Johnnie Mae Matthews was a true renaissance woman in music and the business of music. After borrowing money from her husband to start her first label/ production company in the late 50's, Johnnie was a key figure in the formation of Motown records and also in fostering the careers of many major r&b stars (I strongly recommend reading her wikipedia entry).
In addition to her work behind the studio glass and on the business end, Johnnie Mae also cut some excellent records on her own which were a showcase for her raw and powerhouse voice. While this record may be one of her slicker efforts (thanks to the production of Ollie McLaughlin, who was enjoying great success with Barbara Lewis), Johnnie Mae still lays out a vocal that's as soulful as any. Sounds like it may be the Motown band playing on the track as well, but I have no proof of that...
from 1964...
JOHNNIE MAE MATTHEWS - HERE COMES MY BABY
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