Etta Britt - Etta Does Delbert - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Etta Does Delbert , by Etta Britt and it's quite enjoyable. Britt sings a collection of Delbert McClinton songs adding one original. Opening with Somebody To Love You , Etta Britt shows she has spunk and swagger. With a country feel and a bluesy twist, Britt is backed by Kevin McKendree on keys, Steve Mackey on bass, Lynn Williams on drums and Dana Robbins on sax. Guitarist Bob Britt keeps it low but throws some really nice stingers in there. Old Weakness (Coming On Strong) keeps with a country feel but with a definite Keith Richards guitar feel from Britt. Etta has a real cool feel for the music and McKendree plays a nice piano throughout. On Boy You Better Move On , Britt trades lead vocals and is backed by Scat Springs, Regina McCrary, Ann McCrary George Pendergrass, Bob Britt and Alfreda McCrary. Cool track! Starting A Rumor is a strong ballad with a particular strength actually putting me in mind of "The Weight". A solid B3 s...