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Dusty 60's Record Of The Day: "Spanish Harlem" By Ben E. King I've always dug this version betta than Aretha's remake(even tho she does everything justice).
Ben has that 'quite fire' in his voice,,,,it irks the hell outta me how he's getting overlooked among soul greats. | |
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 This is better than Aretha's for me, too.
That man had such a fine, fine voice. | |
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You people are out of your minds. Aretha's version can actually be considered "definitive" when you get right down to it. The woman took the song to church, AND to the symphony. Ain't nothin about King's version majestic, as it is with Aretha's version.
Learn it. Live with it. Make it a part of your life. 
` [Edited 12/31/04 13:19pm] This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: You people are out of your minds. Aretha's version can actually be considered "definitive" when you get right down to it. The woman took the song to church, AND to the symphony. Ain't nothin about King's majestic, as it is with Aretha's version.
Learn it. Live with it. Make it a part of your life.
` [Edited 12/31/04 13:18pm] Go sit down, Nova 
But seriously tho,,,if it weren't for the over-production that Arif Mardin laid on Aunt ReRe, maybe it woulda been superior,,,Ben's version has a human quality feel to it  | |
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Harlepolis said: Supernova said: You people are out of your minds. Aretha's version can actually be considered "definitive" when you get right down to it. The woman took the song to church, AND to the symphony. Ain't nothin about King's majestic, as it is with Aretha's version.
Learn it. Live with it. Make it a part of your life.
` [Edited 12/31/04 13:18pm] Go sit down, Nova
But seriously tho,,,if it weren't for the over-production that Arif Mardin laid on Aunt ReRe, maybe it woulda been superior,,,Ben's version has a human quality feel to it Arif has NEVER overproduced anything for Aretha during that era. There's a vast difference between a more expansive arrangement and overproduction. They ain't one and the same. Besides, the only thing he arranged on the whole thing was the flute and background vocals. Going off the top of my head, it's a Jerry Wexler production. Ben's version has a human quality feel to it
King's has a demo feel to it by comparison. ` [Edited 12/31/04 13:54pm] This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said:[quote] Harlepolis said: Arif has NEVER overproduced anything for Aretha during that era. There's a vast difference between a more expansive arrangement and overproduction. They ain't one and the same. Besides, the only thing he arranged on the whole thing was the flute and background vocals. Going off the top of my head, it's a Jerry Wexler production. Ben's version has a human quality feel to it
King's has a demo feel to it by comparison. ` [Edited 12/31/04 13:54pm] Maybe demo-like, but neva sloppy | |
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