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RETROSPECTIVE was previously released on Shelter Records as BEST OF LEON. RETROSPECTIVE is remastered and contains 6 new tracks. Personnel includes: Leon Russell, Bill Wyman, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, J.J. Cale, Pete Drake, Steve Cropper, Jim Horn, Jim Keltner, Jim Gordon, Chris Stainton, Don Preston, Charlie McCoy, Teddy Jack Eddy (aka Gary Busey), Bonnie Bramlett, Clydie King, Merry Clayton, Claudia Lennear, Mary McCreary. All tracks have been remastered. The work of rock and studio pianist Leon Russell is collected on RETROSPECTIVE, including his version of "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall," and two bonus tracks. Japanese import. Limited edition LP sleeve packaging. Retrospective is an 18-track collection that features the bulk of Leon Russell's greatest hits ("Tight Rope," "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms," "Lady Blue," "Back to the Island"), plus many key album tracks. Since Russell was primarily an album artist, this approach doesn't necessarily do him justice, but for listeners who only want the hits, this will do. However, the double-disc Gimme Shelter: The Best of Leon Russell is a better, more thorough overview and is the one serious fans should acquire. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
