Sometimes it takes a gentle reminder to realise how a singer and band can make a good song sound incredible.I was in an antique store recently and the lady behind the counter was playing Buffalo Springfield's Kind Woman. It was good browsing music, Richie Furay's voice breaking when he sings 'Kind Woman, don't leave me lonely tonight' could well be his finest moment BUT then I remembered I had Percy Sledge's version at home on 45.
Listening to Percy's take on the song made me re-realise how much feeling this man could put into a tune. True, he was the singer of one of the most played songs ever (especially around Valentine's Day) and I've probably dug his other songs more -- like True Love Travels on a Gravel Road and Out of Left Field, so it was a nice surprise to rediscover the brilliance of Kind Woman, listen to those horns, piano and drums as well. Thanks Antique Shop lady!
Listen and compare the songs below...
Kind Woman - Percy Sledge
Kind Woman - Buffalo Springfield
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