COMING VERY SOON: “That’s How Strong My Love Is”, was written by Roosevelt Jamison and first recorded by soul singer O.V. Wright in 1964. Two very well-known versions of this song were recorded in 1965 by Otis Redding and by The Rolling Stones. The Hollies and Percy Sledge released their versions in 1966. Several artists have been drawn over the years to this song, from Candi Staton to The Youngbloods, from Humble Pie to Little Milton and from Taj Mahal to Bryan Ferry, among others.
Tad Robinson was featured singing this tune in 1994 Dave Specter’s Delmark album “Blueplicity”. Looking for a song for the historical Delmark 70th anniversary concert, Tad and Dave decided to revisit this title after three decades, this time with the Delmark All-Stars:
Tad Robinson, vocals
Sheryl Youngblood, vocals
Dave Specter & Mike Wheeler, guitars
Roosevelt Purifoy, Hammond B3 organ
Larry Williams, bass
Cleo Cole, drums
Bio
Singer and harmonica player Tad Robinson is one of the leading voices of modern soul-blues music. From his NYC roots and his Indiana and Chicago musical upbringing, Tad has caught the attention of the scene with his 10 Blues Music Award nominations and his recordings for Delmark Records and the Severn Records label. He tours widely in the U.S. and has played in over 20 countries worldwide with performances at some of the most important international blues festivals. With Harmonica chops influenced by Junior Wells and Junior Parker and a voice inspired by Otis Redding, Syl Johnson, Al Green, and Teddy Pendergrass, Tad ranks as one of the most unique and talented members of the international blues and soul communities. After being recruited by guitarist Dave Specter to join his Chicago band in the 1990s and record the studio album, Blueplicity as well as a “live-in-Europe” release, Tad has gone on to collaborate with some of the highest profile musicians in the genre. In 2004, Robinson was signed to a record deal with Maryland-based soul/blues focused, Severn Records, a turning point in his career which moved him further into the blues spotlight. His last five album releases for Severn have featured backing by the great Severn house band of Steve Gomes, Robb Stupka, Kevin Anker and Benjie Porecki, and horn and string arrangements by the legendary producer-arranger Willie Henderson. The Severn output has also included guest appearances by the Memphis Horns, Otis Clay, Anson Funderburgh, Johnny Moeller, Alex Schultz, Devin B. Thompson, and the Hi Rhythm Section.
Awards
2005 – W.C. Handy Blues Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
2005 – W.C. Handy Blues Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)
2008 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
2008 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)
2009 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)
2011 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
2011 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)
2016 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
2020 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)
2020 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
Tad performs regularly at music festivals, concerts, nightclubs and house parties throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Music
Tad’s solo albums.
- Real Street (2019)READ MORE
- Day into Night (2015)READ MORE
- Back in Style (2010)READ MORE
- A New Point of View (2007)READ MORE
- Did You Ever Wonder? (2004)READ MORE
- Last Go Round (1998)READ MORE
- One to Infinity (1994)READ MORE
Tad Robinson – One To Infinity
Delmark DE 673
(1994)
One To Infinity consists mostly of Tad Robinson’s own songs with their gritty, urban imagery, whether about pounding the city streets looking for his former love in “Empty Apartment Blues”, or describing the glistening city pavement in “Raining In New York”. The mood and groove varies from the Albert Collins-styled shuffle, “Walking In The Sunshine”, to the soulful flavor of the title track, and the soul-blues “Give Love A Chance” with special guest, Robert Ward.