From 1978 through 1985, Darrell Nulisch was a member of Anson Funderburgh and The Rockets. He came to prominence however when, as lead singer of Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters, he sang on their acclaimed albums "Soul Searchin'" (1998) and "Piece of Mind" (1990). This is now Darrell's sixth solo album and fourth for Severn records. Although the last few albums, including "I Like It That Way" (2000) and "Times Like These" (2003) were more "blue-eyed soul" outings, on this new release Darrell is once again fronting a straight ahead Blues band. The band consists of Darrell, vocals and harmonica; Jon Moeller, guitar: Kevin Anker, keyboards; Steve Gomes, bass; and Robb Stupka, drums.

Darrell begin's with The Sonny Boy Williamson classic "She's my heater when the weather turns cold...She's My Baby, and I don't mean maybe"; he follow's with Oscar Boyd's "you can believe it or not I love my baby, Too Much". Darrell's friendly voice is as colorful as ever and his harp solos are on the money. Next is Darrell's own "Feel Like Ramblin'", which is one of the album's highlights. Jon Moeller's guitar sets the rhythm for Robb Stupka's drums and Steve Gomes, bass. This song is co-written by Steve Gomes as are the three other Darrell Nulisch originals, the terrific "Straight'n Up", "That's A Problem", and the title track "Goin' Back to Dallas".

My other favorite tracks however are 'I can hear Blue Monday callin', but this hangover won't let me go"; Sonny Boy Williamson's "I'm scared of that child, I'm Too Young To Die"; Freddie King's "what can I do I just Play It Cool" (with great solos from Jon Moeller and Kevin Anker), and Jimmy Reed's "Shame, Shame, Shame". Darrell also covers Mel London's "Come In This House".

Whether he is singing blues or soul, Darrell Nulisch's voice is one of the best around. It is impossible to get too much of Darrell.

Richard Ludmerer
Director, The New York Blues & Jazz Society
ricdale2@yahoo.com