Leon Russell

A documentary telling the story of Joe Cocker's historic "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour through the lens of the Tedeschi Trucks Band's reunion of the Mad Dogs.

Home video footage shot by Maureen Gosling during the filming of Les Blank's feature "A Poem is a Naked Person".

In November 2009, filmmaker Cameron Crowe began filming a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the album The Union, a collaboration between musicians Elton John and Leon Russell, who hadn't spoken to one another in 38 years prior to beginning work on the album. In addition, the documentary offers a rare glimpse into the process John goes through to create and compose his music. Featured in the film are musicians Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Booker T. Jones, steel guitarist Robert Randolph, Don Was and a 10-piece gospel choir who all contribute to the album, which is produced by award-winning producer T-Bone Burnett. Musician Stevie Nicks and John's long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin also appear.

Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others.

Short documentary focused on the background story of the show, including interviews with cast and crew.

Reluctant rock hero J.J. Cale takes the spotlight for this 80-minute session, recorded in Los Angeles in 1979 but virtually unseen until 2001. The reclusive, Oklahoma-born Cale is probably best known for writing songs made famous by others ("After Midnight" and "Cocaine" by Eric Clapton, "Call Me the Breeze" by Lynyrd Skynyrd). Those are among the some two dozen tunes heard here (five of which, including "Breeze," are audio-only bonus tracks), as is Cale's own minor hit, "Crazy Mama." The latter is a good example of the witty, laconic groove that Cale, a superb guitar player and laid-back vocalist, brings to much of his music, an appealing style that's been an obvious influence on Mark Knopfler and others.

"A Song for You" is a stunning collection of 25 hits, including some of Leon's all-time greatest tracks.

"A Song for You" is a stunning collection of 25 hits, including some of Leon's all-time greatest tracks.

It's Willie Nelson celebrating the 4th of July

A drug dealer's car breaks down in a small U.S. town. In turn, the town's people become victim to his unique brand of physical and mental torture.

유명한 영화배우이자 가수인 노먼 메인은 부러울게 없는 부와 명예를 지니고 있지만 삶이 권태스럽다. 그는 친구들과 다운비트 클럽에 한잔하러 갔다가 그곳에서 노래하는 무명 가수 에스터의 선천적인 재질을 발견하여 자신의 상대역으로 발탁시킨다. 두 사람은 점차 사랑하는 사이로 발전하고, 비키 에스터라는 이름으로 바꾼 노먼은 팬들의 야유를 무릅쓰고 그녀를 공연에 출연시켜 대성공을 거두어 에스터는 하루 아침에 스타가 된다. 노먼과 에스터는 비밀리에 결혼식을 올리고 스타들이 들끊는 헐리웃을 피하여 네바다주의 사막에다 그들만의 보금자리를 짓는다. 그러나 두 사람의 행복은 오래가지 못하고 인기가 충천한 에스터에 비해 노먼은 슬럼프에 빠져 술과 여자로 세월을 보내는 한편 에스터가 공연으로 집을 비운 사이에 여자를 끌어 들여 에스터에게 들키기도 한다. 그러는 가운데 에스터의 인기는 높아만 가고 미국 최고의 톱가수 위치에 오르지만 노먼은 계속 하락세이다. 노먼은 에스터가 아카데미상을 타던 날 스포츠카를 과속으로 몰다 사고로 죽는다. 남편을 기념하는 공연에서 에스터는 혼신을 다하여 그를 추모하는 노래를 눈물로서 부른다.

Les Blank's first feature-length documentary captures music and other events at Leon Russell's Oklahoma recording studio during a three-year period (1972-1974).

Les Blank's first feature-length documentary captures music and other events at Leon Russell's Oklahoma recording studio during a three-year period (1972-1974).

A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for the poor of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh was a pair of benefit concerts organised by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide.

"Joe Cocker - the Rotating Rocker - and his 42 member communal touring company Mad Dogs & Englishmen with the Master of Space and Time Leon Russell - see them perform in the pleasure palaces of America - it's a moving picture" says the classic film poster. See this spectacular rock 'n' roll tour documentary and get a dramatic visual record that captures the spirit of the hippie era with mind-blowing performances, crazy backstage footage, and spaced-out interviews. Supporting cast includes Claudia Lennear, Rita Coolidge, Sherman Jones reciting "Face on the Barroom Floor," and Canina the dog.

Originally aired on PBS in 1971. Actually KCET at the Vine Street Theatre on Hollywood and Vine. A theatre with a little studio in the back part of the building. Not there anymore, it was really billed as the Vine Street Theatre presents Homewood, but the on-air guy nicknames it Session right at the start of the studio intro. They actually recorded 6 hours but broadcast only one hour. Leon Russell and friends with Sweet Emily, Claudia Lennar, Kathi McDonald, Chuck Blackwell, John Gallie, Don Preseton, Joey Cooper, Carl Radle, Don Nix, Jim Horn, Furry Lewis. Set list Leon's Introduction Opening 2 Will The Circle Be Unbroken Caravan (Jim Horn) It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry Delta Lady A Song For You Furry's Introduction Furry's Blues 1 Furry's Blues 2 Furry's Blues 3 with Leon Amos Burke Honky Tonk Women Sweet Emily Prince Of Peace Girl Of The North Country Big Boss Man Crystal Closet Queen Of Thee I Sign Medley Ending

Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols - representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit - packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.

Elton John in concert at the Roundhouse with his friend and mentor Leon Russell and special guests Plan B and Rumer. The concert celebrates Elton and Leon's classic hits and they also perform from their new collaboration album, The Union.