- Source: Leon Ware (1972 album)
Leon Ware is the self-titled debut studio album by American musician Leon Ware. It was released in 1972 and was his only release for United Artists Records.
Background
In 1971, Ware collaborated with Ike & Tina Turner, co-writing several songs on their album, 'Nuff Said. The moderate success of 'Nuff Said led the Turners' record label at the time, United Artists, to hand Ware a recording contract as a solo artist.
Reception
Although the album failed to chart, the album did receive positive reviews from critics. Bob Talbert of the Detroit Free Press wrote, "Detroiter Leon Ware is a marvelous songwriter". He continued, "Ware is also a superb singer..." Omaha World-Herald commended the album, citing that the album was "the strong, individualistic vocal and piano work of Leon Ware". Moreover, they predicted that "[Ware] should be headed for considerable popularity". In 1972, Ware appeared in an advertisement on Billboard to promote the album.
Track listing
Side one
Side two
Personnel
Leon Ware – vocals, piano, arrangement, producer
Doug Gilmore – producer
Gorden De Witty – piano, organ
Jeff Brown – organ
Jackie Clark – guitar, bass
Ernie McDaniel – bass
Terry Furlong – guitar
Jimmy Brown, Stu Perry – drums
Clydie King, Jesse Smith, Julia Tillman, Maxine Willard, Patrice Holloway – backing vocals
Christina Hersch, Jerry Burns – recording engineer
Norman Seeff – art direction, photography
Dave Bhang – design
References
External links
Leon Ware at Discogs (list of releases)