Delbert McClinton - Shaky Ground

Fron 1989 Austin City Limits, Shaky Ground by Delbert McClinton.
Of note in the band that night, Dave Millsap - Guitar, Stephen Bruton - Guitar,
Don Wise - Sax, Nick Connolly - Keyboards. Randell Harrell Bosarge - Drums

[@ronmacmillan2059]

Posted 13 years ago and people are still commenting. We are simply searching for this type of musicianship. Awesome!!

[@curtmanners1182]

The tongues of my Bose speakers are hanging down on the floor after that badass sax break. I had to throw water on 'em to cool 'em down.

[@g.stephens263]

Sax sounds good on Bose because they're great mid-range speakers...no highs, no lows-buy Bose! LOL

[@JakeXXXJeff]

Get Tannoys then - you won't regret it, trust me ;)

[@andrewdailey3607]

I actually did a job for the guy that was playing sax. Great guy.

[@kittycatmeow387]

You gotta love Delbert McClinton... a music legend.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Yes.2022 remember, respect.

[@karingraf536]

Great!! Greetings from Switzerland. 🇨🇭

[@graytyndallnichols7210]

Best version of this song ever. Tight and right in the Pocket!

[@user-li5vr6cd6o]

Damn right heavy metal version

[@jefferyparchman1392]

You must not heard the original by the TEMPTATIONS The best to ever do it pure funk but you wouldn't know nothing about that !

[@user-li5vr6cd6o]

@@graytyndallnichols7210 Temptations the Original, is the best model, they released this 1975...

[@vaughanmachado7261]

Killer horn section. Just beastly.

[@frankrichards3089]

Sick.

[@bossglebe7613]

The true definition of heavy metal, a big horn section with a fat sound!

[@musewolfman]

I have yet to find a musical genre apart from acapella that isn't made better for having a good horn section behind it.

[@agrobeson6471]

Spotted my Denton buddy Steve Hermann on Trumpet! Thought he might have been involved... Another NTeX makin' it real.WE ARE EVERYWHERE!

[@musewolfman]

This is the definition of a tight band. They're all on top of their game here, damn!

[@1105pitbull]

Never get tired of Delbert's version and the crazy solos from the band. Fabulous!!

[@DavidShores-vj3qy]

Been listening to this dude for decades..Legend Baby !!!..✌️😎

[@morganevans2282]

Have never understood why this man isn't a Mega Super Star. I know he has been very successful BUT this man is a F'ing Genius and has written all sorts of incredible tunes for years! If he doesn't get in the R&R Hall of Fame they need to burn the S.O.B.. down because there is no justice. Delbert........You Da Man!! Thanks for a lifetime of memories. Seriously

[@Mari-B]

The Best!!!

[@earlmorton5805]

Morgan Evans *

[@brentboggess3906]

Pretty sure he wrote 2 more bottles of wine. Anybody ever had the blues understand that song.

[@claytonfranklin2818]

I first saw Delbert at the Sundown West in Ruston, Louisiana while attending LA Tech U. in the mid-70's. They would turn the pool tables on their sides and lean 'em up against the wall. Great music and great times. We have seen him all over the south in the past 40 years. Still dig the music.

[@angelaallen340]

Shaky ground is such a soulful classic

[@kcglide]

I was at a Willie Nelson concert back in the early 90's and Delbert walked out on stage and sang this song. Rocked the House !

[@prostheticjohnson2825]

2021 and Delbert McClinton is still touring ... What a Performer and Band !!

[@nilesnearhoof1476]

He's retired what a loss

[@bamamoondog9039]

@@nilesnearhoof1476 Sorry to hear that he retired. He will be missed, but he put in a lot of years on the Road. 🙂

[@dennis3449]

And so under appreciated!

[@johnnyoozelius2446]

Damn!, That version of the band was tight. That funky groove would make a statue dance. Good God! So Great!

[@davidrcook8126]

Awesome - Don Wise kills it on that sax!!!

[@eatyourmusicnow]

If you didn't know, Don has several CDs of his own. All EXCELLENT!!! 🎷

[@Oeg925]

Wow.. killer🎉

[@venietatum1401]

And the bass player is badass!!!

[@whitelilihusband]

As a Lubbock Native, Delbert has always supported the music scene there. He's also a very down to earth and a super nice guy.

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

He is also the heavy weight champion of music 🤗🤗🤗

[@bamamoondog9039]

One of the best... as a Singer, Performer, and person! 😊

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Agreement. Yes.God bless him. 2022. respect.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

@@bamamoondog9039 Yes.2022 respect.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

@@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 yes. 😉

[@raymccranie7872]

All those years, I had no interest in Delbert McClinton then I accidently heard Every Time I Roll The Dice. Man!! I've been his biggest fan ever since. This Guy kicks Ass!!! I listen to Delbert every day now. He Rocks!!!! Thanks Buddy.❤😊😅❤

[@howlingwindsproductdemo2108]

I'v seen Delbert 8 times 5 with Don Wise. He is my inspiration when I play this type of jam.

[@terryjennings5848]

Alright Delbert, great version, great singing, great (band) instrumentalists. Love you man. You did a great job with the Temptations song. Keep Grooving! ❤❤❤

[@mikilos100]

Still absolutely amazing

[@rswanson76]

Love me some Delbert! And he always has the very best musicians.

[@unclrogPitcher]

it was said Delbert holds the record w/364 one nite stands in a year... Ronnie Dunn said he worked a bar band w/Delbert

[@almailhesjr.8160]

Give the man on sax a extra beer!!!! Magnifico!!! 2020

[@eatyourmusicnow]

That's the one and only Mr Don Wise!!!

[@almailhesjr.8160]

@@eatyourmusicnow He is a one and only!!! Thanks!

[@bamamoondog9039]

The great Harrell Bosarge on Drums... What a drummer !!

[@yurbeeinwatched]

I'm a drummer myself, and this groove is stone cold bad ass.

[@bamamoondog9039]

@@yurbeeinwatched I'm a drummer also, for over 30 years. That's what I enjoy about about Delbert McClintons's Music... He always had Bad Ass Drummers in his band that were outstanding players.

[@billymartinaswell1779]

Thank you very much for telling us his name. I absolutely love to sing and play this song on drums, and he has been the gold standard in my mind. All I can do is practice the rest of my life and hope to die just 1/100th as funky as him!

[@bamamoondog9039]

@@billymartinaswell1779 ...Harrell is still around. I believe that he plays in the southern Louisiana area, with a popular local band. You can google him, and probably find out his current info. I met him after a couple of Delbert's shows, back in the day. A very nice guy, and fun to talk with. He was always fun to watch, because he was a very smooth drummer, but had great powerful drum fills, and a great hi-hat technique. He remains one of my all time favorite funky drummers! I'm glad that you enjoy his playing also !! 🥁🤔😃😄

[@tomlehr861]

@@bamamoondog9039 he is back in mississippi around gulfport

[@user-tr3kf9hs6g]

God still loves me here I am listening to Cool Delbert! 2018

[@bluesdrmr2]

The man, the myth, the legend....

[@lorindasears590]

love me some Delbert, and that sax playing

[@day44music]

Fabulous. Don Wise was on fire that night.

[@johnyuristy6137]

Delbert McClinton and Austin City Limits, are the most enduring and wonderful piece of American music, and there's lots of those. Not so much now, but then. An era now gone, but not forgotten, for sure. Immortalized, thank you internet.

[@garysdavenport]

Yep…. THIS WILL DO JUST FINE!! /:o) I can NEVER get enough of Delbert and that fine old band he had accompanying him back-when!!

[@rogerbeshears7430]

Delberts on top of his game the band is tight. Great stuff.

[@robertYTB78g]

Fantastic singer - there are plenty of emulators that can put in on, but this guy just IS.

[@edfox1334]

First saw him in about 77-78 live in Tulsa Oklahoma , big fan ever since. Seen him in smaller venues Cains ballroom. Can’t get enough

[@dianehayse1816]

Love his voice!!!

[@angelaallen340]

He's still soulfully great. LOVE THIS GUY.

[@bradleyswaringen7244]

Good gosh them horns are on fire ! This is a smoking version of this song ! Plum funky from head to toe !

[@79lpcustom]

What an incredible voice...guy can groove as good as anybody! He kills on this tune!

[@Ce1949Ce]

I love it! This band is kicking butt!

[@haysfordays]

WHen I first got to Texas in 1988, my parents and I went down to West End in Dallas and there was Delbert and his band playing. I didn't know about him at all. What an introduction. I sat in front of Don Wise and marveled at his tone and sound. I'm still not the best rock sax player, but he still is.

[@geoffdunkak]

i was there. Never missed Delbert!

[@haysfordays]

@@geoffdunkak small world!!

[@davemartin4853]

In case no one mentioned it, that's the fabulous Tim Loftin playing bass (and singing harmony).

[@j.haywire5841]

Dave Martin i

[@gandlbassman]

He's one bad man!!

[@lukeloveslauraalways]

Love his voice

[@gilbertocruz1683]

Thunder bass

[@fukhue8226]

Thanks for the info on the bass player. The bass playing was better than the guitar solo but he wasn't mentioned in the notes.

[@spamwagon]

Awesome guitar solo, and what a groove.

[@Wisepati]

I saw him live about this time when I lived in Austin. It is one of the things I miss about living there...the great music.

[@lisaevon8274]

Damn I have always loved this song but this version is a banger!!!

[@bobrennegarbe5547]

An American treasure. Great talent

[@markiegeorge2374]

I went to see him in Greenville, Tx a few years ago. Great show. Great energetic performer.

[@bluedice6039]

Absolutely one of thee best blues singers of our time!!! The band is just killer, i'd give anything to be part of a band like that. I could write him some kick ass songs and have some already for his liking. Delbert you just inspire me to keep playing and writing when hearing you sing in a band like in this video.Good blessings to you my brother and the rest of the familia you have there.

[@maryellenconway9124]

Great dance music, makes me feel good!

[@linde15825]

You want GREAT MUSIC.......You got it with Delbert and his band......XXXXOOOO

[@ronHpyrotech]

Heckuva horn section!! That bass is in the pocket!

[@raymccranie7872]

I swear I thought I was on Shakey Ground the first time I heard Delbert Mc!! He kicks Ass, Man!!!!! 😮😊

[@ridingroy]

Highly underrated singer and band, good as ANYBODY out there. Mighty sound !

[@billdozerthebarber5944]

I play the "Jealous Kind" caseette tape all the time at the Barbershop... We all love Delbert McClinton here in Arlen, Texas.

[@66impala71]

We love him in Tennessee too

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

That's crazy to see people up going wild like that on Austin City Limits. Mostly seems like people just stand there but this is pretty rocking for an episode of that!

[@stevenspears4674]

Love me some Delbert tunes

[@davidp158]

I heard this tune too many times to be objective, but I always enjoy hearing Delbert. Great band, too. RIP Stephen Bruton.

[@h87snc]

Thanks for uploading this and 'B-movie Boxcar.' Wish this entire concert was available for download or on DVD. One of the best live performances ever recorded IMO. Killer bass and backing vocals are compliments of Tim Loftin, one of my all-time favorite bass players.

[@daisymoses6812]

thanks for naming the bass player. !!!!

[@sirwilliamofchad]

How can not you want to get up and jam!!!!! We had the WEEKEND to look forward each week with Major Talent like Delbert and more

[@johnpandolfino8663]

That sax player was a beast during his break.....great version

[@sirwilliamofchad]

How can not you want to get up and jam!!!!! We had the WEEKEND to look forward each week with Major Talent like Delbert and more. Austin City Limits and the Wolfman keep us rocking and rocking, greatest shows ever for real talent live.

[@mikeorhelen]

When Delbert does a song....he owns it from then on, and he can do it all...Texas country, blues, soul....

[@dickbuelow8968]

Still enjoy coming back to this,,great old song

[@cynthiagreen4802]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Delbert

[@papik1071]

What a voice❗

[@alward3155]

A TIDAL WAVE OF KILLER TALENT....LOVE DELBERT.

[@annehubbard2851]

Delbert... man... AWESOME!

[@lonesomecowboy4659]

I moved from Florida to Austin in 1984 21 years old and a friend turn me on to Delbert.Roll me an album played it till I ran the needle through. God. Those were good times

[@valentinlavrinenko9505]

The bass is perfect.

[@Spoony2121]

who is it in here?

[@valentinlavrinenko9505]

@@Spoony2121 Be more specific, daddy. )))

[@daisymoses6812]

@@Spoony2121 ...bass player with backing vocals is Tim Loftin

[@reneemayo2950]

Still Awesome, after all this time!

[@gaylecahn1288]

Last music of my night...sing it! play it!

[@jamiedavis3434]

Wish these kids today listened to real music like this !

[@billyrhythm]

Man, that horn section is a flippin' freight train coming at you! Get out the way!

[@ptomo66]

No shit! Whew!!

[@schmodedo]

Rippin' !!! I've always wanted to jam with a horn section. Trying to emulate it on a keyboard is no substitute. Same goes for strings.

[@almailhesjr.8160]

I'm with you brother!!!

[@mjstrat]

The man always has a kick ass backup band!

[@gilbertolinger3874]

That MAIN Sax Player puts the EXCLAMATION POINTS ALL THROUGH THIS SONG.........THAT WHOLE BIG BAND IS FANTABULOUS.......LOVIN' THAT SAXOPHONE PART!!!

[@markbarrett9594]

I went to see Delbert every time he played in Houston in the 80's and 90's . Never been disappointed. Nice fella too.

[@sevinatenine4444]

DELBERT MCCLINTON IS 81 NOW AN GEORGE CLINTON IS 80.PUT THESE TWO TOGETHER ON AN ALBUM NOW AND YOU WOULD A TRUE DYNAMIC DUO.🤟🤟🤟

[@gushinojosa7696]

Had a great time I saw him. Good memories ❤

[@robertwharen8897]

Love the sax. My FAVORITE instrument!

[@AustinBroussard-fm4id]

Best rythem puts you in the mood to play.

[@themajicman745]

This is a Temptation cover. The Temptations made this back in the 70's.

[@DavidSmith-jn4sy]

I absolutely love the Temp's, however Delbert's version is light years funkier, better than theirs, IMO.

[@themajicman745]

@@DavidSmith-jn4sy Nice you feel that way, but I disagree! He has a bigger band and I give him credit, but the singer has little soul.

[@PhyllisFicarrotta-yg1om]

Delbert is a legend. One of the best performers anywhere.

[@chuckraley9197]

Saw him at a out door concert in Columbia SC and I have been a fan ever since. I had never heard of him until then, but I have all his cds b now

[@consuelo6849]

LOVE LOVE The Horns wow

[@vermontkm1490]

I run listening to Delbert. His music always picks me up and keeps the feet moving.

[@vermontkm1490]

I do the same, put Delbert on when I need a lift.

[@nania992]

great to wake up to... keep it up Delbert!

[@kc5tng]

At one time, in Okc, Ok - I worked with Don Wise along with John and Tammy Leen ...Don not only played amazing sax ...but he was a darned nice guy ...we worked together for close to a year. We still communicate from time to time.

[@deanreedy4991]

Miss the 80's and 80's when I lived in Austin never knew who you'd see in a club or music festival, Delbert, SRV,JLV, Buddy Guy, Joe Ely,Ellie Nelson had a huge party early so spoiled

[@tedknowlegy]

One of my favorite "pick me up" videos!

[@keithteel258]

Best groove ever!!!!

[@robbyhill8167]

Delbert McClinton played at the Tom Landry Middle School Football field one time.... My Dad and Mom told me about him.

[@raymccranie7872]

This Dudes a serious Rocker!! I'm hooked Man!!!

[@robpelick7460]

Absolutely no holes in this band. This is how it's done, kids.

[@buck546]

Great jam session, just great!

[@attygarland6909]

Was stunned to learn earlier today this was really just a cover of a Temptation's #1 hit (their last, btw) ... Always assumed this was Delbert's tune .. 😞

[@waynelatham3250]

Delbert got COOL just dripping' off him!

[@BluesFrets]

Concise, compact guitar solo. No overplaying.

[@bradleybaker8649]

that's a bad ass sax.

[@colinramos2053]

This is the first performance I’ve seen at Austin city limits where people are actually up and dancing

[@funkdrunk]

In this version I most love the sharp clear sound of brass. On the par with the original. Sax solo also makes a difference!

[@almailhesjr.8160]

Great stuff from Ammon's friend. Makes this 75 year old want to dance!

[@bobrennegarbe5547]

National treasure

[@eatyourmusicnow]

100%

[@rodjameswales6040]

Absolute favourite of mine. Long live Delbert

[@cd9411]

First band I played bass in covered this song... I still love it (and that was a looooong time ago!).

[@TwangThang57]

Timothy Loftin, AKA "Heavy T", killin' it on bass!!

[@stevenaleman7454]

The funk in this jam is straight up stanky-funky with a heavy dose of brass-kickin’ saxy sax, ear-piercing trumpets, and thumping’ bass guitar…amazing performance!✌️🎤🔥🎺😎

[@Frisbieinstein]

Damn that drummer is solid.