Leon Ware (1972 album)

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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.

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

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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