Her storied career is legendary. She worked through the ranks at Motown Records from receptionist to office manager to back up singer for Marvin Gaye, to the labels top performing act, Martha and the Vandellas. On Monday, July 18, the legendary singer turns 75 years old and there is a big party at Bert’s Warehouse that night in her honor. It ‘s a 60’s – themed party and the joint will be packed with area musicians, celebrities and dignitaries. It...
The song was actually the B-side to “Having a Party” when Sam Cooke recorded it in 1962 and it quickly shot up to # 2 on Billboard’s R&B chart. Since then “Bring It On Home To Me” has been covered by everyone from John Lennon to Mickey Gilley to Bon Jovi. Aretha Franklin covered the song in her 1969 album “Soul ’69“. But prepare yourself for one of the best versions you’ll ever hear. Dave Edwards used to sing this...
