Johnny Tipp
I think that the best known of all Miss Santa Friscia’s releases on her own Sanfris label out of New York has to be the Reactions “Live My Life For Myself” but this splendid deep soul track has to be the hidden gem in the catalogue. Till I Met You is a 12/8 ballad structured in the grand manner – fine piano and guitar fills, a big horn section and a soulful organ holding it all together – and Tipp powerful and committed on top, with a lovely bluesy edge to his tone. Great gospel styled finish too. Flip is an interesting mid paced version of the Hank Williams evergreen.