Hank Wilson, Vol. II

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Hank Wilson Vol. II
Paradise Studios, Burbank, CA
GenreNeotraditional country
Length33:10
LabelParadise Records
ProducerLeon Russell
Hank Wilson chronology
The Live Album (Leon Russell and New Grass Revival)

(1981)
Hank Wilson Vol. II
(1982)
Solid State

(1984)
Hank Wilson Vol. II, 1982 album cover
Hank Wilson Vol. II, 2001 album cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Hank Wilson Vol. II is an album by singer and songwriter

Paradise Studios in Burbank, California. The album was produced by Russell.[2][3][4]

There were two

vinyl LP released of this album, Hank Wilson Vol. II, one in 1982 and one in 1984. The two Hank Wilson Vol. II vinyl LP albums have different track listings and different cover photos. The 1982 version has artwork of Russell with eyes closed and a microphone to his lips. The 1984 cover has him standing with his guitar. Hank Wilson Vol. II was re-released on CD on October 23, 2001. The 1982 release was sold in limited quality at Russell's live shows.[5]

Background

Russell was born in

honky tonk songs between February 26 and February 28 in 1973.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

Track listing 1982

All songs performed by Russell, excluding A1. All tracks composed by artist listed.

Track listing 1984 release and 2001 CD

All songs performed by Russell. All tracks composed by artist listed.

  • A1 Oh Lonesome Me : Written-By – Don Gibson 2:27
  • A2 Tennessee Waltz : Lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King 2:43
  • A3 Heartaches By The Number : Written-By – Harlan Howard 2:21
  • A4 My Cricket Written By – Leon Russell 3:03
  • A5 If You've Got The Money Honey, I've Got The Time: Written-By – Jim Beck, Lefty Frizzell 2:15
  • A6 Tumbling Tumbleweeds : Written-By – Bob Nolan 3:30
  • B1 I'm Movin On : Written-By – Clarence E. Snow 2:22
  • B2 Waltz Across Texas : Written-By – Talmadge Tubb 2:55
  • B3 Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes : Written-By – Slim Willet 2:43
  • B4 On The Wings Of A Dove : Written-By – Bob Ferguson 3:03
  • B5 I'll Be There Written-By : Ray Price and Rusty Gabbard 2:50
  • B6 I Saw The Light : Written-By – Hank Williams 2:21

Personnel

  • Leon Russell – Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals
  • Willie Nelson – Vocals on "Wabash Cannonball"
  • The Band: Trudy Fair, John "Juke" Logan, Billy West, Bob Britt, Jack Wessel, Shamsi Sarumi and Ambrose Campbell
  • Artwork By – Robert Jones Designs
  • Photography By – Myrell Gilliam

References

  1. ^ Nickson, Chris. "Hank Wilson Vol. 2". AllMusic. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Hank Wilson, Vol. 2 - Leon Russell - Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Leon Russell - Hank Wilson Vol. II". Discogs. 1984. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Leon Russell - Hank Wilson Vol. II (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs.com. 1984. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  5. ^ Thom Jurek (June 23, 2009). "Best of Hank Wilson – Leon Russell | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  6. ^ "Leon Russell". Thechurchstudio.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  7. ^ Thom Jurek. "Hank Wilson's Back! – Leon Russell | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 14, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Leon Russell – Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I". Discogs.com. 1973.
  9. ^ "Hank Wilson, Vol. 3: Legend in My Time - Leon Russell | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  10. ^ Geoffrey Himes (August 14, 1998). "My Time: Hank Wilson Vol. III". The Washington Post.
  11. ^ Moore, Bobby (2 April 2020). "Remember Leon Russell's Country Alter-Ego, Hank Wilson?". The Boot.
  12. ^ "Best of Hank Wilson - Leon Russell | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.