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I'm With You

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Thanks to Don Imus I recently "discovered" this hidden treasure. I'm not sure how one would categorize McClinton's music.....and all I can say is it makes me feel good; real good! Although the influence of "The Killer" shows through McClinton is very much his own man. He delivers with confidence, sincerity, and soul. Don't let this one pass you by.

I bought this in cassette before CD's were around. It knocked me out. I instantly became a fan. Now I listen to him for energy, to relax, to work by in other words. Can't get enough.

Blues guitarist Anson Funderburgh leaves his mark all over this release, & the result is one of Delbert's best efforts. Funderburgh's bright, clear tone livens up everything from the opening uptempo blues "That's the Way I Feel" to the catchy, funky blues of "My Baby's Lovin'" & the mid-tempo, 50's-style swagger of "Go On". The great, bouncy "Got You On My Mind" pairs two of rock & blues' best vocalists in Delbert & Jimmy Hall (former lead vocalist for the Wet Willie Band).

Another one of my all-time favorite Delbert tunes is the title track. For me, the synthesizer & horns evoke a tropical island feel on this one. Another track worth mentioning is "The Real Thing", more of a straight ahead rock'n'roller with more punchy horns. Although I don't particularly care for the jump-bluesy "Crazy 'Bout You" & "Who's Foolin' Who", the only true dud in my opinion is the dreary ballad "I Want to Love You". This tune is totally out of place & breaks up what's otherwise a bright, carefree mood. All in all, this is a collection I never get tired of listening to.

One of Delbert's best CD's of recent originals. Great production and some really good tunes combine to make this one of Delbert's best albums of the 90's. If you get a chance see him live- he may be playing at the local honky-tonk or small hall. He's great live!

Delbert McClinton's version of Otis Redding's "I've Got Dreams to Remember" established him as one of the most authentically soulful white R&B singers around.

Here he gives us "I Want to Love You" -- a heartfelt, tastefully-arranged number that is as good as R&B gets.

The rest of the album is typical Delbert. And that's fine with me.

I'm With You by Delbert McClinton is my favorite album by one of my favorite artists, it's and one of the few recordings I never get tired of. I've had it on cassette since the 1990s and I'm thrilled to now have it on CD.

This is another great example of Delbert's music. A lot of honky tonk rock with one of his classics, I'm With You, and another frequently played at his live shows, I Want To Love You. The latter is a slow song, which gives a newcomer to Delbert time to catch their breath and change the pace. Is definitely worthy of any Delbert collector or somebody just wanting to experience his music for the 1st time.

I never tire of listening to Delbert's music - both the older and his more recent creations. His energy is intoxicating. Anytime I play his songs I start dancing around the house and singing along. Having recently had the good fortune to see him in a live show I enjoy it even more. "I'm with you" is great!

Delbert is one of the few that will do a show without a setlist or will alter it as he reacts to his audience. Not long ago I attended a festival that he headlined. I gave him a t-shirt with my logo on it and asked him to sign an LP for me.."I'm With You"..before he performed. Much to my delight,Delbert took the stage wearing the t-shirt and did 5 songs off the album he signed. All a coincidence?...I don't think so. It gave the title song new meaning and solidified the fan-performer bond. The music is timeless and hearing it on this album or live..it will sound the same. Try it and you'll see it's true.

When you play any of Delberts' albums you just hate for it to end. They always waiting for more. Waiting patiently for the next one.