Will O' the Wisp is the sixth studio album by Leon Russell. The album was released in 1975 on Shelter Records.[3] It peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard albums chart and remained on the chart for 40 weeks.[4] The album cover was designed and illustrated by artist/actor Gailard Sartain.
| Will O' the Wisp | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 7, 1975 | |||
| Length | 40:06 | |||
| Label | Shelter (US); A&M (UK) | |||
| Producer | Denny Cordell, Leon Russell | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C−[2] |
It features the hit single, "Lady Blue", which reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.[5] The album was certified gold in 1976.[6]
On July 21, 1999, Leon performed "Back to the Island" live on The David Letterman Show.[7]
Track listing
editAll tracks composed by Leon Russell
Side one
- "Will O' the Wisp" (instrumental) – 0:55
- "Little Hideaway" – 3:57
- "Make You Feel Good" – 2:23
- "Can't Get Over Losing You" – 5:04
- "My Father's Shoes" – 4:16
- "Stay Away from Sad Songs" – 4:01
Side Two
- "Back to the Island" – 5:20
- "Down on Deep River" – 3:55
- "Bluebird" – 3:55
- "Laying Right Here in Heaven" – 2:52
- "Lady Blue" – 3:28
Charts
edit| Chart (1975/76) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[8] | 96 |
| United States (Billboard 200) | 30 |
Personnel
edit- Leon Russell – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, synthesizer, clavinet, percussion
- Steve Cropper, Bobby Manuel, J. J. Cale, Tommy Allsup, Don Preston – guitar
- Donald Dunn, Carl Radle – bass guitar
- Patrick Henderson – organ
- Teddy Jack Eddy (Gary Busey), Richard "Moon" Calhoun, Al Jackson Jr., Ambrose Campbell, Jim Keltner, Carl Himmel – drums
- Mary McCreary – background vocals
- Jim Horn – alto saxophone
- Masako Hirayama – biwa
- Minoru Muraoka – flute
- Roger Linn – synthesizer, programming
References
edit- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: R". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 12, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Holden, Stephen. "Will O' the Wisp". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Inductee Explorer - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "Memory Lane". Leon Russell Official Website. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "What to do in Oklahoma on Aug. 6, 2015: Hear Leon Russell at Hard Rock Tulsa". NewsOK.com. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ imdb.com, July 21, 1999, The David Letterman Show
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 262. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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