What A Man - Linda Lyndell

Pick up exclusive collectible items, plus music from your favorite Stax artists and legends. "What a Man" by Linda Lyndell off the album 'The Complete Stax / Volt Soul Singles, Vol. 2: 1968-1971'

[titaniumpecker]

This is the awesome original. Just because you love Salt n Pepa's cover version doesn't mean you need to hate this classic from the legendary Stax Records catalogue.

[yolandaray]

When I found out I was having a boy I would sing the chorus to my belly. I must have programed him, because he is a wonderful man, husband, and father. I love him to pieces.

[lisaweber]

Nothing can replace the original. Or that horn section!

[abrahamthomas]

Written by Dave Crawford, my friend who did the backgrounds on the best record I ever made. He was murdered in 1988.

[divachic]

I knew I heard this before Salt N Pepas version in the 90s, my mom must have been playing this around the house when I was a we babe lol, good music lives on forever even in re creation❤️🔥🎶

[LaurenGrz]

Had no idea this was the original, what a shame! This is amazing

[victortoth]

One comment only for one of the FUNKIEST SONGS OF ALL TIME!!!! WHAT IS GOING ON!!! This song should get a few hundred thousand up-votes immediately!!!! Sing it Linda!!!! FUNK ON!!!

[leevespa]

Stumbled across this girl by pure accident....what a voice this young lady has....and he guitar put mine in the bin lol, talented, beautiful....killer guitarist....and I love the fact she's playing think they knock spots of the gibbos....but I've got a nighthawk, and I'm from the uk....😊

[imalwaysright]

This version is incredible. I never knew how much of the Salt N Pepa version came from this. Even more incredible that this song was largely improvised. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[k.c]

This is the version I heard growing up in the 70s and 80s ....

[kennyschachat]

"Got me doin' the camel walk, in my sleep...Make me do the James Brown, every time I get on my feet". That about says it all. What A Mighty Fine Track!

[dirtymcghee]

You are free to like BOTH versions. They are both amazing and it's fine if you like one a bit more than the other. It's also possible to like BOTH cats and dogs and The Beatles and The Rolling Stones too.

[kathleenminor]

Wow this is a lesson that none of us are too old to learn. And it's good to hear the truth about things. As well as where you can find real raw talent. So she sang this song and Salt n Pepa covered it! I love it. Hats off to STAX records. My #1 favorite will always be the late great Isaac Hayes.

[zeekchaiyde]

I love this sound for 1968! A total groove🔥🔥🔥

[touchtablet]

What a song, thank you so much from France

[boomerang]

I was still a teen when this was out and this was a jam. Back then, there were more White musicians and singers than you may realize. Nobody was making big deals of it. If you were good, just step and do your thing was our attitude. Love it ❤

[rowdybliss]

Irresistibly groovy. That bass line… too dang funky. Makes me wanna grab my man. :)

[tonyrussi]

a "blue eyed " soul sister from Gainesville, Fl. She still lives outside Tallahassee, Fl.

[stephgreen]

Every time I hear Salt n Pepa’s version (which I grew up on and love) I have to listen to the original (which I *also* love) to even things out lol.

[debfan]

I love the Salt N Pepa version but I am shocked that En Vogue did not do this entire song on Funky Divas, because it would have been perfect for them, but they did a heck of a job on that chorus!