As promised, here’s a little bit more SOUL for ya’ll from the Cat label. This is husband and wife team George and Gwen McCrae’s “Together” LP ala 1975. Actually, together might be a bit inappropriate since the two split shortly after this was recorded. Regardless, the LP yields some rather tasty cuts steeped in the magic of that classic T.K./Cat production style. Dirty man Clarence Reid (aka Blowfly) pens most of the songs here and if you take a listen to the lyrics it’s pretty obvious. My personal fave, “The Rub” became beat fodder in the hands of DJ Premier who used it for a nice Brand Nubian joint a few years back.
I got into soul about the time George McCrae was big, and I was luke warm to his stuff. So when I heard he had made a record with his (then) old lady, I was barely interested. However, I then got to know Gwen, so this record suddenly became essential viewing. And what a wonderful LP it is. Many thanks for the share Dr Fever.
Wow, Thank You! I have heard "The Rub" on a funk mix that I have listened to for 4 years now but never knew the track title or the artist. Now I do and it's none other than Gwen McCrae. WOW. I love this song. Funky, Sexy, Sultry. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album. B-money
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more sweets ...
Never knew Gwen had other records. Dope drop
i didnt know george and gwen did a record together....i learn something new everyday..sweet..
I got into soul about the time George McCrae was big, and I was luke warm to his stuff. So when I heard he had made a record with his (then) old lady, I was barely interested. However, I then got to know Gwen, so this record suddenly became essential viewing. And what a wonderful LP it is. Many thanks for the share Dr Fever.
love those cats music ...together?wow
cool one... I know that sample from a very dope song by the Coup!
Nice one. Thanks.
Jammin', jammin', jammin'! Have not seen this anywhere else, Keep it Jammin', thanx!
Craig B.
Wow, Thank You! I have heard "The Rub" on a funk mix that I have listened to for 4 years now but never knew the track title or the artist. Now I do and it's none other than Gwen McCrae. WOW. I love this song. Funky, Sexy, Sultry. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album.
B-money
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