Because of such powerful requests by fans Mighty Sam McClain's newest project "Too Much Jesus (Not Enough Jesus" is available here. This is a pre release and is sure to quickly become a collecter's item! These are limited and not available in any store!

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As a special thank you to our fans we are announcing a limited time special. These are two of our latest CDs, 2003's "One More Bridge to Cross" and "Betcha Didn't Know"- still unreleased!

This compilation that spans genres and generations shines its spotlight on homelessness, showing that the problem remains as pervasive as ever. In collaboration with the Give Us Your Poor organization at the UMass Boston, the Appleseed folk label has paired artists like Bon Jovi with the down-home soul of Mighty Sam McClain, Bruce Springsteen with Pete Seeger and Michelle Shocked with Michael Sullivan, her longtime friend and a formerly homeless Vietnam vet. Natalie Merchant, Bonnie Raitt, and Dan Zanes are among the other artists who team with singers who are or have been homeless

Sam's latest album with the Funky Divas of Gospel, Jim Macdougall, Jesse Lanoo, and others. Still not available in stores but you can get yours here! This album brings some new direction and depth to Sam's music, but the themes are the same:Love, Faith, and Hope.


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This is a marvelous album that reminds you of classic soul, ala Al Green and the Memphis Stax sound, without sounding retro or dated. McClain has a commanding voice, writes great songs, and can assemble a fine band. "Mighty" is right.

-- James Mann (Decatur, GA United States)

McClain is a master of deep Southern soul-blues and each successive release is a powerful, immaculately produced affair. Sweet Dreams is further proof that at 58, McClain is still at the pinnacle of his game. Mighty Sam sings his mostly original songs with enormous power and conviction. He has unerring timing, knowing just when to hold back and just when to cut loose. McClain also commands one of the finest bands in the business complete with a dynamic full horn section (The Mighty Horns) who lay down surging arrangements behind their leader.

All those young up-and-comers who think they know how to sing R&B and soul should really get themselves a dose of Mighty Sam McClain. The man waited years to record any albums (though there were a few singles in the 1960s), but it's been worth the wait. Blues for the Soul is McClain's first for Telarc Records, and it's a near-perfect debut. The slower, lazier songs are ideal for the heat of summer, but one could just as easily imagine listening to McClain in a dark, smoky nightclub in November. His voice is strong, but so smooth that at first you don't notice, and his backing band knows exactly how to support him; they're tight and on the money, but never overwhelming. McClain's perspective is quirky, yet mature, as exemplified by "Jesus Got the Blues" and "Sweet Lady" (in the latter, he sings the praises of smart women--recognizing that beauty's a transient thing, but brains last a lifetime). While there's no doubt he's passionate about his music, McClain's solid record is all the more appealing for its unassuming presentation. --Genevieve Williams

Mighty Sam McClain's Soul Survivor CD is a "best of," 11 tracks that have been on his last four studio albums plus two unissued tracks, make up this welcome release for anybody new to Sam. A lot of smaller record companies have to try to make ends meet, so after about 4 albums, they bring out a "Best of," which is an excellent way to catch up with an artist or develop a "get to know" the artist. Enjoy!

The sustained comeback of soul man Mighty Sam McClain, who first recorded for Amy in 1966 is among the most heartening of musical stories. Journey ... is a finely polished gem.

Sam McClain has a great voice for the blues. Every track is performed with conviction and each one is a success. Excellent studio recording. Instruments are played with great skill. McClain operates at a different level than other blues artists. His voice, the lyrics and the band all come together to move you at the gut level.

I don't know why this disk is hard to find. There should be millions of copies selling and hundred of reviews with 5 stars. Even the $30 JVC label has been out for sometime.

I strongly recommend it even if you don't like the blues. After your first listening sesion you will be happy that you made your purchase.
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I bought this album after hearing "A Soul That's Been Abused" at a hi-fi show in the UK.
It's the first time I've ever been in a room full of people where EVERYONE was in silent awe after a track had finished. Instead of checking out the hi-fi they were asking "Who was THAT!?"

The track is just one gem in a diamond mine of an album.

Mighty has lived the blues and his way of testifying to the fact draws you in.

Buy this album and you will be converted to the cause.
-Stephen Paul Honisett

Great music combined with excellent audio quality on this Audioquest CD!One of Mighty Sam's best albums, and probably my best blues-CD besides "Keep On Movin'", also from him. The fantastic recording quality brings out his powerful voice and all nuances of modulation for one of the rare sound experiences that not too many productions are able to present us, unfortunately. Listen to Joe Golindo's blues trombone on track 2, to Bruce Katz's ecstatic piano "rumbling" in the lowest tones on the keyoard on track 5 "When the Hurt is Over", then you know what I mean. The band is an excellent companion for Mighty Sam, probably the best ensemble he had among all of his albums. Listen to his dialogue with the band on track 4 and track 11 "Bridge of Faith". It's a superb album - one that I never get tired of listening to!Finally a warning: it's not for background listening - you got to take your time to listen to this album and really enjoy it, but it's worth it.
Expat in Asia "JO" (Bangkok, Thailand)
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this is one of my favorites (a classic) the more you listen the better it gets.the band is as tight as it get's, very strong as you listen you wait for a bad tune there is'nt one. the guitar is exelent as for the horns witch i am not real big on can't be matched. the vocals are awsome i can't get enough of this one. i have over 1,000 blues cd's and this is a real stand out.i have 8 of his cd's this is my favorite just buy it you will be amazed.alsoit is over an hour of pure blues live in germany.
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