Essra Mohawk's "Thunder in The Morning" from PRIMORDIAL LOVERS

[pnyc1969]

Great song from a cool artist. Essra, in the early days, was said to believe herself an influence on Laura Nyro and Joni Mitchell. Frankly, I doubt she influenced the former. Laura's influences were abstractions. But I think she did influence Joni. Something rather direct must have pushed Joni past the tinny, uptight sound of her first 2 albums and get her to groove. If you listen to "Thunder in the Morning" and "Help Me" you can hear similarities.

[jeffschack1]

Just remembered my love for this wonderful singer after watching a movie on tv that brought back fond memeories of my life at this time with essra

[cactusKate15]

My sentiments are much like Joggyn Smyler's in that I also first heard this song, Thunder in the Morning, on the Philadelphia radio station WMMR in the 1970's and had looked for it for ages. It took help from my 20 yr old son to get to this on youTube. Thanks so much for bringing it to Essra fans from days gone by. You made my day.

[JoggynSmyler]

I First heard this song on WMMR Radio in the 70's and I never for got it..something like when you never forget where you were and what you were doing when Kennedy was shot or 911.. Amazing power in this song.

[fecinny]

@JoggynSmyler Thank you and I agree that Essra is incredible!

[cactusKate15]

@JoggynSmyler- My sentiments are much like Joggyn Smyler's in that I also first heard this song, Thunder in the Morning, on the Philadelphia radio station WMMR in the 1970's and had looked for it for ages. It took help from my 20 yr old son to get to this on youTube. Thanks so much for bringing it to Essra fans from days gone by. You made my day.

[fecinny]

@cactusKate15  Thank you, thank Essra!

[JoggynSmyler]

I"ll never forget the first time I heard this song on WMMR back in the 70's.. LOVED IT! great song.. enjoy my PACK IT UP song by me "JOGGYN SMYLER" be blessed with the best day ever!

[catzapp1]

I can't tell you how thrilled I am that I finally found this!!! I've been searching everywhere!! Thank you!!

[fecinny]

You are welcome catzapp1... In fact, Essra's first 3 albums were just reissued CD including PL and her Zappa-released "SANDY'S" album which is now on CD for the first time!

[DangerousBastard]

This is about Stephen Stills? Wow, had no idea. Thats a nice bit of trivia!

[JJRocker9]

"Dark clouds told me that you'd been burned." She wrote the song for Stephen Stills, who'd been feeling quite blue at one point. "Let me reassure your soul that someone loves you." The whole album is otherworldly.

[fecinny]

Otherworldy...I like that Chuck. Describes PRIMORDIAL LOVERS well. Did not know the Stephen Stills part - thank you.

Lastly, I am happy to to report that Essra's first 3 album will all be reissued next year!

[dagenhamdaveNo1]

Great song, thanks for sharing

God bless

David

[fecinny]

You are very welcome and glad you like the music of Essra Mohawk!

[Fr3derick]

Awesome!!!

Grandma mary

[fecinny]

Much appreciated.

[jogschneider]

Ahoy, '09, 18th, Mates and Pirates, Thanks for reminding me Fecinny, way up North,eh? Love this gentle montage of tune. Jo

[rosesredvioletsblue]

Well, hmmm, I just left a comment but it's not here. This is a very interesting sound... jazzy, bluesy, soulful. 5 stars~

Thank you!!

[fecinny]

Thanks & I couldn't agree more.

[theunit32]

i wonder if people realize that this is the same woman that sings the school house rock stuff...

[DangerousBastard]

Thats one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard... I've heard a lot of songs.

[RaiderEleven]

The amazing Essra Mohawk!!! From the album "Primordial Lovers". Wonderful Stuff: it's finally available on CD with her later music. She's from Philly, She played with Zappa and the Mothers once.

[fecinny]

Essra was also the muse to Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" & David Crosby's "Deja Vu," btw. Stay tuned.

[writerlaedee]

Thanks! I've been looking for this for years. I had the album and loved this song in particular as a teen. Gives me chills. I don't know the reason why, but it just does...

[fecinny]

Very cool response that true fans "get."

Happy listening & stay tuned.

[magusmagic]

Simply outstanding! 5*****

[Dorian994]

great song and great voice.

[ianabroad]

Great sound!

[fecinny]

Yea Ian, she's pretty cool. 

Thanks!

[DiggingMyOwnGrave2]

THANK YOU,

[fecinny]

You are very welcome.

Stay tuned for more....

[wygakyl]

Very Unique, and quite under the radar. I don't remember hearing her as a kid, and I knew most of them!

[brenhollhunt]

Yes! I remember this song, I was just a kid. What a voice!

[Prettyflowerchild]

appreciate the share. I never heard. Very nice nad sweet~

[Bflatblues55]

This song is very reminiscent of the first Joni Mitchell album I ever listened to... marvelous... it also has a Carole King flair to it ... really beautiful vocal here ... unusual ... just different enough to have that 'oh wow - oh cool' factor.

[LedHed65]

Very Nice fecinny!! Thanks!

[9trestleking]

Been lookin for this, great memories, thx for posting !

[fecinny]

Now you have it. Thanks for stopping by.

[kleina24]

Great song with a wonderful passion Thanks.

[jogschneider]

Mates, ya have to be also aware of the science here, i.e., Thunder indicates storm and lightening, which produces oxygen/ozone, also a kind of renewal, as love is also a renewal. ya might say the climate is "right" or conducive to the procreating activity,eh? OneFineDockRocker of MdDS

[GumatzPotrzebie]

Oh, man, I used to travel all over SE PA back in the day to catch Essra. My favorite was a little club right on the Delaware River in New Hope (great piano and fabulous acoustics). Sheesh - almost 40 years ago! My nearly 40-year old vinyl of Primordial Lovers has the grooves almost worn off it so this is *greatly* appreciated - thanks!! Laura Nyro was a great talent as well, but Essra really does it for this old boy. ;) Thanks again!

[fecinny]

Wow, what a fan.

One day we're all gonna unite...

[LilacNell]

This is nice and I'd probably like it more if Judee or Laura had not existed. However, it pales in comparison to those titans... sorry. Pleasant though.

[celetus]

Thanks Fecinny, been looking all over for this.

[fecinny]

It's my pleasure, really...

You may also like "I Am The Breeze" as well. Stay tuned & thanks for commenting.

[PadreMDB]

I am praying for this wonderful woman to recieve the credit she deserves. So moving...essra...stay well and light our hearts again!

[joaodedeus1]

can you please post i am the breeze? thx

[art4life4me]

I was in college when this was on the radio. Boy, does ths take me back. Thank you.

[fecinny]

You are very welcome - more to follow.

[fecinny]

Blue skies have indeed returned...