Customer Reviews

Delbert & Glen Sessions 1972-1973

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These are two classic albums that have truly timeless music on them. Both albums have been collectors items for years. If you could find them they were $25-50. Then they were in whatever condition they were in. Usually scratched! Give a listen to "Here Comes the Blues Again" or "Cold November and you wonder why it took so long for the general public to catch on to what many of us have known for years. That being Delbert is a singing, songwriting master of country/blues. Over the past 26 years I have seen him tear up literally 100s of bars, honky tonks and small theaters. Buy this CD and then catch him live soon. He travels to all four corners of the USA so he has to come close to you sooner than later. Go to Delbert.com to see where he is playing and get there soon!!!! Buy this CD.......

Finally, Delbert's many fans get a glimpse of his seminal,just left Texas for L.A.,pre-roadhose big horn section,brand of music. Delbert's fine voice and his unique grasp of R&B is here but it's displayed using songs he crafted,showing a gift for lyrics that he all but abandoned as he became more successful.Though Delbert has always been able to "Soulify" any song,his interpretation of his own material is special. This CD is also an excellent introduction to another great R&B voice,Glen Clark. Though not as well known as Delbert, Clark also has a natural and soulful grasp of R&B. He creates gospel laced rock and blues that stirs your feet as well as your soul. This CD is long overdue and will hopefully spawn another generation of Delbert and Glen fans.

I still have the original albums and many of my friends have been lectured to (by me) of the essential nature of the song "Cold November." That Delbert McClinton song in particular that has served as antidepressant, sense-of-humor recharger since I was 21 1n 1972. They're all great!!

I saw these guys play in 1972 or 1973 opening for John Mayall. I had never heard of them and became a life long fan. Great live act. I have had my vinyl copies since then and given many cassettes to friends hoping to get them on the D&G band wagon. While these are must have items for Delbert McClinton fans they have a broader appeal and are worthy of a place in your collection.

The songs were great as were the singers but the overall quality of the disk was poor.

As a historical document of how it all came about for Delbert this is a keeper and very interesting.

As a recording it is less than ideal.

Lots of good licks, good lyrics, great ideas, all executed with either budget or drug induced limitations.

Crank it up and have a party but don't waste it on your good speakers.