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STEVE TODOROFF ARCHIVES
PODCAST SERIES
Hear music and interviews direct from the archives of the Steve Todoroff Archives, from a variety of artists and genres. Compiled, edited and mixed for your enjoyment by our Founder Steve Todoroff.
Currently featuring a multi-part series highlighting the music of Tulsa’s “Mayor of Rock and Roll” - Leon Russell!
December 25, 2011
2011 CHRISTMAS VOLUME PODCAST IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING!
XMAS VOLUME 2011
THE 3rd TAMA CHRISTMAS PODCAST
In keeping with our Christmas tradition, we put together this year’s music offering of holiday songs from our “old school” catalog, with some good old-fashioned Gospel, R&B, Blues and C&W. Enjoy this year’s Christmas podcast and Merry Christmas to all of you out there, and a Happy and prosperous 2012.
1. Christmas Is A Coming - Leadbelly
2. A Rootin’ Tootin’ Santa Claus - Tennessee Ernie Ford
3. Santa Claus Baby - The Voices
4. Sleigh Bell Rock - Three Aces & A Joker
5. Greensleeves - Eddie Dunstedter
6. Christ Was Born On Christmas Morn - Cotton Top Mountain Sanctified Singers
7. It’s Christmas Time On Earth Again - Jelly Bean
8. Sherburne – Alabama Sacred Harp Singers
9. The Christmas Song - Booker T & The MGs
10. White Christmas - Golden Gate Quartet
11. Back Door Santa - Clarence Carter
12. Christmas In Heaven - Billy Ward & The Dominoes
13. Christmas Times A Comin’ - Ranch Girls & Hillbilly Boogiemen
14. The Reindeer Boogie - Hank Snow
15. Christmas Day Blues - Cephas & Wiggins
16. The Winter Song - Tex Williams
17. Jingle Bell Slide - Jack Scott
18. Christmas Is Coming At Last - Rhythm Kings
19. Cowboy Santa Claus - Bill Lacey & Group
20. Sleigh Ride - Lloyd Glenn
21. Santa’s On His Way - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
22. Happy New Year - Lightnin’ Hopkins
23. What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve - The Orioles
24. When They Ring The Golden Bell - Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Direct from the vaults of the Steve Todoroff Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Running time: 1:01:09
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VOLUME 6.2 BONUS PODCAST IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING!
June 4, 2011
VOL. 6.2 “Bonus”
THE TOMMY ALLSUP INTERVIEW.
The Steve Todoroff Archives is pleased to share this interview by our founder Steve Todoroff with premier Western Swing guitarist and producer, Tommy Allsup. Tommy is probably best know for losing the coin flip to Richie Valens on February 3, 1959, allowing Valens to join Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, aka J.P. Richardson, and Roger Peterson, the pilot of the private plane they had chartered, to meet an untimely death. A Tulsa-area native, Tommy has had an amazing career as a session guitarist, arranger and producer, with a career that has spanned over six decades. Listen to Tommy talk about his days as a session player with the likes of Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Walter Brennan, The Everly Brothers, Eddie Cochran, Kenny Rogers and many, many others. Tommy also talks about working in the studios of Los Angeles in the early Sixties with a young Leon Russell, who was just starting out in the session world. Hear Tommy also address the current controversy involving the recent claim by Dion that he was actually the one that flipped a coin with Richie Valens for the infamous seat on the private plane on that fateful night, and hear a selection of Tommy’s work, both well-known and obscure, straight from the vaults of the Steve Todoroff Archives!
1. A Little Bitty Tear - Johnny Burnette
2. Walk On By - Johnny Burnette
3. Jambalaya - Tommy Allsup & The Raiders
4. Little Hollywood Girl - The Everly Brothers
5. Down On Deep River - Leon Russell
6. Hey Punkin! - The Bowman Brothers
7. It's So Easy - The Crickets
8. Heartbeat - Buddy Holly
9. Wishing - Buddy Holly
10. Peggy Sue Got Married - Buddy Holly
11. Ling Ting Tong - Buddy Knox
12. Blues In "A" - Bob Wills
13. Old Rivers - Walter Brennan
14. Milk Cow Blues - Eddie Cochran
15. Guitar Twist - The Ventures
16. When You're In Love - Bobby Vee
17. Watusi '64 - Jay Bentley and The Jet Set
18. 500 cc - The Eliminators
19. Fools Paradise - Tommy Allsup
20. Peppermint Beatle - The Standells
21. In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) - Zager and Evans
22. Stand By Your Man - Tommy Allsup and the Tennessee Saxes
23. The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
24. Bob's Breakdown - Asleep At The Wheel
25. I'll Fly Away - Tommy Allsup
Direct from the vaults of the Steve Todoroff Archives,
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Running Time: 1:57:34
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December 18, 2010
VOLUME 6.1 BONUS PODCAST IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING!
VOL. 6.1 “Bonus”
LEON RUSSELL - RRHOF SESSION MEDLEY
In recognition and celebration of the announcement by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that Leon Russell will receive the 2011 award for Musical Excellence, TAMA has put together a medley of some of Russell’s keyboard session work from his early days as one of L.A.’s top session keyboardists. Taken from earlier TAMA podcasts, if you like what you hear then you might want to check out our earlier podcasts covering the session years of former-Tulsan Leon Russell. We also played this medley at a recent TAMA Leon Russell Luncheon in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the historic Mayo Hotel Museum in honor of the Master of Space and Time. Take it away, Leon!
1. Clairol “Is It True Blondes Have More Fun” Theme
2. Moody River - Johnny Burnette
3. Breakaway - Jackie DeShannon
4. I Walk The Line - Herman Clebanoff And His Orchestra
5. Say It Isn’t So - Aretha Franklin
6. Jambalaya - The Raiders
7. Telstar - The Ventures
8. Ain’t Gonna Try Anymore - Dean Martin
9. A Taste Of Honey - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
10. Da Doo Ron Ron - The Crystals
11. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Darlene Love
12. Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton
13. Doin’ The Flake - Gary Lewis & The Playboys
14. Down At Tony’s Cafe - Larry Gordon
15. Hey Little Cobra - The Rip Chords
16. I’m Not Living Here - Sagittarius
17. Life Of The Party - James Darren
18. Help Me Rhonda - The Beach Boys
19. Little Deuce Coupe - The Beach Boys
20. Little Hollywood Girl - The Everly Brothers
21. Maybe He Will Come Back To Me - Patti Page
22. Mean Old World - Rick Nelson
23. Mr. Record Man - Willie Nelson
24. Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds
25. Not For Me - Bobby Darin
26. Out Of Limits - The Marketts
27. Queen Of The House - Jody Miller
28. Sea Cruise - Bobby Vee
29. Sugar Dumpling - Sam Cooke
30. Surf A Nova - Bruce Johnston
31. Surf City - Jan & Dean
32. Sweet Little Sixteen - Pat Boone
33. Tribute To The West Coast Musicians - Al Hazan
34. Washington Square - Les Brown and His Band of Renown
35. When Somebody Loves You - Frank Sinatra
36. Day After Day - Badfinger
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Running Time: 18:59
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December 16, 2010
VOLUME 6 PODCAST IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING!
VOL. 6
LEON RUSSELL - THE SOLO YEARS PART 3
We continue our meticulously researched podcast series on the music career of rock legend and former-Tulsa Leon Russell in Volume Six, which will focus on Leon’s earliest years on his Shelter Records label, including the “Leon Russell & The Shelter People” and “Carney” albums. We also examine his live Homewood Sessions broadcast in Hollywood, an appearance with Sir Elton John at the Fillmore East in New York City on November 21, 1970 playing guitar, his famous appearance with ex-Beatle George Harrison, Bob Dylan, and others at the “Concert For Bangladesh”, and an unreleased song from the Shelter Records catalog. As a bonus we also have Russell joining George Harrison at a concert at the Tulsa Assembly Center on November 21, 1974 to sing “My Sweet Lord”. TAMA Founder/host Steve Todoroff will once again be joined by one of Russell’s former chief recording engineer, Mr. John LeMay, who offers insights to many of the recordings on Russell’s Shelter albums.
1. Mandalay Again - Elton John & Leon Russell
2. Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Leon Russell & Friends (live)
3. Caravan - Jim Horn w/ Leon Russell & Friends (live)
4. Furry’s Blues - Furry Lewis w/ Leon Russell & Friends (live)
5. Sweet Emily - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
6. She Smiles Like A River - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
7. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
8. Home Sweet Oklahoma - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
9. Alcatraz - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
10. Medley: Burn Down The Mission/My Baby Left Me/Get Back - The Elton John Band w/ Leon Russell (live)
11. She Belongs To Me - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
12. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
13. Beware Of Darkness - George Harrison & Leon Russell (live)
14. Medley: Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Youngblood - Leon Russell (live)
15. Tight Rope - Leon Russell
16. Me And Baby Jane - Leon Russell
17. Manhattan Island Serenade - Leon Russell
18. Magic Mirror - Leon Russell
19. My Cricket - Leon Russell
20. Out In The Woods - Leon Russell
21. Carney - Leon Russell
22. Acid Annapolis - Leon Russell
23. If The Shoe Fits - Leon Russell
24. Cajun Love Song - Leon Russell
25. Queen of The Roller Derby - Leon Russell
26. My Sweet Lord - George Harrison w/ Leon Russell (live)
27. This Masquerade - Leon Russell
28. Lillies of The Field - Leon Russell
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Running Time: 2:38:45
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December 15, 2010
TAMA 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PODCAST IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING!
XMAS VOLUME 2010
THE 2nd TAMA CHRISTMAS PODCAST
In the best Christmas tradition, we feature the songs of yesterday and today by some of Tulsa's own, as well as other well-known artists from the great state of Oklahoma. Hear songs and commentary from the late-Rockin' John Henry, Bill Davis, Leon Russell, J.J. Cale, David Gates, Anita Bryant, Freakshow, The Notions, Kay Starr, Toby Keith, Rockin' Jim Byfield, Jenny Labow, The Ives, Bob Wills, Debbie Campbell, Gus Hardin, Jesse Ed Davis, Gene Autry, Jennifer Marriott and many more.
1. Intro - Rockin' John Henry
2. I Just Want You For Christmas - Bill Davis
3. (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag - Kay Starr
4. Slippin' Into Christmas - Leon Russell
5. Here Comes Santa Claus - Gene Autry
6. Do You Hear What I Hear - Carrie Underwood
7. Jingle Bell Rock - Rascal Flatts
8. Christmas Island - Keely Smith
9. Holiday Train - Jennifer Marriott
10. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Vince Gill
11. Beau Jennings' Christmas Vision - Beau Jennings
12. Blue Christmas - Ben Keith w/ J.J. Cale
13. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Jenny Labow & Glass House
14. Christmas Is Comin' - The Tractors
15. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Molly Bee
16. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing - Chet Baker
17. Sleigh Ride - The Ventures
18. Ives Dreaming Of A White Christmas - The Ives featuring Jennifer Todoroff
19. Run, Rudolph, Run - Scott Ellison
20. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Toby Keith
21. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Debbie Campbell
22. Santa Boogie - The Notions
23. Lonesome Christmas (Part Two) unedited - Lowell Fulson
24. When It's Christmas On The Range - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
25. Cowboy Santa Claus - Bill Lacey
26. Santa Claus Is Gettin' Down - Jesse Ed Davis
27. Blue Christmas - Rockin' Jim Byfield
28. Gonna Wrap My Heart In Ribbons - Hank Thompson
29. Christmas Bells - Patti Page
30. Come Home For Christmas - David Gates
31. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Debbie Campbell & Bill Davis w/ Walt Richmond
32. Please Come Home For Christmas - Wiley Hunt
33. Santa's On His Way - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
34. C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S - Anita Bryant
35. The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies - Freakshow
36. Away In A Manger - Gus Hardin
37. Linus & Lucy - Daddy A Go Go featuring John Boydston
38. Christmas Stars - Dwight Twilley
39. Silent Night - Leon Russell
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Running Time: 1:57:21
Don’t forget to leave a comment!
Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
Click here to listen or control + click (Mac)/right click (Windows) here and “save link as”
to download “Xmas Volume - The Second Annual TAMA Christmas podcast" to your computer.
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October 31, 2010
VOLUME 5. 7 BONUS PODCAST IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING!
VOL. 5.7 "Bonus"
THE LINDA WOLF INTERVIEW
In this bonus podcast our special guest is Linda Wolf, photographer, writer and founder of the nonprofit orgnization Teen Talking Circles. Linda began her photography career while living with the female rock group Fanny, and eventually joined the Joe Cocker/Leon Russell/Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour as a photographer. Hear Linda talk about sneaking backstage at the T.A.M.I. Show to meet the Rolling Stones, her days as a secretary for Warner Brothers/Reprise Records, hanging with Jackson Browne, Fanny, Joe Cocker & Leon Russell on the Mad Dogs tour, as well as highlights of Linda's career as a photographer and the founder of the nonprofit, Teen Talking Circles.
Enjoy!
1. Rock Me On The Water - Jackson Browne
2. Charity Ball - Fanny
3. Special Care - Fanny
4. The Letter (live) - Joe Cocker w/ Mad Dogs & Englishmen
5. Hummingbird (live) - Leon Russell w/ Mad Dogs & Englishmen
6. A Song For You (live) - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
7. Didn't It Rain (live) - Mahalia Jackson
Check out more about Linda's photo and other work at: http://www.lindawolf.net/
and
http://www.lindawolf.net/Joe/pages/Andee.htm
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Running Time: 1:36:52
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Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
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August 15, 2010
VOL. 5.6 "Bonus"
THE JOHN LEMAY INTERVIEW
In this bonus podcast our special guest is John LeMay, Leon Russell's chief engineer from those halcyon days in the early Seventies when Leon was back in Tulsa, and operating three separate recording studios in the Tulsa Area.
Enjoy!
1. (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man - Freddie King
2. This Masquerade - Leon Russell
3. Midnight Rider - Bob Seger
4. Harpo's Blues - Phoebe Snow
5. Great Day - Black Grass
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Running Time: 50:34
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Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
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May 17, 2010
VOL. 5.5 "Bonus"
LEON RUSSELL - SESSIONS FROM THE '70S, '80S, '90S AND BEYOND
BONUS PODCAST
Despite Russell's transition to a solo performing artist, he has continued to work actively as a session musician and producer for other artists. We've put together a wide variety of Russell's work beginning in the early '70s and continuing through the past four-decades. LIke Russell's session work in the '60s, this body of work reads like a who's who of popular music. Includes insights and commentary on each song by TAMA Founder Steve Todoroff.
Enjoy...
1. Hummingbird - B.B. King
2. Wild Horses - Flying Burrito Brothers
3. L.A. Getaway - Hill, Barbata & Etheridge
4. It Ain't Easy - Ron Davies
5. Blues Power - Eric Clapton
6. Vaya Con Dios - Doris Troy
7. The Song Of The Elves - John Simon
8. How The Web Was Woven - Jackie Lomax
9. Sweet Motor City - Jim Horn
10. Ask Me No Questions - B.B. King
11. Tandoori Chicken - Ronnie Spector
12. Live With Me - The Rolling Stones
13. Look At You Look At Me - Dave Mason
14. Day After Day - Badfinger
15. That Man Is My Weakness - Rita Coolidge
16. Bangla Desh - George Harrison
17. Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Delaney & Bonnie
18. Goodbye Old Missoula - Willis Alan Ramsey
19. Me and My Guitar - Freddie King
20. Be My Baby - John Lennon
21. Soothe Me - Mary McCreary
22. Rock and Roll Beat - Flash Terry
23. Watching The River Flow - Bob Dylan
24. My Captain - Jesse Ed Davis
25. Me and Baby Jane - Jose Feliciano
26. Woman, She Was Gentle - Eric Andersen
27. Tired of Midnight Blue - George Harrison
28. Shark (In The Dark) - The Dwight Twilley Band
29. Direct Me - Larry Hosford
30. The Choice - Andrae Crouch and The Disciples
31.Thinking of You - The Gap Band
32. Sold On You - Gary Ogan
33. Save The Last Dance For Me - Mary Kay Place
34. Lucky Old Sun - Willie Nelson
35. One Day I'll Walk - New Grass Revival
36. What Do You Expect - J.J. Cale
37. A Song For You - Phil Driscoll
38. Golden Rings - George Jones & Tammy Wynette
39. I Can't Trust My Heart - The Sky Kings
40. Little Piece of Your Love - Lee Rocker
41. That's What I Like About Love - Junior Markham
42. Foggy Mountain Breakdown - Earl Scruggs & Friends
43. Wade In The River of Jordan - Delaney & Bonnie
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Running Time: 3:16:36
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Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
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May 2, 2010
VOL. 5
LEON RUSSELL - THE SOLO YEARS PART 2
We continue our meticulously researched podcast series on the music career of rock legend and former-Tulsa Leon Russell in Volume Five, which will focus on Leon’s transition to a solo artist and future superstar. Focusing on his early relationship with producer Denny Cordell, soul-singer Joe Cocker and the historic "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" album, film & tour, and Russell's debut album with Shelter Records featuring the British All-Stars, such as George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Stevie Winwood, and other notabes. Direct from the vaults of TAMA. Enjoy...
1. The Ballad of Mad Dogs & Englishmen - Leon Russell
2. Hello Little Friend - Joe Cocker
3. Delta Lady - Joe Cocker
4. Medley - Joe Cocker w/ Mad Dogs & Englishmen (live)
5. Steve Hoffman Interview - Part 1
6. (Can't Seem To) Get A Line On You - Mick Jagger w/ Leon Russell
7. Steve Hoffman Interview - Part 2
8. Indian Girl - Leon Russell
9. Steve Hoffman Interview - Part 3
10. The New Sweet Home Chicago - Leon Russell
11. Prince of Peace - Leon Russell
12. Roll Away The Stone - Leon Russell
13. Jammin' With Eric - Leon Russell
14. Hurtsome Body - Leon Russell
15. Chris O'Dell Interview
16. Pisces Apple Lady - Leon Russell
17. Shoot Out On The Plantation - Leon Russell
18. Delta Lady - Leon Russell
19. I Put A Spell On You - Leon Russell
20. A Song For You - Leon Russell
21. Old Masters - Leon Russell
22. Give Peace A Chance - Leon Russell
23. Ole Man Trouble - Hill, Barbata and Etheridge
24. Make Your Love Known My Brother - The O'Neal Twins
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
Don’t forget to leave a comment!
Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
Click here to listen or control + click (Mac)/right click (Windows) here and “save link as”
to download “Leon Russell-The Solo Years Part 2” to your computer.
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December 6, 2009
XMAS VOLUME
THE TAMA CHRISTMAS PODCAST
In the best Christmas tradition, we feature the songs of yesterday and today by some of Tulsa's own, as well as other well-known artists from the great state of Oklahoma. Hear songs and commentary from the late-Rockin' John Henry, Bill Davis, Leon Russell, J.J. Cale, David Gates, Anita Bryant, Freakshow, The Notions, Kay Starr, Toby Keith, Rockin' Jim Byfield, Jenny Labow, The Ives, Bob Wills, Debbie Campbell, Gus Hardin, Jesse Ed Davis, Gene Autry, and many more.
1. Intro - Rockin' John Henry
2. I Just Want You For Christmas - Bill Davis
3. (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag - Kay Starr
4. Slippin' Into Christmas - Leon Russell
5. Here Comes Santa Claus - Gene Autry
6. Do You Hear What I Hear - Carrie Underwood
7. Jingle Bell Rock - Rascal Flatts
8. Christmas Island - Keely Smith
9. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Vince Gill
10. Beau Jennings' Christmas Vision - Beau Jennings
11. Blue Christmas - Ben Keith w/ J.J. Cale
12. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Jenny Labow & Glass House
13. Christmas Is Comin' - The Tractors
14. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Molly Bee
15. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing - Chet Baker
16. Sleigh Ride - The Ventures
17. Ives Dreaming Of A White Christmas - The Ives featuring Jennifer Todoroff
18. Run, Rudolph, Run - Scott Ellison
19. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Toby Keith
20. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Debbie Campbell
21. Santa Boogie - The Notions
22. Lonesome Christmas (Part Two) unedited - Lowell Fulson
23. When It's Christmas On The Range - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
24. Cowboy Santa Claus - Bill Lacey
25. Santa Claus Is Gettin' Down - Jesse Ed Davis
26. Blue Christmas - Rockin' Jim Byfield
27. Gonna Wrap My Heart In Ribbons - Hank Thompson
28. Christmas Bells - Patti Page
29. Come Home For Christmas - David Gates
30. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Debbie Campbell & Bill Davis w/ Walt Richmond
31. Please Come Home For Christmas - Wiley Hunt
32. Santa's On His Way - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
33. C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S - Anita Bryant
34. The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies - Freakshow
35. Away In A Manger - Gus Hardin
36. Linus & Lucy - Daddy A Go Go featuring John Boydston
37. Christmas Stars - Dwight Twilley
38. Silent Night - Leon Russell
Don’t forget to leave a comment!
Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
Click here to listen or control + click (Mac)/right click (Windows) here and “save link as”
to download “Xmas Volume - The First Annual TAMA Christmas podcast" to your computer.
Click here for the Tulsa Area Music Archives Podcast at the iTunes Music Store
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October 20, 2009
VOL. 4.1
THE CHRIS O'DELL INTERVIEW
Currently on a booktour, we talk to the "Pisces Apple Lady" herself about her new book, "Miss O'Dell" My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and the Women They Loved". Chris visits with TAMA-Founder Steve Todoroff about her time at Apple Records, The Beatles, and her relationship with former-Tulsan and rock legend, Leon Russell, who was inspired by Chris and wrote a couple of songs for his inaugural album on Shelter Records in her honor.
1. Hummingbird (live) - Leon Russell/Mad Dogs & Englishmen
2. Pisces Apple Lady - Leon Russell
3. Miss O'Dell - George Harrison
4. Beware Of Darkness (live) - George Harrison & Leon Russell
5. How The Web Was Woven - Jackie Lomax
6. Day After Day - Badfinger
7. My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
Don’t forget to leave a comment!
Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
Click here to listen or control + click (Mac)/right click (Windows) here and “save link as”
to download “Volume 4.1 - The Chris O'Dell Interview podcast" to your computer.
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October 4, 2009
VOL. 4
LEON RUSSELL - THE SOLO YEARS PART 1
We continue our meticulously researched podcast series on the music career of rock legend and former-Tulsa Leon Russell in Volume Four, which will focus on Leon’s transition to a solo artist and future superstar. Direct from the vaults of TAMA. Enjoy...
1. I Got The Blues/Sweet Little Angel - Leon Russell & The Shelter People
2. Lovin' At Night - David Gates & The Accents
3. Pretty Baby - Ronnie Franklin & The Vibes
4. Creepin' - The Starlighters
5. Old Black Joe - Jerry Adams & The Starlighters
6. Swanee River - Russell Bridges
7. All Right - Russell Bridges
8. Sad September - David & Lee
9. Tryin' To Be Someone - David & Lee
10. Bach N' Roll - The Fencemen
11. Swingin' Gates - The Fencemen
12. The One That Got Away - C.J. Russell
13. The Girl I Lost In The Rain - C.J. Russell
14. Cindy - Leon Russell
15. Misty - Leon Russell
16. Roll Over Beethoven - Leon Russell
17. Everybody's Talking 'Bout The Young - Leon Russell
18. It's Alright With Me - Leon Russell
19. Still Care About You - The Daughters of Albion
20. Welcome To Hollywood - The Asylum Choir
21. Soul Food - The Asylum Choir
22. Thieves In The Choir - The Asylum Choir
23. Sweet Home Chicago - The Asylum Choir II
24. Down On The Base - The Asylum Choir II
25. Ballad Of A Soldier - The Asylum Choir II
26. The Whole World Is On Fire - The Asylum Choir II (unreleased)
27. Ghetto - Delaney & Bonnie
28. Page 258 - Carp
Direct from the vaults of the Tulsa Area Music Archives,
Preserving Tulsa’s Music History...
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Compiled, mixed and edited by Steve Todoroff/Tulsa/USA
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September 8, 2009
VOL. 3.9 “Bonus”
LEON RUSSELL - THE SOLO YEARS PART 3.9 “BONUS”
THE SHELTER RECORDS SAMPLER
Formed in late 1969 by Leon Russell and the late-producer Denny Cordell, Shelter Records was an independent record label dedicated to serving the artist. Blessed with a diverse roster, it produced many great albums that have stood the test of time. Check out the song list below for the entire list of Shelter artists, direct from the vaults of TAMA. Enjoy...
1. 
"Roll Away The Stone" - Leon Russell
LEON RUSSELL
Leon Russell
Shelter Records (SHE-1000)
Released February 1, 1970.
Personnel: Russell (piano/vocal); Eric Clapton (guitar); Steve Winwood (organ); Bill Wyman (bass); and Charlie Watts (drums).
2. 
"Amos Burke" - Don Nix
IN GOD WE TRUST
Don Nix
Shelter Records (SHE-8902)
Released November 23, 1970.
Personnel: Nix (guitar/vocals); Eddie Hinton (guitar); Larry Raspberry (guitar); Barry Beckett (piano); David Hood (bass); Roger Hawkins (drums); J.A. Spell (fiddle); and The Mt. Zion Singers (background vocals).
3. 
"My Baby Left Me" - The Grease Band
GREASE BAND
Grease Band
Shelter Records (SW-8904)
Released April 19, 1971.
Personnel: Henry McCulloch (guitar/vocals); Phil Harmonious Plunk, aka Leon Russell (keyboards); Neil Hubbard (guitar); Alan Spenner (bass/vocals); and Bruce Rowlands (drums/percussion).
4. 
"Going Down" - Freddie King
GETTING READY
Freddie King
Shelter Records (SW-8905)
Released April 19, 1971.
Personnel: King (electric guitar/vocals); Leon Russell (guitar/piano); Don Preston (guitar); John Gallie (organ); Donald "Duck" Dunn (bass); Chuck Blackwell (drums); and Claudia Lennear, Kathi McDonald, Joey Cooper, Don Preston (background vocals).
5. 
"Brain Dance" - Jim Horn
THROUGH THE EYES OF A HORN
Jim Horn
Shelter Records (SW-8906)
Released September 20, 1971.
Personnel: Horn (flute/saxophone); Leon Russell (piano); Jackie Kelso (woodwinds); Jerry Scheff (bass); Mike Deasy (guitar); Louie Shelton (guitar); Larry Knechtel (keyboards); Gary Coleman (percussion); and Ron Tutt (drums).
6. 
"Crazy Mama" - J.J. Cale
NATURALLY
J.J. Cale
Shelter Records (SW-8908)
Released October 25, 1971.
Personnel: Cale (guitar/vocals); Mac Grayden (slide guitar); Carl Radle (bass); Karl Himmel (drums) and Diana Davidson (background vocals).
7. 
"To Grow" - Alan Gerber
THE ALAN GERBER ALBUM
Alan Gerber
Shelter Records (SMAS-8909)
Released October 25, 1971.
Personnel: Gerber (acoustic/piano/violin/vocals); Al Jackson (drums/percussion); Eddie Marshall (drums); Jimmy Karstein (drums); Donald "Duck" Dunn (bass); Ken Jenkins (string bass); Danny Weis (guitars); Bill Wolf (guitars); Michael Fonfara (piano/organ); Jay Spell (fiddle); Banjo Andy (banjo); and The Memphis Horns.
8. 
"Tryin’ To Stay ‘Live" - Asylum Choir II
ASYLUM CHOIR II
Leon Russell & Marc Benno
Shelter Records (SW-8910)
Released November 15, 1971.
Personnel: Russell (vocals/various instruments); and Marc Benno (vocals/various instruments).
9. 
"Listen To The Message" - D.J. Rogers
MUSIC OF THE BULL
D.J. Rogers
Shelter Records (SW-8915)
Released March 14, 1973.
Personnel: Rogers (vocals); Bobby Watson (bass); Fred Allen (drums); David T. Walker (guitar); and Washburn, Hall, & Southern (background vocals).
10. 
"Great Day" - Black Grass
BLACK GRASS
Black Grass
Shelter Records (SW-8915)
Released June 4, 1973.
Personnel: Rev. Patrick Henderson (piano/organ/tambourine/lead vocals); Leon Russell (piano); Carl Radle (bass); Chuck Blackwell (drums); and Nawasa Crowder, Mary Ann Lindsey, & Phyliss Lindsey (background vocals).
11. 
"Poetry Man" - Phoebe Snow
PHOEBE SNOW
Phoebe Snow
Shelter Records (SR-2109)
Released May 27, 1974.
Personnel: Snow (acoustic guitar/vocals); David Bromberg (guitars/dobro); Steve Burgh (electric guitar); Ron Carter (bass); Steve Gadd (drums); Bob James (organ/keyboard); Ralph MacDonald (percussion); Margaret Ross (harp); Zoot Sims (saxophone); Teddy Wilson (piano); and The Persuasions (background vocals).
12. 
"Minor Case Of The Blues" - Don Preston
BEEN HERE ALL THIS TIME
Don Preston
Shelter Records (SR-2114)
Released October 7, 1974.
Personnel: Preston (guitar/vocals); Berry Beckett, Pete Carr, Roger Hawkins, David Hood, Jimmie Johnson, Neil Hubbard, Jean Rousel, Denny Seiwell, Chris Stewart, Casey Van Beek, Carl Radle, Jamie Oldaker, John Gallie, Ambrose Campbell, jim Keltner, Jim Horn, Chuck Finlay, Jackie Kelso, Steve Faulkner, and the Muscle Shoals Brass..
13. 
"Direct Me" - Larry Hosford
CROSSWORDS
Larry Hosford
Shelter Records (SRL-52003)
Released August, 1976.
Personnel: Hosford (guitar/vocals); Leon Russell (piano/vibes); George Harrison (slide guitar); Frank Reckard (acoustic guitar); Fly By Night crew: and Doug Haywood & Dino Airali (background vocals).
14. 
"It’s Gonna Rain Again" - O’Neal Twins
O'NEAL TWINS
O'Neal Twins
Shelter Records (SR-2125)
Released September 3, 1974.
Personnel: Edgar O'Neal and Edward O'Neal (vocals); Leon Russell (piano/organ/clavinet); Rev. Patrick Henderson (piano/organ); Don Preston (guitar); Ambrose Campbell (percussion); Carl Radle (bass); Roger Hawkins (drums); Jim Keltner (drums); Chuck Blackwell (drums); and Charlene Foster, Carolyn Cook, & Nettie Davenport (background vocals).
15. 
"Southern Belles" - Richard Torrance & Eureka
BELLE OF THE BALL
Richard Torrance & Eureka
Shelter Records (SR-2134)
Released March, 1975.
Personnel: Torrance (acoustic guitar/lead vocals); Gary Rowles (lead guitar/dobro); Dennis Mansfield (drums); Jon Lamb (bass); Rick Cantu (percussion); and Duane Scott (synthesizer).
16. 
"Soothe Me" - Mary McCreary
JEZEBAL
Mary McCreary
Shelter Records (SR-2110)
Released October 10, 1974.
Personnel: McCreary (piano/vocals); Jose Feliciano (guitar/vocals); Leon Russell (electric piano/synthesizer); David Miner (bass); Jim Keltner & Jim Gordon (drums); Lawrence Hill (percussion); and Gelon Lau (electric violin).
17. 
"Magicians Holiday" - The Gap Band
MAGICIAN'S HOLIDAY
The Gap Band
Shelter Records (SR-2111)
Released May 27, 1974.
Personnel: Charles Wilson (piano/clavinet/organ/lead vocals/background vocals); Robert Wilson (bass/background vocals); Leon Russell (synthesizer); Roscoe Smith (drums); Carl Scoggins (congas/percussion); Chris Clayton (sax); Alvin Jones (trombone); and Tommy Lokey (trumpet).
18. 
"I’m On Fire" - The Dwight Twilley Band
SINCERELY
Dwight Twilley Band
Shelter Records (SRL-52001)
Released July, 1976.
Personnel: Twilley (lead & harmony vocals/guitar/keyboards); Phil Seymour (lead & harmony vocals/drums/percussion/bass); and Bill Pitcock IV (lead guitar).
19. 
"Breakdown" - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Shelter Records (SRL-52006)
Released August, 1976.
Personnel: Petty (guitar/keyboards/vocals); Mike Campbell (guitars); Benmont Tench (piano/organ); Ron Blair (bass/cello); and Jeff Jourard (guitar).
20. 
"Family Bible" - O’Neal Twins
O'NEAL TWINS
O'Neal Twins
Shelter Records (SR-2125)
Released September 3, 1974.
Personnel: Edgar O'Neal and Edward O'Neal (vocals); Leon Russell (piano/organ/clavinet); Rev. Patrick Henderson (piano/organ); Don Preston (guitar); Ambrose Campbell (percussion); Carl Radle (bass); Roger Hawkins (drums); Jim Keltner (drums); Chuck Blackwell (drums); and Charlene Foster, Carolyn Cook, & Nettie Davenport (background vocals).
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September 3, 2009
VOL. 3.6 “Bonus”
LEON RUSSELL - THE SESSION YEARS PART 3.6 “BONUS”.
Hear Leon, David Gates, and Glen Campbell’s on the Clairol “Is It True Blondes Have More Fun” commercial from the ’60s. Then head over to Gold Star studio in Hollywood and listen to actual session outtakes of a Phil Spector session as he records a backing track for Veronica’s “Why Don’t They Let Us Fall In Love”, plus hear producer Terry Melcher direct Leon and others as they record the Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man”. Enjoy...
1. Clairol “Is It True Blondes Have More Fun” commercial
2. “Why Don’t They Let Us Fall In Love” - Veronica (Take 5 thru Take 29, plus the final mix)
3. “Mr. Tambourine Man” - The Byrds (Take 1 thru Take 22, plus the final mix)
4. Revelation - Waylon Jennings
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September 1, 2009
VOL. 3.5 “Bonus”
LEON RUSSELL - THE SESSION YEARS PART 3.5 “BONUS”.
After producing Volume Three, which finished up our look at the session career of former-Tulsan and rock legend Leon Russell we decided to offer another “bonus” podcast offering a variety of songs from sessions that showcase Russell’s keyboard wizardry, as well as his arranging and producing skills. Fifty extra back-to-back tunes that we thought were certainly worth a listen to any Leon Russell aficionado! Our gift to you from TAMA. Enjoy...
1. Tightrope - Richie Havens
2. Just Out of Reach - Johnny Burnette
3. Rumors - Johnny Crawford
4. Opportunity To Cry - Willie Nelson
5. Tequila Bossa Nova - The Piltdown Men
6. Rainin’ In My Heart - Eddie Hodges
7. Only The Guilty - Clydie King
8. Climb Every Mountain - The Victorians
9. Nobody - Patti Page
10. The Lonely Surfer - Jack Nitzsche
11. And That’s A Shame - Soupy Sales
12. Bye Bye Barbara - Johnny Mathis
13. Taco Wagon - The De-Fenders
14. Test of Time - Johnny Prophet
15. The Girl Sang The Blues - The Everly Brothers
16. Broadway - The Glaciers
17. Hey Little Cobra - The Rip Chords
18. The Green Hornet - The Spotlights
19. Little Ford Ragtop - The Vettes
20. He’s A Big Deal - Renee Medina
21. After Last Night - The Rev-Lons
22. Begin The Beguine - Nino & April
23. Over You - Jackie DeShannon
24. A Letter To The Beatles - The Four Preps
25. One Girl, One Boy - The Honey Bees
26. Do The Malibu - The Go-Go’s
27. Lovely Dee - The O’Jays
28. This Train - Jimmy Durante
29. Cause I Love Him - Alder Ray
30. Walk Right In - Pat Boone
31. T.V. Monster Show - The Munsters
32. Indiana - John W. Bubbles
33. Whipped Cream - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
34. Anytime - Herman Clebanoff And His Orchestra
35. Comin’ On Too Strong - Wayne Newton
36. Johnny B. Goode - The Routers
37. Don’t Pity Me - Joanie Sommers
38. Salt Lake City - The Beach Boys
39. Tell Her (You Love Her Everyday) - Frank Sinatra
40. Walk With A Winner - Gene McDaniels
41. I Got The Right To Sing The Blues - Keely Smith
42. High Blood Pressure - Pat & Lolly Vegas
43. A Lover’s Concerto - The Midnight String Quartet
44. Malibu Run - Gary Lewis & The Playboys
45. Masked Grandma - California Suns
46. Echoes - Gene Clark
47. I Gotta Find Cupid - The Outcasts
48. Next Time You See Me - The Robbs
49. Who Do You Think You Are - The Shindogs
50. Land of Oz - Le Cirque
51. 3000 Miles - Brian Hyland
52. Heavenly - Billy Preston
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August 28, 2009
VOL. 3
LEON RUSSELL - THE SESSION YEARS PART 3.
We continue our meticulously researched podcast series on the session work of rock legend and former-Tulsa Leon Russell in Volume Three, which includes over 120 minutes of songs and commentary focusing on Leon’s transition from session player to arranger, songwriter, and producer as he begins the next phase of his career.
1. Good Old Days - The Tractors (w/ Leon Russell)
2. Let’s Dance - Chris Montez
3. My Old Flame - Ray Conniff
4. Il Primo Bacio - Connie Francis
5. I Could Have Danced All Night - Robin Ward
6. Guitar Child - Duane Eddy
7. What Kind Of Bird Is That - The Four Preps
8. Maybe He’ll Come Back To Me - Patti Page
9. The BIrds and The Bees - Jewel Akens
10. Without A Song - John W. Bubbles
11. You’re On Top - The O’Jays
12. The Race Is On - Waylon Jennings
13. This Diamond Ring - Gary Lewis & The Playboys
14. Doin’ The Flake - Gary Lewis & The Playboys
15. She’s Just My Style - Gary Lewis & The Playboys
16. Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds
17. Taste of Honey - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
18. Queen of The House - Jody Miller
19. Autumn Leaves - Keely Smith
20. Act Naturally - Betty Willis
21. Ain’t No Beatle - Gary Sanders
22. El Gazelle - The Baja Marimba Band
23. Dick Tracy - J.J. Cale
24. Captain Marvel Jones - The Spotlights
25. Elusive Butterfly - Bob Lind
26. The Statue - Tommy Sands
27. The Big Hurt - Del Shannon
28. You’ll Never Walk Alone - The Knickerbockers
29. Strangers In The Night - Midnight String Quartet
30. In My Car - The Astronauts
31. In My Wildest Dreams - Freddy Cannon
32. The 59th Street Bridge Song - Harpers Bizarre
33. The Same One - Gene Clark
34. Sunny Goodge Street - Tom Northcott
35. I’m Not Living Here - Sagittarius
36. Jesus On My Side - Leon Russell
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August 4, 2009
VOL. 2.5 “Bonus”
LEON RUSSELL - THE SESSION YEARS PART 2.5 Bonus.
We had so many songs left over from Volume 2 that we decided to offer a “bonus” podcast of alternate takes, songs from the same sessions, and other songs that didn’t make the cut for whatever reason. Volume 2.5 also seemed like a good place to put many of the surf-rock tunes and other instrumentals that Leon played on during that period of the 1960s when surfer’s ruled. Think of it as “Jan & Dean Take Leon Surfin’ or, my favorite, “The Little Ol’ Leon from Pasadena”!
Thirty extra tunes, back-to-back! Enjoy...
1. Skinny Jim (original version) - Eddie Cochran
2. Little Hollywood Girl (#1; Take 17) - The Everly Brothers
3. Little Hollywood Girl (#2; Take 2) - The Everly Brothers
4. My Heart Is In Your Hand - Johnny Rivers
5. I’m Just A Country Boy - Sam Cooke
6. All About Ronnie - Julie London
7. Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas
8. Lefty Louie - Larry Gordon
9. He’s A Quiet Guy - Darlene Love
10. Avalanche - Eddie Hodges
11. School Girl - The Mincy Twins
12. My Paradise - Christopher Monte
13. El Tecolote - Calvin Cool & The Surf Knobs
14. Dear Henry Ford - The Zip-Codes
15. 007 Theme - Billy Strange
16. Surf City - Jan & Dean
17. Shoot The Curl - The Honeys
18. Rebel Rider - Annette
19. A Tribute To The West Coast Musicians - Al Hazan
20. Wee Wee Hours - The Routers
21. My Block - Joanie Sommers
22. Main Title Theme from “Baby The Rain Must Fall” - Elmer Bernstein
23. Wheelin’ Home - The De-Fenders
24. Do The Slauson - Round Robin
25. Surf-A-Nova - Bruce Johnston
26. My Coupe Effen’ Talks - Mr. Gasser & The Weirdos
27. Roger’s Reef - Bruce & Terry
28. On Wisconsin - The Routers
29. Teen Machine - The Gamblers
30. Out Of Limits - The Marketts
31. I See The Light - Leon Russell
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August 3, 2009
VOL. 2
LEON RUSSELL - THE SESSION YEARS PART 2.
We continue our meticulously researched podcast series on the session work of rock legend and former-Tulsa Leon Russell in Volume Two, which includes seventy-three minutes of songs and commentary focusing on Leon’s extensive body of L.A. session work from the Sixties, where he established himself as one of the most highly sought after session players in the business.
1. Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa - Gene Pitney
2. Skinny Jim (overdubbed) - Eddie Cochran
3. Little Hollywood Girl - The Everly Brothers
4. Everybody But Me - Johnny Rivers
5. Queen For A Day - Bobby “Blue” Bland
6. Da Doo Ron Ron - The Crystals
7. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Darlene Love
8. Not For Me - Bobby Darin
9. Life Of The Party - James Darren
10. Sugar Dumpling - Sam Cooke
11. Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton
12. Washington Square - Les Brown and His Band of Renown
13. I Want To Find Out For Myself - Julie London
14. Down At Tony’s Cafe - Larry Gordon
15. Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand) - Irma Thomas
16. Oo-Wee-Baby - Doris Day
17. Someday Soon - Ann-Margret
18. Sea Cruise - Bobby Vee
19. Help Me Rhonda - The Beach Boys
20. Mean Old World - Ricky Nelson
21. When Somebody Loves You - Frank Sinatra
22. Someday - Leon Russell & The Shelter People, featuring Phylliss Lindsey
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July 14, 2009
VOL. 1
LEON RUSSELL - THE SESSION YEARS PART 1.
Meticulously researched from documents obtained directly from the L.A. Musicians Union in Hollywood, California, Volume One is a full hour of songs from Leon’s session days, and will focus on Leon’s extensive body of L.A. session work from the Sixties, where he established himself as one of the most highly sought after session players in the business.
1. Tulsa - Wayne Hancock
2. “Leon Live” Medley - Leon Russell
3. Moody River - Johnny Burnette
4. Jambalaya - The Raiders
5. Breakaway - Jackie DeShannon
6. Telstar - The Ventures
7. Old Rivers - Walter Brennan
8. I Walk The Line - Herman Clebanoff And His Orchestra
9. I Fall To Pieces - Leon McAuliffe
10. Mr. Record Man - Willie Nelson
11. Jazz Waltz from “The Candidate” - Steve Karmen
12. Say It Isn’t So - Aretha Franklin
13. A Cock-Eyed Optimist - Linda Lloyd
14. Ain’t Gonna Try Anymore - Dean Martin
15. Sweet Little Sixteen - Pat Boone
16. Running On Faith - Eric Clapton (Unplugged)
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COMING SOON!
VOL. 6
LEON RUSSELL - THE SOLO YEARS PART 4 & 5.
Volumes Four and Five will focus on Leon’s solo work as an artist in his own right, from his earliest recordings to his current work, including some never-released songs from his Shelter Records era.
VOL. 7
THE BIXBY BLUES-SINGER & THE LAST D.J.
Volumes Six will take a look at Bixby, Oklahoma’s own blue-eyed soul singer, Bill Davis, and a retrospective of the life of D.J./music historian, the late-Rockin' John Henry.