady here in T Town. What a showman he rocks the house banging on his ivorys like a manic
Posted 18 years ago by EclecticQueenTee    [ Reply ]
Wow...what happens when George Clinton soaks in bleach for a bit and sings silly Randy-Newmanesque music? I think you get the idea...
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
I was in the other room, heard this and came running. I always loved Leon. Atlanta stadium, that summer of ... 70 something. It's great to hear something new from him. In my best Oliver imitation, "Please sir, I want some more." Thanks Bill !
Posted 19 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
Mediocre since that time...
Posted 19 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
Always loved his rich grating voice it goes so well with the stonking piano and the honest to goodness blues backdrop.
Posted 19 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]