The Ravenettes - Baby Pull My Heart Strings Taking It All In Your Stride

Review by Erica Ann St. John

Album Review: Baby Pull My Heart Strings / Taking It All In Your Stride by The Ravenettes Alright, buckle up, folks. We’re diving into a funky little slice of 1967 magic from The Ravenettes—a band that might not have shattered the charts but sure knew how to make hearts wiggle and feet shuffle. Released on Vertigo Records (yeah, the same label that later gave us prog-rock weirdness), this two-track wonder is like finding an old vinyl at a garage sale and thinking, “Whoa, this thing’s got soul.” First off, let’s talk genres. You’ve got Funk/Soul vibes bumping shoulders with Rock and Pop. But honestly? This album leans hard into Soul, like it borrowed its groove straight from Motown’s secret stash. Produced by Bobby Lance and overseen by George Goldner (a dude who clearly knew his way around a mixing desk), these tracks are short but sweet—like dessert you didn’t know you needed. Now, onto the songs. I’ll spare you the full tracklist because there are only two tunes here, but trust me, they pack a punch. Let’s start with “Baby Pull My Heart Strings.” Oh man, this one hits different. It’s got that classic soul swagger—the kind where you can almost picture the band sweating under stage lights while belting out harmonies. The lyrics? Cheesy as heck, but in the best possible way. Like, if someone said “pull my heart strings” to you today, you’d probably roll your eyes so hard you’d get dizzy. But somehow, The Ravenettes sell it. Maybe it’s the brass section punching through or the lead singer’s voice dripping with earnest charm. Whatever it is, it sticks with you. You’ll find yourself humming it later, maybe even whisper-singing it in the shower. Don’t lie; we all do it. Then there’s “Taking It All In Your Stride.” If the first track is all about emotional theatrics, this one’s the cool older sibling leaning against a lamppost, smoking a cigarette, and muttering, “I’m fine, really.” It’s smoother, more laid-back, but still dripping with attitude. The bassline alone deserves a medal—it’s the backbone holding everything together, giving the song its strut. And those backing vocals? Pure velvet. They slide in like butter on toast, making you wish the track was twice as long. By the time it ends, you’re left wanting more—which, hey, feels kinda poetic for such a brief record. So why does this album stick in my brain? Maybe it’s the raw energy, or maybe it’s just refreshing to hear something unpolished compared to modern pop perfection. Either way, Baby Pull My Heart Strings / Taking It All In Your Stride feels like stumbling upon a hidden gem in a world obsessed with blockbusters. Sure, it’s not gonna change your life, but it’ll definitely brighten your day. Final thought? Listening to this album feels like catching lightning in a bottle—if that bottle were filled with glitter, sweat, and a dash of 1960s optimism. Now excuse me while I go hunt down more Ravenettes records… or at least pretend I’m cool enough to own a turntable.

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Artist: The Ravenettes
Album: Baby Pull My Heart Strings Taking It All In Your Stride

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1967

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Taking It All In Your Stride
Baby Pull My Heart Strings	2:15

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Diane & The Ravenettes I Can't Love Without You

Take It All In Your Stride - Ravenettes - 1959 - Vertigo

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V-8002

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Vertigo

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écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
lytte på nettet

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Vinyl
7"
Single
Promo

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Bobby Lance
Supervised By	George Goldner

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Ravenettes' 1967 album *Baby Pull My Heart Strings / Taking It All In Your Stride* is a hidden gem. It blends Funk, Soul, Rock, and Pop, but keeps its soulful core. Bobby Lance produced it, and George Goldner supervised—a dream team for sure. Released on Vertigo in the US, this album might not be mainstream today, but its tracks still carry that raw 60s vibe. If you're into soul music, this one’s worth digging up.

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mahjongggg

2025-03-13

She Also Co Wrote “ Our Love ( is in the pocket ) “ With Clinton & Taylor - For “ The Darrell Banks “ B-Side !

joanolaolowo

2025-03-12

That's my Momma!

mrjaywphelts

2025-03-11

1968, 1969 best soul music era! this is a beautiful song kinda reminds me of the velvelettes/the song needle in a haystack which came out in 1964. all these good girl groups

reedle

2025-03-11

wow nice soul track from about 1966 maybe early 1967 and it kinda reminds me of that popular song from then called needle in a haystack by the velvelettes/ truly mighty fine/ and mikeyboy dont lie/

mcalandr

2025-03-11

Rose Marie McCoy wrote this gem. I first came across her name from another tune she co-wrote with the immortal George Clinton. Some ditty called Can't Shake It Loose ; )