Ron Sexsmith, Bill Janovitz on Leon Russell
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On Episode 94, we welcome back two returning guests. Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz is here to discuss his new book, a definitive and expansive biography of Leon Russell: The Master Of Space And Time's Journey Thorught Rock & Roll History (Hachette Books). We also hear a couple of selections from the newly reissued Leon Russell: Signature Songs collection on Dark Horse Records, plus a few other classic Russell tracks. And Canadian songwriter's songwriter Ron Sexsmith gives us the background on his brand new, 17th studio album, The Vivian Line.  Carrie Colliton takes a well-earned day off after a huge and successful Record Store Day 2023.  For up-to-the-minute information on all things RSD, go to RecordStoreDay.com. Sponsored as always by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Crosley turntables. Produced, engineered, written, and hosted by Paul Myers, with theme music and selected interstitial music by Paul Myers. Please tell your friends about us, and listen, subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. 
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