A couple of versions of this wonderful deep soul cut first released by Otis Clay in 1969. The Ginji James version has led me to post several of her other cuts from her only album.
Ginji James [1971] - You Hurt Me For The Last Time [Brunswick 741175]
Ginji James released a solitary album in 1971 for Brunswick 'Love Is A Merry-Go-Round' which spawned a 45 (promo only?) 'Love Changed His Face'. On the album she covered Otis Clay's 'You Hurt Me For The Last Time'.
This is a great album with some fine crossover tracks. On the strength of this album I'm very surprised that nothing else seems to have been released by her. An original is not that expensive (priced £30-£50 on Discogs) and it was reissued 3 times in Japan (they obviously like it too!) in 2005, 2013, and 2016.
I can find absolutely nothing about Ginji James ... so if anyone knows anything please leave a comment.
A little bit I managed to decipher from the sleevenotes is that she was born in McGregor, Texas and holds a BSc in Biology & Chemistry from Prairie View A&M College Texas. As soon as Carl Davis heard her sing in Sep 1971 he signed her to Brunswick and this album is the result. So, perhaps as this album wasn't successful, did she pursue a different career with her degree?
Ginji James [1972] - Love Changed His Face [Brunswick 55481]
I've had this 45 for many years which is still quite cheap/easy to pick up. A lovely bit of typical Chicago crossover from that turn of the decade era.
A couple of other crossover tracks from the album.
Ginji James [1971] - I Knew It Was Love [Brunswick 741175]
Ginji James [1971] - Here Is A Heart [Brunswick 741175]
Ginji James [1971] - Honey Babe [Brunswick 741175]
Ginji James [1971] - Love Had Come To Stay [Brunswick 741175]
Smooth ballad.
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