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Great Badu Moment Heard this in the car today & was reminded of how astonished I was when I first heard this.
It's one of my fave Chaka songs & I particularly loved Erikah's humility in admitting that she "wanted to do this one at the Soul Train Awards, but she was "scared". Amazing range for this lil lady....at 3:50 she proves her chops. I actually prefer this cover to the original (which is saying something).....outta the park home run, IMHO. Still amazes all these years later. A FANTASTIC live set. Funk Is It's Own Reward | |
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JamFanHot said: Heard this in the car today & was reminded of how astonished I was when I first heard this.
It's one of my fave Chaka songs & I particularly loved Erikah's humility in admitting that she "wanted to do this one at the Soul Train Awards, but she was "scared". Amazing range for this lil lady....at 3:50 she proves her chops. I actually prefer this cover to the original (which is saying something).....outta the park home run, IMHO. Still amazes all these years later. A FANTASTIC live set. still my favorite live moment!  I'll leave it alone babe...just be me | |
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badujunkie said: JamFanHot said: Heard this in the car today & was reminded of how astonished I was when I first heard this.
It's one of my fave Chaka songs & I particularly loved Erikah's humility in admitting that she "wanted to do this one at the Soul Train Awards, but she was "scared". Amazing range for this lil lady....at 3:50 she proves her chops. I actually prefer this cover to the original (which is saying something).....outta the park home run, IMHO. Still amazes all these years later. A FANTASTIC live set. still my favorite live moment! all I can say is "ahhhhhyeah" 
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I've been bumping this CD lately! It definitely stands on its own. | |
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Cinnie said: I've been bumping this CD lately! It definitely stands on its own.
Have I told you lately I love you? I'll leave it alone babe...just be me | |
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What was so ironic was that she sang this at the Soul Train Awards back in November for the Chaka tribute... | |
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badujunkie said: Cinnie said: I've been bumping this CD lately! It definitely stands on its own.
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You won't find a bigger defender of Miss Badu than me but no ways on any planet is that cover better than the original  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: You won't find a bigger defender of Miss Badu than me but no ways on any planet is that cover better than the original
Understand where ya comin from. Chaka is a deity round here.....but I felt that Badu "taking the risk" & picking THAT track (a VERY hard one) to cover live....minus the band (Rufus' version was superior) gave her the edge on this this night, Chaka can hit that note all day long....Badu had to reach mighty deep to rock that...I think it's more exhilarating than Chaka's studio take. Funk Is It's Own Reward | |
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JamFanHot said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: You won't find a bigger defender of Miss Badu than me but no ways on any planet is that cover better than the original
Understand where ya comin from. Chaka is a deity round here.....but I felt that Badu "taking the risk" & picking THAT track (a VERY hard one) to cover live....minus the band (Rufus' version was superior) gave her the edge on this this night, Chaka can hit that note all day long....Badu had to reach mighty deep to rock that...I think it's more exhilarating than Chaka's studio take. For me, it really is hard to top an excellent live version of a song with a recorded version - excitment would be a key word there. What did Erykah say on her liner notes for that CD? Something about reaching up to touch the hem of Chaka's skirt. Um hum! There was a lot of love in that cover. [Apple Tree is my favorite off of that CD; "I...CAN'T CONTROL the soul flowing in me, ooh wee!!!] Chaka must have been smiling big during this tribute; was Chaka smiling big during this tribute? These two are in a small tribe of bad ass women who transcend time and space with the art-music they produce. | |
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allsmutaside said: JamFanHot said: Understand where ya comin from. Chaka is a deity round here.....but I felt that Badu "taking the risk" & picking THAT track (a VERY hard one) to cover live....minus the band (Rufus' version was superior) gave her the edge on this this night, Chaka can hit that note all day long....Badu had to reach mighty deep to rock that...I think it's more exhilarating than Chaka's studio take. For me, it really is hard to top an excellent live version of a song with a recorded version - excitment would be a key word there. What did Erykah say on her liner notes for that CD? Something about reaching up to touch the hem of Chaka's skirt. Um hum! There was a lot of love in that cover. [Apple Tree is my favorite off of that CD; "I...CAN'T CONTROL the soul flowing in me, ooh wee!!!] Chaka must have been smiling big during this tribute; was Chaka smiling big during this tribute? These two are in a small tribe of bad ass women who transcend time and space with the art-music they produce. I meant to say studio version. | |
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JamFanHot said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: You won't find a bigger defender of Miss Badu than me but no ways on any planet is that cover better than the original
Understand where ya comin from. Chaka is a deity round here.....but I felt that Badu "taking the risk" & picking THAT track (a VERY hard one) to cover live....minus the band (Rufus' version was superior) gave her the edge on this this night, Chaka can hit that note all day long....Badu had to reach mighty deep to rock that...I think it's more exhilarating than Chaka's studio take. Well then let's compare Apples and Apples: E P I C 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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allsmutaside said: allsmutaside said: For me, it really is hard to top an excellent live version of a song with a recorded version - excitment would be a key word there. What did Erykah say on her liner notes for that CD? Something about reaching up to touch the hem of Chaka's skirt. Um hum! There was a lot of love in that cover. [Apple Tree is my favorite off of that CD; "I...CAN'T CONTROL the soul flowing in me, ooh wee!!!] Chaka must have been smiling big during this tribute; was Chaka smiling big during this tribute? These two are in a small tribe of bad ass women who transcend time and space with the art-music they produce. I meant to say studio version. You may be right. Evidence the audience on Badu's cover (they sound almost stupified that she "did" that). She wasn't regarded (IMHO) as much of a singer until that live explosion @ 3:50. She also asked for "energy" B4 launching into it. Might not be a fair comparo. And, as I have said, Chaka could crush her (or 99%) of vocalists most nights. Just not this night. "transcendence" is the word. She got over. Funk Is It's Own Reward | |
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JamFanHot said: allsmutaside said: I meant to say studio version. You may be right. Evidence the audience on Badu's cover (they sound almost stupified that she "did" that). She wasn't regarded (IMHO) as much of a singer until that live explosion @ 3:50. She also asked for "energy" B4 launching into it. Might not be a fair comparo. And, as I have said, Chaka could crush her (or 99%) of vocalists most nights. Just not this night. "transcendence" is the word. She got over. Seriously, don't even be tryin to rob Chaka  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: JamFanHot said: You may be right. Evidence the audience on Badu's cover (they sound almost stupified that she "did" that). She wasn't regarded (IMHO) as much of a singer until that live explosion @ 3:50. She also asked for "energy" B4 launching into it. Might not be a fair comparo. And, as I have said, Chaka could crush her (or 99%) of vocalists most nights. Just not this night. "transcendence" is the word. She got over. Seriously, don't even be tryin to rob Chaka Supa Funky - just for you. Stay.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xibdZ3rsYXM | |
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allsmutaside said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Seriously, don't even be tryin to rob Chaka Supa Funky - just for you. Stay.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xibdZ3rsYXM http://www.youtube.com/wa...ibdZ3rsYXM ...just playin. You know I love Chaka - ain't no question. | |
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