I absolutely love Maxine Brown's version of Baby Cakes, but I just wondered how many versions there are of this song.

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I absolutely love Maxine Brown's version of Baby Cakes, but I just wondered how many versions there are of this song.

Suz

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Presume we are talkng about the same record by Lorretta Williams on Jotis??

I didn't even know there were any more versions??

Presume we are talkng about the same record by Lorretta Williams on Jotis??

I didn't even know there were any more versions??

Thanx for replying. Yes I have had a listen to it on refosoul it is the same record. Just wondered if there were any other versions, anyone?

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I think it's the same as Dee Dee Sharp, which used to get played back in the mists of time at either The Torch or The Mecca

Presume we are talkng about the same record by Lorretta Williams on Jotis??

I didn't even know there were any more versions??

Often wondered how the Otis Redding connection came about and how nothing came of it , 'big city' New York and 'down home' Memphis seemed an unlikely pairing, anyone throw any light on it?

Mike

ps great track mind!

I think it's the same as Dee Dee Sharp, which used to get played back in the mists of time at either The Torch or The Mecca

Aye just had a dig about ont'internet and yes it is the same tune and another good version too, though love Maxine's version the best still.

Thanx for replying. Anymore for anymore.

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Aye just had a dig about ont'internet and yes it is the same tune and another good version too, though love Maxine's version the best still.

Thanx for replying. Anymore for anymore.

Suz

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There also might be a version by 3 Of A Kind

There also might be a version by 3 Of A Kind

3 of a kind is a nonsense Hip Hop thing, different song, Dave.

Dee dee Sharp is also a different song, cut a few years earlier, penned by Sheldon / Leon.

Rue Davis also cut a tune with the same title, but again, its different.

Loretta Williams "Baby Cakes" is an Otis Redding penned number on his own Jotis label, and recorded at Fame in Muscle Shoals.

It also came out in the UK (Red Atlantic) the 45 coupled with the immortal "I'm Missing You" making it a must have double sider.

The Maxine Brown Scepter / Wand recording never appeared on a 45, previously unreleased it was turned up by Ady & Co along with "It's Torture" early 80's (from memory).

Curiously, along with my UK issue, I also have an early 'pressing' of Loretta Williams "Baby Cakes" with Ben Aiken 'Satisfied' on the flip.

Another great double sider

Sean

So, with all that said, in answer to your question, there are 2 versions.

Sean

The loretta williams version is the dogs bollocks of a tune IMO

Out of interest when would this have been played first?

The loretta williams version is the dogs bollocks of a tune IMO

Out of interest when would this have been played first?

Came out on british, so there's a fair chance that it would have been played at the Wheel.

Dee dee Sharp is also a different song, cut a few years earlier, penned by Sheldon / Leon.

Sean

Yes have had another listen is a different record That's what ya get when ya listen to a record after having a bottle of strong red wine

Thanx Sean and everyone for replying, appreciated.

Suz

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Apparently there is a male version Johnny White "Baby Cakes" on Abner.

Suz

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