Jovin Webb pays tribute to Delbert McClinton on new single
Louisiana blues artist Jovin Webb has released his new single, “Every Time I Roll the Dice,” along with an official music video. The track is the third single from his upcoming sophomore album, Son of a Sinner, which arrives September 18 via Blind Pig Records.
Originally recorded by Texas roots-rock legend Delbert McClinton, Webb’s version was produced in Nashville by multi-GRAMMY Award winner Tom Hambridge, who also previously played drums with McClinton. The recording showcases Webb’s powerful vocals while paying tribute to the original, including a harmonica solo in the same spot as McClinton’s version.
“Delbert’s recording is one of my favorites—that voice is one of a kind,” Webb said. “I wanted to bring my own energy to it without losing what makes the song so special. Getting to do it with Tom, who actually worked with Delbert, made it even more special.”
“Every Time I Roll the Dice” follows the previously released singles “Gunpowder & Lead” and “Pray for Me,” both of which appear on Son of a Sinner. Produced by Hambridge, the 11-track album blends blues, gospel and Southern rock while continuing the storytelling approach Webb introduced on his debut album, Drifter.
Son of a Sinner will be released September 18 on Crimson Red vinyl, CD and digital formats and is available for pre-order now.
Delbert is popular with the “Beach Music” crowd, not to be confused with the surf music crowd. Beach music is/was the music lived by the kids that spent the summer at Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach working as lifeguards and restaurant service. It started as black rhythm and blues and the kids loved to do a dance called the “shag” to it. Listening to black music was taboo at one time for white people but at the beach, no one knew you so you could listen all you wanted.