Betty Davis. A woman with an appetite. Married for a year to Miles Davis, her influence is credited with changing Miles's musical direction in the late 60s and bringing us Bitches Brew. On their divorce Miles said she was "too young and wild" for him. He also suspected her of an affair with Jimi Hendrix. The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People) called her a disgrace to her race for her suggestive lyrics.
Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him, from They Say I'm Different (1974) is a great slow-burning funk soul chugger. Nice sounds, nice pace, nice backing vocals, nice dress. "when my goose gets loose she's gonna know I'll still be gettin' it on". Anti Love Song, from her self-titled first album in 1973 has the funkiest opening with Larry Graham's (Sly and the Family Stone veteran) bass giving a firm statement of intent.
Betty Davis - Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him
Betty Davis - Anti Love Song
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