Mighty Sam McClain - Give It Up to Love (1993) [2012 SACD]

McClain sings soul with incredible power -- he knows when to pull the punches and 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, and 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".


Tracks:

01. Give It Up To Love
02. Too Proud
03. What You Want Me To Do
04. Here I Go Falling In Love Again
05. Got To Have Your Love
06. Child Of The Mighty Mighty
07. I'm Tired Of These Blues
08. I Feel Good
09. Love Me If You Want To
10. Don't Turn Back Now
11. Lonesome Road