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Released | 1972 (1972) | |||
Recorded | 1972 | |||
Studio | United Artists Recording Studio | |||
Genre | Soul | |||
Length | 30:32 | |||
Label | United Artists Records | |||
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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.
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]
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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]
Side one
All tracks are written by Leon Ware, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Spirit Never Dies" |
| 2:48 |
2. | "Able, Qualified and Ready" |
| 3:15 |
3. | "Why Be Alone" |
| 3:31 |
4. | "Mr. Evolution" |
| 2:57 |
5. | "Nothing's Sweeter Than My Baby's Love" | 2:43 |
Side two
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "What's Your World" | 4:25 | |
2. | "I Know How It Feels" |
| 3:23 |
3. | "It's Just a Natural Thing" | 3:26 | |
4. | "Tamed to be Wild" | 4:01 |