What's A Matter Baby ~ Ellen Foley

[mollysangelique]

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[mymonaro2008]

Thanks royalgarden97 for taking the time to post your comments here. I agree with you, it would have to be one of my favourite songs from the 70s, as well.

[royalgarden97]

My favorite song of the 70's!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks Dickneeds for your comments. I agree with your comments.

[Dickneeds]

I have this great album. Her version is the best cover of this song. Timi Yuro is superior.

[robertemmet321]

@Dickneeds Nah. Steve Marriott and the Small Faces did the best cover.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks Wayne for taking the time to post your comments. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[wmw2525]

Great stuff ... thanks for posting. Ellen Foley is one of my very favourite artists, and I love both her albums ... this song in particular ! ... Cheers, Wayne

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks starcitygal for taking the time to post a comment. I agree, Ellen has a great voice. I could not find this song on Youtube, there were several other songs by Foley, so I decided to upload it for everyone's enjoyment. What with all your birthday requests, you must be extremely old! *L* It sounded like a great way to keep getting your requests played. I am in Australia. Pardon my ignorance, you refer to a mutual friend, but at Youtube I do not have any friends listed.

[starcitygal]

One of my all-time favorites from the 70's. No one's voice compares to Ellen Foley's - not one. I used to request this video in one of the clubs in NY every time I went. The DJ never figured out that I was saying it was my birthday every week huh? your birthday again? - he just glady played the video!!! Ellen Foley, where are you????????????????????????? You and I have a mutual friend - Elly Brown!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks caat57 and zinesilol88 for taking the time to post your comments.

[caat57]

Thanx for loading up. Brings back many nice memories from times with my best frends at 70s. Soo mutch fun we have and this record was running over and over...

[zinesilol88]

U.K. singer Elkie Brooks recorded this for her c.d " Bookbinders Kid" Timi Yuro contacted Elkie to say she loved Elkie 's version. They became friends.

[SeeburgMusic]

Timi Yuro called from the grave and says "your version sucks bitch". Sorry, I must agree.

[Carbo1964]

heard it back yesterday on the radio... great voice!

[dylandollyspud]

Timi Yuro's song. Sorry

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks Ilvcamusic for taking the time to post your comments.

[Ilvcamusic]

This is prety good but "TIMI YURO" owns this song!!! The more I hear it though, the more I like it!

[mymonaro2008]

Yes, a great song to love! Thanks for your comments.

[toonsis]

Love the song but for no personal reason

[mymonaro2008]

Pardon my ignorance, but you are wanting what?

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the comments. I agree with your thoughts. However, I will add Laura Branigan and Bonnie Tyler to my list of women artists from the 70s/early 80s

[macca4484]

am so thankfull i was a teenager, at the time women rocked, linda ronstadt,ellenfoley,joan jett,debbie harry.pat benatar,rarely equelled never surpassed

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks drdaveduncan for taking the time to post a comment. You referred to "one and only solo album". However, what about her two other albums Spirit of St. Louis 1981 and Another Breath (1983)?

[drdaveduncan]

Ellen Foley was the original Defense attorney on the TV sitcom comedy Night Court before Markey Post took over. She recorded this one and only solo album then did Bat Out Of Hell with Meat Loaf. She's the female vocalist on Paradise By the Dash Board Lights.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks TL250Rider for taking the time to post your comments at this page.

[TL250Rider]

I am impressed Ellen You are doing a great job on this Song.

Great Job.

Thank you for the listing

[PAULLONDEN]

Such a brilliant convincing cover. Foley was(is) no stupid girl indeed.

She delivered this with soo much attitude.Timeless.

[russyboy59]

Yeah...This was my break up song too!!!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks g01du5tw0man for your comments. A great song for any time or event, not just breaking up!

[g01du5tw0man]

This is my favorite "break-up song of all time. Oh yeah.... . Wrap your ears around this.

[ItsMee1965]

This great song helped me to get through my break up with my boyfriend in mid 80s. I used to sing this over and over again, it was perfect at that time - and helped me to process the hurt in my heart. Very good singer indeed, I have one of her albums still (LP). Thank you for putting this in YT!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks @ItsMee1965 for sharing your thoughts with us. It is interesting what one remembers about lost love and songs which were around at the time.

In my late teens (late 1970s) I was going out with a girl who had a Bee Gees cassette tape. I played it continuously in my car during the time I was going out with her. Even today when I hear certain Bee Gees' tracks, they bring back memories. Especially, as the girl in question called off our relationship.

[jeepgirlxxl]

nice great song i luve it so much yhanks for video sound slide asome

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks @jeepgirlxxl for taking the time to post a reply. I am pleased to hear that you love the song. I agree, it is a great song sung by a great artist.

Regards,

mymonaro

[mymonaro2008]

Do not know what happened.....Ellen seemed to drop off the recording circuit.

[Bergthesgarten]

She is wonderfull...........What happend ?

[Drumr56]

This is the best version...

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks @Drumr56 for your posting.

[FancyGapWolf]

Ellen Foley does a good job with this song......But, the best vocal ever on this song was done by Florence (Flo) Starnes, also recorded in the 70's on the Hit and Run label ..........I'd love to hear that one again but can't find it !

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks @FancyGapWolf for your comments. I have not heard of Flo Starnes. I have just searched the net, but can only find minimal infor about this artist.

If you do find the song, please let us all know.

[FancyGapWolf]

@FancyGapWolf

Thanks Mymonaro2008....... Flo was my next door neighbor for a while in Greensboro NC....She was/is married to Roger Kohrs (aka Tiny Basser). They played together up and down the East coast in the 80's. Tiny played later with the Unknown Hinson and Flo recorded with Randy Clay (Christian music). She had an incredible voice and delivery, but there is just nothing out there that I can find....I'll keep looking !

[RedrooAU]

Ellen Foley did the backing vocals on 'Bat Out Of Hell' album...all of 'Nightout' is great...'We Belong To The Night' is another fav of mine from this LP...cheers thanx for the track...

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks @RedrooAU for your comments. Yes, the Meat Loaf songs which Ellen backed were great.

[frankie13sfa]

Same comment as MsRobynj ...and really, what a fantastic voice ! Nice from you to put it on YouTube ...Thanks

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks @frankie13sfa for your posting. Yes, Ellen has a great voice.

[mymonaro2008]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the track.

[blksabbath65]

ty for puttin her tunes on here dude

[MsRobynj]

I had forgotten about the awesome tracks on this album, so glad I re-discovered it.

[mymonaro2008]

A great album.....a fantastic voice!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks myboylollipop09 for taking the time to stop by and post a comment.

[myboylollipop09]

Its takes alot of nerve to cover a Timi Yuro song, however Ellen Foley does Timi proud on this one. It even has that great Phil Spector Wall of Sound driving force feel to it. I love the male back-up singers in the background asking "Whats the matter baby"  Timi was one of the very few performers who Frank Sinatra ever asked to open for him in his concerts. Timi was also one of Elvis's favorite singers. Not bad company huh...

[pbatommy]

While I like Timi Yuro's original, this is a good cover. Timi would've been proud of it.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for taking the time to post your comments.

[PlayIt4MeAgainSam]

What a powerful voice Ellen has. ~Great Post ~

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the comments. Yes, a great voice!

[vinygee]

Guys,guys, guys W.T.F you never heard her play on radio? WOW. I remember when i was 13 my sister bought the album and i wore the tape out as well, jim steinmann made a wise choice for paradise by the dashboard light. So many many memories in my head when i hear this simply superb

[blauwetr3]

perfect

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the comment...I could not agree more with your comment!

A fantastic song performed by a lady with a fantastic voice, with fantastic music.

[grint34]

I can clearly hear someone shouting in the studio at 2.31/2.32. But it doesn't bother me at all. Its just funny. Thanks for uploading. Great track.

[mymonaro2008]

Strange....with earphones in I can sort of hear some voices, but to me it sounds like the backing singers. Can anyone else hear this talking?

Yes, a great track!

[grint34]

I hear someone talking on 2.31 min

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the comment. I am not able to hear "talking" at the 2.31 min mark, but at approximately 2.30 min mark I do hear a click, like a minor scratch on the disk.....very strange! How long does the talking last for?

[bucky468]

What I can't figure out is Ellen Foley was born (& perhaps raised) in St. Louis but I never hear any of her songs played on St. Louis's fave son (or daughter) KSHE95, 1 of the oldest (if not the oldest) existing rock stations in America, especially during UMan's "KSHE Klassics" show. In fact I think just about every classic rock station has neglected playing her singles on the radio. That's too bad b/c this song is "classic" imo!!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the comments bucky468,

I have to agree with you about no play on radio stations. It happens here in South Australia, I can not recall hearing a Foley track on our "classic" radio stations.

Regards,

[koogala]

The first time I heard the timi yuro version I was a teen age guy. I had dumped my girl friend and things did not work out with my new flame. When this song came up on the radio I was driving with my guy friends THEY ALL LOOKED AT ME they new I was hurting. This song was like a cork screw to my heart. I GOT WHAT I DESERVED!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks koogala for sharing your experiences of this song with us.

[TheHeidiGame]

I Love playing this really loud and singing along

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks TheHeidiGame for taking the time to post your comment. I agree with you, this track sounds great "really loud". Although my singing is not too good! *LOL*

[utetuyo]

i watch her video when i was about 4 (1983), i download the video once, but why now there's only this video pic? i love her official video..

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the posting. This youtube video has only ever had one picture.....no video.

[littleblackg]

THANK YOU!!!

[littleblackg]

This album did it for me she Ellen Foley is it.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks littleblackg for taking the time to post your comment. I agree with you.....a great album and artist.

[CurreZalFlyers]

I bought the Nightout album just for this track with the Hunter/Ronson treatment.

Have since tracked down the other versions on You Tube inc Timi & LJ amongst others.

This is a great ballsy version and I love it.

Thanks

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for your comments. When you refer to LJ, pardon my ignorance, but which artist is this?

[CurreZalFlyers]

LJ Reynolds & Chocolate Syrup.

Timi Yuro is the other one.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks. Yes, I really enjoy Timi Yuro's song, but I had not heard of LJ.....just done a search and will listen to their songs.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks MarkssexySmurf for taking the time to post your comments. I agree with you, remembering the time when the song was originally released definitely makes me feel OLD! *L* It gets me thinking about all the young girls I use to take out in my car and listening to the song. I have got older, but the girls remain young in my mind! *LOL*

[MarkssexySmurf]

I freaking LOVE this song... been one of my faves from the moment it was released (god I feel old now LOL)

[pipilotta12345]

i still know when this came out ,my friend has the album of ellen.and she played it several times.that were the times!thanks for your reply.

[mymonaro2008]

Yes, I have the album as well. I remember the day I purchased it, when it had been originally released . I got to know a guy behind a counter in a record store and each Friday evening I would visit the store and the guy would suggest new records for me to listen to. As a result, I ended up buying some "alternative" lps. Another one that comes to mind was the band Sniff and the Tears.

[pipilotta12345]

GREAT

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the feedback pipilotta12345.

[petecsanky]

The video of this great tune had been posted a while ago, but was unfortunately removed. Ellen's acting performance on the video was equally as good as her vocal performance, so you can imagine how good the combination was!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the posting. I was not fortunate to see the video which you refer to. I wonder why it was removed?

[petecsanky]

One word: GREED.

The record companies, e.g. WMG, are putting the heat on videos and music here on You Tube, even old ones, and getting them removed, one by one. Let them know what you think!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the answer.

[bjursten]

This brings back memories from when I was a teenager. This song sounds as good and as fresh as it did 30 years ago. What a great statement of pure pure pop romanticism this song is, and what a voice on that lassie.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks bjursten for your posting. I can not but agree with your comments about Foley's voice. When I play the album (old vinyl) it always brings back memories of 1979...and all the lovely girls I knew and the hot cars I drove! I was one year past my teens!

[bjursten]

Thanks for replying, mymonaro2008. I was sitting in my car late yesterday evening driving home from work and just started thinking about this song and thought that I would check if I could find it on youtube. I just remebered the great lyrics in the song and Ellen´s fantastic singing. "what´s a matter baby, is she hurting you": a line that anybody who´s ever had a crush on somebody in their teens can relate to. It gave me such a romantic feeling of longing for times past.

[mymonaro2008]

Hello bjursten, a month or so ago I had actually forgotten about the song and album in question. I was surfing around youtube I surfed on in to the the artist Timi Yuro and discovered what a great voice she had ( I had not known of Timi Yuro prior to this).

Looking at Timi Yuro's songs I found What's A Matter Baby. After listening to it several times, it struck me that I had the same song on the Ellen Foley album, packed away in the bottom of my cupboard. I do enjoy both artists' songs.

[mymonaro2008]

Even though they are the same song, they both have their unique quality. However, Foley's song has the great "Wall of Sound" style of instruments.

[mymonaro2008]

There are actually many other artists who have recorded this song. Some which are good and some which are not so good! I do have one question about the song......in places on the net it is listed as "What's A Matter Baby", whereas in other places "What's The Matter Baby", where the lyrics use "the" in place of "a". I have wondered why the lyrics and title have been changed?

[bjursten]

Yeah, me too. I always thought the song was called "what´s the matter baby." And was surprised to see the "a" in there. I prefer Ellen´s version of the song to any other that I´ve heard. Thanks for posting it here and making it available to the rest of us.

[mymonaro2008]

You are welcome.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks sfcritic for your posting.

I agree with you, I was amazed this track from Foley's 1979 album was not on youtube.

[sfcritic]

THANK YOU THANK YOU! I was looking for this just about two weeks ago -- and SO dismayed that I couldn't find it. This was the only version I'd ever heard -- so it was cool to discover Yuro's one - but this is just so much BITCHIER and wounded -- I just love it. Can't believe finding it just now!!! This album is still just TERRIFIC -- a gem that needs to be rediscovered. Her and Genya Ravan.

[Liamokay20]

This song is on the 'Meatloaf and Friends, CD'. It is such a good song and Ellen Foley has such a beautiful voice.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for taking the time Liamokay20 to post your comments.

Yes, I agree with you that Ellen has a beautiful voice and the song is a good one.

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks cocochoca for your comments. I posted the song because I was amazed that it was not already here at youtube. Even though there are some of the other tracks from the 1979 album. I agree with you, Ellen Foley has a fantastic voice and add the instruments and one gets a great song. Saying that, I also like the version of the song by the great Timi Yuro.

[cocochoca]

I'm so very glad I could find this original v of the ellen foley version !!personally I find in it the perfect intonation,instruments and this wonderfull emotional voice about all that hurts............so very very,very good to hear!more than the triompf the song brings with it.....!I saw the live performance in the video of I guess 2009 but it missed evrything from this origenall even Ellen foley missing everything she was once,a very beautifull slimm woman...my meaning!!