ESTEEMED PRODUCER/COMPOSER/MUSICIAN/SONGWRITER PATRICK LEONARD ANNOUNCES “THE LEON PROJECT”
Patrick Leonard March 2024
LEONARD IS REVERED WORLDWIDE FOR HIS VISIONARY WORK WITH MADONNA, LEONARD COHEN, ELTON JOHN, PINK FLOYD, ETC. The Leon Project
Shortly after signing with Primary Wave, Patrick discovered the label had purchased Leon Russell's catalog. Leonard has been a Leon fan since day one and immediately wanted to do a project with his songs and carefully chosen artists.
The first song has been recorded. Logically, Patrick started with the first song on Leon’s debut recording, “A Song For You” done brilliantly by Elton John.
The second track recorded was “Masquerade” sung by the incomparable Brandi Carlile.
Leonard has a list of 13 songs, all from very early in Leon's solo career as well as a wishlist of artists that he believes will do Leon's legacy justice. There is currently no schedule. So like fine wine when it's ready, we drink.
Leon Russell song list
1. A song for you (Elton)
2. Dixie lullaby
3. Shoot out on the plantation
4. Hummingbird
5. Delta lady
6. Prince of peace
7. Hurt somebody
8. Rollaway the stone
9. Stranger in a strange land
10. Home sweet Oklahoma
11. Ballad of Mad dogs and Englishmen
12. Sweet Emily
13. Masquerade (Brandy)
