Hi,

A friend of mine played me this last night and she is after the original if possible? I haven't heard this version before, can anybody shed any light, was it out on 45 or just an album track? I haven't looked into this at all, i'm just being lazy i admit! Also, if anybody has it for sale let me know and i'll pass on your details.

Ste.

Which version ?

Which version ?

Apparently its by 'Stefanie' ?

Ste.

Ray Charles or Mr Floods Party are the two I know.

Ray Charles or Mr Floods Party are the two I know.

Yeah i know those two, i've had a quick look around but cant find it anywhere.

Hi,

A friend of mine played me this last night and she is after the original if possible? I haven't heard this version before, can anybody shed any light, was it out on 45 or just an album track? I haven't looked into this at all, i'm just being lazy i admit! Also, if anybody has it for sale let me know and i'll pass on your details.

Ste.

The best one to get is Les McCann & Eddie Harris on Atlantic

https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/70415/McCAN...26+EDDIE+HARRIS

Edited March 7, 200817 yr by SteveJohnston

The best one to get is Les McCann & Eddie Harris on Atlantic

https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/d/70415/McCAN...26+EDDIE+HARRIS

Anyone know why & what words are beeped out on this version ??

Edited March 7, 200817 yr by Bogue

Also try the Roberta Flack version from her debut Atlantic LP First Take.

Anyone know why & what words are beeped out on this version ??

The word "god dam nation"

I always believed that it was the only way that Atlantic could get the track some air play was by bleeping out the words!

The word "god dam nation"

I always believed that it was the only way that Atlantic could get the track some air play was by bleeping out the words!

So out there are copys that don't have the bleep in that they could not get played on radio and more likly demo only! but i wish you well trying to find one i've never seen one and it's been a long time want of mine!

Steve J

The word "god dam nation"

I always believed that it was the only way that Atlantic could get the track some air play was by bleeping out the words!

So out there are copys that don't have the bleep in that they could not get played on radio and more likly demo only! but i wish you well trying to find one i've never seen one and it's been a long time want of mine!

Steve J

Is that all it was then Steve, i wondered if they had put some extra words in or something as it's a live recording if i remember correctly ? In saying that it was probably just studio applied aplause as opposed to real. Different world back then i guess !!

Anyone else ever come across one without the bleeps ??

composed by Gene McDaniels. He also did a version which someone asked about on the RSF some weeks ago but can't find a 60's version, can only find a more recent version. Did he cut one in the 60's?

Les McCann the original cersion as far as I'm aware, thats who Gene wrote it for I think, so I read when looking into the track.

Edited March 7, 200817 yr by chalky

this is what is listed on the BMI site...

COMPARED TO WHAT (Legal Title)

BMI Work #237398

Songwriter/Composer Current Affiliation CAE/IPI # MC DANIELS GENE BMI 18893160

Publishers LONPORT MUSIC INC BMI 18414993

Artists

AUGER BRIAN BAND

BRUCE KATZ

COL BRUCE HAMPTON AND THE AQUARIUM RESCUE UNI

FLACK ROBERTA

JARREAU AL

LES MCCANN AND EDDIE HARRIS

MC CANN LES

ONISHI JUNKO

PETERSON LUCKY

Edited March 7, 200817 yr by chalky

this is what is listed on the BMI site...

COMPARED TO WHAT (Legal Title)

BMI Work #237398

Songwriter/Composer Current Affiliation CAE/IPI # MC DANIELS GENE BMI 18893160

Publishers LONPORT MUSIC INC BMI 18414993

Artists

AUGER BRIAN BAND

BRUCE KATZ

COL BRUCE HAMPTON AND THE AQUARIUM RESCUE UNI

FLACK ROBERTA

JARREAU AL

LES MCCANN AND EDDIE HARRIS

MC CANN LES

ONISHI JUNKO

PETERSON LUCKY

Les McCann recored a LP in 2006 called Les is more with a 5.48 long "Comperd to what"! that is more than merits a listen the only way i could get it was on iTunes for 79P ! but well worth it and in 2005 People Get Ready "peopel get ready"LP from the Waner jazz valts as one at 8.57 long with Les singing on it also on iTunes that just blows you away!

Steve J