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Ultimate Collection

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The Ultimate Collection is just that, the Ultimate Delbert Collection. It provides a great cross section of Delbert's wide ranging style. From the funky blues of "B Movie" through the country twang of "Two More Bottles of Wine" ending up in the jazz/pop feel of "Shot from the Saddle, Delbert defies catagorization. Enjoy!

DELBERT MCCLINTON-ULTIMATE COLLECTION: Delbert McClinton has seen it, done it, and sung it all...he played harmonica on the early 60's Bruce Channel white soul classic HEY BABY, saw his earthy compositions covered by everyone from Emmylou Harris (TWO MORE BOTTLES OF WINE) to the Blues Brothers (B-MOVIE BOX CAR BLUES) to Vince Gill (VICTIM OF LIFE'S CIRCUMSTANCES), scored his own funky Top 40 hit GIVIN' IT UP FOR YOUR LOVE, and won a Grammy for a duet with Bonnie Raitt. The Lubbock, Texas belter of all things rock, RNB, and country has deservedly been given the "Ultimate" package treatment by retro-specialists HIP-O. Here are eighteen tasty as BAR-B-Q tracks of honky tonk sweat shouted out in the world weary rasp of a thousand smoke filled roadhouses. These meaty slabs of soul include IT AIN'T WHAT YOU EAT BUT THE WAY HOW YOU CHEW IT, THE JEALOUS KIND, LOVE RUSTLER, and patented takes on his songwriting successes for others. Like John Hiatt, Delbert McClinton may not be a household name after lo' these many decades, but true relishers of raw roots music will always know where to go for a satisfying fix.

RATING: FIVE HARPS

McClinton certainly has endured for years now with his Tex boogie, rock blues!

This established songwriter, harmonica player supreme, and talented guitarist as well as vocalist has established quite a lengthy reporitoire of good stuff, collected here for all fans.

Recalled seeing him on I-Man in the morning, and wanted to obtain some of his better stuff, and am satisfied that this CD is just such.'

Especially enjoy Giving It Up, B-Movie Boxcar Blues (great harmonica licks) and I'm Dyin' As Fast As I can.

It's unfortunate that the "music fan" (guess that's vague enough) from Iowa chooses to use Delbert McClinton to vent her sexism-based frustrations--and that her silly "Herb Albert meets whatever" review is the first thing you see.

I've seen Delbert a half-dozen times over the years. Always with a date, who expected an enjoyable evening on equal footing, and enjoyed such. One of my best friends from high school, one of the most independent-minded women I know, has gone on Delbert's Blues Cruise 3 or 4 times and speaks of him as a Saint. She and her husband know Delbert and his wife on better than casual speaking terms.

Unquestionably, as with anyone singing blues-based music about real people, political correctness is really not a big priority. And clearly, more than a few of Delbert's tunes were written with tongue decidedly in cheek, though most have the ring of real life. I think, when he gets down to the serious stuff of life, his view of women is respectful and reasonable in today's odd world.

As for Bonnie Raitt, you might listen a little closer to some of her songs, and particularly covers of old blues from the likes of Sippie Wallace and Bessie Smith (as opposed to, say, Helen Reddy). Clearly these women (and Bonnie) could dish as well as take--and that's as it should be.

Our friend from Iowa needs to relax, actually listen and enjoy the music, instead of trying to filter everything through her fine-gauged sive of political correctness.

Delbert McClinton has been one of our great blues/R&B singers and harp parctitioners for more than four decades, and this is an excellent cross-section of his musical wares. I suspect, based on the resurgence of his career in the past few years, he can survive a few misguided brick-bats from the corn belt.

(Not that I got anything against the corn belt, ya understand.)

First time I heard Delbert was in the oil fields of Alaska 30 below zero with a walkman! Boy did he warm up my day! People were wondering why I was dancing all day. This is a great collection of music. Would like to go on one of his Blues Cruises. If you like this try Davey Pattison new solo Mississippi Nights! Have fun!

Delbert is one of the greatest live acts you can see and this CD captures the feel of Delbert's early years. The music covers all of Delbert's influences- Blues, Country, Rock, Cajun, and Classic R&B. Delbert is rockin' the house on this one!

This collection shows the diversity and strength of a true American Legend. Jay and The Americans may have been a bigger name out of Texas, but time and talent has shown who's the best player. A "must have" CD for anyone who wants to see the many faces of true American music. Delbert McClinton says more in "Victim of Life's Circumstances" and "It Ain't What You Eat But How You Chew It" than most of todays performers will say in an entire career. Turn the lights down low, grab a cold one, put your arm around your partner and let it spin..... you won't be disappointed.

If you like Texas Twang this one is for you. Great music with rockin' sound. Delberts history with other musicians thru the years is unbelievable but after you hear his music you can believe. The guy the taught John Lennon to play harmonica.Country rock at its best

For the cornpone "Iowa fan"...you must have listened to some album other than the one I did. Imus? Who's that? Delbert's a national treasure!

I love this albumn! I bought if for my husband (who is far from [anti-women]), he's a big fan of Delbert McClinton and Bonnie Raitt. I had never even heard of Delbert or Bonnie until I met my husband. I'm just glad he introduced me to a genere of music I have come to love and appreiciate. There is nothing any more [anti-women]), about Delbert McClinton than any other music genere. If you don't like it don't listen but, obviously someone isn't appreciating these songs as a whole, the beat and rhythm is awesome. I can't listen to this album and just sit still . My house cleaning gets done when I put this album on, it just makes you want to get up and move. My favorite song on the collection is Love Rustler! I'd like to think at some point in my younger days I may have been someones secret Love Rustler. ;) I personally think Delbert is giving nothing but a big compliment to women and I for one take it as such.