VARIOUS ARTISTS / “Going Out Of My Head”
“I Think I’m going Out Of My Head” is a popular “pop” song written especially for Anthony Gourdine, aka Little Anthony of Little Anthony and The Imperials. The song was composed by Alessandro (Tony) Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein. Little Anthony had left the group to attempt a solo career and he was not successful. When he returned to The Imperials and their old line up was back intact, Randazzo who was a long time friend of the group composed a string of hits for the group.
Little Anthony and The Imperials’ 1964 recording was a major hit for the group. The song went on to be covered by a wide variety of artists in diverse styles. Here are nine versions starting with the original and concluding with a definitive arrangement featuring Luther Vandross.
01 Little Anthony & The Imperials 25 Greatest Hits
02 Compact Jazz – Wes Montgomery
03 Going to Go-Go / Away We Go-Go - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles 
04 Reach Out - Hank Mobley
05 For All We Know - Esther Phillips 
06 Write On, Capt'n - Jack McDuff 
07 Live At The Expo '70 - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 
08 Silk N' Soul + The Nitty Gritty - Gladys Knight & The Pips 
09 Always And Forever - Luther Vandross
—Kalamu ya Salaam
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October 21st, 2010 at 7:34 am
Thanks, Kalamu, for giving me a joyous, exhilarating way to begin my day!
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