I did not know the music of Ruth Copeland until I saw her on Questlove’s Sly Lives! documentary. Like many female artists of the 1960s and early 70s, she was unknown while still playing an important role in the history of that era’s music. You can learn more in her Wikipedia article. Her first two albums feature many original members of P-Funk, including Bernie Worrell on keys and Eddie Hazel’s screaming guitar. “Don’t You Wish You Had” is a funky slow burn from her second album i am what i am (1971). I’ve been digging this album, from the rock anthem opener “The Medal” (a Vietnam-era protest song) to the closer “Gimme Shelter” (a Stones cover that was released as a single).
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She’s a powerhouse–range and volume of Janis Joplin (minus the edgy growl)–spectacular! It’s a shame she never got the exposure she deserved, especially during a time when Joplin was paving the way for female vocalists.
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