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Somebody Loan Me a Dime
$17.98
Although I had heard of Fenton Robinson, I was not familiar with his music. Somebody Loan Me a Dime was indeed a great "find." People, listen, this is the real deal. This is classic Chicago blues. The vocals are amazing, the guitar playing is laid back and beautiful and the backing band is first rate. This is what blues should be and what it isn't, anymore. There is a great mix of minor key tunes, shuffles and swing and Fenton pullls off these different styles with class. He somehow perfected a sweet-gruffness to his singing - it is hard to describe, but it is very effective. He can, vocally, hold a note/line a long time and it sounds great. His guitar playing is a model of what should be done by a professional musician. It is understated, jazzy and very bluesy. There is no distortion, reverb or overdrive - just straight ahead playing. I've read a lot about how Buddy Guy can't get on mainstream radio, and that is very true. Guy's solution is to play a lot of rock and roll and with a lot of noise. Listen, Guy is entitled. But blues music, of any kind, will never get much mainstream radio support. It makes more
sense to stick to what is true to the art form. If there are any kids reading this, who are interested in playing electric blues, Buy this CD. Not to copy it, per se, but to see how it is done. All the Robillard's amd Earl's will never match this for originality and powerful vocals.

The Loan Officer's Practical Guide to Residential Finance - SAFE Act Version
$69.95
This book is a must have for anyone interested in pursuing a career in mortgage brokering and origination. This book is definitely one of the best refernces I've seen so far. Many other books out there either overwhelm you with techniques or just swaths of information that can be a bit confusing. This guide is very easy to read and well organized. The industry terminology is well explained and accompanied by lots of graphic examples and sidebars. The author really breaks down the financial side of realestate transactions so that not only do you learn the details of putting a transaction together properly, you understand the flow of the mortgage business and legal limitations. Even those who may be a bit mathmatically challenged can understand and easily perform standard calculations by following the well explained examples. This book has really filled in gaps in my current education and experience in the mortgage business and I would recommend it to anyone. Even experienced brokers and Loan Officers may want to keep it as a refresher reference.

Loan Me A Dime
$0.99

No Loan Again Naturally
$1.99