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Whole Lotta Love

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I saw Candye Kane, at Martini Blues in Huntington Beach, CA last night. She was wonderful, bawdy, and fun! She performed several songs from this cd including the vivacious jump swing number "Fine, Fit & Fat", (she calls these types of songs "Fat Woman Glorification Songs"). I liked her so much I bought this cd, and went home and listened to it carefully. She shows tromendous versitality as a blues singer, who also sings Ruth Brown style R&B, as well as swing and jump blues.

She performs on this exellent cd Big Bill Broonzy's "what's that I Smell", backed by acoustic guitar, sounding right out of 1929, Delta Blues! There are several mid 40's sounding jump swing songs(including 27 Times), and even a dixieland flavoured tune, and to end things you get to hear Kane with just piano, on another 1920's sounding tune. She covers modern R&B, blues, jump blues, swing, dixieland, and 1920's Delta Blues on this continually enjoyable disc. All with a sultry voice that sounds like 1920's-50's period. A great set, great singer, and great cd!

Something's got a hold on me right now - it's Candye Kane's "Whole Lotta Love"! The rythm, the sound, her voice - it pulls you right out of your chair. The songs are outstanding and very diverse, and her "Fit, Fat, and Fine" is a great dedication to voluptuous women.

Listening to Candye's music keeps your blood circulating and like the title of the CD's last song I am certain that "I'm not getting older" as long as I listen to this invigorating music. And you should, too.

Candye Kane has had a following of swing dancers for teh last 5 years in the San diego, OC & LA areas, where she often gigs with her combos. She is a powerful blues shouter, who also has a gentle balald side. She can handle everything from 1920's jazz baby to modern rockin' blues, and she covers all those and more here, including swing and jump blues like "Fit, Fine & Fat", there are also some songs that sound Ruth Brown and John Lee Hooker-ish. Cane handles everything with ease and is a true swingin' jumpin' blues mama!

As another reviewer has said, Ms. Kane just seems to keep getting better and better, like a fine wine--or a good whiskey ! While she certainly has an eye-catching appearance--( CD cover of the year ? )--there is a lot of terrific music to go with this formidable--looking woman.

The 13 tracks here are all great, primarily in the blues/R & B vein. Her vocals are strong, and a good sense of humour only adds to her appeal--check out "Put It All in There " and "What's That I Smell ? ", for just a couple of examples. She also has an impressive array of musicians on this disc--Charlie Musselwhite ? Larry Taylor ? This lady has some major-league friends !

This is not one of those CDs that you play once, and file away. Ms. Kane has come up with another winner !

If you don't have fun listening to this disc, call the undertaker--you must have checked out !

This is another great CD by Candye that should NOT be overlooked. The opening track "Something's Got a Hold of Me" blew me away and I can't stop playing "Lion In My House" this is a mix of some well chosen covers and some fun original tracks. It is unusual to have someone that can sing so well AND write a lot of her own material. I can only hope for more from this fantastic voice.

They called Bessie Smith & Dinah Washington "Queens of the Blues" in thier days. Well there are not too many queens today, simply because there is a shortage of traditional female blues singers(the only other I can think of is Janiva Magness). I think Miss Kane should be crowned the "Queen of The Blues" of the new milleneum! This cd shows she can sing Bessie Smith 1920's style tunes, backed by a piano, or even Bo Carter style dirty 1930's style ditties like "What's That I Smell" backed by a guitar(she sounds natural in the delta blues setting). She also does well as T-Bone Walker style stuff, as well as Louios Jordan style horn infused good time rockin'/swing/jump blues. Mostly the periods she sounds in are the 20's-50's, and the soul drenched blues cover of Etta James' "Something's Got A Hold On Me".

Great cd, great band, and an awesome singer whose voice sounds unique, with a touch of Big Maybeelle, mixed with Wanda Jackson.

Candye is one great singer- love just about anything she does... I think this is the best record of hers though. I've seen her in a club and this MOST epitomizes who she is...

Candye Kane has a very strong voice. Although Whole Lotta Love is a Willie Dixon song, it is most equated with Led Zeppelin. Candye really belts the song out and could probably give Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin a run for his money. If you enjoy the blues, I recommend this one.

I first saw Candye at the American Music Festival at Fitgerald's near Chicago a few years back. She blew me away with her voice, her humor, and charisma. But even that didn't prepare me for how much I love this CD. EVERY song is wonderful, you won't be hitting the FF on this. It just leaps out of your speakers and grabs you and doesn't let go. It works if you're in a mellow mood or if you want to rock.

I had never heard of Candye Kane until satellite radio played some of her songs and I decided to give the CD a chance. What a treat! This CD grabs ahold of you and won't let go. From the ballads like "I Got a Secret" and "Going Back Where I Belong" to the power of "Something's Got A Hold On Me" and "27 Times" I just can't stop listening. The CD is like a good steak dinner, it leaves you satisfied but wanting more.