This is a live recording in which we can all get a feel for what Ms. James is all about. It is all good. Throaty, raspy and cigarettes and whiskey soaked blues. Not that Ms. James adheres to this lifestyle but that is what I hear when she sings.
The opening cut is a super 'get off yer duff and start dancing' version of Crossroads - if this don't get your hips shaking then Jack you're dead ! A funky version of I Ain't Superstitious follows right behind, and offers a nice alternative take on the often heavy-handed versions of this fine song.
This release has (lucky) thirteen tracks on it, and on each we are treated to some fine work by Cee Cee and the band. Contained within them are three originals while the remainder are covers of fairly standard blues tunes - and a few that are not (Nutbush City Limits is an example).
Her original writings are full of inspiration and determination, including 'Make It To The Other Side' in which Ms. James sings of the power of belief in whatever form you choose to help us make to that other side. Her on-stage ramblings are worth the price of admission, and she puts out such a fun persona that we can't help but get behind her message. 'I Got A Right To Sing The Blues' recalls her childhood struggles as she openly recalls her life and testifies to the fact that she indeed does have a right to sing these Blues.
Of course the three-hundred pound gorilla sitting on the stage is the fact that Ms. James has similar vocal qualities to that of the late Ms. Janis Joplin. She openly addresses the issue with two songs, my favorite of them is her version of Me and Bobby McGee. Cee Cee is not ashamed or uncomfortable with the comparisons to the late Ms. Joplin, she embraces them and acknowledges them and moves on. Ms. James has often stated that she does not copy Ms. Joplin, but rather that this is her voice and it always has been. She is not a cover band, she is a strong voice for ladies in the Blues and if she is anything like the music she sings and plays then she is a blessing to us all.
Credits:
Bass Guitar – Dan Mohler
Drums – Chris Leighton
Lead Guitar – Jason Childs
Slide Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Rob "SlideBoy" Andrews
Vocals – Cee Cee James
Tracklist:
1. Crossroad Blues 05:03
2. I Ain't Superstitious 04:48
3. Make It To The Other Side 06:43
4. I Got A Right To Sing The Blues 05:39
5. Give Me Back My Wig 04:34
6. I Done Love Wrong 08:02
7. Mercedes Benz 03:01
8. Me And Bobby Mcgee 05:13
9. I Just Want To Make Love To You 03:03
10. Rock Me Baby 05:13
11. Nutbush City Limits 04:59
12. Living In The House Of The Blues 06:59
13. Going Down 06:21
14. Untitled 07:05
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