The Gwens!!!!

creature · #1 December 15th, 2005, 07:49 PM

I noticed some people confusing the Gwens: Gwen Guthrie and Gwen McCrae

Gwen Guthrie (my personal all time favorite):Hopscotch, Getting Hot, Padlock, Should've Been You, Ain't Nuthin Going on but the Rent.

Gwen McCrae: Rocking Chair, Funky Sensation

discokicks · #2 December 16th, 2005, 08:06 AM

Gwen McCrae also did that funky 1982 stomper Keep The Fire Burning, one of my personal faves...a nice uptempo groover with a Dance With You rhythm.

neonlights · #3 December 16th, 2005, 11:54 AM

Both Gwens are great.. I've come across some Gwen McCrae mp3s mislabeled as Gwen Guthrie..

That said, I have a slight preference for Gwen McCrae.. I think much of Gwen's '70s recordings are some seriously excellent southern soul! I love her "Let's Straighten it Out" album from '78. One of her recent ones "Psychic Hot Line" is really good too.. IMO, she's got one of the ideal soul voices; raw, unpretentious and passionate..

Her Atlantic albums were good too, I especially loved "On My Way".. They were supposed to be reissued on CD in August, but they've been pushed back and I have no idea when they'll be out.. Hopefully they're still on the table :(

remicks · #4 December 16th, 2005, 11:58 PM

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"neonlights" One of her recent ones "Psychic Hot Line" is really good too..

come on !!!! :P :P a song called "PSYCHIC HOTLINE " :P is really good!!! :P ?

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does Dionne Warwick do backing vocals

neonlights · #5 December 17th, 2005, 08:52 AM

lol.. I know it sounds funny, but it actually is an enjoyable song haha. Though I was actually referring to the album of the same name, which is a real return to her roots. Very soulful and even bluesy in places.

Funny that you should mention Dionne haha.. She's not on the track, but she does get mentioned a couple of times :lol: