See See Rider

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LaVern Baker’s final Atlantic album was a celebration of her accomplishments during her 10-year tenure with the label. In 1963 the generational shift would become irrevocable with the rise of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, as Baker and other pioneers of '50s rock ‘n’ roll were consigned to the past. Rather than foolishly attempt to change her sound to capitalize on trends, Baker made an album that reiterated everything she did best, with all the confidence and boldness that had made her a star a decade earlier. In recognition of an impending sea change, she left the incoming generation “I’m Leaving You,” “You Better Stop,” and “See See Rider,” songs encrypted with the fire that made rock music exciting at its inception. “Endless Love,” “All the Time,” and “Half of Your Love” are swelling, string-laden ballads attesting to the all-encompassing strength of Baker’s voice. Though she dabbled in many styles and would continue to record sporadically in the decades to come, Baker exited with the confidence of an artist who knew her style would endure.

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