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Leon Ware (1972 album)

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Leon Ware
Studio album by
Released1972 (1972)
Recorded1972
StudioUnited Artists Recording Studio
GenreSoul
Length30:32
LabelUnited Artists Records
Producer
  • Leon Ware
  • Doug Gilmore
Leon Ware chronology
Leon Ware
(1972)
Musical Massage
(1976)
Singles from Leon Ware
  1. "The Spirit Never Dies"
    Released: 1972

Leon Ware is the self-titled debut studio album by American musician Leon Ware. It was released in 1972 and was his only release for United Artists Records.

Background

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In 1971, Ware collaborated with Ike & Tina Turner, co-writing several songs on their album, 'Nuff Said. The moderate success of 'Nuff Said led the Turners' record label at the time, United Artists, to hand Ware a recording contract as a solo artist.[1]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Although the album failed to chart, the album did receive positive reviews from critics. Bob Talbert of the Detroit Free Press wrote, "Detroiter Leon Ware is a marvelous songwriter". He continued, "Ware is also a superb singer..."[3] Omaha World-Herald commended the album, citing that the album was "the strong, individualistic vocal and piano work of Leon Ware". Moreover, they predicted that "[Ware] should be headed for considerable popularity".[4] In 1972, Ware appeared in an advertisement on Billboard to promote the album.[5]

Track listing

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Side one

All tracks are written by Leon Ware, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Spirit Never Dies"
2:48
2."Able, Qualified and Ready"3:15
3."Why Be Alone"3:31
4."Mr. Evolution"
  • Ware
  • Ross
2:57
5."Nothing's Sweeter Than My Baby's Love" 2:43

Side two

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."What's Your World" 4:25
2."I Know How It Feels"
  • Ware
  • Bramlett
3:23
3."It's Just a Natural Thing" 3:26
4."Tamed to be Wild" 4:01

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Rys, Dan (February 24, 2017). "Renowned Soul Singer and Songwriter Leon Ware Dies at 77". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Leon Ware – Leon Ware [1972]". AllMusic. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  3. ^ Talbert, Bob (August 13, 1972). "Record Reviews". Detroit Free Press. p. 35. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "Lots of Singers". Omaha World-Herald. August 4, 1972. p. 6. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  5. ^ "Billboard". May 20, 1972. Retrieved January 16, 2024 – via Google Books.
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