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  stubass (stubass) 6-Zenith Username: stubass Post Number: 8283 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.68 |
I happened into the local Karokie bar and just as I walked in, a friend named Kathleen just started singing "If I Were Your Woman"...and damn...she did a real nice job (a small crack near the end...and there's only ONE Gladys), but she DID it. She usually does that Laura Branagan type stuff, and I've done a couple Marvin & Tammi duets with her, but she got all into the tune. When I was talking with her later, I mentioned that my man from S.D...Clay McMurray WROTE that tune...she asked me to say a sincere thanks...so for Kathleen...THANKS!!!... STUBASS | ||
mfd (mfd) 4-Laureate Username: mfd Post Number: 120 Registered: 4-2006 Posted From: 69.242.217.223 |
Thanks Stu....I really appreciate You and the folk that still remember my music. It's nice to hear that your friend enjoyed singing "If I Were Your Woman". Tell her I said THANK YOU... Cheers, Clay | ||
JohnnieSueBridges (johnniesuebridges) 4-Laureate Username: johnniesuebridges Post Number: 85 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 68.248.8.35 |
Clay Who on earth could forget that song; my goodness it is one of the all-time classics for sure! Johnnie Sue | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralpht) Moderator Username: ralpht Post Number: 7928 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 76.126.132.110 |
Susie, Clay is one of the all time classics. | ||
imnokid (imnokid) 5-Doyen Username: imnokid Post Number: 326 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.248.174.193 |
Bettye has a version on her 1982 Motown LP, Tell Me A Lie, which was re-issued on CD this past year by Reel Music. | ||
dennis_coffey (dennis_coffey) Moderator Username: dennis_coffey Post Number: 48 Registered: 4-2006 Posted From: 76.226.37.74 |
I played the backbeat guitar on If I Were Your Woman. What a great song! | ||
ColtonThomas (soullegends) 4-Laureate Username: soullegends Post Number: 104 Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 68.118.72.44 |
and the Babbitt on bass! I love that song | ||
JohnnieSueBridges (johnniesuebridges) 4-Laureate Username: johnniesuebridges Post Number: 86 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 68.248.11.161 |
Ralph I second that emotion! | ||
Destruction (destruction) 6-Zenith Username: destruction Post Number: 3559 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 71.59.82.191 |
Out of the thousands.....It is easily one of my top 10 Motown pieces....A masterpiece from the first note to the last....and the bass is killer. | ||
Robbert (robbert) 6-Zenith Username: robbert Post Number: 1059 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 145.53.28.52 |
Gladys really did "from a whisper to a scream" on that song. I FELT the rejected lover desperation...("... but she treats you like ice...") Still gives me the chills. | ||
classicyesfan (classicyesfan) 1-Arriviste Username: classicyesfan Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.153 |
God, I still love "Make me the Woman You Go Home To" - it's always been a warm, soul soap opera episode to me. Especially love the 45 version with swampy echo guitar.... | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 6-Zenith Username: kevgo Post Number: 4048 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.213.240.8 |
Both albums "If I Were Your Woman" and "Standing Ovation" are two of the group's best - and contains some of Clay's finest work(s). Kevin Goins - KevGo | ||
stubass (stubass) 6-Zenith Username: stubass Post Number: 8284 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.68 |
Either way...it's a terrific song and track. I'm gonna make her sing it again tonight... STUBASS | ||
Mark Speck (mark_speck) 6-Zenith Username: mark_speck Post Number: 5262 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 75.185.188.241 |
Clay, how are you feeling? You were under the weather not too long ago. Best, Mark | ||
mfd (mfd) 4-Laureate Username: mfd Post Number: 122 Registered: 4-2006 Posted From: 69.242.217.223 |
Hi Mark, I'm doing just fine.....had a recent check up and GOD has been good. I'm back in the studio working again, this time with the Nieces of the Legendary Levi Stubbs....and I must say they are very good. They are currently signed to a independent label called "CREW" records owned and operated by one of the original "PIPS" William "Red" Guest. release is set for early 2009... Peace | ||
LFBall (lfball) 1-Arriviste Username: lfball Post Number: 7 Registered: 8-2008 Posted From: 205.188.116.18 |
Clay How are you? This is Lincoln from NYC and Pa. We met in England at Northern Soul a few years back. I would love to talk with you about a project. Sorry to use this forum but I have no info on you. I am at lincolns@thesessomsgroup.com Thanks | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 6-Zenith Username: kevgo Post Number: 4090 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.4.123.31 |
Clay: Good to hear that your health is doing fine. Best of luck with your new project(s). Kevin Goins - KevGo |
