Notes: I've
always been a fan of Leon Russell and this album cemented the relationship
for me. His unique voice and his ability to bring you right into
the song with him has stood the test of time. I had read that he
engineered some of the very early Dick Dale sessions (with a young
Glen Campbell providing the rhythm guitar) and from then on I was
always open to give him a listen no matter the incarnation. I'm
not familiar with Marc Benno beyond this pairing, but they work
together like a couple of old friends hanging out on the back porch,
consuming a few beers and playing music for each other. Kind of
a folksy, old timey feel to some of the songs. And with 'Nam looming
large the tune "Down on the Base" was a touchstone for
many a teen listener. Ironic that now I do business there at Vandenberg
occasion. The soft line work of the cover illustration adds a look
of youth to the duo, although my copy has aged and yellowed over
the years. The back cover photo is a peek into the studio and its
machinery.
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