Leon Ware Will be My Special Guest This Monday 10th March At 8pm On The Sweet Rhythm Show Leon Ware started his career as a songwriter in 1967. He co-wrote along with Ivy Hunter and Steve Bowden for The Isley Brothers recording of Got to Have You Back. In 1971, Leon would collaborate with Ike & Tina Turner, co-writing six songs on their United Artist album called Nuff Said. The album reached the top 40 of the R&B charts and also appeared in the pop charts. Later that year, Ware began collaborating with Arthur T-Boy Ross, younger brother of Diana Ross. One of the songs they wrote was I Wanna Be Where You Are. Recorded by Michael Jackson for his album, Got To Be There. The single reached the runner-up position of the R&B charts and peaked at 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Wares songwriting success led to a contract as an artist to United Artists, releasing his self-titled debut album. THIS MONDAY 10TH MARCH I’LL BE SITTING IN FOR CARL DENNIE SEE YOU AT 6PM O YES FOUR HOURS
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