The title track of Davis's stunning second album. Matt Sullivan: Betty's one of those rare artists aeons ahead of het time. She truly pushed boundaries with her unbending DIY ethic. Her sacrifices pushed the way for so many artists to come. Our journey with Betty started when we met John Ballon, a Betty fanatic and lovely human, who located Betty, along with $40,000 in unpaid royalties. John didn't take a penny. He just wanted to make sure Betty was taken care of. Anytime I make a mix, this track's always included.
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The title track of Davis's stunning second album. Matt Sullivan: Betty's one of those rare artists aeons ahead of het time. She truly pushe… read more
The title track of Davis's stunning second album. Matt Sullivan: Betty's one of those rare artists aeons ahead of het time. She truly pushed boundaries with her unbending DIY e… read more
Betty Gray Davis (née Mabry; July 26, 1944 — February 9, 2022), was an American cult funk-rock and soul singer-songwriter, producer, model and fashion icon. She was known for her harsh, erotic and raw funky vocals, controversial sexually-oriented lyrics and performance style, and for being the second wife of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. She's also regarded by many as the "Queen of Funk." Davis was born as Betty Mabry in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Mabry's debut was as a songwriter, with The Chambers Brothers's Uptown (1967, Columbia). When Betty turned sixte… read more
Betty Gray Davis (née Mabry; July 26, 1944 — February 9, 2022), was an American cult funk-rock and soul singer-songwriter, producer, model and fashion icon. She was known for her harsh, ero… read more
Betty Gray Davis (née Mabry; July 26, 1944 — February 9, 2022), was an American cult funk-rock and soul singer-songwriter, producer, model and fashion icon. She was known for her harsh, erotic and raw funky vocals, controversial sexual… read more
