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ighty Sam McClain - Give It Up to Love - Sledgehammer Blues 55-AQM-1015 (1993)
SACD rip via PS3 to iso (GB) | 24bit/88.2kHz flac | 2ch only (GB) DR (+dB gain) | Pure analogue recording | Blues

The 1st ever Stereo Hybrid SACD pressing of the Mighty Sam classic, from the original AudioQuest master tapes. 
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"Testify! This is another excellent SACD release by Audioquest.  One of my favorite tracks off the Bluesquest sampler "Too Proud"-a Carlene Carter tune-is on this disc.  With the exception of 1 other tune by Al Green all the other songs are written by McClain.  Sam got his start back in the 50s/60s singing R&B.  In 1966 he had a successful single & was soon performing alongside early greats Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, the Temptations, among others.  For many years following McClain's career was uncertain.  A move in the early 1990s to New England helped to restart his career & thus we have this recording.  
With "Here I Go Falling In Love Again" we can hear roots in soul.  It's clear that the material on this disc is performed by a seasoned professional.  The mix between slower & faster tunes is just right-"I'm Tired Of These Blues" is 1 of the standout mellower blues tunes.  Song after song grabs the listener & serves as even more proof of McClain's ability to work the audience.  The album includes extensive liner notes by Frank-John Hadley.  This one's a keeper."
- Brian Bloom, Audiophile Audition 
http://audaud.com/2012/12/mighty-sam-mcclain-give-it-up-to-love-sledgehammer-bluesbluesquest-compilation-sledgehammer-blues/

 
1993 Blues Album Of The Year - Tower Records Pulse!

"Highly Recommended" - #1 Top Ten List - Blues Review Quarterly 

"Give It Up To Love is the R&B comeback of the year." - Rolling Stone 

"If you buy only one recording this year, this is the one to buy." - Music City Blues 

"Readers who yearn for the days of classic deep soul will definitely want this one!" - Living Blues 

"Mighty Sam McClain's Give It Up To Love is one of the great soul records." - Stereophile 

"Don't miss this! I wore out my copy, playing it over and over ..." - The Absolute Sound

"McClain sings soul with incredible power -- he knows when to pull the punches & when to cool it down. 'Give It Up to Love,' the title track, acknowledges his gospel roots; he performs it as a vocal prayer to God asking for wisdom, love, & strength. Bruce Katz's contributions on B-3 Hammond organ expands McClain's sound, particularly on the 'Green Onions'-influenced 'What You Want Me to Do.' The sparsely effective arrangement on 'Here I Go Falling in Love Again' brings McClain up front as he cries of being a soul stripped to the bare bones. Kevin Barry's funky bass blows while McClain declares himself as a child of God in 'Child of the Mighty Mighty.'" - Char Ham, allmusic.com 

     Tracks:

Give It Up To Love 
Too Proud 
What You Want Me To Do 
Here I Go Falling In Love Again 
Got To Have Your Love 
Child Of The Mighty Mighty 
I'm Tired Of These Blues 
I Feel Good 
Love Me If You Want To 
Don't Turn Back Now 
Lonesome Road

     Musicians:

Mighty Sam McClain - Vocals
Bennie Wallace - Sax (Tenor) 
Bruce Katz - Organ, Piano, Hammond B-3 
Kevin Barry - Guitar 
Lorne Entress - Drums 
Michael Rivard - Bass 

Recording
Produced by: Joe Harley, Sam McClain, Lorne Entress
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