Fair Use disclaimer

All music presented on this site is shared under the premise of "fair use"; this site is solely intended for the purpose of education and critique. If you are a rights holder to any of the music presented and wish for it to be removed, simply contact me directly and it will be taken down.

Monday, May 20, 2013

WENDY RENE - AFTER LAUGHTER


(originally posted 7/07)

No matter how many times I've heard this record, its undeniable spook factor still scares the heck out of me- something about the performance here sounds like something a tad bit too personal; something we're not SUPPOSED to hear, as if listening in on an audio diary.

Born Mary Cross in Memphis and given the stage name Wendy Rene by none other than Otis Redding, "Wendy" was also supposed to be on the tour in which Otis tragically died. Wendy had just had a baby and (thankfully) decided to stay home.

Unfortunately she only released a handful of singles. The backing (by Booker T & The MG's) also features some of my favorite playing by those amazing cats. I love how the organ takes such prominent lead in the mix, a common theme heard on most of her sides.

from 1964...

WENDY RENE - AFTER LAUGHTER

2 comments:

On The Flip-Side said...

fabulous

Morgan
http://ontheflip-side.blogspot.com

www.dogwalk.net.au said...

incredible song. wonderful. great re-work by a guy named 'alkalino'. not sure if you'd be into it but i think it's awesome!
have a listen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADiD2QvXjC4

and thanks so much for all the wonderful music. much appreciated!