Little Eva

 

Greetings all.

Today’s post is a testament to keeping your ears wide open, and once again, a reminder to flip those 45s over.

A few years back I had the great pleasure of spinning alongside the mighty Mr. Finewine, and during his set, my ears perked up at a particular 45.

I inquired as to the artist, and was shocked to discover that what I was hearing was the flipside of a very well known and relatively common 45, that being ‘The Locomotion’ by Little Eva.

The flipside in question, and today’s selection was a song called ‘He Is The Boy’.

‘He Is the Boy’, co-written by Gerry Goffin and Dee Ervin (then a labelmate and occasional duet partner of Little Eva), is an odd mixture of seemingly humorous lyrics and a dark, haunting sound.

It sits on that oft-noted cusp of R&B and soul, and has enough pep in its step for the dance floor.

The vocal by Little Eva is great, and there’s an odd piano solo (maybe Dee?), that sounds like Thelonious Monk dropped by for the session.

It really is a unique side, and really ought to be better known, considering the lasting popularity of it’s a-side.

I dig it a lot, and I hope you do too.

See you on Wednesday.

Keep the faith

Larry

 

 

 

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