1 comments about My Sunday Best.

1. I first heard Mr. B at the Ann Arbor Arts festival playing an upright on the street. I bought My Sunday Best and it moves me every time I listen to it. He has a great touch on the keyboard and brings out the full feeling of the Blues.

5 comments about Live on Beale Street.

1. Much has been made about Bobby Bland's voice not being what it once was. He is still one of the great ones, and if one weren't aware how truly extraordinary he once was, listening to him now wouldn't be quite so depressing. But, except for the occasional trademark phlegm induced growl he'll let out, he is still great. This CD was recorded at the New Daisy Theatre in Memphis where Bland made a name for himself. He is in good form as is his solid rhythm section. The real treat is that for recording purposes Bland and Malaco Records added a keyboard player to his regular band. They got renowned songwriter and session man Carson Whitsett, who played on several Bland albums as Malaco's band leader. Whitsett is absolutely terrific. His B-3 organ work really adds life to this concert, especially since Bland's horn section unfortunately gets worse and worse as the show progresses.

   Southern Soul fans will be delighted as "Bad" Bobby Rush and Johnnie Taylor join Bland on stage. Rush is typically hilarious, and J.T., in one of his last appearances, shows what an absolute superstar he was as he belts out the Bland staple "Stormy Monday".

   Among the highlights are three songs that appeared on Bland's 1961 landmark Two Steps From the Blues album: "I Pity the Fool", "St. James Infirmary", and the wonderful "I'll Take Care Of You". The band is especially tight on Tommy Tate's and Cookie Palmer's "Get Your Money Where You Spend Your Time" originally released on Malaco in 1987. Another great moment is Bill Wither's "Ain't No Sunshine". Somewhat ironically, the original was produced by Booker T. Jones, who also played on it. Whitsett, whose playing as the song ends is almost epic, replaced Jones for a while with the MGs.

   All and all, this is an excellent live Blues show that holds up very well amongst the recordings of the legendary Bobby "Blue" Bland. It is also available on VHS and DVD.




2. ...superlatives fail me. You just gotta hear it/gotta have it. A masterful Beale Street performance of (the classics and the 'Malaco moderns') Bobby Blue Bland and his revue. Blues you can use. Do not, do not, do not miss out...



3. How long have we been waiting for this? Bobby Bland with his overwhelming band LIVE ON BEALE STREET? I am a blues fan from Germany who saw Bobby several times in the States, in Chicago and New York City. Bobby is without doubt the greatest blues singer and he proves this on this occasion. Johnnie Taylor and Bobby Rush, longtime chitlin-curcuit friends round the great recording up. Only negative side: Bobby, please look for a different horn section!! They are not in tune on this CD and not on other concerts. 5 stars for the atmosphere, the sound , the rhythm-section (10 stars!!!) and the star, only 2 stars for the horns. Nevertheless that' s the stuff dreams are made of.



4. Bobby is and always will be the greatest Man of Blues. Live on B. Street is running a close second to an actual appearance by this great and hypnotic story teller. Ain't no sunshine...Members only...all of the greatest with a little help from Johnnie Taylor and Bobby Rush welcomed but unneccesary. Bobby has the style and sound of something so soothing and warm. I recently enjoyed seeing Bobby in Mpls and he is looking and sounding better than ever before. Keep it up, hear!



5. After seeing Bobby live for the first time in Mpls in 1993 I have been hooked on Bobby- I recently saw Bobby Nov.' 98 and this album is the closest thing to being at his show. There is nothing better than Bobby live. Bobby doesn't need help, however he gets a little help on this album from a few greats Johnny Taylor - Bobby Rush. Live on B. Street is melodic, strong and soothin - Thank you Bobby.

No comments about The Quintessence New York - Chicago: 1937-1941.

No comments about The Soul of R & B Revue: Live at the Lonestar Roadhouse.

No comments about Live At The Venue.

No comments about Live In Poland.

1 comments about Ballad for Americans and Other American Ballads/Odetta at Carnegie Hall.

1. I have both original recordings, and love them. Odetta has a voice and style that has always impressed and moved me. She sings these songs with great respect for the music. Odetta is one of the true icons of folk and blues. When you listen to these songs, you will understand. Any one interested in the origins of folk, folk - rock, or any other folk hybred needs to have this collection. Buy one for a back up. My son's taste in music ussualy leans toword heavy metal, rap, and hip hop. However, when has listened to some of my Odetta and other folk greats, the recordings disappear to his house.

1 comments about The Best of B.B. King: Live.

1. Not exactly what I expected. I didn't realize it was a live recording. Although it is a good recording, clarity could be better. But, it is what it is good.

No comments about Live & Rare.

5 comments about Blues Guitar Virtuoso Live in Europe.

1. my review is number 23, and so far there has been nothing except 5 star reviews. that's because 5 is the highest score that can be given. virtuoso is a title that is tough to live up to, but i think the title of vituoso came searching for ronnie to give itself to him. san-ho-zay opens it up, and my lord, it will make you listen in disbelief. as much as you think there might be, there is only one guitarist on this cd, and he is blues royalty, the earl of blues. have a friend or two rate it with you so you can give it more than two thumbs up.



2. This is one of the most incediary and soulful performances i've heard in a long time!!!Just read all the 5 star reviews,nuff said!!!!



3. When I first heard Ronnie Earl I was more than Impressed so been listening to his music since anyway to get to the point Ronnie Earl and the Bradcasters Blues Guitar Virtuoso Live in Europe is a must have Recommended



4. There was an old saying back in the days of the original Maxwell Street in Chicago "Blacks plus Jews equals Blues" and Ronald Horvath aka Ronnie Earl makes good on that old saying. I have all his cd's and he is the blues. He is right up there with the other Jewish blues legends, Mike Bloomfield, Harvey Mandel, Corky Siegel, Barry Goldberg,Peter Green etc.... Get this cd.



5. WOW,, I know this is an older recording but I love it. If you like live electric blues you won't be disappointed..