What a brilliant and informative read, Richard. I have Exuma I and 'Reincarnation,' but I have never seen 'Do Wah Nanny' on vinyl. If I have, it was out of my radar and I flipped right past it. I have also never heard Simone's version until today. So thank you for introducing me to her lovely rendition! I love the juxtaposition with Simone's version as well as Exuma's and the religious, civil rights breakdown that ultimately concludes with it being a powerful anthem now adopted by queer and trans icons. It is a true testament to its visionary nature, effortlessly transcending the boundaries of time, race, gender, and sexuality.
Thank you! Fascinating. Had never heard of this before, much less heard it.
Thanks back, and thanks for the restack!
What a brilliant and informative read, Richard. I have Exuma I and 'Reincarnation,' but I have never seen 'Do Wah Nanny' on vinyl. If I have, it was out of my radar and I flipped right past it. I have also never heard Simone's version until today. So thank you for introducing me to her lovely rendition! I love the juxtaposition with Simone's version as well as Exuma's and the religious, civil rights breakdown that ultimately concludes with it being a powerful anthem now adopted by queer and trans icons. It is a true testament to its visionary nature, effortlessly transcending the boundaries of time, race, gender, and sexuality.
Thanks, Michael. It’s a song that’s fascinated me since I first heard it and I seem to come away with a different interpretation each time.