Will O' the Wisp (album)
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| Will O' the Wisp | ||||
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| Released | April 7, 1975 | |||
| Length | 40:06 | |||
| Label | Shelter (US); A&M (UK) | |||
| Producer | Denny Cordell, Leon Russell | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C−[2] |
Will O' the Wisp is the sixth studio album by Leon Russell. The album was released in 1975 on Shelter Records.[3] It peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard albums chart and remained on the chart for 40 weeks.[4] The album cover was designed and illustrated by artist/actor Gailard Sartain.
It features the hit single, "Lady Blue", which reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.[5] The album was certified gold in 1976.[6]
On July 21, 1999, Leon performed "Back to the Island" live on The David Letterman Show.[7]
Actor and illustrator Gailard Sartain created the album artwork.
All tracks composed by Leon Russell
Side one
- "Will O' the Wisp" (instrumental) – 0:55
- "Little Hideaway" – 3:57
- "Make You Feel Good" – 2:23
- "Can't Get Over Losing You" – 5:04
- "My Father's Shoes" – 4:16
- "Stay Away from Sad Songs" – 4:01
Side Two
- "Back to the Island" – 5:20
- "Down on Deep River" – 3:55
- "Bluebird" – 3:55
- "Laying Right Here in Heaven" – 2:52
- "Lady Blue" – 3:28
