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Kyles Beguiles
Brand New Me


USA
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Posted - 01/07/2009 :  23:36:57  Show Profile Send Kyles Beguiles a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Does anyone have any information to share regarding these sessions for what I assume was a shelved second album from Gamble, Huff, and Dusty?

I believe they yielded the following tracks, possibly others as well.

I Wanna Be A Free Girl
Richest Girl Alive
Summer Love
Cherished
Goodbye
Edited by - Kyles Beguiles on 01/07/2009 23:37:24

Sweetbaby
Something Special



Canada
1997 Posts
Posted - 03/07/2009 :  17:15:10  Show Profile Send Sweetbaby a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Dusty's recordings for Gamble Huff Productions were made over three sessions at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia in 1970; Thom Bell was the arranger. The February 12 session yielded Goodbye & Sweet Charlie Babe - the February 18: Something For Nothing. On April 6 Dusty recorded Cherished, Summer Love, I Wanna Be A Free Girl & The Richest Girl Alive.

BTW Dusty's vocal was erased from the master of Sweet Charlie Babe to facilitate the 1973 recording of the song by Jackie Moore for whom it was a #42 hit.
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Kyles Beguiles
Brand New Me



USA
70 Posts
Posted - 03/07/2009 :  20:35:57  Show Profile Send Kyles Beguiles a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Many thanks for the info!

Why oh why would anyone erase a Dusty vocal from the master of any song? Surely they could have found a way to preserve the original master whilst allowing Jackie Moore to record her own version of the song.

I assume "Something For Nothing" has not yet leaked or been released?
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Sweetbaby
Something Special



Canada
1997 Posts
Posted - 03/07/2009 :  22:04:07  Show Profile Send Sweetbaby a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Something For Nothing is included on Love Song a 2001 Rhino-Atlantic compilation which also features Richest Girl Alive, Summer Love & Goodbye.

I remember Jackie Moore's Sweet Charlie Babe from the mid-70s & was very surprised to learn Dusty had recorded on the same track in 1970 as to me it exemplifies the golden age of Philly dance music which I wouldn't have dated earlier than 1972. While Jackie acquits herself credibly on the song I can imagine it would be better suited for a lighter Pop/Soul voice like Dusty's. As far as the lyrical content goes it's not what I'd expect from Dusty - anyone who thinks W&H isn't PC hasn't listened to SCB! Of course in any case it's a shame Dusty's vocal was disposed of.
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Kyles Beguiles
Brand New Me



USA
70 Posts
Posted - 03/07/2009 :  23:59:17  Show Profile Send Kyles Beguiles a Private Message  Reply with Quote
"Such a silly silly silly silly fool am I," neglecting to check the track list of that compilation!

I really ought to get a copy of Love Songs as it is so full of Dusty rarities.
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Kyles Beguiles
Brand New Me



USA
70 Posts
Posted - 21/08/2009 :  23:52:35  Show Profile Send Kyles Beguiles a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I finally got my hands on a copy of Love Songs and it is stunning! I also love the UK version of "Goodbye" (apparently also known as "Go My Love") :)
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