the beautiful brenda holloway!
here’s an un-released discovery that should be high on every motown / northern soul lover’s list; “i’ll be alright.” written by frank wilson, it would have made for a strong follow-up to brenda’s release “just look what you’ve done.” the groove is similar, possibly owing to both being written and produced by frank and lamont dozier.
frank wilson was one of motown’s strongest writers and always came up with material that was exciting and innovative. this was one of the best productions never to emerge from the motown vaults-until it’s release on the 2005 cd, “brenda holloway- the motown anthology.”
for everyone who has endured loneliness and then found the one who could remove that emptiness, brenda sings this song for you. there is so much emotional truth in the performance it’s hard to believe that this, along with so many other recordings never saw the light of day.
there’s plenty to savor here: the intricate and astoundingly tight playing by motown’s famed funk brothers, the always beautiful strings usually provided by the detroit symphony and certainly, not least of all, brenda’s never less-than-perfect vocals. attention also must be paid to the brilliant backing vocals by the andantes and the originals.
so, listen and make this one of your new motown favorites!
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March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
i couldn’t agree …
i couldn’t agree with you more! there is so much going on in those music tracks it’s amazing it was hidden for so long!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
ohhhhhh yes a …
ohhhhhh yes a classic my son . real music
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
When you hear many …
When you hear many of the un-released songs this woman recorded, you really have to feel that it’s incomprehensible how Brenda was kept so far on the back burner. Your comments ring so very true! Thank you for enjoying this!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
So sad Gordy kept …
So sad Gordy kept the lid on this phenomenal talent. She had it all, monumental voice, beauty beyond compare. Thanks for posting
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
thank you very much …
thank you very much, my friend!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
love the video! …
love the video! WELL DONE!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Thank goodness for …
Thank goodness for sites like you tube though- more and more people are finding out about so many great artists that before were so overlooked.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Fantastic video my …
Fantastic video my friend, always loved Brenda Holloway. She was one of Motown’s most soulful singers. One of my favs. Sadly overlooked.