Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True

Editorial Reviews
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Austin's leading ladies of contemporary blues team up for the best album ever on club-owner Clifford Antone's label. The songs mix Ike Turner gems with three Ball compositions, two from bassist Sarah Brown, and others by Harold Battiste and Lavelle White. Which means the accent is on old-fashioned hooks and harmonies, perfectly executed right from the opening Ike and Tina hit "A Fool in Love." All three women sing lead on that number, but otherwise they trade the spotlight. Ball's singing is tart 'n' sweet, with a hint of Texas dust. Her barrelhouse piano is the CD's most distinctive instrumental voice. And her "Snake Dance" is the biggest surprise, conjuring a New Orleans voodoo vibe. Strehli belts in clear, powerful tones--imagine Ma Rainey as a rocker. Barton sings sassy, with a slight sultry slur--also with the know-how to make "Good Rockin' Daddy" '50s perfect. Barton's career stalled after this 1990 session, while Ball and Strehli have continued to make excellent recordings. --Ted Drozdowski

<"b000003mul5228"> From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD
This album, an exaltation of the Texas blues tradition, took longer to make than the Astrodome and reportedly involved more temper tantrums than you'd find in a week's worth of daytime soaps. Bolstered by the backing of keyboardist/guitarist/producer Dr. John and assorted Lone Star firebrands, each of the three Austin belles, singing either lead or harmony, concentrates emotion in her voice. Marcia Ball takes her wickedly understated approach, Lou Ann Barton tantalizes with lusty tones, and... read more

Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True, Music, Marcia Ball, Lou Ann Barton, Angela Strehli, Blues, Blues Music, Electric Texas Blues, Louisiana Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Piano Blues, Pop, Swamp Blues

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