Monday, February 12, 2007:
Frederick Knight -- Trouble
Here's a rare unreleased Cee-Lo track.
Erm, no, it's Frederick Knight, best known for writing "Ring My Bell." He should be better known for being an all-around funky soulster with a hip sense of style (dig the coat) or, barring that, for having a damn good ear. "I've Been Lonely for So Long" and "Your Love's All Over Me" are top-notch R&B; and "Trouble" is no slouch either.
The album as a whole is a long revelation, like repeatedly turning the corner and running into an old friend, even if it's someone you've never seen before.
[I've Been Lonely for So Long @ amazon or @ emusic]
Frederick Knight -- Trouble
Frederick Knight -- Trouble
Here's a rare unreleased Cee-Lo track.
Erm, no, it's Frederick Knight, best known for writing "Ring My Bell." He should be better known for being an all-around funky soulster with a hip sense of style (dig the coat) or, barring that, for having a damn good ear. "I've Been Lonely for So Long" and "Your Love's All Over Me" are top-notch R&B; and "Trouble" is no slouch either.
The album as a whole is a long revelation, like repeatedly turning the corner and running into an old friend, even if it's someone you've never seen before.
[I've Been Lonely for So Long @ amazon or @ emusic]
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Oh, thank you so very much. I loved the Ry Cooder version of this -- I listened to it as I prepared to go overseas for community development work. Thanks for the memories -- thanks for deepening the music by hearing the original (I assume).
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@ 11:43 PM, February 12, 2007
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@ 11:43 PM, February 12, 2007
It's my pleasure, kate.
You're right that the song was written by Frederick Knight and Aaron Varnell. I had no idea that Ry Cooder recorded a cover of it; I've heard just a little of his work. Any of his albums in particular that you'd recommend?
Your work overseas sounds neat; one of my former roommates (who put the "poly" into "polyglot") was studying to become a missionary and I always respected that because I knew it indicated passion for the work rather than greed. He was a very very humble fellow, though, and I'm sure the work suited him perfectly.
You must have some interesting stories.
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Tuwa
@ 8:38 AM, February 13, 2007
You're right that the song was written by Frederick Knight and Aaron Varnell. I had no idea that Ry Cooder recorded a cover of it; I've heard just a little of his work. Any of his albums in particular that you'd recommend?
Your work overseas sounds neat; one of my former roommates (who put the "poly" into "polyglot") was studying to become a missionary and I always respected that because I knew it indicated passion for the work rather than greed. He was a very very humble fellow, though, and I'm sure the work suited him perfectly.
You must have some interesting stories.
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Tuwa
@ 8:38 AM, February 13, 2007
Ry Cooder covered this Song on his "Bop Till You Drop"-Album. When You Like Frederick Knight, then the "Bop" would be a good starting point to discover Ry Cooder. Other good CDs are "Get Rhythm" or "Into The Purple Valley" and "Chicken Skin Music".
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