Search - Leon Russell :: In Your Dreams

Taste You With My Eyes

Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 09/11/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'm not sure why this CD lists its copyright as 2003, even though it appears to be just released this year. While the insert is an insubstantial one page with the song titles & times, this is some excellent Leon Russell music. The opening track bounces profusely with Russell's trademark piano, "Right from the time that we met, I was so warm & you were so wet, better yet, I tasted you with my eyes." "Lover's Hideway" has a Spanish-flavored melody, "The feeling of love was so strong, I still remember, that look in your eyes seemed to say I love you too; When you kissed me, you took me all the way." "Big Lips" reminds me a bit of Jerry Lee Lewis' "Great Balls of Fire." "End of a Love Affair" plays like a slow winding pop tango. Fancy piano playing is the hallmark of "Love Can Hurt You So." "I Wanna Make Love To You" is a great track with Leon's high background vocal chorus, "When we finally stand outside heaven's door, angels will surely know that I want to make love some more." "A Little Thing Called Love" rocks with fancy keyboards. "In Your Dreams" sounds like Leon having a whole lot of fun. He may not stake out any new territory, but what he does ought to put a big smile on your ears! Enjoy!"