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Betty Davis

They Say I'm Different

They Say I'm Different

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Released 2007, US

One can hardly imagine the genre-busting, culture-crossing musical magic of Outkast, Prince, Erykah Badu, Rick James, The Roots, or even the early Red Hot Chili Peppers without the influence of R&B pioneer Betty Davis. Her style of raw and revelatory punk-funk defies any notions that women can't be visionaries in the worlds of rock and pop. In recent years, rappers from Ice Cube to Talib Kweli to Ludacris have rhymed over her intensely strong but sensual music. There is one testimonial about Betty Davis that is universal: she was a woman ahead of her time. In our contemporary moment, this may not be as self-evident as it was thirty years ago - we live in an age that's been profoundly changed by flamboyant flaunting of female sexuality: from Parlet to Madonna, Lil Kim to Kelis. Yet, back in 1973 when Betty Davis first showed up in her silver go-go boots, dazzling smile and towering Afro, who could you possibly have compared her to? Marva Whitney had the voice but not the independence. Labelle wouldn't get sexy with their 'Lady Marmalade' for another year while Millie Jackson wasn't Feelin' Bitchy until 1977. Even Tina Turner, the most obvious predecessor to Betty's fierce style wasn't completely out of Ike's shadow until later in the decade. Ms. Davis's unique story,

SKU:826853002714

Tracklist

  • A1: Shoo-B-Doop And Cop Him (3:57)
  • A2: He Was A Big Freak (4:07)
  • A3: Your Mama Wants Ya Back (3:27)
  • A4: Don't Call Her No Tramp (4:06)
  • B1: Git In There (4:46)
  • B2: They Say I'm Different (4:14)
  • B3: 70's Blues (5:01)
  • B4: Special People (3:22)

Genres & Styles

Genres: Rock and Funk / Soul
Styles: Blues Rock, Soul, and Funk

Other Information

Gatefold sleeve with a booklet of notes and credits included.

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* Audio and tracklist in this preview may differ from the vinyl record. See tracklist for the vinyl record above.