The band are on top form and Delbert sounds wonderful as they commence with "Old Weakness (Coming On Strong)". Rob McNally shines on guitar throughout this album but his playing on "Leap of Faith" is truly outstanding. Don Wise on Sax is another who shines. Delbert also shines on harp as he delivers a great performance on "I Wanna Thank You Baby" Some of the numbers were on Delbert's "Live From Austin" but that hardly matters due to the fact he manages to add something new to the long-time numbers, "Going Back To Louisiana" being a good example. Another of the long standing songs, "I've Got Dreams To Remember" is an anthem and even though this is an Otis Redding song, it feels more Delbert than Otis. "I'm With You" is vibrant, whilst "Smooth Talk" is raunchy and punchy. "Squeeze Me In" sizzles as it romps along, with some splendid piano playing from Kevin McKendree. This album has it's slower moments and "Don't Want To Love You" is handled with tender loving care from Delbert, another slow one I like on this album is "When Rita Leaves". "Why Me" is a good old rocker that roars along at a breath-taking pace. All good things have to come to an end and "Little Fine Healthy Thing" is the final song on the album. This is the kind of album that artists dream of making and Delbert's done it twice. All I can say is BUY it, you will not be disappointed

New West Records Website is www.newwestrecords.com
Delbert McClinton Website is www.delbert.com

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