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Friday, March 27, 2015

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - CHICK CARLTON - 90 MILES FROM VEGAS


CHICK CARLTON

90 MILES FROM VEGAS

Produced by Chick Carlton
Musical Director Tom Hensley
Arranged by Art More
Engineered by Mark Dorflinger

Recorded at 118 West Studios
Simi Valley, California
Doug Young, President

Music Performed By:

Art More - Keyboards
Bruce Luisi - Bass
Mike Sato - Drums
Ton Hensley - Guitars
Mark Dorflinger - Steel Drums - Strings - Horns
Hector Aponte - Horns

Dedicated To Eddie Davis and Barry White

Special Thanks To:

Hector A, Gonzalez
Stan Rankin T

Released in March, 2015 by Faro Records (A Division Of The Rampart Records Group)

Track List:

01. Liberace (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
02. 90 Miles From Vegas (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
03. How Low Will You Go For Love (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
04. Names On A Napkin (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
05, Is My Love Out Of Season (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley - Tammy Waters)
06. Sails In The Wind (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley - Mile Sato - Art More - Bruce Luisi)
07. Once Upon A Time (Chick Carlton - Ton Hensley - Jeff Pugsley)
08. My Dancing Shoes Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
09, Valentino Smiles (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
10. Love Is Like An Eagle (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
11. Wild Horses In The Rain (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
12. Let My Life Speak For Me (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)

Chick Carlton is a singer/songwriter from the early days of the Eastside Sound. He has worked with the groups the Majestics and Aldermen and even sung with Barry White (Please see my entry under EASTSIDE BANDS - CHICK CARLTON AND THE MAJESTICS)

Chick has recorded a new album entitled 90 MILES FROM VEGAS.

This album brings a fresh sound to todays music scene and takes from Chick's vast musical backgrounds. Those backgrounds are in soul, blues, R&B, Latin Rhythm and he even throws in a touch of reggae.

What makes this album most interesting to me is that Chick has written these songs from his life experiences giving the tunes a more personal touch than most of todays music.

The opening track "Liberace" is a tribute to pianists that even Elton John would be proud to say he recorded.

"90 Miles From Vegas", the title track wowed me immediately with it's Latin Rhythm.

Ballad lovers will enjoy the sincere lyrics Chick has written on tracks like "Once Upon A Time"
"Valentino Smiles"' "Love Is Like An Eagle" and Wild Horse in The Rain"

The bluesy tunes "Names On A Napkin" and :"My Dancing Shoes" show Chick's versatility in vocal style.

I could swear I hear a hint of reggae on the track "Sails In The Wind"

The album closes with the spiritual "Let My Like Speak For Me". The track gives you the feeling of being right there in church with Chick and the band.

Credit must be given to Chick's fine selection of band mates who help bring the songs to life.

I highly recommend you seeking out Chick's fine piece of musical mastery.

It is available at Amazon by following this link:

 http://www.amazon.com/90-Miles-from-Vegas/dp/B00TYC5YYW


NO COPYRIGHT INFRFINGEMENT INTENDED!!  SOLELY FOR HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND FOR LISTENING PLEASURE.

1 comment:

  1. In all my years recording since 1958, this is the best review I have ever received, thanks for the appreciation.
    Chick Carlton

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