Hip Li'l Dreams

Album Description
Led by lead singer Bill Champlin's soulful vocals, the Sons' funky Hammond B3 and horn sound was utterly distinctive and quite unlike the rest of the Bay Area's psychedelic guitar bands of the classic Fillmore and Avalon Ballroom scene in the '60s and '70s. The band's funk-infused R&B and jazz-based tempos continued to set the Sons apart, as did their outstanding musicianship. On Hip Li'l Dreams, the band's first studio CD in 28 years, Bill Champlin (vocals, organ, and guitar) appears with original members Geoff Palmer (keyboards, vibraphone, and baritone sax), bassist David Schallock, and drummer James Preston. Joining them are guitarist Tal Morris, former Tower of Power member Mic Gillette (trumpet, trombone, and tuba), and Tom Saviano (saxes). Guests include Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers, Bobby Kimball of Toto, and Steve Madaio.

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Hip Li'l Dreams

Average customer rating:

Champlin Unleashed
OH MY GOD THE SONS NEVER WENT AWAY!!!!!!
Very Mature Sons
Bill just keeps getting better
Dawning of a new Sons

Hip Li'l Dreams
The Sons of Champlin
Manufacturer: Dig Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A2H3VM
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

For Joy
Dream On
I'm Not Your Lover
Swim
Hip Li'l Dreams
Soul Explosions
Bring Home the Gold
Maybe
Star Outa' You
"74"
Light Up the Candles

Customer Reviews:

Champlin Unleashed.......2006-05-27

I started following Champlin's career after seeing him as the musical guest on "Fridays" 'way back in 1981 (imagine my surprise when he showed up as a member of Chicago on "16" the very next year). Simply put, the guy rocks.

This new set by the Sons is a stylish revamping of their classic sound. All the old elements are there--the funky melodies, the wah-wah guitars, the back beats, the punchy horns (courtesy of Mic Gillette and Tom Saviano), plus Champlin himself is growling in fine form. There are no bad tunes on "Hip Li'l Dreams," and there are several great ones, including "For Joy" and "Star Outta You" (a *terrific* indictment of today's cookie-cutter music scene).

Recently, on "Chicago XXX," Champlin has been able to break out with that classic band, penning and singing some of the best cuts on that set ("Already Gone," "Better," "Where Were You"); the Sons, however, seem to be his laboratory, and "Hip Li'l Dreams" is well worth having.

OH MY GOD THE SONS NEVER WENT AWAY!!!!!!.......2006-05-24

The best thing about this album again is singer musician extraordinaire (sp) Bill Champlin. He has been around since (on vinyl)1968 with this band SONS OF CHAMPLIN...whom Chicago Transit Authority took a heapin helpin of influence and became ever so popular. Don't get me wrong!!!! Chicago had a great run of it and still needs to be commended for their virtuosity and tenure BUT and I say BUT!!!!... The SONS OF CHAMPLIN WERE THE FIRST AND THE BEST TO USE THE SOUND AND THE SOUL THAT never reached the radio waves (probably due to the drug influenced lyrics) Well THE SONS are still around and WOW are they ever so great!!!! I have been listening to them constantly since 1968...Please PLEASE buy this album because of Bill and the boys and the talent and the guts to be something different... YOU MUST BUY "HIP L'IL DREAMS" BY SONS OF CHAMPLIN as a follow up OR A PRECURSOR TO CHICAGO XXX....You won't only be pleasantly suprised at the sound and the talent (original members Geoff Palmer-vibes---hey no one used vibes in a rock band ever and since!!!! keys and sax....Dave Shallock Bassist extraordinaire...and great drummer James Preston. Tom Saviano and Mic Gilette (of Tower of Power fame) on Sax, Trumpet and Trombone fill it out...Guest vocals by Tom Johnston of The Doobies and Bobby Kimball of Toto shows you how influenced they were by this incredible band. IF YOU LIKE INCREDIBLY SOULFUL SINGABLE MUSIC THIS ALBUM IS FOR YOU!!!!!! (THEN GET ALL THE PAST SONS ALBUMS ( sorry cd's I grew up in the 60's) you will be hooked.......and if you EVER EVER get a chance to see them live.... you will follow them until you die lol

Very Mature Sons .......2006-03-19

The Sons of Champlin have been around since 1967. They are as good but so much more mature these days. Their Music is still excellent. Most of the music is Bill Champlin's (from the band Chicago) and very polished. Not quite as raw as 39 years ago but just as satisfying as ever.....

Bill just keeps getting better.......2005-10-07

Fantastic CD. Bill & the Sons really outdid themselves this time. Just goes to prove the best music today is not on the Radio.

Rich

Dawning of a new Sons.......2005-10-07

Back in the day, the Sons were one of the legendary Bay Area rock hall bands. In my opinion, they never achieved the national fame they deserved. Maybe it's because their vibrant high-energy sound never quite translated to their recorded material. They have perhaps overcome that gap with Hip Lil Dreams. Sons alumni Bill Champlin, Geoff Palmer, Dave Schallock, James Preston are joined by trumpeter Mic Gillette, new guitarist Tal Morris and Tom Saviano on sax. It's clear that Bill's 25 years with Chicago has affected his writing and producing, but so what? The Son's charged mix of toe tappin' rhythm, soaring organ, tight horns, driving guitar and energetic vocals is the stuff that matters. That's all that ever mattered. The only difference now is that their craft has become much more polished, their soul more experienced and their recordings true to their sound.

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