Omar Kent Dykes On The Jimmy Reed Highway CD

 Great new take on Jimmy Reed Classics by a Texas Legend!
Omar hits it with all cylinders firing on his take of some great Jimmy Reed Songs. Toss in Jimmy Vaughn and fellow The Fabulous Thunderbirds vocalist/harmonica player Kim Wilson. Spread with former Double Trouble alumnist Lou Ann Barton and this disc really soothes your soul. Not to mention other Texas greats like; Gary Clark Jr, Delbert McClinton, Gary Primich, James Cotton, Derek O'Brien, Barry Bimh, Ronnie James, Jay Moeller, Wes Starr and George Rains that all help give this cd its' grit and bite. You can definitely say these songs are brought back to life in some very capable hands and it shows. Omars unique vocals stand out and truly give these versions their punch! And let's not forget the final cut, penned my Omar himself along with his son on drums in a tribute to his mom and Omar's wife who has gone. Buckle up and get ready for a great trip down the Jimmy Reed Highway!
Submitted by LnRSkinner (Houston, Texas) 
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 true blues
This is a great CD buy it you wont be dissapointed!!!
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 Vaughan and Dykes Nails the Jimmy Reed Groove
Growing up in Texas, Jimmy Reed (not Clapton) was "god." These guys put it down just like the real big boss man did it. With help from outstanding musicians like Kim Wilson, Delbert McClinton, Lou Ann Barton and a kick-ass rhythm section, they do it with true heart and a raw realism that makes it one of the best pure blues cds this year.
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 Highly recommended
One of the benefits of collecting records in the early 1970s was that nearly every one of Jimmy Reed’s many records could be found in cut-out bins. Reed’s thick Mississippi drawl often made his lyrics unintelligible, but his looping blues rhythms were irresistible. This CD reminds one of the joys of first hearing the likes of “Take Out Some Insurance,” “You Don’t Have To Go,” “Going Upside Your Head” and “High and Lonesome.” With special guests Kim Wilson and Lou Ann Barton in tow, Omar Dykes and JimmyVaughan pay a well deserved tribute to “The Bossman.” The rollicking title track underlines the importance of Reed because if you play blues, at some point in the night you’re going to do at least one Reed cover. Hits including “Baby What You Want Me to Do,” “Big Lights Big City” and “Big Bossman,” are artfully covered, as are lesser known gems “You Upset My Mind” and “Good Lover.” Dykes doesn’t slur his words as Reed did, instead handling the lyrics with a big, booming vocal style. When he sings, “Aw shucks, hush your mouth,” you aren’t going to say a word. What can you say about Vaughan’s guitar work is very reminiscent of his playing with the Fab T-Birds, and even his simple turnarounds are interesting. Highly recommended. Volume two, guys? —Jeff Hannusch, OffBeat Magazine
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