roots reggae vocal ~ Jamaica 1974

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Not a 45 this time, but a song from the 1974 Jamaican LP, 'Play Me Sweet And Nice' by Marcia Griffiths. Roots reggae sounds with some great tracks on this LP.
This song has been covered and recorded about a hundred times by everyone in all genres of music. Most know Roberta Flack's 1972 version, but I've always loved this version by Marcia Griffiths.

A tough song to cover if not done right. Many have fallen into a sappy, at times uncomfortable, emotional sound and interpretation. Marcia's version here sounds emotionally warmer and a bit less sad. She honors her feelings with more strength. Intriguing to me also because it can sound past tense, but we're never really sure...
'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' surprisingly was originally written in the style of a folk song in 1957 by British folk singer/songwriter, Ewan MacColl.

LP cover art / painting by Joe Petagno

Remembering Motörhead ...
45 rpm ? Not this time, but a rippin' LP track, and another cautionary tale I "rediscovered" from their 1995 recording - 'Sacrifice'. Recorded in Los Angeles, this record is getting harder to find in any format now.

" In my life so far, I have discovered that there are really only two kinds of people: those who are for you, and those who are against you. Learn to recognize them, for they are often and easily mistaken for each other. "
~ Lemmy Kilmister

Punk Rock does Heavy Metal.

Down the cluttered steps of my yesterhood...punk rock and a LP track no less.

Musical genres are quite parallel for me most of the time. Though my graduation from rock, to punk, to R&B and soul seems natural, been digging and playing a few of my neglected LPs lately.

Had forgotten how much I love this record.
Love the Dickies, especially their many covers.