Bar-Kays Anticipation

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Uploaded by on Aug 19, 2010

1982 album Propositions

The B-side to 1983's Top 20 "She Talks to Me With Her Body" single, and originally from the Bar-Kays' 1981 LP Propositions, "Anticipation" is the antithesis of everything that the Bar-Kays were identified with. Gone are the fiery funk riffing and urgent groove, replaced instead by mid-tempoed balladeering as Larry Dodson traded in his customary rough vocals for a smoother R&B delivery.

However, while many bands would have faltered before such an abrupt deviation from form, the Bar-Kays were able to bridge the stylistic gap with ease. Atmospherically, the song is a distinct second cousin to Bill Withers' "Lovely Day," a recommendation in itself. Add its own sweet melodicism, carried on Larry Smith's dreamy guitar, and you're looking at an undisguised classic.

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  • That opening riff is straight up blues!!!! The Bar Kays are so underrated!!!!!

  • @fenderjones Yes

  • This really took me home to Memphis, love this, sitting on grand Ma porch with the crush of the day enjoying a hot summer night. Damm I miss them days.

  • @toney071707 Great Memories ;o)

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  • I've seen The Bar-kays five times even in Germany. Trully a class act. If you have candles, wine, and you woman, YOU GOT IT ALL...PEACE.

  • The music on this track sounds Frankie Beverly & Maze like!!

  • k melodia linda bons tempo club da cidade, floresta em osasco muito bom gosto

  • THANKS!!!

  • who ain't been there....

  • Anticipaaatiing, your ev-er-y mooove. Ow!

  • i just met this beautiful chic and im trying to be patient.But its so hard to not think about us taking the next step.I"ve already pictured the scene,candles,champagne,cannab­is sativa,and magnums.Thank God for the Barkays!!! She got me "Anticipation"!!!!

  • play this at my cousin job on tha jukebox nice

  • If this ain't the shiz-nit, then show me what is.

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