Leon Russell
Also Known As: Hank Wilson, Russell Bridges
Biography: Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records during his 60-year career. His genres included pop, country, rock, folk, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk rock, blues rock, surf, standards, and Tulsa Sound.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Birthday: April 02, 1942
Deathday: November 13, 2016
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Overview: A documentary telling the story of Joe Cocker's historic "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour through the lens of the Tedeschi Trucks Band's reunion of the Mad Dogs.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-21
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Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Overview: "Joe Cocker - the Rotating Rocker - and his 42 member communal touring company Mad Dogs & Englishmen with the Master of Space and Time Leon Russell - see them perform in the pleasure palaces of America - it's a moving picture" says the classic film poster. See this spectacular rock 'n' roll tour documentary and get a dramatic visual record that captures the spirit of the hippie era with mind-blowing performances, crazy backstage footage, and spaced-out interviews. Supporting cast includes Claudia Lennear, Rita Coolidge, Sherman Jones reciting "Face on the Barroom Floor," and Canina the dog.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-08-27
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When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Overview: A drug dealer's car breaks down in a small U.S. town. In turn, the town's people become victim to his unique brand of physical and mental torture.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-02-09
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The Concert for Bangladesh
Overview: A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for the poor of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh was a pair of benefit concerts organised by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-03-23
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The Union
Overview: In November 2009, filmmaker Cameron Crowe began filming a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the album The Union, a collaboration between musicians Elton John and Leon Russell, who hadn't spoken to one another in 38 years prior to beginning work on the album. In addition, the documentary offers a rare glimpse into the process John goes through to create and compose his music. Featured in the film are musicians Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Booker T. Jones, steel guitarist Robert Randolph, Don Was and a 10-piece gospel choir who all contribute to the album, which is produced by award-winning producer T-Bone Burnett. Musician Stevie Nicks and John's long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin also appear.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-20
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Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-13
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The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
Overview: Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-30
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A Poem Is a Naked Person
Overview: Les Blank's first feature-length documentary captures music and other events at Leon Russell's Oklahoma recording studio during a three-year period (1972-1974).
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-09
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Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
Overview: It's Willie Nelson celebrating the 4th of July
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-01
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Out in the Woods
Overview: Home video footage shot by Maureen Gosling during the filming of Les Blank's feature "A Poem is a Naked Person".
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-03-29
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J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios
Overview: Reluctant rock hero J.J. Cale takes the spotlight for this 80-minute session, recorded in Los Angeles in 1979 but virtually unseen until 2001. The reclusive, Oklahoma-born Cale is probably best known for writing songs made famous by others ("After Midnight" and "Cocaine" by Eric Clapton, "Call Me the Breeze" by Lynyrd Skynyrd). Those are among the some two dozen tunes heard here (five of which, including "Breeze," are audio-only bonus tracks), as is Cale's own minor hit, "Crazy Mama." The latter is a good example of the witty, laconic groove that Cale, a superb guitar player and laid-back vocalist, brings to much of his music, an appealing style that's been an obvious influence on Mark Knopfler and others.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-27
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Leon Russell: A Song For You
Overview: "A Song for You" is a stunning collection of 25 hits, including some of Leon's all-time greatest tracks.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-07-20
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The T.A.M.I. Show
Overview: Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols – representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit – packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-11-14
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Leon Russell: The Homewood Session
Overview: Originally aired on KCET December 5, 1970. Taped at the Vine Street Theatre on Hollywood and Vine. Leon Russell and friends with Sweet Emily, Claudia Lennar, Kathi McDonald, Chuck Blackwell, John Gallie, Don Preseton, Joey Cooper, Carl Radle, Don Nix, Jim Horn, Furry Lewis. Set list Leon's Introduction Opening 2 Will The Circle Be Unbroken Caravan (Jim Horn) It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry Delta Lady A Song For You Furry's Introduction Furry's Blues 1 Furry's Blues 2 Furry's Blues 3 with Leon Amos Burke Honky Tonk Women Sweet Emily Prince Of Peace Girl Of The North Country Big Boss Man Crystal Closet Queen Of Thee I Sign Medley Ending
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-12-17
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Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
Overview: Elton John in concert at the Roundhouse with his friend and mentor Leon Russell and special guests Plan B and Rumer. The concert celebrates Elton and Leon's classic hits and they also perform from their new collaboration album, The Union.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-30
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George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
Overview: Short documentary focused on the background story of the show, including interviews with cast and crew.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-24
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