Album Notes

"ellis is one of the most distinctive singers in the business. his best work has frequently been stunning"
-real blues magazine

"that's why we all have the blues" is a textbook example of what the blues is, and should be. this is the straight-up, house-rocking, low-down, howling, sho' nuff variety blues. no synthesizers, no thrown together excuses for songs and no fake roughhouse voices. this is organic, electrified and electrifying blues."
-frost illustrated

"ellis is simply excellent..."that's why we all have the blues", one of the best, and blusiest, recent soul-blues offerings, should bring jimmy "preacher" ellis, overdue recognition."
-blues revue

"strong chicago style blues. terrific voice! i love this cd."
-kxjz antelope ca

"outstanding! thanks for getting it right!"
-wnjc camden nj

"5 stars. great recording!
-wxac reading pa

"balls out, shameless blues! great stuff. "
-wfos chesapeake va

"the whole thing is excellent!"
-kmcq hood river or

"where's this guy been?"
-wizn burlington vt

"love this cd!"
-wely ely mn

"sounds great! keep it coming..."
-wicb ithaca ny

"great stuff!"
-wxuj dothan al