MARSHA HUNT Woman Child 1971 ORIG TRACK LABEL FUNK PSYCH LP Bolan The Who LISTEN

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She may claim to be a “woman child,” but Marsha Hunt was full grown.  Ask Mick Jagger, who gave her a child and inspired “Brown Sugar.”  Ask Marc Bolan, who gave her a brace of songs to record, including her strident take on the old Johns Children outtake “Desdemona,” included on this album (she also records Marc’s “Hot Rod Poppa,” which he never did).  Ask the Soft Machine’s Mike Ratledge, who turned down her application for what would have been an interesting incarnation of the Softs but ended up married to her anyway.  Ask Rick Wakeman, who doffed his wizard’s robe long enough to add creepy Cajun keyboards to Marsha’s cover of Dr. John’s “Walk on Gilded Splinters,” also included here on WOMAN CHILD.  Ask Pete Townshend, who produced her take on “Long Black Veil” and adds his slashing distinctive and thoroughly manic guitar to a cover of Chip Taylor and the Troggs’ “Wild Thing” that’s, honestly, slinkier, sexier and better than the original.  Oddly enough, she doesn’t flaunt her famous friends here – she just mentions the bevy of powerhouse producers on the back cover.  And what a lineup – Tony Visconti, Kit Lambert, Gus Dudgeon and a special shout out to “George at Apple Studios.”  Sheesh.  She also gets the Count Basie Orchestra to help out on “Moan You Moaners,” and turns Bobby Goldsboro’s title track into something dark, somber and primally demonic.  And is it just me, or does she sing “I got c*m on my tongue?”  Oh crap, maybe Marsha’s crazy hoodoo power’s affecting ME now.  What IS this strange allure she has over men?  Why do I feel like writing songs and playing guitar for her?  And I don’t even know how to PLAY guitar…

ORIGINAL 1971 LP on the UK Track label.  Vinyl plays FAIR to GOOD - doesn't LOOK that bad but has some crackle and pops, but when Marsha WAILS you won't even notice.  Check the clip for a better idea.  Cover has scrapes on front and back, and spine wear.  About VG.  SUPER RARE original press goes for 3 figures in average shape.  This is a little below, so...

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