This stormer from the later incarnation of the Raeletts (the spelling also changed subtly; originally they spelled it "The Raelets") featured new singer Vernita Moss on a stunning lead vocal. She had been swooped up from a beauty shop by her cousin (and Raelett) Susaye Green, who was in the midst of a torrid affair with Ray, who Susaye witnessed myriads of lady "visitors" to Ray's room, constantly. This drama is certainly palpable on this record!
If you've been following this blog for a while, you'll remember some other great Raelets tracks, and these records are some of my faves. Not only do we hear Ray and his awesome band (dig that drumming!), but these ladies in full flight, who would sometimes practice for 12 hours a day to get it right. Also in this lineup of the 'letts was the sublime Mable John (another Daily 45 favorite who previously recorded for Stax and is the sister of Little Willie John).
from 1970...
THE RAELETTS - LEAVE MY MAN ALONE
2 comments:
I'll cut ya??
I'll poison ya??
Holy crap, y'all best believe that her man needs to be left ALONE.
I found The Raelettes - Hits And Rarities here:
http://bluesandrhythm.blogspot.com/2007/04/raelettes.html
With thanks to Mr bluesandrhythm.
David
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