Make 'Em Wait (1970)
Make 'Em Wait is the fifth single from the album River Deep, Mountain High, only released in England. The title track was also a single with lead vocals by The Ikettes in 1968, taken from the album Cussin‘, Cryin’ & Carryin’ On. The song was written by Ike Turner but produced from Phil Spector.
Producer: Phil Spector
Release: March 1970
Label: A&M
Format: 7“ Vinyl
Album: River Deep, Mountain High
- Make 'Em Wait 2:22
- Every Day I Have To Cry 2:41
Blues & Soul - March 27, 1970
The regular stream of records featuring Ike & Tina continues. This one dates back to the days of Phil Spector's Philles label, where Ike & Tina recorded "River Deep." However, this is a straight forward rocker that is tastefully put together. Very exhilarating and funky but unlikely to mean very much. The flip revives the Arthur Alexander song of several years ago. It's more Spector-ish and more appealing to my ears. Clever arrangement on a good song. ****