ReStructure Mix Update (8/30/15) “Change Your Wicked Ways” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pennye Ford

ReStructure Mix Update (8/30/15) “Change Your Wicked Ways” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pennye Ford

Pennye Ford is a soul/funk singer and songwriter who took the early 80s on a funk trip with her single “Change Your Wicked Ways” – from her album titled “Pennye” produced by Lonnie Simmons (The Gap Band). The single was a huge hit in my clubs of the time and also brought to mind the power of a great soulful vocal and how it adds movement to the existing beats. Pennye makes this work with a slick and sassy approach that brings to mind the classic approach of Chaka Khan. The track has the feel of a DJ record with the beat and groove spelled out in many ways.

I have taken the “DJ Mix” 12” single using both the “Extended Version” and “Dub Version” to recreate a thumping ReStructure Mix with a few new surprises – including a beat pattern from Pennye’s sister Sharon Redd’s classic “Beat The Street”. It is a tribute to the talent of a great soul vocalist and her own stage which could also be heard in projects by George Clinton, Snap! And Soul II Soul.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Ms. Penny Ford – thank you Penny and please keep giving us your soul – we can use the magic!