Search - Delbert Mcclinton :: Best of

Chestnuts from an underpublicized great Texas House Rocker

hambonjr | Berkeley, CA United States | 12/18/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"There are a number of great songs on this album. The production values are not up to current standards in terms of sound quality and clarity, but the goods are there. Delbert's one of the best singers of blues-based rockers and soulful ballads there is. His husky voice worn raspy after twenty five plus years in the business, his southern twang and his phrasing combine to produce a powerful, tasteful, captivating interpretation of well chosen songs that tell moving, funny and fun stories. My favorites on this album are Otis Redding's "I've Got Dreams to Remember" a sadder-but-wiser ballad, Al Green's "Take Me To The River" which has been widely covered but nowhere better,and three rockers with stories "Giving It Up For Your Love", "Real Thing" and "Heartbreak Radio". If you like blues and soul, you'll like Delbert."

Whew!

Michelle Fountain | easton,maryland | 09/07/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"mr.mcclinton's rendition of al green's "take me to the river" left me bug-eyed,drop-jawed andsoaking wet.i thank heaven itself for this man's presence on our planet."

Smooth, rough, fantastic

Cow Lady | 07/26/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I find his music captivating. His voice is special. He has the ability to surround himself with the best in the business. What a rock!"