Best of Leon Russell (EMI-Capitol Special Markets) contains the bulk of his early-'70s hits recorded for the Shelter label and is a fine budget-line introduction for casual fans. Similar to
Randy Newman, once you hear
Leon singing his own material it becomes difficult not to equally appreciate his interpretations with the hit versions recorded by
George Benson ("This Masquerade"),
the Carpenters ("A Song for You"), and
Joe Cocker ("Delta Lady").
–
Al Campbell, Rovi