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Delaney may have been a schmuck (I've heard those rumors anyway), but together they created the best of hippie blues. No pretense. It's been a long time since I've listened to these guys.but it's such good-time music. Makes me long for road house gatherings full of letting go and feeling great. Makes me understand why Eric Clapton had to change his direction after hearing them.
I own all of these CDs. The rest of the entourage is pretty much the same gang that Leon assembled for Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen.Bonnie has reemerged in this decade with I'm Still the Same (Audium, 2002) Pennies from Heaven (Zoho, 2005) Roots, Blues & Jazz (Zoho, 2005). "Superstar" initially was entitled "Groupie", penned by Bonnie and Leon Russell, but recorded by the Carpenters before Bonnie could put it on wax). This is a fine collection of their hits, BUT, make no mistake about it, D & B On Tour With Eric Clapton & Friends is the classic and by far their best. I guess it had to be when you have George Harrison and Dave Mason playing along with "EC" on guitars and Leon Russell on the ivory (as well as acting music director) how could it be equalled. I enjoy each disc, but I'm most struck by a song from "I'm Still The Same." She gives her wrenching, intimate revival of "Superstar," sweetened by Mickey Raphael's haunting harmonica fills, will induce chills, whether you remember the '70s or not.
the music plays on. thank you for the music. I miss. for a old hippie like me. great blues, rock, soul & sweet touch of gospel music.
"Everlasting Love Song". thoses days & nights listing to, what maded me a dreamer of a world full of love, soul & peace. Their music is a good time trip, well wroth taking. This is a great cd of music. Bonnie voice, is so soulful to a heart with endless feeling of joy & Delaney,song witing very well done.
My trip never over.
If you don't know them, then get the live concert album first (with Clapton and Harrison) and listen to it and you will understand why these folks are worthy of our worship and admiration. If you like these 2 incredible singers then get this one. I would rate the live album and Motel Shot right up there with anything done by the Beatles, Stones, anyone.in the late 60's - early 70's D&B could have kicked anyone's butt right off the stage. The fact that she is not a huge star with armies of worshiping fans has always mystified me. Spread the word. Its got "Only You Know and I Know" and "Superstar" which are both worth the cost of the album alone.
Their albums are not that easy to find so buy this one.and buy all of them. The last time I saw Bonnie Bramlet was on the Rosanne show - playing a neighbor who was married to David Crosby - and they all sat around the back yard singing.and she sounded AMAZING. This is a classic Delaney and Bonnie album. Then get this album and anything else either of them recorded.Delany and Bonnie Bramlet are simply THE most under-appreciated, unknown and talented rock and rollers that the 60's produced.and don't forget - Eric Clapton stole their band became Derek and the Dominos.
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