Thank you for this great news. She turned my adolescent head around, just her sound, on those rock records in the early and mid 70s. This sound, introduced by Leon Russell, not only anchored George Harrison's historic 3-record set All Things Must Pass (the George O'Hara Smith Singers) and the Concert for Bangla Desh, she is in the film, but in the sound of Eric Clapton (Black Summer Rain, others), Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie... Her solo career deserved better.
Claudia Lennear was incredible --the inspiration behind the Stone's "Brown Sugar." You can find out more about her in the documentary, "20 Feet From Stardom"
Ya, I have been lookin' at a lot of his videos and audios and each one confirms that i am a freekin' fan....along with all the musicians he has jammed with over the years including all the mad dogs
Such a beautiful voice and woman. I loved her interview in 20 Feet from Stardom. So much talent, it made me sad to see, after all of her contributions to music, she is now teaching Spanish. Not that there's a thing wrong with being a teacher, but you'd think she'd have been taken care of for all of the people she supported musically. I'll never get it. The backup singers very often make the song but they're not paid accordingly.
Yes, we have the Master of Space and Time, Mr. Leon Russell, on piano...he's also the band leader! Please, also, some Love for the great Jim Gordon at 1:18 - I forget who the quote is from, but its touting Gordon as the greatest rock drummer of the era....(And hell yes he's up there).. Google the man!
@Jagman94 I never knew that i always loves to watch Claudia as an ikette along with Esther Jones these woman were my favorite ikettes of all time. It saddens me to think her and Tina didnt get along (sad face) LOL
@Jagman94 Claudia also sang backup for Leon on his 1971 European tour where she obviously mad a lasting impression with Mick Jagger- she was a partial inspiration for "Brown Sugar" and her romance with David Bowie inspired him to write "Lady of the Grinning Soul" for her--a beautiful love song. Lucky girl.
She was primarily a backup singer (don't know why). Did have at least one solo album: 'Phew!' in 1973 ... there's a short blurb about her on Wikipedia.
Why did this girl never become well known?? I just recently noticed her in a "Mad dogs and Englishmen" Video aand am having difficult time finding more about her. This is great song! Is there more?? Help please1
@kingfucter Claudia led a very interesting life in the 70's. She toured Europe with Leon and had an affair with Mick Jagger. She was the partial inspiration for "Brown Sugar." Her romance with David Bowie inspired him to write "Lady Grinning Soul" for her. A beautiful love song for a beautiful lady.
@tank3ful That makes sense to me. I can't find much about her, i think she sounds and sings great. someone with that kind of talent doesn't just fade away. Bummer...
@realgwoodard Ah Ah Ah !!!!! You cannot be serious. Leon Russell is, was, and will always be The Master of Space and Time. Look up his videos and become a fan!
@9mmbigpapa chris stainton also be jammin with the mad dogs , like them both playin with don nix .... and furry lewis , glory , glory , wen i lay my burden down , black cat moan.......
please someone make music like this these days. listen to it... no senseless lyrics involving the same old bullshit; sex, girlfriends, and all that other cookie cutter bullshit... just music with real meaning. if it werent for the 60s and 70s i probably wouldnt even listen to music. and another thing... when they covered songs they definitely didnt fuck em up... they made em better. unlike kid rock.
@carusmike hahahaha, you're serious? I mean, Joe is an amazing vocalist, but that's all he does...Leon sings, writes, plays...a true musician....an amazing piano player and his vocal styling is great...so if you're one of those people that rates someone that's just a singer as better than the whole package (leon) then you should probably just stop listening to music now, you're done, no more for you...also, I don't see everyone's obsession with this black chick- not the greatest singer or looker
She is amazing, beautiful, sweet, kind and talented! Love her!
Crystal-clear vocals from Claudia!...Quality!
LEON'S great arrangement. LEON LOVE
Thank you for this great news. She turned my adolescent head around, just her sound, on those rock records in the early and mid 70s. This sound, introduced by Leon Russell, not only anchored George Harrison's historic 3-record set All Things Must Pass (the George O'Hara Smith Singers) and the Concert for Bangla Desh, she is in the film, but in the sound of Eric Clapton (Black Summer Rain, others), Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie... Her solo career deserved better.
Claudia Lennear was incredible --the inspiration behind the Stone's "Brown Sugar." You can find out more about her in the documentary, "20 Feet From Stardom"
She was in Tulsa not too long ago and still sounds fantastic! Lots of soul in her.
Absolutely wonderful.I had forgotten all about her.
Go Claudia!
I wish her all the best!!!!
Ya, I have been lookin' at a lot of his videos and audios and each one confirms that i am a freekin' fan....along with all the musicians he has jammed with over the years including all the mad dogs
great version claudia lennear that lady sings with souls,i like her❤️❤️❤️
Don't you just love the way Joe listens to her, completely entranced😍
This was no doubt taken from the original Mad Dogs and Englishmen concert DVD. I saw it on a big screen. WoW! Best rock DVD I've seen!!
Such a beautiful voice and woman. I loved her interview in 20 Feet from Stardom. So much talent, it made me sad to see, after all of her contributions to music, she is now teaching Spanish. Not that there's a thing wrong with being a teacher, but you'd think she'd have been taken care of for all of the people she supported musically. I'll never get it. The backup singers very often make the song but they're not paid accordingly.
and I bet nobody in the joint can play in the pocket like Jim can!
She absolutely was a babe. Good job Mick Jagger.
@StuartStreet
Great post Arizonas9!
Sweet share S.S.
Thank you both:)
If you haven't looked him up yet, Leon Russell is the definition of "cool" in almost all aspects of containing any amount of cool.
Absolutely, Brother, or Sister.
Yes, we have the Master of Space and Time, Mr. Leon Russell, on piano...he's also the band leader! Please, also, some Love for the great Jim Gordon at 1:18 - I forget who the quote is from, but its touting Gordon as the greatest rock drummer of the era....(And hell yes he's up there).. Google the man!
that DUDE is LEON my friend.don't forget it!
...her and Merrie Clayton too!
@Jagman94 I never knew that i always loves to watch Claudia as an ikette along with Esther Jones these woman were my favorite ikettes of all time. It saddens me to think her and Tina didnt get along (sad face) LOL
Oh my god, je l'ai toujours aimé
@Jagman94 Claudia also sang backup for Leon on his 1971 European tour where she obviously mad a lasting impression with Mick Jagger- she was a partial inspiration for "Brown Sugar" and her romance with David Bowie inspired him to write "Lady of the Grinning Soul" for her--a beautiful love song. Lucky girl.
Come back, Claudia,.... "Please?"
Claudia and the great Leon Russell...and Joe said to her to do what she wanted. She did !!!
Par Excellence!
THE MOST BEAUTIFULL SON TO YOU
Es una versión de lo mejor que hay ☺️
She was primarily a backup singer (don't know why). Did have at least one solo album: 'Phew!' in 1973 ... there's a short blurb about her on Wikipedia.
❤️
Supera la versión original de P M. !!!!
Tantas Estrellas 🙏
Why did this girl never become well known?? I just recently noticed her in a "Mad dogs and Englishmen" Video aand am having difficult time finding more about her. This is great song! Is there more?? Help please1
@kingfucter Claudia led a very interesting life in the 70's. She toured Europe with Leon and had an affair with Mick Jagger. She was the partial inspiration for "Brown Sugar." Her romance with David Bowie inspired him to write "Lady Grinning Soul" for her. A beautiful love song for a beautiful lady.
I recognize the drummer from Woodstock, he played with Santana
@tank3ful That makes sense to me. I can't find much about her, i think she sounds and sings great. someone with that kind of talent doesn't just fade away. Bummer...
@judecreek2 think they may have been the lucky guys!
@carusmike his guitar playing was pretty good for a piano player.
@realgwoodard Ah Ah Ah !!!!! You cannot be serious. Leon Russell is, was, and will always be The Master of Space and Time. Look up his videos and become a fan!
@9mmbigpapa chris stainton also be jammin with the mad dogs , like them both playin with don nix .... and furry lewis , glory , glory , wen i lay my burden down , black cat moan.......
@carusmike Borelocks???
I'll bet leon was doing cartwheels in that chocolate poontang !
I bet he was too.
@superfuzzymomma But then he killed his mother and is still in prison for it......
Netflix 20 Feet from Stardom.
please someone make music like this these days. listen to it... no senseless lyrics involving the same old bullshit; sex, girlfriends, and all that other cookie cutter bullshit... just music with real meaning. if it werent for the 60s and 70s i probably wouldnt even listen to music. and another thing... when they covered songs they definitely didnt fuck em up... they made em better. unlike kid rock.
#transvestigate
@carusmike hahahaha, you're serious? I mean, Joe is an amazing vocalist, but that's all he does...Leon sings, writes, plays...a true musician....an amazing piano player and his vocal styling is great...so if you're one of those people that rates someone that's just a singer as better than the whole package (leon) then you should probably just stop listening to music now, you're done, no more for you...also, I don't see everyone's obsession with this black chick- not the greatest singer or looker
Claudia Was A man.