Today is Leon Russell's birthday, born April 2, 1941 in Lawton, Oklahoma. You'll probably heat many of his songs today, but we head in a totally different direction by showcasing his talent shared with other artists as a sideman.  Happy heavenly birthday, Leon.
Leon on the side
Part One:
10 Save The Last Dance For Me - Mary Kay Place
9 Further Along - Flying Burrito Brothers
8 Wishbone - Willis Allen Ramsey
7 Faded Love - Delaney and Bonnie
6 Tired of Midnight Blue - George Harrison
5 Superstar - Rita Coolidge
4 Shouldn't Have Taken More Than You Gave - Dave Mason
3 Same Old Blues - Freddie King
2 Blues Power - Eric Clapton
1 King's Special - B. B. King
0 Live With Me - The Rolling Stones
extra 59th Street Bridge Song - Harper's Bizarre

Part Two:
10 My Baby Left Me -  Grease Band
09 You Belladonna You - Jesse Ed Davis
08 Mud Island -  Rita Coolidge
07 L.A. Getaway -  Hill, Barbata, and Etheridge
06 Sad And Deep As You - Dave Mason
05 Going Down The Road Feeling Bad - Delaney and Bonnie
04 After Midnight - J.J. Cale
03 Told You For The Last Time - Eric Clapton
02 Try Some Buy Some -  George Harrison
01 Walking By Myself -  Freddie King
00 Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra

These were originally posted many years ago as two separate podcasts.
Enjoy!