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Thursday, September 5, 2013

BETTY EVERETT - I'LL BE THERE

By the time of Betty Everett's first hit in 1963 ("You're No Good"), Mississippi born Betty had been recording since 1957 (in Chicago, where she moved to pursue a singing career).

Gifted with a voice that possessed amazing pitch control (just MARVEL at how she slides in and around notes here) and power, Betty SHOULD have seen far more hit singles throughout her career. Perhaps this side was a bit too raw (even the slick string arrangement can't cover up the urgency and fire of the backing band), but it's a fantastic showcase for her fantastic voice. It was released twice; once on the tiny Renee label, then picked up for national distribution by One-Der-Ful.

from 1963...

BETTY EVERETT - I'LL BE THERE


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