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Tribute to Leon Russell, Leonard Cohen & Mose Allison

Leon Russell in the early 1970s.
Robert Knight Archive. Redferns via Getty Images
Leon Russell in the early 1970s.

It's been a tough couple of weeks for music lovers with the passing of music legends Leon Russell, Leonard Cohen, and Mose Allison.  On this week's blues show, Saturday, November 19th at 11pm, a musical tribute.

The tribute begins with six songs from Mose Allison's catalog.  During Leon Russell's set, you'll hear him perform with Elton John and Willie Nelson, too.  Of course, Elton John gave Leon Russell a lot of career support the last few years.  And, we'll end the evening with Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

A link to Keyboard Magazine's article about Leon Russell:

Leon Russell in the early 1970s.
Credit Robert Knight Archive. Redferns via Getty Images
Leon Russell in the early 1970s.

Link to a New York Times article about Leonard Cohen

Billboard Magazine article about Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"

Leonard Cohen in 2013.
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Leonard Cohen in 2013.

Mose Allison article in the Washington Post

Mose Allison at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 4.28.07
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Mose Allison at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 4.28.07

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Lee Hay has worked at all three Cincinnati Public Radio stations: WGUC in the mid-70's, WMUB in the late 70's, and WVXU since 1984. She is currently the host of The Blues on Saturday evenings and various special programs.