Dreams Come True

Marcia Ball, Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1990
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Texas Music Group
• ASIN: B00000DOKQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,185 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Austin's leading ladies of contemporary blues team up for the best album ever on club-owner Clifford Antone's label. The songs mix Ike Turner gems with three Ball compositions, two from bassist Sarah Brown, and others by Harold Battiste and Lavelle White. Which means the accent is on old-fashioned hooks and harmonies, perfectly executed right from the opening Ike and Tina hit "A Fool in Love." All three women sing lead on that number, but otherwise they trade the spotlight. Ball's singing is tart 'n' sweet, with a hint of Texas dust. Her barrelhouse piano is the CD's most distinctive instrumental voice. And her "Snake Dance" is the biggest surprise, conjuring a New Orleans voodoo vibe. Strehli belts in clear, powerful tones--imagine Ma Rainey as a rocker. Barton sings sassy, with a slight sultry slur--also with the know-how to make "Good Rockin' Daddy" '50s perfect. Barton's career stalled after this 1990 session, while Ball and Strehli have continued to make excellent recordings. --Ted Drozdowski

From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD
This album, an exaltation of the Texas blues tradition, took longer to make than the Astrodome and reportedly involved more temper tantrums than you'd find in a week's worth of daytime soaps. Bolstered by the backing of keyboardist/guitarist/producer Dr. John and assorted Lone Star firebrands, each of the three Austin belles, singing either lead or harmony, concentrates emotion in her voice. Marcia Ball takes her wickedly understated approach, Lou Ann Barton tantalizes with lusty tones, and Angela Strehli's graceful phrasing exudes friendliness. The sagebrush trinity's rendition of Ike and Tina Turner's "A Fool in Love," in particular, delivers the shared joy of R&B harmonizing-bowie knives held to each other's throats or not. -- © Frank John Hadley 1993

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!!!!, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreams Come True (Audio CD)

Nearly ten years after its release, this remains one of the great modern blues albums. Marcia, Lou Ann and Anglea sing their hearts out on perfectly chosen and arranged songs. And, don't forget the important contributions by Sarah Brown-- she's the fourth great lady on this cd.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every song on this CD is exceptional!!, September 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreams Come True (Audio CD)

This is by far my favorite CD. These three compliment each other's talents. It is impossible to sit still during "A Fool In Love" or "I Idolize You". Love, Sweet Love should bring tears to anyone who has a heart. There is not a single song on this CD that I would skip over. Every one is great!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It IS a dream., July 21, 1998

By	[e-mail] (cincinnati, oh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreams Come True (Audio CD)

Three fantastic performers in combination and solo. A great opportunity to make the musical acqaintance of three very talented individual blues ladies.