Songs by some of his heroes, including Hank Williams and Jimmy Reed, are the wellspring that inspired McClinton to forge a musical style that has never been easy to categorize — “Americana” before the term existed — melding elements of blues, rock and roll, soul, and country. With a stubborn belief in himself, he has never wavered from that vision, through various ups and downs and at some personal cost.
Years ago now I exchanged tapes with my old friend and colleague, the teacher and Education Officer at the MOMA in Oxford, Ian Cole, a spirited singer and guitarist himself. I discovered a lot of artists from Ian and it included amongst many others, this man Delbert McClinton Texas Blues and Soul figure of 'Americana' as we seem to call it now . . . . and for me in retrospect something of a one hit wonder from 'Giving It Up For Your Love' but awareness of his complete output and he is a fine singer and musician
If you play one thing today . . . . make it this! Giving It Up For You Love (sic) Music City Roots Live
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