Mentioning Lulu in the previous post reminded me of her 'new jack swing' version of the 1980 Al Johnson & Jena Carn modern soul classic 'I'm Back For More' recorded in 1993 with soul legend Bobby Womack.
The original version was recorded by Leo's Sunshipp on their sought after album 'We Need Each Other' in 1978 - it was written by band member Kenny Stovar.
Marlena Shaw also recorded a version on her 'Acting Up' album in 1978.
Tavares released it on their 'Madame Butterfly' album in 1978
Quite a few hip-hop artists have sampled the track:
Will Smith - Just Cruisin' single from1997
Faith Evans - Sunny Days from 'Keep The Faith' 1998
Johnson & Jonson - Wow from Johnson & Jonson 2008
Oddisee - Wow from Oddisee West Coast Beats - Hosted by Trek Life 2010
Please leave a comment if you know of any other versions.
Al Johnson with Jean Carn [1980] - I'm Back For More [Columbia #1-11207]
Leo's Sunshipp [1978] - I'm Back For More [Lyons #L-1000]
From 'We Need Each Other'
Marlena Shaw [1978] - I'm Back For More [Columbia #JC 35073]
From 'Acting Up'
Tavares [1978] - I'm Back For More [Capitol #SW-11874]
From 'Madam Butterfly'.
Incidentally the title track 'Madam Butterfly' from this album is an underrated gem - album only - never saw a 45 release.
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