Album
The Columbia Years 1968-1969
2016 · Rock, Funk / Soul
7 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Columbia Years 1968-1969 is a Soul & Funk album by Betty Davis, originally released in 2016. On Gatefold: 3 pressings tracked, owned by 7 collectors.
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Tracklist
- 1Hangin' Out4:56
- 2Politician Man5:46
- 3Down Home Girl5:26
- 4Born On The Bayou3:22
- 5I'm Ready, Willing, & Able (Take 1)1:05
- 6I'm Ready, Willing, & Able (Take 9)3:23
- 7It's My Life (Alternate Take)2:22
- 8Live, Love, Learn2:37
- 9My Soul Is Tired2:07
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- raw
- brooding
- funky
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Digipak with obi and 36 pages booklet.
All tracks previously unreleased (except track 8 released on Live, Love, Learn / It's My Life (US 1968) (opens in a new tab) in 1968)
Remastered from the original analog master tapes
Release overseen by Betty Davis
New interviews, rare photos, and unseen historical documents from the Teo Macero archive
Tracks 1 to 6 recorded at Columbia 52nd St. Studios, Studios B and E, New York, on May, 14 & 20, 1969
Tracks 7 to 9 recorded at Columbia Studios, Hollywood, October 18, 1968
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Betty DavisVOCALS
- Bob West
- Maurice Spears
- Alfred Abrew
- Billy Cox
- Bobby Bruce
- Donald W. Cooke
- Harvey Brooks
- Herbert Anderson
- Herbie Hancock
- Hotep Cecil Barnard
- Hugh Masekela
- Jesse Ehrlich
- Joe Sample
- John McLaughlin
- Larry Young
- Leonard Malarsky
- Max Gardino
7 collectors on Gatefold own this · 3 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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