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DELANEY BRAMLETT’S musical history spans four decades making it impossible to pinpoint his contributions to the world of music. Known as a great songwriter, singer & musician, he has also mentored some of the very best: ERIC CLAPTON, DUANE ALLMAN, LEON RUSSELL, GEORGE HARRISON, and J. J. CALE… to just name a few.

Over the years, some of his songs have reached “standard” status such as “SUPERSTAR” which he penned with LEON RUSSELL (recorded most recently in 2006 by USHER and in the past by LUTHER VANDROSS, THE CARPENTERS, SONIC YOUTH and many others); “LET IT RAIN” written with and recorded most notably by ERIC CLAPTON; and “NEVER ENDING SONG OF LOVE” (which was recently on the soundtrack of “RV”, and in 2007, “A Good Year”, as well as being recorded by over 100 artists including RAY CHARLES, and last year by PATTY LOVELESS & DWIGHT YOKUM).

DELANEY also happens to be one of the world’s finest music producers. His ears hear things no one else can hear. After ERIC CLAPTON joined DELANEY AND BONNIE & FRIENDS on tour, he produced and co-wrote songs for CLAPTON’S first solo LP. CLAPTON still credits DELANEY for pushing him to sing and teaching him the art. He did the late great KING CURTIS’S last LP out of which two hits came… “TEASIN” and “LONESOME LONG WAY FROM HOME”. He has produced an assortment of artists such as ETTA JAMES, ELVIN BISHOP, JOHN HAMMOND, DOROTHY MORRISON of “OH HAPPY DAY” fame, THE STAPLE SINGERS, etc.

GEORGE HARRISON had his 1st slide bottle placed in his hand by DELANEY, who taught GEORGE how to play slide which led into a gospel jam that resulted in HARRISON’S hit, “MY SWEET LORD”. BRAMLETT has either recorded with, written with, or been on stage with many of the world’s musical legends, such as: JOE COCKER, JIMI HENDRIX, JANIS JOPLIN, DAVE MASON, BILLY PRESTON, JOHN LENNON, THE EVERLY BROS., SPOONER OLDHAM, STEVE CROPPER, BILLY BURNETTE, MAC DAVIS, GARY NICHOLSON, DENNIS MORGAN, and his daughter, BEKKA BRAMLETT, the most talented singer in the world (according to him). Just last year, DELANEY was one of the duet artists on the hot selling JERRY LEE LEWIS’ album, “LAST MAN STANDING”, singing and playing guitar on “LOST HIGHWAY”.

Legendary producer and founder of ATLANTIC RECORDS, JERRY WEXLER, says some of the best music he ever heard was played by DUANE ALLMAN and DELANEY BRAMLETT on the deck of his home in Long Island. The two musicians remained best friends until DUANE’S untimely passing in the 70’s.

DELANEY’S world is MUSIC. He has sometimes elected to stay in the studio and at home rather than tour, but his magical gifts are never idle. HE’S ABOUT TO RELEASE three brand new albums, back to back, so get ready to rediscover the musical genius of DELANEY BRAMLETT.

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ROADHOUSE BLUES

Reviewed 04-16-08

Delaney Bramlett

A New Kind of Blues

Delaney Bramlett, for almost 50 years a legendary performer from the Shindogs, Delaney and Bonnie with friends Leon Russell and Eric Clapton, Delaney has done it all and very successfully I might add. His new CD A New Kind of Blues was like a natural experience for Delaney.

Born in Mississippi he learned guitar at an early age before moving to L.A. in 1959. So you can say Delaney has come home to his roots with this new CD. That gravelly voice of Delaney is unmistakable to those of us old enough to grow up with his music. The CD’s a pure joy and masterpiece from a genius of this stature. It is a “New Kind of Blues” because Delaney interprets each song the Bramlett way. He also wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 11 tracks and produced it himself, a guaranteed plus to his credit. This is Grammy material folks. Not a dud on the CD, it is prime beef. Songs include the title track, “Mighty Mighty Mississippi” and a unusual track titled “P.O. Box 32789″, “Cold And Hard Times” and “What Do You Do About The Blues”.

JDH

From Michael Buffalo Smith

Delaney Bramlett is nothing less than a musical treasure. Now into his fifth decade as a musician, writer, producer and all around music mogul, Delaney sounds just as good as ever. A New Kind of Blues is his latest masterpiece, a collection of eleven smoking tracks, ten of which were written by Bramlett himself.

Delaney’s smokey soul vocals never sounded better, kicking the set off with “What Do You Do About the Blues,” an amazingly soulful, horn backed track. The sound of a cool Southern rain leads us into a Dobro blues called “Mighty Mighty Mississippi.” Swampy? You bet. So very good.

“Ol’ Moanin’ Blues” finds Delaney at his best, a modern day Robert Johnson, writing what he feels and feeling what he plays, and the title track, “A New Kind of Blues” gets so down and dirty, I felt like I was in a Mississippi juke joint. Great horns and keys only serve to enhance Delaney’s amazing guitar work.

“P.O. Box 32789” is a great blues about a bar fight, featuring Stan “The Man” Ruffeo on harp, and in his sole cover tune (“soul cover tune”) Delaney blows the roof off the joint with Sam Cooke’s “Change Gonna Come.” Have mercy!

Something about “I Got the Time” reminds me of Delaney’s old friend Leon Russell. What a killer track. But then again, I have nothing but good to say about every track on the record. It’s all good. It’s a star studded family affair of an album, with Delaney’s daughter Bekka Bramlett and his mother Iva “Mamo” Bramlett on backing vocals, and friends Greg Martin (Kentucky Headhunters), Jerry McGee, Mark Karan, Hank Barrio, and Chad Watson adding some guitar work. There’s a bushel of other great players featured on the album too, but us guitar players stick together.

The CD ends with a rave up gospel number, “I’m Gonna Be Ready,” showcasing Delaney smack dab in the middle of his element. One of my favorite albums ever was Delaney & Bonnie’s Motel Shot, because to me, Delaney is one of the finest gospel singers on the planet. Amazing. Can I get a “hallelujah?”

A New Kind of Blues is not to be missed. It is to be cherished. A new classic, from a living legend.

Legendary songwriter, singer, DELANEY BRAMLETT has released to the world his brand new album called “A NEW KIND OF BLUES”, and that is just what it is! The timing is perfect to be introducing “A NEW KIND OF BLUES” to a musical audience that is seeking something much deeper and meaningful than “American Idol” pop or the repetitive “no music” boring, downbeat of today’s “hip-hop”.

The gritty soul of this album and musical genius of DELANEY BRAMLETT should exist to inspire any young or old musician alike who knows and feels the BLUES. Perhaps it’s time for the BLUES to re-immerge as a viable form of musical expression for today’s young people who need a vehicle to vent their own ups and downs, which Delaney surely shows how to do with “A NEW KIND OF BLUES”. This new album is hip, wild, and personal… so personal that it gives the audience a vivid picture of the details of the artist’s own life.

Delaney has shared the stage with “Friends” that included Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, George Harrison, Duane Allman, Dave Mason, Gram Parsons, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon…to name just a few. A complete list of collaborations both in songwriting & performance reads like a history of Rock & Roll.

DELANEY BRAMLETT expresses himself like no other musician today, not only through his unpredictable writing, but also through his unequaled, soulful vocals that will make you want to listen to this album for many years to come. Stan Ruffo contributes harmonica to several tracks! Find out more or order yours at www.delaneybramlett.com, or cdbaby.com.

This 2008 release of ‘A NEW KIND OF BLUES’ showcases Bramlett’s blues chops. It is GREASY, GROOVY & FUNKY and steeped in the traditions of the form. His voice is soulful and rich as it fills every track with raw emotion without overpowering the backing musicians. Bramlett was there when the white boys discovered the blues and it changed the history of rock n roll. It is a reaffirmation that Bramlett is one of the masters of the style.

1969 Home (Stax)

1970 Delaney & Bonnie & Friends on Tour (WEA / Atlantic)

1970 To Bonnie from Delaney (Atco)

1971 Motel Shot (Atco)

1971 Genesis (GNP/Crescendo)

1972 Something’s Coming (Columbia)

1972 Country Life (Atco)

1972 D&B Together (CBS)

1973 Best of Delaney Bramlett (Atlantic)

1973 Mobius Strip (CBS)

1975 Giving Birth to a Song (MGM)

1977 Class Reunion (Prodigal)

1978 Delaney Bramlett with Steve Cropper (Motown)

1990 Best of Delaney & Bonnie (Rhino)

1998 Sounds From Home (DK/Zane)

2002 Sweet Inspiration (Dreamsville)

2008 A New Kind of Blues (Magnolia Gold Records)

OTHER CREDITS

1969 Bishop, Elvin, Best of Elvin Bishop: Tulsa Shuffle, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals (bckgr), Producer

1970 Crickets, Rockin’ 50’s Rock ’n’ Roll, Producer

1970 Bishop, Elvin, Best of Elvin Bishop: Crabshaw, Producer

1970 Clapton, Eric, Eric Clapton, Arranger, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals, Producer

1970 Russell, Leon, Leon Russell, Guitar

1970 Mason, Dave, Alone Together, Guitar, Vocals

1971 Simon, John, John Simon’s Album, Tambourine

1972 Bishop, Elvin, Rock My Soul, Guitar, Vocals, Producer

1972 Hammond, John Jr, I’m Satisfied, Producer, Vocals, Guitar

1972 Clapton, Eric, History of Eric Clapton, Guitar, Vocals

1972 Clapton, Eric, Eric Clapton at His Best, Producer

1972 Allman, Duane, Anthology, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals, Producer

1972 Everly Brothers, Stories We Could Tell, Guitar, Vocals

1973 Lewis, Jerry Lee, Sometimes a Memory Ain’t Enough, Guitar, Vocals

1973 Pacific Gas & Electric, Best

1973 Ussery, John, Ussery, Percussion, Producer, Slide Guitar

1974 Allman, Duane, Anthology, Vol. 2 Guitar, Vocals

1976 Free Creek, Summit Meeting, Guitar

1978 Commander Cody, Flying Dreams, Vocals

1978 Rogers, Dann, Hearts Under Fire, Vocals (bckgr)

1982 Clapton, Eric Time Pieces: Best of Eric Clapton Guitar (Rhythm), Producer

1988 Clapton, Eric, Crossroads, Guitar, Vocals, Producer (Rhythm), Vocals, Choir, Chorus, Producer, Horn Arrangements

1991 Zoo, Shakin’ the Cage, Vocals (bckgr)

1992 Driscoll, Phil, Picture Changes, Vocals (bckgr)

1992 Classic Rock Classic Rock [Cema], Producer

1996 Heroes of Country Music, Vol. 5, Vocals, Producer

1997 Thompson, Hank, Real Thing, Vocals, Vocals (bckgr), National Steel Body Dobro

1998 Whitcomb, Ian, You Turn Me On: The Very Best of Ian Whitcomb, Guitar (Bass)

1998 Brown, T. Graham, Wine into Water, Guitar, Vocals

1999 Mason, Dave, Ultimate Collection, Vocals (bckgr)

2003 Jerry Lee Lewis – The Session Recorded in London with Great Guest Artists, (Author, Performer)

2006 Jerry Lee Lewis – Last Man Standing – The Duets, (Performer)