The Real Thing

In this episode, we take a break from all the raging garage, and visit Philly for some sweet soulful sounds. Back in 1965, Valerie Ashford, Nick Simpson, and Jo Armstead wrote a great dancefloor mover called "The Real Thing" that rips off the groove from "Heat Wave" to great effect. We think Tina Britt did the original version (2:20), and it provokes discussion on conflict, certainty, doubt, and dancing.  That same year, The Chiffons produced an ethereal version of "The Real Thing", with harps! (50:43) Predictably, Weldon freaks out and cites other Chiffons bangers and baroque masterpieces. Erik introduces a new musicological term. We get deep here! The final version comes from a man who was once on top in the land down under Down Under: Mr. Lee Grant from New Zealand (1:21:43). We relate his crazy crooning career, which culminated in being thrown off the Eiffel Tower by Grace Jones!! Get real!!!!