Born A Woman / Single Girl

Originally released on MGM 13501. I just don't hear this great tune enough, so I've socked a clip into the jukebox... I'll admit I didn't pay much attention to Sandy Posey until after hearing Nick Lowe's version of "Born A Woman", circa 1979. But after that, I discovered the Sandy Posey original, which is a very special slice of southern girl-pop bliss. From the American Studios in Memphis, Chips Moman conjured more than a little bit of magic from Posey's vocals and a simple, but powerful arrangement... just as he had with James Carr and "Dark End of the Street." This isn't the only magic he conjured from Sandy Posey, either. If you like this one as much as I do, you'll find that most of her other MGM singles are well worth seeking out. Note: This is a new copy of Polydor's "Band of Gold" reissue.