Wednesday, December 13, 2017

BEFORE THE HIT VERSION. This post: CXXXIV- I FEEL FOR YOU. Continues: tomorrow.
BEFORE IT WAS A HIT SONG
These songs are well known but you may not know about the earlier attempts to score a hit record with prior versions of the same song.
I Feel For You
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Chaka Khan scored one of the earliest R&B / pop hits to feature rap when "I Feel For You" hit the charts around the world. In 1984, the song was the title track of the singer's album. 
Her version was a radical departure from the original recorded by its writer, Prince. He included the track on his self-titled 2nd studio album. 'Prince' was issued in 1979. 
PointersExcited.jpgRebbieJacksonCentipede.jpgKhan's remake featured a guest rap from Melle Mel and samples Stevie Wonder's 1963 US #1 single "Fingertips". As well as reaching #3 Pop in the USA, the disc topped the Dance and R&B charts. In Britain, the single reached #1. It made the Top 10 in Canada, Australia and Europe.
Prior to Khan's remake, "I Feel For You" had been covered by The Pointer Sisters for the trio's 1982 album 'So Excited'. Rebbie Jackson also recorded a version for her 1984 LP 'Centipede'.
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Each new song will be added to the spotify playlist named: ‘Before It Was A Hit Song’.  You can check out the previous earlier / original versions of the hit songs you know and love.
The playlist and other Caffe` Latte` selections can be found at:
spotify:user:alanrosscaffelatte

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