Ray & Betty:The CD-Help !

[ED in NY]

Where better to get this one answered ! On the song "Takes Two To Tango" between 1:40-1:45 is it just me or is there a nasty tape splice between the words "very" & "old". At first I thought my CD had a micro skip, but didn't notice the time counter clock flinch. Steve, is there something going on in there or do I just need a nap ?

Thanks ! ED

[Steve Hoffman]

Hi Ed,

I checked for you. There is no splice there. Betty just "breaks time" like all good jazz singers do on occasion. She "swings it" at that point and comes in half a beat early!

Ya see?

Actually, there isn't one splice in that entire album. Every song is a complete take unto itself. Rare in the music world, but not rare for Ray Charles or the late, great Betty Carter.

[ED in NY]

Hi Steve ! Thanks for the info on this one. I've listened to this over and over for years and just couldn't figure out what was going on there. The music stays the same but her vocal seemed to "jump" a bit there. Thanks for taking the time to answer this one for me. Much appreciated.

Best, ED