from the 7” single, Duo Records, 1969We have no way of really knowing, but I’d be willing to bet that Amy Winehouse spent a bundle of time & effort studying every last nuance and subtlety found within the measures of this sassy number, analyzing the way that Chi-town native Sheryl Swope managed to sound both inebriated & pitch-perfect at the same time---granted, Ms. Winehouse didn’t have to try very hard to sound wasted, but I digress… This track always brings a smile to my face, a Fred Bridges production of the higest caliber, crappy audio transfer notwithstanding (sorry guys, this was as clean as I could get it). Ms. Swope makes the listener feel her love obsession in an organic way that leaves a distinct impression, unlike much of the hokey love stories that ‘60s soul music is known for; props to the background singers too.
