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Robert Owens - I'm Strong
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
House, Deep House
Year:
1987
Notes:
The artist credits for "I'm Strong" vary from release to release, as is typical of collaborations between producer Larry "Mr. Fingers" Heard and his Fingers Inc. vocalist Robert Owens. The original 1987 release on Heard's label was credited to Robert Owens and contained vocal mixes only. In 1988, an instrumental mix was released on the Mr. Fingers 6 Track E.P. as "I'm Strong (Track)". This version is on reissues & compilations as "I'm Strong (Instrumental)", credited to Fingers Inc.
Tracklist
| I'm Strong (Club Mix) | 6:16 | |
| I'm Strong (Accapela Mix) | 2:32 | |
| I'm Strong (House Mix) | 6:16 | |
| I'm Strong (Bonus Beats) | 2:00 |
Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Strong (12") | Alleviated Records | ML-2204 | US | 1987 | |
| I'm Strong (12") | Alleviated Records | ML2204 | US | 1987 | |
| I'm Strong (12", Unofficial) | Alleviated Records (2) | ML-2204 | US | 1987 | |
| I'm Strong (12") | R & S Records | RS 901 | Belgium | 1990 | |
| I'm Strong (12") | Clone Classic Cuts | C#CC10 | Netherlands | 2007 | |
| I'm Strong (12", RE) | R & S Records | RS 901 | Belgium |
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Reviews & Discussion
referencing I'm Strong, 12", ML2204
Robert Owens's over-the-top vocal styling grates on this, as with many otherwise superb Larry Heard records. And, unlike the R&S release, this doesn't have the merit of an instrumental.
referencing I'm Strong, 12", RE, RS 901
An outstanding piece of house music from the great Larry Heard, with its weird processed beats it was way ahead of its time (when people were listening to Italo piano house). Robert Owens gives a great performance as well. A Highly collectable record for good reason.
referencing I'm Strong, 12", ML2204
Very simple but abstract sounds by Larry with deep feelings! And a VERY STRONG Robert Owens. Listen to his vocals... Thanks.