Delbert is the best Texas blues shouter ever!
584809
I have been listening and collecting Delbert ever since I first saw and heard him on Don Imus' show many years ago.  Saw him in person awhile ago in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  He headlined a blues festival and just killed it for damn near two hours nonstop.  We love Delbert!
3520133
"Texas Flood" was originally meant to be their demo at first,but it was so good,that epic records wanted this as Stevie's first album. Every single song on here is fantastic! Noboby could play like SRV...and I mean NOBODY! He was an amazing guitarist,with a wonderful soulful spirit,who could pull you in,into his music,and have you feel every bit of heart and soul that he put into his guitar playing and singing. But sadly. He was gone way to soon. But his music and his spirit will live on forever. The remastered package of this with the bonus tracks is awesome. I really loved this version of "Tin Pan Alley",more so than the version that would appear on "Couldn't Stand The Weather".There was just something that sounded more pure about this unreleased outtake version of that song. The live tracks are great too. I really loved the live version of "Mary Had A Little Lamb".Pick this CD up,If you're a fan of blues,or just great music. If you've never heard Stevie Ray Vaughan's music before,This CD is a perfect introduction.
2408790
This guy is the real deal folks!  I have known him personally for about 6 years.  He is entertainment 110%.  This collection of blues originals is just a small part of what his guy... and his bass playing wife, Kay can play.  Blues, rock, country, soul...you name it.  He has been around a long time and is "Still Kickin"
Check him out on this CD or contact him in Houston for bookings.
4369428
Mud, Mud, Mud Morgan, we love you..~ Always MUD! And band, o yeah. He has a Great way with music and those (shezam!) ~Woids! I love the way he talks! Let alone all the rest of Muddy, the singer, leader, cool like a cat. Great sound, replaying this collection often. Live is a beautiful thing with Muddy and the greatest musicians /all, / in this later lineup. I was lucky to meet Willie Big Eyes and see him play after we lost Muddy and even drive Pine to a few gigs. A privelege. He liked  the 70 coupe de ville just fine. The greatest, craziest real people make great real music. Those 2 passed in ONE year..with maybe 20+  year's difference in age.  Willie and Pine were close, played in the Legendary Blues band..around Chicago and they were legends. I think they went on the road..they even got props in Chicago where blues is not treated like the true gift it really is. No French Quarter for Blues. Hey Buddy is all high class now!!
It was a true shock when Willie was also suddenly lost. But Willie really was at the top of his game and truly seemed to love the life he lived. As Pine did. They are partying with the man, Muddy himself..and most all the other guys, over time, from his band too, right now.  Not bad. Still, sorely missed.
He left us some of the best music anywhere.  Party on..!
1580681
I saw and heard the Larry McCray band at the Belleville blues festival this summer, and was mesmerized.  Incredible voice, really tight band, very personable guy, fantastic blues music.  Out of the entire line up that day (which included Jeremy Spencer), I enjoyed Larry and his band the most.  If you love the blues, buy this CD.  If you think you might like the blues, this CD will show you blues you can love.
2931767
This CD is classic Delbert old school blues, that rocks. This is the same staple that Delbert has used for----ever. Great vocals, great lyrics and some great mucicians. If you like Delbert buy it, if you never heard him check him out see what you been missing.... forever.
1169143
With this  and "Deep in The Heart of Texas" with the live cut "Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar" you will have the best live music from one of the most fun / best bands ever.  If you only get one Commander Cody album, get this one.
4786019
This is one amazing album, from the first track to last.  Every single song is bleeding with emotion, and not just from Janis, but from her band as well.  All the members of Full Tilt Boogie are first class musicians.  I was particularly impressed with the guitarist.  His solo on "My Baby" is very soulful and bluesy.  That's what this album is at heart: a blues album.  The only thing that I would like to have heard is a longer version of "Bobby McGee" where the band jams for even longer.  I recommend this album to anyone who is a fan The Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, and music in general!
725029
You get more than just the CD (which is hilarious from start to finish), you also get the 30 minute DVD copy of his Comedy Central special, and commentary from a number of his comedic cohorts.  A GREAT purchase for any fan of the art of stand up comedy.  As good as this stand up set is, I highly encourage everyone to go see Bobby live; as much as he kills in this recorded preformance, his live stand up is that much better with the crowd interaction and his ever-growing repertoire of material.  Take my word for this, buy this CD/DVD and treat yourself to night of good natured, raw, self-deprecating, relatable, witty hilarity.  And go see him live.  Bobby, never let 'em "chum the waters".
4075277
Its hard for a mere fan to express 'lovin hearing the early masters - getting their groove going strong.'
 All I know for sure is, how many blues elders who fillowed him love his style,  and give him credit when they play. He is a cool cat !
I don't find any fault with the sound here. Its Big Bill !  I cant do that as a fan either..even if there was old-style pops. I have defended hiss and pop noise for many decades. Beats sterile sound all day long.
3168091
Texas is a State,full of hot deserts,but this cd shows that not only hot deserts...Texas always have hot blues with great icons of this musical style. We must reverence this contribution,specially the legendary SRV,and the great melodic voice of Delbert Mc Clinton! If you don't know what is the Texas Blues Twister,just buy this cd and.........
2340689
Delbert McClinton has always stayed true to his roots - he specializes in a rock/Memphis blues/country hybrid that is at once high-energy, passionate, and crowd-pleasing without sacrificing his vision or integrity. This CD is actually a combination of two LP's from the mid-70's, along with a few bonus tracks.  My own favorites are 'Victim Of Life's Circumstances' (as good a honky-tonk song as you'll ever hear), the oft-covered 'Two More Bottles of Wine', and 'Blue Monday.' This is a great album to play at a party to get people up dancing - which what you'll be doing all night long if you ever get to see Delbert live.
3845158
Live and flat out rocks! This cd has been played so loud in my car I've had to replace speakers. This is hot, electric blues served up BIG TIME.

GKB Live delivers the energetic improvisational jams that you would expect, a 10-minute fast shuffling "Runaway Train" being the most impressive. With his talented rhythm section behind him, Kaiser's mastery of electric, steel, and lap guitar is on full display here, and guest guitarist Dave Beegle also shines on a few tracks.

Length: 73 minutes

Torch

Crossroads

If I Leave This World Tomorrow

Nick of Time

Full Time Love

Runaway Train

Winter Sun

The Day Love Died

Whisper

Do Lord

In the Soul of a Man

Queen of My Heart
3153292
the blues is beatiful...
etta and eddie got that smokey, silky, low-lush soul flowin with this...
i've been lissenin to vol. one forever!!! and i could never find this one, but i lucked up into it one day a couple months ago and found it in the basement of some back-alley, burnt-down record shop and ever since then, i keep it with me wherever i go...
this is "instant blues" - jus add bourbon and heartache and you got yourself an event!
932209
I have to agree with one reviewer that the critic can't have listened to the album or just does not like blues cuz this is what it's all about. Willie Dixon wrote and performed more great blues over his lifetime, along with promoting up and coming blue musicians to the joy of all of us. This will be a well played favorite of mine for sure. My only complaint is that the liner notes, as noted, are from the original album and do not make mention of the individual artists playing except to say that they are "his hand picked crew of Chicago blue veterans". I really would like to know who the guitar player and especially the harp player, are? Anyway, if you love Willie Dixon, I think you'll love this album.
3349959
His website headlines their music as 'good time party blues rock'. That's pretty much it, with southern leanings for sure. This would fit right in with the best of what we remember and loved from the 70s-80s.

He lists his credits with the likes of ; Elvin Bishop, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, the Hookers, BB King, Stevie Ray, Albert Collins, Billy Gibbons, and The Band. Good lord ! He also has a few other of his own albums out there. And I bet, like me, you've never heard of him. Or else this wouldn't be the 1st review here.

As the cover shows, he has help here from quite a few blues luminaries. Elvin, Gregg Allman, Garth Hudson, Taj Majal, Phantom Blues Band and Kid Ramos, replete with a killer horn section. With these names you'd expect a major league result and it certainly is. I can't pick a fave song since they all rock. Right now, today, still mourning the passing of the great Levon Helm, I'm touting 'BANG BANG BANG goes the drummer... I know the Nitty Gritty Dirt band did it, but this version conjures up Levon and The Band.

As a matter of fact, I'm gonna grab a few beers right now and head on down Reilly's Road to the water and blast this CD like me and the boys would have 35 years ago. Old is new again for me. The real deal, done right. Buy it ! And join me for a beer or 3.
4039847
If you liked Hoodoo Man Blues or Southside Jam on Delmark, buy this CD.  The two Delmark recordings are among the best blues ever recorded by anyone anytime.  I understand that Junior moved to Vanguard immediately after the Delmark recordings.  Buddy Guy came with him on most of the cuts and this is all great music.