Americana

Americana is an album by singer and songwriter Leon Russell. The album peaked at number 115 on the US Billboard 200. The album was first released as a vinyl LP Album by Leon's new label Paradise Records. Americana was re-released on CD by Wounded Bird Records in 2007 and again in 2012 by Ais. The album was by produced by Leon Russell. The new releases were after Leon recordings earned six gold records. He received two Grammy awards from seven nominations. In 2011, Leon was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of his biggest early fans, Elton John, said Russell was a "mentor" and an "inspiration". They recorded their album The Union in 2010, which earned them a Grammy nomination. Track listing All songs performed by Leon Russell. All tracks composed by artist listed below. Side one "Let's Get Started" (Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 4:12 "Elvis and Marilyn" (Dyan Diamond, Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 3:04 "From Maine to Mexico" (Kim Fowley, Leon Russell) – 3:09 "When a Man Loves a Woman" (A. Wright, C. Lewis) – 3:22 "It's Only Me" (Dyan Diamond, Leon Russell) – 2:20