Boobye Hall was the often used, mostly uncredited percussionist at Motown, one of the albums where she was credited was Marvin's 'What's going on', choosing this track from that cut to illustrate her style, on hearing it, becomes obvious that she was featured on a great many superb cuts. She also worked with Janis Joplin, Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell... It's a big long list.

Any other suggestions of Motown tracks where her percussion is jumping out at you? Should be loads. 

 

Here's a really early appearance of Bobbye - 

 

11 minutes ago, the yank said:

Here's a really early appearance of Bobbye - 

Thanks, that's fantastic! I'm really interested in her, her percussion really appeals to my ear. 

Bobbye on bongos- 

 

Bobbye playing the quicas (you'll know it when you hear 

it- 

 

Edited January 14, 20196 yr by the yank

Just now, the yank said:

Bobbye on bongos- 

Blast, unavailable to UK viewers.

She worked under several names I'e. Bobby Hall Porter

also on Marvins I want you album Dynamic Superiors Give and Take and Gloria Jones Motown album

also linked with Bobby Huttons Piece of the action Lp as Bobbi Porter

The first time I came across her name was on Bill Withers live album where he pays tribute to her on the great intro to Grandmas Hands

 

 

 

Edited January 15, 20196 yr by smudger
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