Photo: The Sully Band by Steve Sherman
San Diego, CA 10-piece funk/soul/blues powerhouse The Sully Band unveil their latest single, “If I Could Only Be Sure,” a reimagining of Nolan Porter’s 1972 funky classic from the band’s upcoming album, Let’s Straighten It Out! set to release March 11 via Belly Up Records/ Blue Élan Records and produced by multiple Grammy Award-winning producer Chris Goldsmith (Blind Boys of Alabama, Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite, Big Head Todd.)
“If I Could Only Be Sure” is a simmering blast of vintage soul drenched in understated emotion on its way to the boiling point. The Sully Band grooves hard but keeps the song spacious and free from clutter and indulgence. Sully’s vocals are honest and true and vibe with the power of a man well-acquainted with the pain and passion required by matters of the heart. This top-level crew gets everything right in every bar and delivers a spellbinding experience on this blissfully-entertaining track. “If I Could Only Be Sure” is the next song you need to hear. Get busy.
“If I could only be sure you love me baby/I’d climb the highest mountain/I’d swim the deepest sea/I’d take on all your misery/Just to make you happy,” sings frontman Bob “Sully” Sullivan in his bluesy, barrel-chested voice, against a backdrop of sizzling organ, a tight rhythm section, hot guitar licks, and a smooth bass line.
Listen to “If I Could Only Be Sure”
Let’s Straighten It Out! is a journey through the ups, downs, and all-arounds of love by way of 10 classic ‘60s and ‘70s soul, blues, and R&B tunes.
The Sully Band is composed of seasoned, accomplished players who have won GRAMMYs and toured the world with everyone from The Temptations to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Frontman Bob “Sully” Sullivan, a self-made entrepreneur and national radio/TV personality (who appears on MSNBC and more to give business tips and advice), has found his way back to his first true love: music. Voted Best Live Band in the 2020 San Diego Music Awards, the collective has their sights set on taking their “groovement” to the rest of the world. And who these days couldn’t use an excuse to get up and dance?
Anchored by Grammy Award-winning slayer of the bass, James East (Eric Clapton, Elton John, Michael Jackson, and many others), The Sully Band is composed of seasoned, accomplished players who hail from diverse locales like Japan, Panama, and the island of Lemon Grove. The horn section features sax-flute-harp-man Tripp Sprague(Kenny Loggins, The Little River Band, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Four Tops) and trumpet and flugelhorn player Steve Dillard (The Righteous Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd).
Sully and the band have been playing regional and national shows to mighty crowds, from Southern California’s legendary Belly Up Tavern to Austin’s illustrious Antone’s Nightclub, making his mark as a compelling musician and live performer.
The Sully Band Online
Leave A Comment