Northern Soul. . 1966. . Marlena Shaw. . Wade in the water

Eleanor Powell and the Berry brothers to Marlena Shaws up beat vocal version of Ramsey Lewis Wade in the water. Twisted Wheel website. Originally one of the Songs of freedom (Wade in the water) was sung by way of instruction to escaping slaves. . travelling along the water s edge or across a body of water, would throw dogs and their keepers off the scent. Wade in the water, Wade in the water children. Wade in the water