Sunday, January 3, 2010

LADIES FIRST: "Go Now" - Bessie Banks > Moody Blues > McCartney >Simply Red



Ladies First = She Did It First


LADIES FIRST doesn't 'want to see you go'.

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Another classic from the "she did it first" file.

Soul singer Bessie Banks recorded the original "Go Now", written by her husband and produced by the esteemed Lieber And Stoller:

BESSIE BANKS -"Go Now" (1964)



Singer Denny Laine fronted The Moody Blues' hit version of the tune, showcased in this groundbreaking video.

THE MOODY BLUES -"Go Now" (1964)



Later, as a cohort with Paul McCartney, Denny performed it again on their huge 1976 world tour.

WINGS -"Go Now" (1976)



Later it was been rethought in a more upbeat PopSoul style.

SIMPLY RED -"Go Now" (2008)




© Tym Stevens



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