Sweet Linda Devine: Self Titled 1970 Columbia 9771 (Sealed)

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Sweet Linda Devine: Self Titled 1970 Columbia 9771 (Sealed)

As early as 1968, Linda Tillery was performing as a solo artist around the Bay Area under the name Sweet Linda Divine. She signed with CBS Records and released her debut album titled Sweet Linda Divine in 1970. The album was produced by Al Kooper who also played piano, organ and horns on selected songs. Tillery provided lead vocals and played percussion on the recording, which garnered some enthusiastic reviews but did not sell well. The album earned Tillery two consecutive "Jammies" (Bay Area Jazz Awards) for Outstanding Female Vocalist.

Track Listing
A1 I'll Say It Again
A2 Same Time Same Place
A3 I Love My Dog
A4 Boog-A-Dunk
A5 Young Girl Blues

B1 Good Day Sunshine
B2 Cigarettes and Coffee
B3 Things I Just Don't Understand
B4 I've Got a Tiger by the Tail

The talented Linda Tillery has had a highly successful career as a singer/percussionist, and latterly as a cultural historian exploring the African heritage in the US. Most of her time has been spent well away from the soul mainstream, in rock orientated music and jazz, but in her first name project as “Sweet Linda Divine” she recorded a superbly soulful version of Same Time Same Place, a song best known as a Mable John original for Stax.

The full blown arrangement by Al Kooper and Charlie Calello – just check out those swirling strings – make a dramatic backdrop for Linda to do her stuff. And she really delivers, hitting deep and hard in a way I’ve not heard from her anywhere else. The rap in the middle sounds very personal to me and the way she cuts loose after it is pretty sensational. Of course it does help having a number by Hayes and Porter to work around.

Personnel: Linda J. Tillery (Sweet Linda Divine) (vocals, percussion); Daniel H. Saunders (keybords, vocals); Steve Tracy (guitar, vocals); Henry L. Oden (bass, percussion); Dennis Carmassi (drums, percussion, vocals).

A really fine LP that never got the recognition it deserved. This one is sealed and would be a nice add for someone that likes a Sly/Santana feel to funky stuff. Have a question??? Send a message. Please view the photos and use the ZOOM options for best results. Thanks for your time and thanks to Vets and 1st Responders.

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