How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone

[copley]

Does anyone have any idea as to who is singing this please? I’ve searched the internet with no luck! It’s not Diana & it’s not Jean!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMou68VinTI

[thomas96]

I don't know but it's horrible in my opinion. BT's is the only version.

[copley]

BT's! Who is that?

[snakepit]

Bobby Taylor

[copley]

Duh! Lol! :D

[jobeterob]

I actually thought the Diana Ross version was super.

[kenneth]

I actually thought the Diana Ross version was super.

I agree. One of her best performances ever from one of their best albums. The arrangement is superb. I love the train sounds in the music and the way it pushes Diane to sound more and more desperate. A great song!

[sophisticated_soul]

Could it possibly be The Elgins? It sounds like a demo.

[copley]

Search is over. I have discovered that it's by a Canadian singer called Katarina Andraskova who appears to be unsigned. She performs in clubs in Montreal.

[sophisticated_soul]

Search is over. I have discovered that it's by a Canadian singer called Katarina Andraskova who appears to be unsigned. She performs in clubs in Montreal.

I'm guessing she wasn't a member of The Elgins.;)

[copley]

You guessed correctly :D

[marv2]

Search is over. I have discovered that it's by a Canadian singer called Katarina Andraskova who appears to be unsigned. She performs in clubs in Montreal.



She sounds great. Montreal is a great music city.

[REDHOT]

I like it,who ever is is,she has a very good voice.

[carole cucumber]

I like it,who ever is is,she has a very good voice.

Here's a few more by Katarena for your listening pleasure.

https://soundcloud.com/kellafitz

[mowest]

I don't know but it's horrible in my opinion. BT's is the only version.

Never knew that BT & Vancouvers had recorded this great song. Excellent rendition!

[thomas96]

Never knew that BT & Vancouvers had recorded this great song. Excellent rendition!

I believe it's Bobby solo, but nonetheless, absolutely fantastic. His voice fits the song perfectly. I don't dislike the Supremes' version but I can't listen to it knowing that Bobby's exists.

[marv2]

Here's Bobby and the Vancouver's version . Love it!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DENLqAJDBzg

[kenneth]

Bobby's is okay, but lacks the immediacy of Diane's vocal. I think the arrangement is too slow and leisurely...doesn't sound like there's any urgency which I think misses the point. I have to admit his voice never did much to me; it always reminded me of other Motown vocalists who were more distinctive on their own.

[thomas96]

Here's Bobby and the Vancouver's version . Love it!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DENLqAJDBzg

Vancouvers aren't on it.

[thomas96]

Bobby's is okay, but lacks the immediacy of Diane's vocal. I think the arrangement is too slow and leisurely...doesn't sound like there's any urgency which I think misses the point. I have to admit his voice never did much to me; it always reminded me of other Motown vocalists who were more distinctive on their own.

No other vocalist at Motown could sing even remotely like him.

[supremester]

I like Ross' vocal, but not the production anywhere near as much as BT- plus his vocal is superb. I love his voice, but his interp and stylings are also fab.

[thanxal]

Jean Terrell had a good version.

https://youtu.be/SiPqy-6gEu0

[daviddesper]

I had never heard Bobby's version but have to admit that it is quite the production. After a few more listens, I might prefer it but for now I will stick with Diana's.

[Philles/Motown Gary]

I love both Diana's and Bobby's version. If I were forced to choose a favorite, however, it would be Diana's, as hers was the version I heard and grew to love first. Bobby's is a real close second, though. Can't say I'm crazy about the instrumentation on Jean's version. Not sure if her recording is unfinished, or if the acatate makes it seem as such.

[tdoa]

Both are excellent versions, but i prefer DR's, the orchestral arrangement makes it sound so gloomy and despairing. When I hear it I can just see her slowly sinking into bewildered desperation. Another unparalleled Motown classic.

[marv2]

I don't like Diane's lead version at all. Too slick. I like Bobby's more from the man's perspective. It's grittier, he sounds authentic.

[marv2]

Vancouvers aren't on it.

Thanks Thomas for clarifying that. Bobby sounds great on this song.

[thomas96]

I don't like Diane's lead version at all. Too slick. I like Bobby's more from the man's perspective. It's grittier, he sounds authentic.

I agree Marv. One of my favorite songs of Bobby's. "Out in the Country" [[also on the Taylor Made Soul album) has a very similar feel in my opinion and his vocal is just as fantastic [[I just think the band track isn't quite as superb as "How Long"). A rare early writing credit of Rick James' too.

[marv2]

I agree Marv. One of my favorite songs of Bobby's. "Out in the Country" [[also on the Taylor Made Soul album) has a very similar feel in my opinion and his vocal is just as fantastic [[I just think the band track isn't quite as superb as "How Long"). A rare early writing credit of Rick James' too.


Yeah I was aware that Rick James wrote or co-wrote this song. I heard a version by Jean Terrell [[it was only a demo) and she sang the shit out of the song too. But Bobby made it come alive. The lyrics sound like they were written for a man. I like how Bobby builds up the tension in the song.

[kenneth]

I don't like Diane's lead version at all. Too slick. I like Bobby's more from the man's perspective. It's grittier, he sounds authentic.

I'm sure that comes as a surprise to nobody...! LOL