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Post by timmy84 on Jun 13, 2006 12:55:10 GMT -5
Possibly one of the best live tracks ever put on wax and no I don't just mean that because of the ladies screaming like that, lol. But this version of Marvin's "Distant Lover" is special due to the timeless aftermath of the song. Originally written in 1970 by Marvin and Sandra Greene and later adding lyrics by Gwen Fuqua (Harvey's wife), the song was featured on Marvin's 1973 landmark album, Let's Get It On[/i]. The song was great on its own on the album but came to life as a live version a year later in the late summer of 1974. This track showcases both Marvin's vulnerability and his anguish while singing the song. Marvin was such a beautiful singer that his words seemed to emote like poetry and then explode in a mini church retreat. I love the breakdown to the song. I think that's why I love it because it proved Marvin was a show-stopper. Luckily, between then and his final concert in 1983, the song became Marvin's show-stopping gem proving that no matter what one thought of Marvin during his final years he was still a captivating artist.
Give it up to "Distant Lover", y'all! :thankyou:
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Post by Kay on Jun 13, 2006 16:21:09 GMT -5
I darn sure don't mind this being my song of the day! ;D
Marvin had them women losing their d*mn minds before he even started the song properly :haha:
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Post by timmy84 on Jun 13, 2006 18:33:44 GMT -5
Yep, from the time he opened his mouth and went "Distant lover..." Them girls were WILDIN' OUT!
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Post by Diamond Girl on Jun 14, 2006 18:44:27 GMT -5
I remember it WELL :teehee:
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Post by HitsvilleSoul on Jun 14, 2006 19:09:29 GMT -5
This one still makes me lose it ;D
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Post by timmy84 on Jun 14, 2006 20:53:58 GMT -5
You think some women were throwing their drawls onstage after Marvin sung "Distant lover..."? :teehee:
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Post by Diamond Girl on Jun 14, 2006 21:12:20 GMT -5
You think some women were throwing their drawls onstage after Marvin sung "Distant lover..."? That, and trying to get at his :whistle:
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Post by timmy84 on Jun 14, 2006 22:33:53 GMT -5
:lol: You ain't lyin' about that! :lol:
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Post by fantagurl on Jun 15, 2006 21:13:25 GMT -5
I would be the first to admitt that I would have thrown myself at Marvin. :love:
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Post by timmy84 on Jun 15, 2006 21:39:33 GMT -5
I can imagine... :whistle:
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Post by HitsvilleSoul on Jun 16, 2006 18:28:54 GMT -5
Yep ... Marvin knew how to get to women for sure :word:
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Post by mpgfan on Aug 4, 2006 1:18:13 GMT -5
Sorry for reviving an old thread but am I the only one that DOESN'T like the live version? I like the Studio cut much better simply for the doo-wop inspired sound that it had.
I will admit that it did bring the house down during his live shows tho.
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Post by Diamond Girl on Aug 4, 2006 10:01:51 GMT -5
Sorry for reviving an old thread but am I the only one that DOESN'T like the live version? I like the Studio cut much better simply for the doo-wop inspired sound that it had. I will admit that it did bring the house down during his live shows tho. Probably not the only one
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Post by Emerald City on Aug 4, 2006 14:07:51 GMT -5
No need to apologize ((mpgfan)) ... but you're the first person I know to say they don't like it
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Post by timmy84 on Aug 4, 2006 16:56:28 GMT -5
LMAO! Well "I" love both versions. One for what you said, (((mpgfan))), and two, because the live version proved one thing: Marvin can turn the ladies on just by harmonizing. That live version paved the way for every heartthrob soul singer to date from El DeBarge to Chris Brown even. PREACH! :rockon: The way those screams came out, you thought Elvis or the Beatles were in the building but it was Marvin. He and Gene Chandler (whose live version of "Rainbow" also had screams and cheers on it) knew how to get people going.
"Distant Lover" actually set the precedent for the rest of his career. And it was ALWAYS a highlight for his live performances. Even in his last concert, which was reportedly erratic, Marvin still had the midas touch when he did that song. You can't knock either version.
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