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Subject: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: velvetoneo on 07/14/06 at 7:01 am
Of the two versions of "I Say a Little Prayer" by Hal David/Burt Bacharach, do you prefer Dionne Warwick's 1967 version (US and Canada #4) or Aretha Franklin's 1968 version (US #10) ?
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: Paul on 07/14/06 at 7:17 am
'Reefer's...
There was also a version by Bomb The Bass in the 80s, which is best avoided!
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: holicman on 07/14/06 at 8:19 am
Definitely Aretha Franklin's version.
It had more soul.
I cant say anymore about it except that the recording of it is so soulfully eerie to listen to.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: Nostalgic on 07/14/06 at 12:06 pm
This is close, but I went with Dionne's version. In Aretha's version, the backing vocals sing the whole chorus, but they're not credited more. Like it's not Aretha Franklin featuring ________ or and ________. They also say the "prayer for you" part during the verses.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: Sister Morphine on 07/14/06 at 3:11 pm
I'm choosing the option not up there; both.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 07/14/06 at 3:19 pm
I prefer Dionne Warwick's version... :)
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: whistledog on 07/14/06 at 3:21 pm
There was also a country version in the early 70s as a duet between Glen Campbell and Anne Murray. I like that one
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: ultraviolet52 on 07/14/06 at 5:22 pm
I like Dionne Warwick's version over Aretha's.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: gemini on 07/14/06 at 8:36 pm
I really like Dionne's version :)
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: zcrito on 07/16/06 at 1:34 pm
Dionne's.
Hal David+Burt Bacharach+Dionne Warwick were always a good song mix in the '60s.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: Tanya1976 on 07/16/06 at 11:39 pm
Dionne's, though Aretha's was nice.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/19/06 at 2:08 pm
Both are good , but I prefer Dionne Warwick.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 07/21/06 at 8:38 am
Aretha Franklin (1968) by a country mile and then some :P
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: mandamoo on 07/22/06 at 7:28 am
Aretha Franklin
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: snozberries on 12/03/06 at 4:07 am
I love Aretha but Dionne's version is purer. It just works!
How come I say a little prayer by the cast of my best friends wedding wasn't an option? 8)
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: Sister Morphine on 12/03/06 at 12:04 pm
Dionne Warwick of the two presented, but I also like Diana King's version.
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 12/03/06 at 3:21 pm
I went with Dionne's version. It just seems so...perky. ::)
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: danootaandme on 12/03/06 at 5:01 pm
ARETHA
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: AmericanGirl on 12/05/06 at 10:09 pm
Two outstanding versions of a well conceived song. I love it!
I love Aretha but Dionne's version is purer. It just works!
Agreed. Although I don't always prefer purity - depends on my mood... ::)
I'm choosing the option not up there; both.
I'm with you - both for me! ;)
Subject: Re: "I Say a Little Prayer"-Aretha or Dionne?
Written By: Ashkicksass on 12/14/06 at 9:46 am
Normally I would pick Aretha - no contest. But in this case I'm going to have to go with Dionne. I just like hers better.