Leon Ware (Leon Ware album)
Leon Ware is the self-titled debut studio album by American musician Leon Ware. It was released in 1972 and it is his only release for United Artists Records.
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| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | 1972 | |||
| Studio | United Artists Recording Studio | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 30:32 | |||
| Label | United Artists Records | |||
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Background
In 1971, Ware collaborated with Ike & Tina Turner, co-writing six songs on their United Artists album, "'Nuff Said". "'Nuff Said" reached #21 on the Billboard R&B chart and it also appeared in the Billboard 200. Ware was then contracted to United Artists, where he released his self-titled debut album in 1972. Despite having positive reviews upon release, the album didn't chart.[1]
Reissue
"Leon Ware" was released on CD for the first time by Capitol Records in 2001 in Japan and then by Solaris in 2014 in the US.[2]
Track listing
Side one
| 1. | "The Spirit Never Dies" | Leon Ware, Arthur Ross | 2:48 |
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| 2. | "Able, Qualified & Ready" | Leon Ware, Bonnie Bramlett | 3:00 |
| 3. | "Why Be Alone" | Leon Ware, Bob Hilliard | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Mr. Evolution" | Leon Ware, Arthur Ross | 2:54 |
| 5. | "Nothing's Sweeter Than My Baby's Love" | Leon Ware | 2:48 |
Side Two
| 6. | "What's Your World" | Leon Ware | 4:25 |
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| 7. | "I Know How It Feels" | Leon Ware, Bonnie Bramlett | 3:24 |
| 8. | "It's Just A Natural Thing" | Leon Ware | 3:29 |
| 9. | "Tamed To Be Wild" | Leon Ware | 4:02 |
Personnel
- Leon Ware – vocals, piano, arrangement, producer
- Doug Gilmore - producer
- Gorden De Witty - piano and organ
- Jeff Brown - organ
- Ernie McDaniel, Jackie Clark – bass
- Jackie Clark, Terry Furlong – guitar
- Jimmy Brown, Stu Perry – drums
- Clydie King, Jesse Smith, Julia Tillman, Maxine Willard, Patrice Holloway – backing vocals
- Christina Hersch, Jerry Burns – engineer
- Norman Seeff – art direction, photography
- Dave Bhang – design
References
- Bullamore, Derek. "Leon Ware". Wikipedia. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- Chase, Fuzzi. "Leon Ware". Discogs. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
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