Levis Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 With 3 there'll be so many that won't get the chance to make it. It'll become a Top Twenty again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ry 71 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 actually, the first recording was by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles in 1967 No, according to the songs' page: This Motown classic about a man who finds out his woman is cheating on him was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Strong came up with the idea, and asked Motown writers Holland/Dozier/Holland to work on it with him. They refused to credit another writer, so Strong took it to Whitfield, who helped put it together. Whitfield and Strong recorded this with Gaye in 1967, but could not convince Motown head Berry Gordy to release it. He chose Holland/Dozier/Holland's "Your Unchanging Love" over this as Gaye's next single. When Gordy refused to release Gaye's version, Whitfield recorded it with a new Motown singer, Gladys Knight. He got her version released, and it became a #2 hit in the US, which led Gordy to reconsider and release Gaye's version. The version by Gladys Knight and The Pips was released first, but they were the fourth act to record it, after Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (who later released it on their Special Occasion LP), The Isley Brothers (their version is still unreleased) and Marvin Gaye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 you might want to see the edit on my post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ry 71 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I saw it, it didn't say it was released as a single. Doesn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 yes, but with the edit I've said exactly what you did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 All Along the Watchtower ~ Jimi Hendrix (Bob Dylan) I Just Want to Make Love to You ~ Foghat (Muddy Waters) I was going to nominate that Foghat Song in the top ten...it's on my list...I nominated Slow Ride a couple times I think..but it didn't do well... Good Noms Ry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Quote:This Motown classic about a man who finds out his woman is cheating on him was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Strong came up with the idea, and asked Motown writers Holland/Dozier/Holland to work on it with him. They refused to credit another writer, so Strong took it to Whitfield, who helped put it together. Whitfield and Strong recorded this with Gaye in 1967, but could not convince Motown head Berry Gordy to release it. He chose Holland/Dozier/Holland's "Your Unchanging Love" over this as Gaye's next single. When Gordy refused to release Gaye's version, Whitfield recorded it with a new Motown singer, Gladys Knight. He got her version released, and it became a #2 hit in the US, which led Gordy to reconsider and release Gaye's version. The version by Gladys Knight and The Pips was released first, but they were the fourth act to record it, after Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (who later released it on their Special Occasion LP), The Isley Brothers (their version is still unreleased) and Marvin Gaye. ................................................. Whoah Discussion is great, but let's not over complicate things. I know we all want to be accurate, but if you're not sure of the 'original' version, just put the version you know - the 'popularized' one. They're hard to find sometimes, particularly if it's an obscure Album Track. I didn't know that Smokey Robinson and The Miracles released "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" before Gladys Knight and The Pips. Same with "I Fought The Law". I knew Sonny Curtis wrote it (so I suppose it figures The Crickets recorded it somewhere), but The Bobby Fuller Four's was the only one I knew. I've never heard The Crickets' version. You can always use Martin's Reference Lists to check. That's all I'll be using them for, because I'd rather come up with a couple all by myself. BTW, it was his idea for this Top Ten, hosted by the lovely Radhi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Thanks 55...good advice...Marvin Gaye was the popular one I knew of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Laurie, when I was a teenager I'd be listening to some great new song, and my parents' would say, "Gee, that's an Oldie !" Gobsmacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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_Laurie_ Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 My kids thought Puff Daddy was the original artist of "Every Breath You Take".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 That's sacrilege, Laurie. Actually Faith Evans' vocals are quite pleasant. I still haven't forgiven Vanilla Ice for stealing Queen's 'Under Pressure' riff, nor M.C. Hammer for Rick James' 'Super Freak' riff. I hope those Rappers are made to pay royalties for the Real Music they "borrow/ sample" ! } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've said it before and I'll say it again... Friggin' kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Kids! You can talk and talk till your face is blue! Kids! But they still just do what they want to do! Why can't they be like we were, Perfect in every way? What's the matter with kids today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 You said it, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hurt- Johnny Cash (Originally by Nine Inch Nails) Don't forget Sad Kermit's version, TimLizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 'Kids' from 'Bye, Bye Birdie'. I never saw the Stage Show, but what a great Movie. I can still see/hear Paul Lynde singing that song. (And see Ann-Margret who was always easy on the eyes.) Gee, that was 1963 ! Lunch time, then I'd better think of two spectacular nominations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 The kids are alright... Peaches, Jim Henson is rolling in his grave right now. Although I will admit I like the Sad Kermit version of "Creep", just because hearing a Kermit voice sing "You're so f**king special" makes me giggle maniacally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Who, Tim .............................................. When in doubt, go with the #1 and #2 Arists of the Rock Era. My Nominations: Hound Dog - Elvis Presley original Willie Mae (Big Mama) Thornton, 1953. Twist And Shout - The Beatles original the Top Notes, 1961. Then it became a Hit for the Isley Brothers in 1962. :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Who, Tim Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Tim, that would be a good nomination for the regular Top Ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I'm surprised it hasn't made it yet. I'll put it on my list (which seems to get longer every day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Your Lista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Ryan Adams cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall" Rita Coolidge's cover of Jackie Wilson's "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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