Will_O'_the_Wisp_(album)

<i>Will O' the Wisp</i> (album)

Will O' the Wisp (album)

1975 studio album by Leon Russell

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.

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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

All tracks composed by Leon Russell

Side one

  1. "Will O' the Wisp" (instrumental) – 0:55
  2. "Little Hideaway" – 3:57
  3. "Make You Feel Good" – 2:23
  4. "Can't Get Over Losing You" – 5:04
  5. "My Father's Shoes" – 4:16
  6. "Stay Away from Sad Songs" – 4:01

Side Two

  1. "Back to the Island" – 5:20
  2. "Down on Deep River" – 3:55
  3. "Bluebird" – 3:55
  4. "Laying Right Here in Heaven" – 2:52
  5. "Lady Blue" – 3:28

Charts

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Personnel

References

  1. [1]
    Allmusic review
  2. [2]
    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.
  3. [3]
    Holden, Stephen. "Will O' the Wisp". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Inductee Explorer - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  5. [5]
    "Memory Lane". Leon Russell Official Website. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  6. [6]
    "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.
  7. [7]
    imdb.com, July 21, 1999, The David Letterman Show
  8. [8]
    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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