Carney (Leon Russell album)

Carney is Leon Russell's third solo studio album, released in 1972. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 200 and was the first for Russell to contain a hit single — "Tight Rope" b/w "This Masquerade" — which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Side one of the record profiles roots rock, while side two features psychedelic music. The album has been described as semi-autobiographical, with Russell using the record to draw parallels between his life and old-fashioned carnivals and circus clowns. The record reflects Russell's interests in vaudeville and sideshows and also features two experimental pieces.