Artist: Bobby Bland
Author: Deadric Malone/Joe Scott
Label: Duke
Year: 1964
Top 20 R&B. Nurtured by Duke arranger Joe Scott, while Bobby's trademark gurgle was inspired by both soul singer Ira Tucker and the Rev. C.L. Franklin, Aretha's dad. Deadric Malone stands for Don Robey; Deadric was his middle name.
Covers:
Andrew Strong [Commitments lead singer solo, strongly borrowing the Clash's beat for Should I Stay Or Should I Go]
James Hunter [with Van Morrison]
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Arnold Rypens
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B-2840 Reet (Rumst)