I think she really owns the song. But the more I listen to Vivian's version, the more I like her soft and dreamy approach; to me her rendition is bringing out the vulnerability involved in the act described. Irma's version stresses the passionate side of it ... I love both singers.
I'm partial to the Soul Queen of N.O. and gave her my vote. She really pours her heart out in this song. The Vivian Reed song doesn't cut it for me.She reminds me of the Norah Jones take of Irma's 'Ruler of my Heart'. Too much sweetening,MOR,Northern Soul.To each his own.
I see you guys love the passionate version best. Irma def. is a fantastic singer -- hard to beat. I'll have to find the Norah Jones song you mentioned.
Blue Escorpio -- Yeah, I thought so too. I was looking all over the net for Dee Dee's version. Alas, no success. But I don't think anyone can really compete with Irma's version -- maybe for a while -- as has happened to me when I heard Vivian's cover. Yours Until Tomorrow will always be Irma's song -- original or not. Thanks for your input, Blue Escorpio! It is much appreciated.
((Blue Escorpio)) Thanks for the link. I've checked the album out right away. And I found another beautiful song on it: track 20, That's Not Love. I'll post it right away.
I have to go with Irma's verison. Vivian is cool, just a little too polished.
ReplyDeleteI think she really owns the song. But the more I listen to Vivian's version, the more I like her soft and dreamy approach; to me her rendition is bringing out the vulnerability involved in the act described. Irma's version stresses the passionate side of it ...
ReplyDeleteI love both singers.
I'm partial to the Soul Queen of N.O. and gave her my vote.
ReplyDeleteShe really pours her heart out in this song.
The Vivian Reed song doesn't cut it for me.She reminds me of the Norah Jones take of Irma's 'Ruler of my Heart'.
Too much sweetening,MOR,Northern Soul.To each his own.
Blue Escorpio
I see you guys love the passionate version best. Irma def. is a fantastic singer -- hard to beat.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to find the Norah Jones song you mentioned.
(Raggedy) The way you describe the difference between the two versions is a great way to look at it.
ReplyDeleteBTW Inge,I always thought that Irma's was the original version.
ReplyDeleteNot so,Dee Dee Warwick had it released on Mercury in 1966.
Source:Arnold Rypens'Originals Site
http://www.originals.be/en/originals.php?id=7269
Cheers,
Blue Escorpio
Ah ((Soultaker)), you know I am a girl and speak with authority.
ReplyDeleteBlue Escorpio -- Yeah, I thought so too. I was looking all over the net for Dee Dee's version. Alas, no success. But I don't think anyone can really compete with Irma's version -- maybe for a while -- as has happened to me when I heard Vivian's cover. Yours Until Tomorrow will always be Irma's song -- original or not.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input, Blue Escorpio! It is much appreciated.
Hey Raggedy,
ReplyDeleteThe Dee Dee Warwick album "I Want to Be With You - The Mercury/Blue Rock Sessions (1965-69)" is available for download at this place:
http://supersoulsisters.blogspot.com/2009/03/dee-dee-warwick-i-want-to-be-with-you.html
I voted for Viv's version. I'm all about the soft, sensuous, polished stuff. She also makes it a little more melodic and that always gets me!!
ReplyDelete((Blue Escorpio)) Thanks for the link. I've checked the album out right away. And I found another beautiful song on it: track 20, That's Not Love. I'll post it right away.
ReplyDelete((Gua)) Where have you been so long? lol Thanks for voting!
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