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Jimmy Hall
BUILD YOUR OWN FIRE
CD Review by
Pat Benny
Those who are familiar with Southern Rock
music and the Muscle Shoals sound will not require much to
convince them to look into this recording. Those who remember
the Seventies band, "Wet Willie," and its front man, Jimmy Hall,
can also imagine the power and quality of this recording. Those
who have heard the music and know the story behind the legendary
Muscle Shoals musician and composer, Eddie Hinton, will
understand the magnitude of this gathering of talent to pay
tribute to his memory.
Whether you are one of the above or just
someone with a passion for good music, all will be amazed at the
finished product. "Build Your Own Fire" is a collaboration of
some of the finest artists of American Music. Jimmy Hall’s
husky vocals and stellar harmonica are joined by Clayton Ivey on
keyboards; David Hood on bass; Larry Byron on rhythm guitar and
Jonathan Dees on drums. Every one of these musicians has a list
of credentials as long as your arm. Together, they form the
"Muscle Shoals Rhythm Collective."
Jimmy Hall's whiskey voice is the perfect
sound for this recording, laden with depth and emotion; he gives
credence to the amazing lyrics and melodic structure of the
thirteen tracks. He is joined on the first by Southern icon,
Delbert McClinton. Hall's vocals are also enhanced by Kira
Small and Bruce Dees.
Lead guitarist for the Kentucky
Headhunters' Greg Martin was later asked to contribute his
talents for the lead guitars. Martin also remixed several
tracks, allowing Hall and producer Tallan Ware to combine
different versions for the final stunning result.
This is just a synapse of the liner notes
written by Beth Raebeck Hall. Hopefully, this is enough to peek
your interest in this magnificent CD.
The final track is a portion of an
interview David Hood gave in 2005. His heartbreaking recount of
the rapid decline of Greg Hinton's health and talent is moving,
to say the least. Greg Hinton's body of work is a national
treasure. This CD is a fitting tribute by some of those who
knew him, respected him and loved him most.
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