I’m So Thankful

I’m So Thankful with lead vocals from Jessie Smith and background vocals by Robbie Montgomery and Vanetta Fields was a R&B success, but no pop crossover. The Ikettes promoted the single with appearances at some TV-Shows like Shindig, Hullahalloo and Shebang. The version on the album is a different mix with a few extra backing vocals. The b-side track is a funked up cover of an old Jimmy Beasley hit from 1956. The single was reviewed in CashBox magazine in it’s issue from August 07, 1965 and was re-issued under the „Modern Oldies“ series.

Writer: Marc Gordon, Frank Wilson
Producer: Ike Turner
Release: September 1965 (USA) / January 1966 (Europe)
Label: Modern (USA) / Polydor (Europe) / Modern Oldies (Reissue)
Format: 7“ Vinyl
Charts: USA: #74 (Pop), #12 (R&B)