Customer Reviews

Live From Austin

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This is an outstanding set of soulful R&B and blues, powered by a great five-piece horn section. Delbert's vocals and harmonica playing are in fine form, as is the entire band. Among the many highlights are "Maybe Someday Baby", the funky "Standing on Shaky Ground" and "B Movie Boxcar Blues", "Let Me Be Your Lover" (featuring some great guitar), "Back to Louisiana", "You Are My Sunshine" (with a cool organ solo), and "Givin' It Up For Your Love". One of the few changes of pace in a very uptempo set is a nice version of Otis Redding's ballad, "I've Got Dreams to Remember". Nobody does this style of music any better than Delbert.

Recorded live at Austin City Limits, with a minimally-rehearsed horn section, it comes off as a very high energy, very tight performance. I own 3 CD copies of it (1 autographed), and it definitely makes my desert island top 10 list. Check the tenor fills on "Standing on Shaky Ground" and the soulful rendering of Otis Redding's "Dreams to Remember." There isn't a loser cut on this CD. If you're a Delbert fan, you owe it to yourself to purchase this LIVE recording of the studio songs you've been grooving to. "The white James Brown." Delbert, don't stay away so long!

For lovers of good clean rock and roll with a bluesy flair, this album is one of the best buys around. Backed up by a terrific band, including a fabulous horn section, McClinton runs through his own classics like "Givin' It Up For Your Love",and "Back To Louisiana" as well as covers like Otis Redding's "I've Got Dreams To Remember". McClinton's raunchy voice and energetic style prove that he sets the standard for live perfomances. The album's only drawback is that at less than 40 minutes in length, the party is over before you are ready for the fun to end. Nonetheless, it remains one of my favorite albums, bar none. An absolute must have for any rock and roll fan.

To start with, I DON'T like country music. With that said, this CD rocks. I had to try a Delbert McClinton CD after listening to Imus drone on daily about Delbert McClinton and started out with this CD. I am particularly a fan of tight bands and they just don't get tighter than his. The twangy ones I can do without but overall this CD rates a 6 on a scale of 5. And if you get the chance to see him and his band live, well, don't miss it. Pay any money. You will not be diappointed.

Although live, this is an excelent recording and I think that a live performance is the only way to hear Delbert at his best. I also have the Ultimate Collection CD, which it is not the Ultimate collection, it is missing Standing on Shaky ground and several other great tracks.

This is one of my favorites in my collection.The voice of Delbert is a great surprise for me.All the tracks seemed so familiar to my ears,and with the help of the team of horns,this "live"performance hits the top! For those sentimental bluesfans,rare moments of great ,joyfull music!

If you like traditional Delbert McClinton - You'll love this. Brass is unbelievable. Harmonica is great. One of the better live recordings I've heard and has most of my favorites tunes. I bought this in 2011 even though it was recorded in 1990. If you like Delbert you can't go wrong with this. One of my favorite entertainers to see in person.

If you listen while driving, as I do, watch which foot you tap to the music. Vintage Delbert. Entertaining and tuneful. Live audience adds to overall sound.

You already know this is an awesome album! I've just got to say the review that starts off by saying..."To start with, I DON'T like country music." Obviously a lame thing to say out loud, especially when everyone can read what you've written for years, and years, and years...

Get the CD. Delbert McClinton's a strong blue eyed soul singer. This live CD's got some serious rocked out blues. The backup band's great, instrumentation is solid. Plus, the engineering's very good, you get just enough 'live' feel without an overflow of the annoying sussurrus from the audience.

Favorites:

"Shaky Ground" okay, I love every version of this song, this one's no exception

"B Movie Boxcar Blues" I heard this song first on this CD and just could not get it off repeat. Great tale of a traveling man's escapades.

"Going back to Louisiana" another great blues standard.

Rebecca Kyle, August 2008