Roll Me Through the Rushes explained

Roll Me Through the Rushes
Cover:Rosie_-_Roll_Me_Through_The_Rushes.jpg
Border:yes
Caption:7-inch single
Type:single
Artist:Rosie
Label:RCA
Roll Me Through the Rushes
Artist:Chaka Khan
Album:Chaka
Released:1978
Label:Warner Bros.
Producer:Arif Mardin

"Roll Me Through the Rushes" is a song written by David Lasley and Lana Marrano (née Susan Joan Gaynes), originally recorded by Rosie,[1] featuring the vocals of David Lasley and released on their "Better Late Than Never" album by RCA in 1976.[2] American R&B singer and songwriter Chaka Khan covered the song for her debut solo album, Chaka, produced by Arif Mardin and released in 1978 by Warner Bros. Records.

The Harlettes opened Act II of Bette Midler's 1976 The Bette Midler Show HBO special with "Roll Me Through the Rushes". In 1977, the live concert was released as Live at Last), Midler's first live album. The song was recorded by Sharon Redd, Ula Hedwig and Charlotte Crossley on their "Formerly of the Harlettes" album released in 1978.[3] [4] [5]

Chaka Khan version

Overview

Of Chaka Khan's recording on her debut solo album, [6] [7]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.

Recorded at Atlantic Studios.

Critical reception

The song received notable critical praise and mention in numerous record reviews and reviews, with Don Shewey of the Boston Phoenix declaring it a "pop-gospel standard".[9] [10] HiFi Magazine wrote "The Arif Mardin-produced album celebrates a lot of Aretha soul" citing "Roll Me Through the Rushes".[11]

References

  1. Web site: 2022-01-28. A Second Disc Special Feature: David Lasley and Rosie. 2022-02-06. The Second Disc. en-US.
  2. Book: Ravan, Genya. Lollipop Lounge. 2013-01-29. eBook Partnership. 978-1-78301-034-9. en.
  3. News: Kernis. Mark. 1978-01-27. Moving Into the Spotlight. en-US. Washington Post. 2022-01-05. 0190-8286.
  4. Web site: swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal. 2022-01-05. swedishcharts.com.
  5. Web site: Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl. 2022-01-05. dutchcharts.nl.
  6. Book: Bogdanov, Vladimir. All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul. 2003. Hal Leonard Corporation. 978-0-87930-744-8. en.
  7. Web site: David Lasley. 2022-01-05. www.smooth-jazz.de.
  8. Web site: Haffenden. George. Rare Cut: Chaka Khan & George Benson – We Got The Love – The Funk and Soul Revue. 23 March 2015 . 2022-01-05. en-GB.
  9. April 10, 1976. Album Picks. Record World. 14. worldradiohistory.com.
  10. Web site: David Lasley's "Missin' Twenty Grand," reviewed in 1982 by Don Shewey. 2022-01-05. www.donshewey.com.
  11. Web site: HiFi Guide Chaka Khan. 2022-01-05. hifimagazine.net.