"Tainted Love" is a song composed by #EdCobb, formerly of American group #theFourPreps, which was originally recorded by #GloriaJones in 1964. In 1981, the song attained worldwide fame after being covered and reworked by British #synthpop duo #SoftCell for their album #NonStopEroticCabaret.
It's #MusicWomenWednesday once again!
My pick for today is a song by one of my favorite #Motown artists, Brenda Holloway. The record was only a minor hit for her, but this is still a gorgeous performance, followed by a short interview with Dick Clark:
Brenda Holloway: I'll Always Love You […]
"Tainted Love" is a song composed by #EdCobb, formerly of American group #theFourPreps, which was originally recorded by #GloriaJones in 1964. In 1981, the song attained worldwide fame after being covered and reworked by British #synthpop duo #SoftCell for their album #NonStopEroticCabaret.
#Interestingly The Standells owe thanks to their producer Ed Cobb, a former member of the Four Preps, who wrote “Dirty Water.” Ironically, the LA-based Standells recorded what would become one of Boston’s unofficial anthems. #EdCobb #DirtyWater #TheStandells #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
