Welcome back to Soul Sunday's! Today's selection is Linda Jones "Hypnotized" Linda Jones has an amazing voice. Both Aretha Franklin & Gladys knight have made it clear that she was one of the greatest female artists they have heard. I read something interesting after doing research on this song that when Linda Jones Recorded "Hypnotized" which was given to her by George Kerr. They were in the studio and she said lets run it down. She was still learning the song. George Kerr told the engineer to hit the record button, One take was all it took and that was it. He said she sang it so good it gave him goosebumps. She wanted to re-do it because she was saying "Hypnotized" with an "M" instead of "Hypnotized" with an "N". George Kerr wanted to keep it the way it was & didn't change it. He said Linda Jones was so upset she cursed him out. Amazingly that single take, mistake & all was one of the greatest singles of the sixties. Released on Loma records in 1967. Many re-makes were made of "Hypnotized" by Bloodstone, The Elegants etc... but my favorite version of this song is by Ms. Lady T , Teena Marie. She kills it. Sadly, that both of these talented woman were taken too soon and are no longer here but their music continues to live on. Please check out other songs by Linda Jones, "That's when I'll stop loving you, " I'll be sweeter tomorrow" & "I Do" Hope you like my selection! Thanks, for checking in. Stay humbled...
-Mrs.Toons
