BILLY GOODMAN: Dark Horses

Billy Goodman

Dark Horses

© 2005 Billy Goodman

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"The Hooters light the fuse and expatriate American songwriter Billy Goodman explodes in his new release, "Dark Horses." puremusic.com

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A collision of talents took place in Philadelphia recently when solo artist Billy Goodman fused his singer songwriter prowess with the production and rhythm section power of the hitmaker group The Hooters.

Goodman, a touring resident of Germany for the last decade, reunited with his old friends The Hooters during their recent tour of that country; a stronghold of loyal fans for both artists. It was during a string of Hooters shows in Germany, in which Goodman was the opening act, that drummer Dave Uosikkinen began to join him on stage. Keyboardist Rob Hyman, noticing the intense chemistry between Goodman and Uosikkinen during the live show, approached them about recording an album at his brand new Elm Street Studios in Philadelphia when the tour was over.

Produced by Hyman (known for his numerous hits including "Time After Time"), the album also features his distinctive keyboard playing throughout. Associate producer Uosikkinen (who has played with everyone from Patti Smyth to Alice Cooper) was a key player, not only in the rhythm section, but also in the development of the album as a whole. Hooters bandmates Eric Bazilian (also a notorious tunesmith, including the Grammy award nominated "One of Us") and John Lilley added textured guitars. Fran Smith Jr. laid down his typically inspired foundation on bass. Billy's brother Frank added background vocals for the co-written title track.

But what Dark Horses is really about comes down to Goodman and his soulful vocals and gut-wrenching guitar playing. The listener is taken on a journey deep into Americana Blues with influences of Dylan, Waits and Young, featuring several solo numbers executed with flawless precision, including a visceral rendition of the Lowell George classic "Willin" and a bone chilling version of Blind Willie Johnson's "Dark is the Night."

The Hooters enlightened musicality brings out the many flavors in Goodman's extensive catalog, from the Norah Jones-like "Love is the Test" to the grit of "Hellride" and the ardor of "Over and Over Again". Dark Horses is an American treasure, a testament of musical chemistry. The gold here does not glitter, but it shines, brightly.

"The Hooters light the fuse and expatriate American songwriter Billy Goodman explodes in his new release,
"Dark Horses."

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  • Hits the mark ... in every way. Bravo BG!!
    author: Joe Marchione

    High marks for material, arrangements, and performances. It's music with a message perfectly arranged to deliver it in the most musical way possible. The side men never overplay or overpower, and Billy delivers the goods with great vocals and first rate guitar throughout the LP. I enjoyed it thoroughly!

  • author: JEM

    This is a spectacular CD. Exceptional guitar work and vocals. Beautifully understated production. At least half of the songs are in constant rotation in my head.

  • Hits the mark 11 on a scale of 10
    author: John Danaher

    Billy the G once again takes it from the heart, puts it on the disc, gets it to the ear and back to the heart. This CD embraces it all, no matter who you are or where you're at, there's something here for you.

  • Great cd and talent!
    author: Kathy Wedvik, Songwriter

    Purchased this wonderful cd! Thanks Billy for helping 'Friends Around The World' project! Keep up the great music!

  • Billy + Hooters = GRANDIOS !!!
    author: Ina ;-)

    Dark Horses ist ganz ohne Frage das Beste, was ich je von BG gehört habe! Die CD ist unglaublich faszinierend und intensiv und in sich schlüssig - mit das Beste des Jahres 2005! Auch die Zusammenarbeit mit den Hooters kommt dem Werk absolut zugute - BG's Stil wird nicht verfälscht, sondern unterstrichen. Billy, es wird dir schwer fallen, diese grandiose CD zu übertreffen !!!

  • seine beste diese neue ist echt der hammer
    author: jannis

    hallo bill, bin nun auch im beegee fieber. deine cds sind alle echt stark aber die dunklen pferde haben mich sofort vom sattel gerissen. ehrlich sausaugeil versteh aber nicht warum dir diesmal das fuckwort nicht über die lippen kam probier mal den höllenritt in deutsch am besten mit dem bergsteiger übern königstuhl und beim esel vorbei weiter so mein alter und lasses schleifen.

  • his masters best since he walked the strasse alone
    author: neptune

    der grosse slide meister kam, spielte und siegte. mit seiner neuen hat er nun voll ins schwarze getroffen. rating: 5.5. möge der herr ihm mit zunehmendem alter in die weissheit und das gemütliche blaue führen. seeg ya slide on. n.

  • seine beste
    author: martin schulte

    Die beste CD die Billy Goodman veröffentlicht hat (und ich habe sie alle). Billy´s soul & sound powered by the Hooters. Aber Vorsicht: macht abhängig... Eine Rock-CD mit Seele oder eine Singer-Songwriter-CD mit Rock? Sofort kaufen !!!

  • Please come to Japan soon, Billy!
    author: mikion

    SAIKO! ---Terrific! Billy Goodman created a masterpiece with the Hooters magic. "Dark Horse" is better suited for new listeners. You will know his multiple musical talents. If you are a fan of Ry Cooder, Jorma Kaukonen, Lowell George, David Lindley, Steve Kimock.... ZETTAI OSUSUME DESUYO ---Buy it.

  • Amazing
    author: Hannah Lawrence

    Billy's really outdone himself! I love the mix of tunes, the production is amazing, and Billy's performance was/is tops. My favorite tunes are Over and Over, Love is a Test, and his amazing version of Kind Hearted Woman. Check 'em out!

  • Billy's undoubted talent shines through at last - a great album !
    author: Frankie Callaghan

    This album is unquestionably Billy's finest work to date. Some of these songs have been covered by Billy before, but his killer playing and singing and Rob's subtle yet very effective production has breathed new life into them. I love this album and can't stop playing it. There can be Only 1 - Billy Goodman is comin' to get ya !

  • Buy it!
    author: Trine

    Amazing voice, powerful guitars and the real blues feeling. But the cd although is very diversified, huge amount of sounds on a great selection of songs. Like my pre - reviewers I love the new version of "Dark Horses", but also "Over And Over Again" and "Dark Was The Night". But you have to listen yourself, I can only advise you people out there: Buy this wonderful piece of music! Thank you, Billy!

  • this is the one
    author: Bruno

    As a longtime diehard Billy Goodman fan, I approached this disc with unease--what is this, I wondered, a greatest hits collection? Yes, in a way, it is. It's actually a great record and, to my taste, the best album Billy has made so far. It's the first time I can recall ever feeling thrilled to hear a career overview, the classic cuts newly recorded. He and his team have managed, incredibly, to create the difinitive version of each of these songs, producing an album that forms its own statement and feels whole and complete. If Billy is preparing to make a killer artistic statement and wanted first to beautifully sum up all that he has done up to this point, this CD sets that stage brilliantly. A pleasure from start to finish. Sounds fantastic turned up in the truck while driving around New Jersey.

  • Put everything on-hold, and let Dark Horses overtake you!
    author: Miranda

    Piercing collaboration for Goodman and Hooters. Dark Horses opens with a compelling reason to commit to an enjoyable full play. One favorite, Over and Over Again drives deep into life’s journey, and had me humming into the night. Production tribute for versatility! Keep it rollin Billy…

  • Look in the sky it ain't hard to see
    author: SuAllAtSea

    Für mich die beste Version von Dark Horses, yeah. Hellride gefiel mir besser in unzensierter europäischer Form mit dem F-Wort :-D. Mein Liebstes ist aber Ship at Sea.... yes. Hoffe auf baldige Konzerte in Deutschländ.

  • Powerful, original, and the great story tellers of all times.
    author: Wilbur Ferrin

    I've listen to each track over and over again. The original sound and the incredible vocals blend together for a musical experience that will stay with you for a very long time. The slide guitar is so powerful it will set you back in your seat. Get this CD and you WON"T BE DISAPPOINTED.

  • Billy G im Breitwandformat - endlich
    author: eddy

    Billy Goodman, Slidegitarrengroßmeister und Vertreter des guten Blues-Folk-Geschmacks bekommt finally das (Band-)Format, welches ihm nach all den Jahren Schweißarbeit mehr als zusteht; die Hooters rocken routiniert und gefühlvoll, bauen ein Fundament, auf dem die herbe Schönheit und Kraft der Songs sich so richtig entfalten können. Wunderbar! Mehr davon.

  • a little diamond
    author: Sibylle R.

    The complete (music and cover) CD "dark horses" is a little diamond! The cooperation not only in lyrics, music, voices between Billy and the Hooters fits so perfect and wonderful; a little new style. Hear my little favourite song "over and over again" as endless-version and you know what I mean. Thank you so much Billy!

  • author: Tami

    Absolutely great, "Dark Horses" is all I'm listening to at the moment. Thank you Billy!

  • This CD makes your feet and your mind move!
    author: Dan Sr.

    Dark Horses cranks you up; Hellride is a great story, but when it's all over, I'm still humming "Over and Over Again". The technical end of the music made me think of the Allman Bros., and Monty Montgomery, but Billy only sounds like Billy - a blues/slide master who has the guts to include some spiritual work; and it's not that boy-group, processed church junk that so many peddle. It is clear that "Dark Was the Night" is for tough guys.This guy is the real deal.. a blues player with a real-world attitude!We will be seeing him on Austin City Limits soon.

  • Big Entertainment
    author: D.C. -Switzerland

    Hy guys this short review is written in german, Billy is fucking good(man)...! Die CD begeistert jeden, der sie hört. Billy der kleine grosse Mann, trifft jeden Nerv aufs äusserste. Sein Gitarrenspiel und seine Stimme sind der Hammer und ziehen jeden in seinen Bann. UNBEDINGT ANHÖREN. Sein Bluesig-Rockiger Stil füllt einem jederzeit mit absoluter Freude. Man merkt, dieser Mann liebt, was er tut. Ich besitze sämtlichen CDs von ihm. Und glaubt mir: Live geht er ab wie eine Rakete!

  • You'll be playing this CD "Over and Over Again"
    author: Bill Lawrence

    The excellent original tunes combined with top drawer vocal and instrumental work mean you'll be happy you own this CD. The title of track three says it all: you'll be playing this CD "Over and Over Again".

  • What can I say about this CD...
    author: Fran Smith Jr

    Great music... great lyrics. Billy's Heart, Soul and Spirit are all lined up in the exact key for this Cd... very rare combo ... He is able to play to his listeners at many levels with his music.More music Billy your fans are waiting !!!!

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