Leon Russell and Marc Benno-Asylum Choir II(flac){19glide58}[H33T]

Artist: Leon Russell & Marc Benno
Title: Asylum Choir II
Label: Shelter/DCC
Original Release Date: 1971
CD Release Date: 1990
Format: flac



Leon built a recording studio in his home in 1967 where he and Marc Benno recorded songs which were released on two critically acclaimed records as the Asylum Choir. Of all Russell's early work as an artist, this record is perhaps the least essential; in particular, songs like "Tryin' to Stay Live" and "When You Wish Upon a Fag" feel dated. Nevertheless, Asylum Choir II is still a pretty nice record. Especially noteworthy is Russell's own version of "Hello, Little Friend"; Joe Cocker would later record the definitive version of the song.

Recording information: Skyhill Studios, Hollywood, CA (02/1967-04/1969).

Track List:
01. Sweet Home Chicago
02. Down on the Base
03. Hello Little Friend
04. Salty Candy
05. Tryin` to Stay `Live
06. ...Intro to Rita...
07. Straight Brother
08. Learn How to Boogie
09. Ballad for a Soldier
10. When You Wish upon a Fag
11. Lady in Waiting
12. Welcome to Hollywood (Bonus Track)
13. Death of the Flowers (Bonus Track)
14. Icicle Star Tree (Bonus Track)
15. Mr. Henri the Clown (Bonus Track)
16. Soul Food (Bonus Track)

Personnel:
Leon Russell - vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards
Marc Benno - vocals, various instruments