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“The T-Birds have spread their wings, but are always straight and true. Soul music became a recurring style for them, and especially for Wilson. Strong Like That retains a blues edge but lights a major blaze under that soul meter mercury…. The songs [Kim Wilson] wrote, and the unique covers here, make for one of the best T-Birds albums in some time.” – Tom Clarke, Elmore
LINER NOTES
Thanks to Shannon Sousa, the love of my life!; Glen Parrish; Gerri Leonard; Michael Leonard; David & Bridget Earl & the team at Severn Records; Steven and Hunter; Lisa Stutts; Ricky Riker; Joe Filisko; Hohner Harmonica; Fender Guitars; D’Addarìo Strings; Ruby Tubes; Ultimate Support; Sousa; Michael Leonard; Sam Holden, RIP; Randy Skirvin; Monterey Peninsula Artists; Victoria Tap; Doug Morris; Alan Becker; Missi Callazzo; John Monforte; Bob Morelli; Bill Nash at Nash Guitars; Callais Parrish; Kim Gallagher; Michelle Hirsch; Carla Parisi; Garry Buck; Jordan Carriere; Jerry Lima; Josh Swan; and Lisa Stutts. Finally, to the band, Johnny Moeller, Steve Gomes, Kevin Anker, Wes Watkins and Robb Stupka: I’m only as the good as the guys I play with. You guys rock! — Kim Wilson
MUSICIANS
Kim Wilson: Vocals and Harmonica
Johnny Moeller: Guitars
Kevin Anker: Keyboards
Steve Gomes: Bass
Robb Stupka: Drums
SPECIAL GUESTS
Anson Funderburgh – Lead Guitar (2)
Roosevelt Collier – Steel Guitar (1)
Wes Watkins – Drums (1)
Sara Mia – Background Vocals (1)
Christal Rheams and Caleb Green – Background Vocals (2, 6, 8, 9)
Horns arranged and conducted by Kenny Rittenhouse
Kenny Rittenhouse – Trumpet
Joe Donegan – Trumpet
Antonio Orta – Tenor Sax and Flutes
Bill Holmes – Trombone
CREDITS
Produced by Kevin Anker, David Earl, Steve Gomes and Kim Wilson
Engineered by David Earl, Kevin Anker and John Monforte at Severn Sound Studio, Annapolis, MD
Mastered by Charlie Pilzer at Airshow Mastering, Takoma Park, MD
Photography by Sam Holden, Baltimore, MD
Graphic Design by Al Brandtner, Brandtner Design, Chicago, IL