It didn’t take long after Tulsa-born and raised rocker Leon Russell released his May 1970 self-titled debut album for its lead-off ballad, “A Song for You,” to find an audience. The multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter and studio musician was a consummate showman. Why Is It So Special? Clocking in at just over four minutes, “A Song for You” begins […]
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