This came on tonight and was just right.
I work hard all day
Stay home every night
Lord knows I try to do the thing that's right
So tell, tell me baby
What is my life coming to?
It'd be unexceptional sung by almost anybody else but Bettye's definitely one of my top five favourite singers, and don't ask me who the others are, but Frank and Marvin'd be in there for sure.
Bettye Swann - 'What Is My Life Coming To?' (1967)
Effortless voice, dear boy, effortless. And you gotta love that classic soul sound. Just backed this up with Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye.
ReplyDeleteI cried.
'Effortless' is the word for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat song, don't know much Bettye Swan but shall be investigating after hearing that.
ReplyDeleteThe Honest Jon's compilation is a cracker Scott.
ReplyDelete...and Hello, by the way!
ReplyDeleteI agree the Honest Jon's comp is the place to start. Nearly as good as the Candy Staton.
ReplyDeleteI was listening to her version of Tell It Like It Is last night, just beautiful.
Yes, that's one of my all time favourite recordings by anyone.
ReplyDeleteaw sweetpea we're right here with you. and i hope the new day is brighter
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Hi - thanks for the recommend. Have just ordered myself a copy. Just recently started my own blog, be great if you got a chance to pop by and have a wee look...you may even be mentioned in one of the posts...
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