Nappy Brown Song
In 1957, Nappy Brown recorded the song as "The Right Time" (Savoy 1525). Called "a highlight of Brown's early career", his version features additional lyrics with background singers answering his vocal lines. Instrumental accompaniment is provided by Buster Cooper (trombone), Hilton Jefferson (alto sax), Budd Johnson (tenor sax), Kelly Owens (piano), Skeeter Best (guitar), Leonard Gaskin (bass), and Bobby Donaldson (drums). Brown's song opens with:
- You know the night time (ba-do-day), is the right time (ba-do-day)
- To be (ba-do-day), with the one you love (ba-do-day)...
Brown's version did not reach the national record charts, but was "borrowed by Ray Charles in short order". During his career, Brown recorded several versions of the song (sometimes varying the title). His original single lists the songwriter as "N. Brown".
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