Search - Little Sammy Davis :: I Ain't Lyin'

Refreshingly tasteful ,original and compelling

11/01/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"By the time this, his debut major label, recording was made, Sammy had been playing harp for almost 60 years. A long time side man for Earl Hooker, Sam finally is making a name for himself. This album was nominated for a W.C. Handy award and won sammy the Come Back Artist of the Year, and runner-up Harmonicist of the year from Living Blues magazine. Sammy also won the Little Walter Lifetime Achievment award from the House of Blues. Just give a listen to this album or catch Sam live and you too will know that Sam is a national treasure."

Brilliant Record

01/14/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For any era, this is a great blues album. Little Sammy Davis is a bluesman on equal with Muddy Waters, BB King, or Little Walter and this album demonstrates it clearly. Little Sammy's voice and harp can be gritty and beautiful, he can rock or take you down to his portch in the Delta. The musicianship here is first rate as the band treats the material with the reverence it truly deserves. Kudos Little Sammy and band. Please give us more...soon."

Best blues record in years

joe | Austin | 01/10/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

""I Ain't Lyin" is the most authentic and passionate blues album I have heard in some time. Little Sammy's singing and harp playing are on par with his peers; Muddy Waters, BB King, and Little Walter. And Sammy certainly stands up to any current bluesmen on the scene today. The band on the album play with great subtlety and musicianship and treat the material with the reverence it deserves. The album is great, I can't wait to hear what is next."