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Keep Your Sould - Tribute to Doug Sahm Aug 07, 2009
For anyone who is a fan of Doug Sahm - this album is a must. The song selection could not be better. And the artist's paying tribute are amazing. If you do not already own this album, buy it for your collection. You will not regret it
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Put a `W' under the win column for this Doug Sahm Tribute, "Keep Your Soul" Jun 28, 2009
This is absolutely one of the most brilliant compilation tribute records I have heard in a very long time. You can tell by listening to it, every single artist involved is truly a fan of Sir Doug.
The record starts out with Little Willie G, performing to perfection, Sir Doug's first hit with The Sir Douglas Quintet, 'She's About a Mover'. He somehow adds his own flair to the song while staying true to how the song was meant to be played, with that traditional 2/4 Tex-Mex beat we Doug Sahm fans have grown so accustomed too over the last four or so decades.
The very next tune on the record is 'And It Didn't Even Bring Me Down' from The Sir Douglas Quintet record, 'Mendocino'. The song is eloquently performed by none other than Los Lobos. We are introduced to the song with saxophones luring us into the beautiful voice of singer, Cesar Rosas. It's another absolutely true rendition of the original tune released back in 1966. Performed by Los Lobos it could have very well been a brand new song.
'Why Why Why' is not only one of my all time favorite Doug Sahm songs, it's probably one of my all time favorite songs-period. When you have Jimmie Vaughn not only lending his unique guitar playing style, but also his amazing voice as well-Damn-you just hit a grand slam as far as I'm concerned! Absolutely an amazing version of this already down in the low-down song.
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better Charlie Sexton and the Mystic Knights of the Sea far exceeds my thinking by performing 'Your Doing It To Hard'. What can I say about the performance of this song? Nothing. Just listen to it. It is one rockin' rendition of an already rockin' song. Charlie Sexton's gravely voice only adds to this hard rock song. It is what groovin' is truly all about.
To start wrapping things up who should we have other than Sir Doug's off-spring, Shawn Sahm, performing `Medocino'? He stays exactly true to his Father's song. Hell, if I didn't know better, I'd say it was the senior Mr. Sahm performing. The junior Sahm's version of this song is an absolute hats off salute to his Father's honor and talent for his contributions to Rock `N Roll music. I believe I had tear swell up in the corner of my eye while listening to it.
I bought the Amazon.com version of the tribute record which had the bonus track, performed with a Texas Country twist by Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles. I loved it and you can tell she did too. She pours her heart and soul into her version of this great song that was originally recorded by Doug Sahm and the Sir Douglas Quintet in 1966, again from the Medocino record.
I made a reference to baseball earlier in this record and I'm going to do it again. This is a definitely a `W' in the win column as far as I'm concerned. Just about every batter that comes to the plate, gets a hit and there are several home runs along with a couple of Grand Slams via Jimmie Vaughn and Charlie Sexton.
`Rebel' Rod says to definitely check it out!
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very good for a tribute album May 21, 2009
fine tribute album to great great musician, better than usual, not just the usual superstars or the biggest "hits". nice versions by Los Lobos, Marcia Ball, el al.
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 keep your soul;a tribute to doug sahm May 10, 2009
great tribute. captured doug in a real groovers paradise.ry cooders work with robert francis is great. tex-mex all the way.you can feel the heart and soul of real american music,all of america,dougs america.
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Remembering the Doug Sham May 07, 2009
I bought this album due to the people who were paying tribute to him...Its nice to know that he was well thought of and liked..Those that grew up during his musical career can remember his songs..I remember the songs dearly....So go out and get this album and enjoy the music.
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