Clap along to “S.O.B.” by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats @NRateliff

NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS, “S.O.B.”

There’s no denying the power of a song that uses hand claps and a classic R&B melody from the get-go.  Like Matthew Koma’s “I’m F**kin’ Romantic”, I don’t think you’ll hear “S.O.B.” on the radio, but it will be one you’ll be hearing everywhere else because the instant live impact of a song like this is irrefutable.  Nathaniel, who hails from Denver, doesn’t look like a rock star but has a compelling and gritty voice.  And with his band The Night Sweats, they are off to a good start with sales from their debut self-titled album.  Bonus:  They are signed to the revived classic Stax record label!  Watch the video up top for “S.O.B.” then head over to iTunes to pick it up.