The Master of Time and Space

Carney, Tightrope, A Song For You
plus so many more 

Instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, mentor
Claude Russell Bridges — Leon Russell  (1942-2016)

One of Oklahoma’s finest
One of America’s finest

His voice the perfect blend of annoying
nasal-rub, blues-massage, sandpaper over soul
and bleeding-emotion-on-steroids

As Hank Wilson he simply put an exclamation point
on “America’s music” — Country

Music to hate
Music to love

either way

music

indisputably raw


Tradition says, “Rest in Peace”

I say, “Blow their minds, wherever you are.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/16/2016 6:23:00 AM
Nice tribute in your own uniquely forthcoming style.
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Date: 11/15/2016 7:06:00 PM
I've seen EJ twice he is awesome in concert:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/13/2016 6:59:00 PM
Great minds think alike...I wrote a tribute poem for him as well. Great musician.
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Date: 11/13/2016 7:16:00 PM
Great minds:-)!?! One great poet (you) penned a poetic tribute, one long time fan (me) penned a farewell. I definitely tip my top hat to your lyrical offering!
Date: 11/13/2016 6:44:00 PM
lovely tribute John:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/13/2016 7:13:00 PM
Thanks Jan. Sir Elton considered him a mentor and actually opened for him at one time. I saw both in 1973, separately. Saw EJ last year, here, but missed Leon Russell's small-venue concert less than a mile from my home this spring:-( Huggablues! ~ j
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