Monday, October 4, 2010

Esther Phillips--"That's All Right With Me"

"That's All Right With Me"


Truly one of the most undervalued and underappreciated  R&B vocalists of the 20th century, Esther Phillips displays on this track her innate ability to grab the attention of her listeners.  "That's All Right With Me" is quite possibly my favorite song performed by Esther Phillips.   Esther Phillips sings so fervently on this record that only she could perform this record like this. It's also important to note that this song has had a significant impact on hip-hop as it's been sampled by countless rap artists and record producers.

Excerpt For the Wannabe Expert
If you want to make love to me
If you want to make me your own
And if you want me to be your slave
That's all right with me
That's all right with me

If I must work both day and night
If I must supply your every need
And if I only get to see you once in a day, hey baby
That's all right with me
That's all right with me

I'll keep you happy all the days of my life
I'll even do all for you
I want the whole wide world to know
That I love you, I love you so

And if you need, need to call me on the phone
If you need someone to hold your hand
And if you need someone to be your own, hey baby
That's all right with me
That's all right with me 

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