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Post by I on Feb 5, 2006 1:41:43 GMT
DELROY WILSON London Soho Gossips
The small but spirited songbird that pours its soul abroad in such an ecstasy tonight has all manner of technical mishap with which to contend before its transcendental moment is realised.
The Cool Operator is a duly appropriate nomenclature for Delroy Wilson's unhurried style. His whole delivery remains poised no matter whatever breathless vocal pitch he maintains and he emerges from the most emotive of lyrics without fluster.
Backing outfit Thunder, Lightning And Rain settle into the rock steady groove of 'True Believer' and with a wide acknowledging smile and unmistakeable air of presence, the Cool Operator strides onstage to sing the song of that name. The accompanying female harmony trio are perhaps not as well rehearsed as they might be, though they serve ably on the expectant build up top 'I'm Still Waiting' and coo pleasingly in the background in counterpoint to the singer's gruff reading of the song.
He performs 'Dancing Mood', 'Have Some Mercy' and the most successful of his recent glut, 'Stop Acting Strange', while his handling of the Studio One classic 'Run Run' is a highspot of the evening.
Penny Reel Originally published in Sounds - 1988
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Post by ZarcyD on Feb 5, 2006 2:21:12 GMT
exalted C.D
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Post by BMC on Feb 5, 2006 9:02:20 GMT
Nice one, Penny! Wish I could have witnessed that in person.
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Post by bmd on Feb 5, 2006 12:24:46 GMT
Beautiful bit of writing Mr. Reel, I really did feel like I was standing there, and as you know Delroy is a mutual favourite ... I wish I'd been into this music seriously enough, and long enough ago to have seen him live..
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