Lost Betty Davis Sessions with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock Unearthed.

Betty Davis

Light in the Attic Records has once again unearthed rare tracks from the archives of Betty Davis.

The collection, titled The Columbia Years 1968-1969, features sessions Betty Davis recorded with then-husband Miles Davis at Columbia Record’s 52nd Street Studios in New York on May 14 and 20, 1969. The tracks were produced by Davis and Teo Macero, with contributions from Herbie Hancock and many more.

In addition to the original pieces, Davis’ covers of songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival (“Born on the Bayou”) and Cream are also included.

Check out a quick preview, and tracklisting below. You can purchase the collection HERE.

The Columbia Years 1968-1969:

1. Hangin’ Out
2. Politician Man
3. Down Home Girl (Take 4)
4. Born on the Bayou
5. I’m Ready, Willing & Able (Take 1)
6. I’m Ready, Willing & Able (Take 9)
7. It’s My Life (Take 8)
8. Live, Love, Learn (Take 12)
9. My Soul Is Tired (Take 9)



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