Speaking of Richard Swift mixtapes, his previous offering unearthed this absolute gem of slow-burning soul - Gloria Walker's “Talking About My Baby”.
Recorded in 1968 for the Flaming Arrow label, Gloria raps over a steady, down-tempo blues, relating a down-and-out cautionary tale of unrequited love and smarting betrayal. What follows is a seamless transition into an incredibly soulful, yet far too brief, riff . . .
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