Leon Russell, ‘Leaving Whipporwhill’ (‘Record Wolrd’ magazine, August 10, 1974). Click to enlarge.

Leon Russell’s “Leaving Whipporwhill” wasn’t a big chart hit, but the album it appeared on, 1974’s Stop All That Jazz, hit the Top 40.

Listen in to this seldom heard tune from a songwriting master below.

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