A Chaka Khan Classic Rarely Heard: "Never Miss The Water" [Archive]

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Fletch

09-09-2003, 09:19 AM

This track was done around '96. Great production by Arif Mardin (of course!). Me'Shell N'Degeochello (sp) comes in on the bridge late in the song. Why wasn't this a top ten hit when it came out? Oh, I forgot, the industry thinks Chaka's too fat, too Black and too old. (whatever!).

I got the single. The original version is hot, but I am NOT feeling any of the remixes (even the Frankie Knuckles). I think it's on her "Epiphany" (Greatest Hits) album.

I think that on the bridge, they use elements of Chic's "Rebels Are We". Nevertheless, what a hot tune. Peace.

[ September 09, 2003, 11:36 AM: Message edited by: einnod23 ]

richierich

09-09-2003, 09:29 AM

It got played to Death in Chicago.

Fletch

09-09-2003, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by richierich:
It got played to Death in Chicago. Produced in New York, but played nowhere near it!

VEESTER

09-09-2003, 10:22 AM

I always felt that song never got a fair shake. It was a jam and deserved much airplay! I liked the original version much better than the Frankie Knuckles remixes they played at the clubs at the time.

GROOVE VICTIM

09-09-2003, 10:25 AM

I enjoyed Frankie's remix, he had his "Classic" style going throughout the production. The piano work is pretty nice!!

Peace

Fletch

09-09-2003, 10:35 AM

No airplay = victim of the times!

GROOVE VICTIM

09-09-2003, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by einnod23:
No airplay = victim of the times! BULLSEYE

Sean G

09-09-2003, 10:55 AM

I got the Frankie Knuckles mixes and I quite like them....never heard the original.

JACKO

09-09-2003, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by GROOVE VICTIM:
I enjoyed Frankie's remix, he had his "Classic" style going throughout the production. The piano work is pretty nice!!

Peace Agree totally Groove! graemlins/thumbsup.gif

GROOVE VICTIM

09-09-2003, 01:03 PM

A1 Never Miss The Water (Franktfield Club Mix)
remix by Frankie Knuckles
A2 Never Miss The Water (The Classic Single)
remix by Frankie Knuckles

I believe the Classic single is the one with Terry Burrus on the piano. A rather Gospel feel to the music. Very nice.

I believe the Franktfield Club Mix has a more "modern" feel to it. For some reason I have "You can't have your cake and Eat it to" by Brenda Taylor on West End going through my head when I hear this particular mix.

Peace

09-09-2003, 05:14 PM

Definitely a classic! I picked up two copies a few months ago for .50 cents each. http://deephousepage.com/smilies/smokin.gif

[ September 09, 2003, 06:54 PM: Message edited by: Albert Diaz ]