Deke Dickerson "The Melody" 2005

Man on a Mission… This time, Deke focuses on songs with 'hooks,' in other words, songs that creep into your head and won't let go! Don't call it a 'pop' album, because Deke covers the same wide berth of roots and Americana music that he always does, from rockabilly to country to rock & roll and doo-wop with a few ballads and surf instrumentals thrown in for good measure! The band on this record is killer, with Chris Sprague on drums and Jimmy Sutton on bass, with a guest appearance by Carl 'Sonny' Leyland on piano.To read the notes on the cover, is like reading something from my own heart. Dickerson is telling about the disapearence of the melody, and that he wants to bring it back. If I were a musician, that would also be what I wanted to do. So this is a little like finding a kindred spirit. And the music? - Yes, no doubt: this is songs, real songs in its thrue sense. Not just licks and phrases, but SONGS! - I am not a musician, but here is a musician doing ecsactly what I would do if I were. Deke has completed my misssion. I am thankfull! - author: Carl M. Nielsen

trax:

01 broken heart 02 good time gal 03 right or wrong 04 looks like i'm in trouble again 05 as long as i live 06 safely in love 07 love is like a song 08 someone used to love me 09 mister cheater 10 waitin' on my baby 11 give me all your love 12 tell me how 13 double naught spy 14 lookin' for money 15 i never cared for you