BrianB Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Heard this for the first time last night on American Music Makers label. Apparently Sonji is Cassius Clay's first wife, and was released just before he turned muslim. What a record. Is it played out, who has it, who discovered it and how much is it? Wow! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Monique Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) Have this on a couple of tapes we have had over the years and nearly bought it. Have only heard it out a few times though. I'll have a look later when I've got more time to see who was playing it!! Edited January 25, 2007 by Monique Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Heard this for the first time last night on American Music Makers label. Apparently Sonji is Cassius Clay's first wife, and was released just before he turned muslim. What a record. Is it played out, who has it, who discovered it and how much is it? Wow! Hi Brian, Been played at all the Hitsville do's. Jeff Lemlich of Miami was responsible for us lot hearing it a few years ago. Great rec ord. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Monique Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Shute -who is a member on here - must of played it at one time as it's on a tape of his . It's on AMM. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I have one. demo aswell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Jamie Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Heard this for the first time last night on American Music Makers label. Apparently Sonji is Cassius Clay's first wife, and was released just before he turned muslim. What a record. Is it played out, who has it, who discovered it and how much is it? Wow! I think I read somewhere that he also created his own label 'Songee' (named after Sonji) to put out 'I Can't Wait (Until I See My Baby's Face) because he couldn't get any label interest. Amazing voice. Any chance of a soundclip, Mr B? Cheers, Jamie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BrianB Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 I think I read somewhere that he also created his own label 'Songee' (named after Sonji) to put out 'I Can't Wait (Until I See My Baby's Face) because he couldn't get any label interest. Amazing voice. Any chance of a soundclip, Mr B? Cheers, Jamie Hi Jamie, Can't do it technically, and I don't have it anyway. Anyone else help? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I think I read somewhere that he also created his own label 'Songee' (named after Sonji) to put out 'I Can't Wait (Until I See My Baby's Face) because he couldn't get any label interest. Amazing voice. Any chance of a soundclip, Mr B? Cheers, Jamie I can't wait 13559 refosoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
harly7 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I have one. demo aswell. Me too! Luvverly 'aint it. To my great shame i don't think it's been out of the box for a number of years now. I shall rectify that this evening. martin Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) I can't wait 13559 refosoul MY FAVE VERSION OF THE MANY VERSIONS OF THIS RECORD. SPYDER TURNER ARETHA FRANKLIN JUSTINE BABY WASHINGTON MONTICHELLOS DUSTY SPRINGFIELD ANY MORE FOR ANYMORE? Edited January 25, 2007 by NORTHERN NEV Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Neil-ok Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Deeper in my Heart - sonji clay - american music maker 13877 refosoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soul45s Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 MY FAVE VERSION OF THE MANY VERSIONS OF THIS RECORD. SPYDER TURNER ARETHA FRANKLIN JUSTINE BABY WASHINGTON MONTICHELLOS DUSTY SPRINGFIELD ANY MORE FOR ANYMORE? Madeline Bell on Philips Uk is a great version, never heard it played out As good as, if not better than the rest Cannot post sound clip, soz cheers paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mace Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Think its only about £20 - £30. Got a white demo off ebay a few years back for about $6. Lovely tune Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Neil-ok Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I Cant Wait - madeline bell - philips 13881 refosoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 ICWUISMBF - I too really like the Spyder Turner version. recently aquired on an MGM Canadian LP Promo, although if I had to choose a femme version it would be Baby Washington. I think songs of this quality transcend the actual vocalist Quality will out an ' all that. Can't thnk of a bad version of tghis song. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Jamie Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) ICWUISMBF - I too really like the Spyder Turner version. recently aquired on an MGM Canadian LP Promo, although if I had to choose a femme version it would be Baby Washington. I think songs of this quality transcend the actual vocalist Quality will out an ' all that. Can't thnk of a bad version of tghis song. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com To my ears, the Sonji Clay version is a country mile ahead. The orchestration combined with her voice make me moist To coin a phrase once used by my MD: "I think we'll have to agree to disagree, but on this occasion, I think you'll find that I'm right" pure poetry! Jamie Edited January 26, 2007 by Jamie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I Cant Wait - madeline bell - philips 13881 refosoul YES ITS NOT BAD ,BUT I THINK IT SOUNDS LIKE JUSTINE AND ARETHA VERSIONS AND NOT AS GOOD . THE SONJI IS A STANDALONE . FOR ME IT IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT TO THE REST AND HAS MANAGED TO PROVIDE A GREAT CROSSOVER STYLE ALL OF ITS OWN! CHEERS NEV Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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