Search - Hubert Sumlin :: Healing Feeling

Out of Print, But Worth The Search!

deepbluereview | SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA | 04/02/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Black Top Records has a string of top quality recordings that have gone out of print including recordings by Chris Thomas King, Earl King, Henry Butler, Guitar Shorty and this one by Hubert Sumlin. "Healing Feeling" features Sumlin and Ronnie Earl on guitar, Darrell Nulisch on vocals and harmonica, Dickie Reed on Organ, Per Hanson on drums and James Davis on vocals. The songs are mostly originals with a couple of covers sprinkled about for a little added flavor. With the sax of Kaz Kazanoff backing up Nulish's vocals and Earl's guitar, the band has an unmistakable "Roomful of Blues" feeling and tightness. There is some really good music on this disc and it is worth seeking out. Stand out tracks include Freddy King's "Play It Cool" and Ronnie Earl's "Healing Feeling"."

Cool Blues, re-issue from a guitar legend.

James Harrison | Melbourne, Australia | 03/06/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A great remastering job of the 1989 record,recorded in New Orleans with vocalist Darrell Nulisch and James"Thunderbird" Davis with Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters backing. A couple of great live tracks and nine others recorded the following day in the studio. This is a very valuable recording from Howlin' Wolf's guitarist, on most of his records. Sumlin's menacing,sharp licks licks are still present as he fronts a great band and strong vocalist.Sumlin has played with and influeced them all, Hendrix, Clapton Santana and still has much to offer.



A piece of history from a pre-rock 'n' roll legend."