Soul Fantasy

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Carlena Williams - When I'm touching you 1984




This 7 inch is ultra rare. Ten days ago it was sold for 150$ on ebay. Also three months ago it was sold for 230$ on ebay.
Carlena Williams sang for the legendady rock group Pink Floyd as backing vocalist. In 1975 she released a single entitled "I won't be completely happy".
Also Carlena sang for Carpenters, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison in 1977 and David Gilmour's rock album in 1978.
In 1984 she recorded on Broadcast Records two tracks entitled "When I'm touching you" and "When you're near". Most of the artists involved on this single are unknown. Mike Rosati on guitar, Doug Lenier on bass, Michael Vernacshio on keyboards, John Friesew on drums, Steve Madaeo on trumpet, Bill Reichenbach on trombone, Jim Coile on saxophone. Backing vocals by Alfie Silas, Pattie Howard and Joan Johnson. Here below, enjoy this great rarity!




Note: The above posted single is not played in full

2 comments:

Bryan Crumpler said...

Way cool! That's my great aunt!

Tonton Décibel !!! said...

yes it's true ,

she had worked with David Gilmour !

when I had bought mid 90 in london,

the shop name was 'music&video exchange 38,56,64 nothing hill gate"

only 4£ at this time ,
a heavy heavy song !!!
fantastic post soul denis !