Number Nine….Number Nine….

@FourWalls (86568)
United States
September 12, 2021 10:42am CST
You know what I realized? It’s been almost a year since I pulled the musical covers over you! And so, for your dining and dancing pleasure — and maybe a surprise or two along the way — I present the NINTH installment of “Songs You Might Not Know Were Covers.” I love doing this series, because I promise you there are songs I discovered were actually covers that even shocked me. As usual, these aren’t in the order of “favorites,” but more for the surprise value. Of course, that shows what I know: a couple of years ago the biggest surprise turned out to be the one I thought was least surprising! So let’s see if you’re as shocked as I was on this next round of cover songs. Meanwhile, as you well know, this is a cover, originally by Rev. Al Green. I always look for a reason to use it, so why not now?
"Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges. Hit versions were recorded by both Syl Johnson and Talk...
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
12 Sep 21
I remember this one and am playing it now thanks to Alexa Thanks so much for your kind wishes for the Jewish New Year
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@FourWalls (86568)
• United States
12 Sep 21
Well, not only that, but I hope you have an easy fast this week!!!!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
13 Sep 21
@FourWalls Thanks! After the eating I’ve been doing lately, I need a fast
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
12 Sep 21
I remember that Number 9 Number 9 lol Rev Al Green..glory be Love the old Talking Heads
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
12 Sep 21
It is my first time to hear this but I like it
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
13 Sep 21
Not familiar with the title. Couldn't get the link to play.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Sep 21
Oh yes, love this song. Playing it now.
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