Americana is an album by singer and songwriter Leon Russell. The album peaked at number 115 on the US Billboard 200. The album was first released as a vinyl LP Album by Leon's new label Paradise Records. Americana was re-released on CD by Wounded Bird Records in 2007 and again in 2012 by Ais. The album was by produced by Leon Russell.
The new releases were after Leon recordings earned six gold records. He received two Grammy awards from seven nominations. In 2011, Leon was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of his biggest early fans, Elton John, said Russell was a "mentor" and an "inspiration". They recorded their album The Union in 2010, which earned them a Grammy nomination.
Track listing
All songs performed by Leon Russell. All tracks composed by artist listed below.
Side one
"Let's Get Started" (Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 4:12
"Elvis and Marilyn" (Dyan Diamond, Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 3:04
"From Maine to Mexico" (Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 3:09
"When a Man Loves a Woman" (A. Wright, C. Lewis) – 3:22
"It's Only Me" (Dyan Diamond, Leon Russell) – 2:20
Side two
"Midnight Lover" (Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 4:08
"Housewife" (Dyan Diamond, Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 3:02
"Ladies of the Night" (Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 3:03
"Shadow and Me" (Leon Russell) – 3:06
"Jesus on My Side" (Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 3:04
Personnel
Leon Russell – audio production, bass, bass instrument, composer, guitar, Keyboards, main personnel, piano, primary artist, producer, vocals Joe Chemay – bass, bass instrument, main personnel, vocals, backing vocals Marty Grebb – guitar, main personnel, saxophone, trumpet Wornell Jones – vocals, backing vocals Joe Chemay – backing vocals Lee Loughnane – horn arrangements, trumpet Mike Meros – keyboards, organ, synthesizer Brent Nelson – drums, main personnel, backing vocals James Pankow – trombone Walter Parazaider – tenor saxophone, saxophone, vocals Mark Peters – orchestral arrangements Jon Woodhead – guitar Frank Latouf – technician Mike Johnstone – technician Steve Marr – technician Tom Kemp – technician Paul Hodara – photography Gene Meros and Steve Ripley – recording Scott Goddard – other