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Second Disc Records teams with Cherry Red’s Lemon Recordings imprint to release the first-ever collection of Leon Russell’s recordings for the Warner-distributed Paradise Records label.  The Paradise Years 1976-1981 presents, on four CDs, six full albums:

• Wedding Album: Expanded Edition – Leon and Mary Russell (1976);
• Make Love To The Music: Expanded Edition – Leon and Mary Russell (1977);
• Americana: Expanded Edition – Leon Russell (1978);
• Heart Of Fire – Mary Russell (1979);
• Life And Love – Leon Russell (1979); and
• The Live Album: Expanded Edition – Leon Russell and New Grass Revival (1981).

Seven bonus tracks have been added, all of which are new to CD.  These encompass the non-LP B-side “Anita Bryant” plus original single versions.  These albums have previously been available on CD only in bare-bones editions from Wounded Bird Records and in long out-of-print Japanese editions; this marks the first time they have been expanded.  All albums have been newly remastered by Nick Robbins, while the 28-page, full-color booklet features two new essays.  Music historian Charles Donovan chronicles the collaboration between Leon and Mary Russell, as well as Mary’s solo album Heart of Fire, including new reflections from musicians Gary Ogan, Richard Torrance, and Gene Meros.  TSD’s own Joe Marchese then explores Russell’s solo recordings at Paradise and his felicitous teaming with New Grass Revival.  Paul Bevoir has designed The Paradise Years, with cover artwork designed by John Sellards. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.