I didn't really plan it this way, but here are the flip-sides of three already posted 45s....all arranged by Wardell Quezerque.
1. "I Don't Need You Anymore" by Willie Harper. While I understand that not everyone loves ballads the way I do, this one is just too gorgeous to pass up. That line, "tired of your cheating, your lies....misusing me", gets to me every single time I hear it. The flip is Harper's stunning, slowed down, version of "A Certain Girl".
2. "Bottom Of My Soul" by Alvin Robinson. The flip is a cover of Earl King's "Come On [Let The Good Times Roll]" that's so good I'm never sure I don't think it's better than either version by King himself. "Bottom Of My Soul" is to my mind one of those absolutely perfect tunes. Certainly one of Robinson's best.
3. "Robert & W.Q's Train" by Robert Parker. This is the instrumental track to "Funky Soul Train".....which might just be the rarest record I own [although probably not worth all that much]. I'm not usually a fan of slapping backing tracks on b-sides, but this one is worthy of exception. And it seems like Mr. Q must have agreed as I don't think any of his instrumental tracks show up on any other 45s.
Hope ya'll enjoy.....
That's a great ballad! beautiful, thanks for posting :)
ReplyDeleteokuko...I'm glad you like. Thanks for letting me know.
ReplyDeleteokuko....that's a very nice blog you have. Interesting to see what's going on in Hong Kong.
ReplyDeleteOh ana, that Willie Harper is a MAJOR new favorite. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Holly. It is a lovely tune.
ReplyDelete"I Don't Need You Anymore" is a great song. I'm ashamed to say I thought it was a female singing until I read the name. Obviously I've never heard of Willie Harper before, but now I want to hear more. I guess that's what this is all about. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJim....Glad you like it. If you check the side bar for 'Willie Harper', you can hear a couple of his other tunes.
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