Maybelle had been a R&B star since the 40s. By the time she did this ballad in 1964 her voice was a bit battered. It has the right feel for this song though.
Scepter records of NYC recorded a few singers on this track.
She sang from her gut. Ravaged by heroin and other health issues, at the end that's about all she still had left. And the world should be forever grateful. BTW Dr John sent me. He LOVED her and talked about her at every concert I saw of him..
I am so glad that there are others who appreciated the "Music of My Life", as Richard Pegue used to be fond of saying on his weekly radio program (WVON in Chicago "dusties" ) . I miss him and his wit and selections.
oh, Lawd this tune is so beautiful, beautiful strong unrestrained vocals with a soft but emotional backing accompaniment epitome of black soulful soul and emotion.keep uncovering more documented recordings of our prestigious quality works of art like this .the world needs to hear.and every time i listen to this particular track i come very close to (yes) tears.
My compliments to Deepsoul for this very fine posting of Big Maybelle singing "Lord What Are You Doing To Me "…..it is sung so very sweetly with " deep soul " .
My husband's friend and favorite female singer on the ballads. They would switch off songs with each other every night while on tour. Jimmy loved Big Maybelle, Little Miss Cornshucks, & Dinah Washing for female vocal stylists.
Gold Dust antem
This & do LOARD FAVE DUSTY DISC X hd 2
A voice laden with emotion
"slowly dieing" oh LORD I PRAISE YOU ;(
Rich beautiful voice.
She sang from her gut. Ravaged by heroin and other health issues, at the end that's about all she still had left. And the world should be forever grateful. BTW Dr John sent me. He LOVED her and talked about her at every concert I saw of him..
Still gives me goosebumps this tune thank you so much for posting it big maybelle what a voice
brenda payton did this a bit better
this is fucking amazing
RIP Simon Cuerden. A legend amongst men ❤️
Top that! Exquisete , lunges into youre Soul, tearing and ripping you’re heart out, painfully beautiful.
Some people are just born special. She's one.
Didn't she perform on some of the Alan Freed Rock n Roll shows?
This record and I can't wait any longer are big maybelles finest, leaves me absolutely speechless, WHAT QUALITY!!!
Tears still…
I am so glad that there are others who appreciated the "Music of My Life", as Richard Pegue used to be fond of saying on his weekly radio program (WVON in Chicago "dusties" ) . I miss him and his wit and selections.
oh, Lawd this tune is so beautiful, beautiful strong unrestrained vocals with a soft but emotional backing accompaniment
epitome of black soulful soul and emotion.keep uncovering more documented recordings of our prestigious quality works of art like this .the world needs to hear.and every time i listen to this particular track i come very close to (yes) tears.
My compliments to Deepsoul for this very fine posting of Big Maybelle singing "Lord What Are You Doing To Me "…..it is sung so very sweetly with " deep soul " .
what a song, yet again, will dedicate this to my late man, past at 27, 8 6 81would be birthday today ♥♡ rip lee x
My husband's friend and favorite female singer on the ballads. They would switch off songs with each other every night while on tour. Jimmy loved Big Maybelle, Little Miss Cornshucks, & Dinah Washing for female vocal stylists.
I can hear a voice alone in the wilderness calling. Utter desolation. Rock of ages cleave for me, let me hide myself in thee!
Black folks could reach down and pull soul out of a ROCK!!
George, this was one of our favorites songs…back in the day. R.I.P.