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Leon Russell passes away

Puzzle Piece — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:05:39 GMT

I so liked his "Lady Blue".

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Teddie — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:09:48 GMT

LOVED "Lady Blue."

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Susan Louise — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:10:13 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
I so liked his "Lady Blue".

Wow! He was supposed to be here on 4/7 next year...very sad news!

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meallen616 — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:30:42 GMT

Leon Russell,

Tight Rope and Lady Blue,

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Preds — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:55:52 GMT

I can never listen to Will of The Wisp just once when I put it on. Two or three times at least. LOVE these songs. Drives DH crazy, but I don't care. They've been in my life longer than he has.

RIP Mr. Russell.

"Little Hideaway"
"Make You Feel Good"
"Can't Get Over Losing You"
"Stay Away from Sad Songs"
"Back to the Island"
"Down on Deep River"
"Blue Bird"
"Laying Right Here in Heaven"
"Lady Blue"

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JaneMarple — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:10:23 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
I so liked his "Lady Blue".

I loved loved this man! The first time I heard "Lady Blue" on the radio I was star struk. What an amazing talent gone too soon. RIP

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libbyannE — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:10:27 GMT

Roll Away the Stone

Delta Lady

and so many more great songs with his fabulous piano playing

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JaneMarple — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:16:49 GMT

I just had to go to my playlist, listening to him now.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:23:56 GMT

I went to one of his concerts when I was in highschool. Loved his music. RIP.

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Sweet_Serenity — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:28:51 GMT

Rest in peace....reminds us to make the most of every day.

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Jacie — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:33:10 GMT

So MANY fond music memories. Thank you and rest easy.

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shoekitty — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:42:53 GMT

My life song has been A Song For You. Without a doubt the most meaningful, poetic song. Makes my heart ache. It is on my list of my funeral songs.lol. Plan ahead I always say.

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shoekitty — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 20:47:04 GMT

Been so many places in my life and time

I love you for my life, you are friend of mine

acted out my life on stages, with 2000 people watching

now we are alone and I'm singing my song for you

...that's from memory, hope I got it right this song always sings in my heart

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shoekitty — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:47:51 GMT

http://www.metrolyrics.com/a-song-for-you-lyrics-leon-russell.html

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shoppersince1989 — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:52:18 GMT

I have many carefree, happy (youthful) memories - listening to his songs.

Back then, I didn't have a care in the world.

Loved his golden hair too.

Jean

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BornToShop — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:53:01 GMT

I was in shock to hear yet again the very sad news regarding a tremendous loss to one of music's most undervalued & "unsung" artists. I have been lucky enough to have attended many of his concerts while I lived In Texas in the 70's. I have all of his albums (guess it now called vinyls as per my son's standards). I watched a few YouTube videos of Leon & Elton John, a total tribute to Leon's talent. RIP.

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dex — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:23:31 GMT

Sooo sad.it doesn't matter who you are..you're here for a minute and then you're gone.

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Pqfan — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:38:03 GMT

I didn't know him by name but I recognized the music instantly.

So sad! RIP

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Lesa — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:39:07 GMT

@dex wrote:
Sooo sad.it doesn't matter who you are..you're here for a minute and then you're gone.

Life is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

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MyGirlsMom — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 02:08:21 GMT

Lady Blue, one of my all time favorites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDyq_RcSo8