Will O' the Wisp (album)

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.

Will O' the Wisp
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 7, 1975
GenrePop rock
LabelShelter
ProducerDenny Cordell, Leon Russell
Leon Russell chronology
Live in Japan
(1975)
Will O' the Wisp
(1975)
Wedding Album
(1976)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Christgau's Record GuideC–[2]

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" song on The David Letterman Show live.[7]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Leon Russell

  1. "Will O' the Wisp" (instrumental) – 0:55
  2. "Little Hideaway" – 3:57
  3. "Make You Feel Good" – 2:23
  4. "Can't Get Over Losing You" – 5:04
  5. "My Father's Shoes" – 4:16
  6. "Stay Away from Sad Songs" – 4:01
  7. "Back to the Island" – 5:20
  8. "Down on Deep River" – 3:55
  9. "Blue Bird" – 3:55
  10. "Laying Right Here in Heaven" – 2:52
  11. "Lady Blue" – 3:28

Charts

Chart (1975/76) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[8] 96
United States (Billboard 200) 30

Personnel

References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: R". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 12, 2019 via robertchristgau.com.
  3. Holden, Stephen. "Will O' the Wisp". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. "Inductee Explorer - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  5. "Memory Lane". Leon Russell Official Website. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  6. "What to do in Oklahoma on Aug. 6, 2015: Hear Leon Russell at Hard Rock Tulsa". NewsOK.com. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  7. imdb.com, July 21, 1999, The David Letterman Show
  8. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 262. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.


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