It's Gonna Take A Miracle

In Episode 28, we’re taking it to the rooftops to shout about the sweet-soul classic “It’s Gonna Take A Miracle.” First off is the original 1965 version by Baltimore’s greatest girl group, the Royalettes  (@ 2:50) – and we double the fun by discussing both the song and the incredible video (found on our podcast’s Facebook page) . Like us, you'll get lost in Sheila Ross’s eyes and bounced around by arranger Teddy Randazzo’s dynamic orchestral crescendos and tympani rolls. Six years later, Laura Nyro’s version (@ 43:01) hits us hard with her harrowing-night-of-the-soul performance, and the solid, supportive backing of the vocal group Labelle might be the only thing keeping us from jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge. 11 years later, and could you find a more different performance than Deniece Williams’ 1982 hit version (@ 1:19:40)? We manage to fit in some observations on DW’s slow-dance, doo-wop, placid and plush Motown-ish reading, in between discussing its incredible video, facts about the Family Ties theme song, and a crucial digression on karaoke in Edmonton, Alberta at the turn of the 21st Century.