Suzannek Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I absolutely love Maxine Brown's version of Baby Cakes, but I just wondered how many versions there are of this song. Suz x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul-slider Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I absolutely love Maxine Brown's version of Baby Cakes, but I just wondered how many versions there are of this song. Suz x Presume we are talkng about the same record by Lorretta Williams on Jotis?? I didn't even know there were any more versions?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suzannek Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 Presume we are talkng about the same record by Lorretta Williams on Jotis?? I didn't even know there were any more versions?? Thanx for replying. Yes I have had a listen to it on refosoul it is the same record. Just wondered if there were any other versions, anyone? Suz x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I think it's the same as Dee Dee Sharp, which used to get played back in the mists of time at either The Torch or The Mecca Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Lofthouse Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Presume we are talkng about the same record by Lorretta Williams on Jotis?? I didn't even know there were any more versions?? Often wondered how the Otis Redding connection came about and how nothing came of it , 'big city' New York and 'down home' Memphis seemed an unlikely pairing, anyone throw any light on it? Mike ps great track mind! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suzannek Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 I think it's the same as Dee Dee Sharp, which used to get played back in the mists of time at either The Torch or The Mecca Aye just had a dig about ont'internet and yes it is the same tune and another good version too, though love Maxine's version the best still. Thanx for replying. Anymore for anymore. Suz x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Aye just had a dig about ont'internet and yes it is the same tune and another good version too, though love Maxine's version the best still. Thanx for replying. Anymore for anymore. Suz x There also might be a version by 3 Of A Kind Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 There also might be a version by 3 Of A Kind 3 of a kind is a nonsense Hip Hop thing, different song, Dave. Dee dee Sharp is also a different song, cut a few years earlier, penned by Sheldon / Leon. Rue Davis also cut a tune with the same title, but again, its different. Loretta Williams "Baby Cakes" is an Otis Redding penned number on his own Jotis label, and recorded at Fame in Muscle Shoals. It also came out in the UK (Red Atlantic) the 45 coupled with the immortal "I'm Missing You" making it a must have double sider. The Maxine Brown Scepter / Wand recording never appeared on a 45, previously unreleased it was turned up by Ady & Co along with "It's Torture" early 80's (from memory). Curiously, along with my UK issue, I also have an early 'pressing' of Loretta Williams "Baby Cakes" with Ben Aiken 'Satisfied' on the flip. Another great double sider Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 So, with all that said, in answer to your question, there are 2 versions. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 The loretta williams version is the dogs bollocks of a tune IMO Out of interest when would this have been played first? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 The loretta williams version is the dogs bollocks of a tune IMO Out of interest when would this have been played first? Came out on british, so there's a fair chance that it would have been played at the Wheel. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suzannek Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Dee dee Sharp is also a different song, cut a few years earlier, penned by Sheldon / Leon. Sean Yes have had another listen is a different record That's what ya get when ya listen to a record after having a bottle of strong red wine Thanx Sean and everyone for replying, appreciated. Suz x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suzannek Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Apparently there is a male version Johnny White "Baby Cakes" on Abner. Suz x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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