Songstress, Shirley Murdock — who’s best known for her timeless hits, “As We Lay” “Husband,” and “Go On Without You” — revealed that she didn’t want to create her song that most of us loved back in the day: “As We Lay.” In fact, it almost didn’t get recorded and here’s why according to Murdock:

Shirley Murdock: “What a lot of people don’t know is that “As We Lay” was a remake. It was originally sung by a group called The Human Body, which consisted of Billy Beck from the Ohio Players, Ray Davis of George Clinton’s P-funk [the deep bass voice on hits like “Atomic Dog”] and Larry Hatcher of P-Funk’s Horny Horns. Billy Beck sang the lead vocals on the original version but it never really hit for them.”

“Although it was one of the last songs to go on my debut album, everyone thought it would be a hit. However, I had a problem with the song because I was a born-again Christian and the lyrics didn’t sound like [those adulterers] were remorseful, nor was it a Godly situation. So I added a line that I could live with: ‘We should have counted up the cost, but instead we got lost, in the second, in the minute, in the hour, as we lay.’ The reason I had no problem singing the song once I added that line was because it reflected everyday life. It didn’t have to be in your situation for you to understand it.

Those words explained that in life there’s a price tag, and the moral of “As We Lay” is that you have to count the cost because it doesn’t just affect you, but everyone in your world. It’s like writing a check and you know good and well you don’t have the money to pay for that bill. It’s a shame that people bounce their life accounts with insufficient funds, making permanent decisions based upon temporary wants.” -via Essence

Aren’t you glad Shirley was able to create the line that she wanted to include? Whew! That was close though…we almost didn’t get “As We Lay!” I sure am happy she was able to think quick on that one, because had she not, it would have changed our old school ‘slow dragging’ memories forever.

Nowadays, you can catch Murdock on various stage plays, such as the one she starred in a few years ago- the Kandi Burruss/Todd Tucker produced, “A Mother’s Love,” alongside with Kandi and Eddie Levert. She is mostly singing gospel music now, but you can still catch her also performing some of her R&B jams.

ILOSM fam,’ reminisce with us to this Shirley Murdock classic…

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“As We Lay” “Husband,” and “Go On Without You” singer,Shirley Murdock, revealed that she didn’t want to create her song that most of us loved back in the day: “As We Lay.” In fact, it almost didn’t get recorded and here’s why according to Murdock:

Shirley Murdock: “What a lot of people don’t know is that “As We Lay” was a remake. It was originally sung by a group called The Human Body, which consisted of Billy Beck from the Ohio Players, Ray Davis of George Clinton’s P-funk [the deep bass voice on hits like “Atomic Dog”] and Larry Hatcher of P-Funk’s Horny Horns. Billy Beck sang the lead vocals on the original version but it never really hit for them.”

“Although it was one of the last songs to go on my debut album, everyone thought it would be a hit. However, I had a problem with the song because I was a born-again Christian and the lyrics didn’t sound like [those adulterers] were remorseful, nor was it a Godly situation. So I added a line that I could live with: ‘We should have counted up the cost, but instead we got lost, in the second, in the minute, in the hour, as we lay.’ The reason I had no problem singing the song once I added that line was because it reflected everyday life. It didn’t have to be in your situation for you to understand it.

Those words explained that in life there’s a price tag, and the moral of “As We Lay” is that you have to count the cost because it doesn’t just affect you, but everyone in your world. It’s like writing a check and you know good and well you don’t have the money to pay for that bill. It’s a shame that people bounce their life accounts with insufficient funds, making permanent decisions based upon temporary wants.” -via Essence

Aren’t you glad Shirley was able to create the line that she wanted to include? Whew! That was close though…we almost didn’t get “As We Lay!” I sure am happy she was able to think quick on that one, because had she not, it would have changed our old school ‘slow dragging’ memories forever.

Nowadays, you can catch Murdock on various stage plays, such as the one she starred in a few years ago- the Kandi Burruss/Todd Tucker produced, “A Mother’s Love,” alongside with Kandi and Eddie Levert. She is mostly singing gospel music now, but you can still catch her also performing some of her R&B jams.

ILOSM fam,’ reminisce with us to this Shirley Murdock classic…

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Not only does Shirley still have that beautiful voice that had all of the ladies singing ‘As we lay, we forgot about to tomorrow as we lay, he-hey…’ back in the day, she is showing that age ain’t nothing but a number. Her beauty is just as timeless as her music and we ain’t mad at her for that! Below is the photo Shirley shared for her birthday and in her caption, she also paid homage to her late mentor, the legendary, Roger Troutman… (Scroll to bottom to also see her husband and son)

Shirley Murdock: “🎼Happy Birthday to me 🎼 The big 6-0…y’all I am SO thankful and grateful to still be here and ABLE to do what I love to do, with the love and support of my wonderful husband @dadegroat, son @devdegroat, my family, friends and the BEST FANS in the whole wide world. Thank you Mom & Dad( RIP) for giving me life, Roger & Larry Troutman (RIP) for adding TO my life…and to my Heavenly Father for the gift of your son Jesus and continuing to make all of my dreams come true!!! #imjustgettinstarted #newdoorsopening #youaintseennothingyet #imlivinginthefog #thefavorofgod”

Shirley also wished her good friend, Johnny Gill, a happy birthday on May 22nd…

What Shirley Murdock Is Doing Nowadays

In case y’all are wondering what Shirley’s been up to these days, she never stopped SANGIN’ (not singing….there’s a difference). She’s ventured off into acting and has appeared in many successful stage plays alongside other well known musical artists. She was even in Kandi Burruss- Tucker stage play a few years ago that was highlighted on Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Catch Shirley Murdock w/Other Major Actors & Singers In “Momma’s Boy” Play!

Her newest project is as a cast member of the popular stage play, Momma’s Boy, which also stars actors Robin Givens, Columbus Short (formerly of Scandal), Jackee Harry (from 227 & Sister, Sister), Nephew Tommy (from Steve Harvey morning show), and singers, Christopher Williams, Cheryl Pepsi Riley, Gary Lil G Jenkins (lead singer of Silkk), and more.

As you can see, Shirley is surrounded by some phenomenal talent, so be on the lookout for the production to be headed to your city soon.

Meet Her Husband & Son

Aside from acting and singing, Shirley enjoys her roles as a wife to her husband, Dale Degroat and a mother to their son, Devin…

Looking forward to seeing more of Shirley Murdock make many more birthdays and continuing to step on stage to grace us with her incredible gift. Keep doing your thing Shirley, we see you!

Peace ILOSM fam, I’m going blast my ’86 and ’88 Shirley Murdock cassette tapes…yeah I said ‘tapes’…I’m Old School at heart, don’t judge me.

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“As We Lay” “Husband,” and “Go On Without You” singer,Shirley Murdock, revealed that she didn’t want to create her song that most of us loved back in the day: “As We Lay.” In fact, it almost didn’t get recorded and here’s why according to Murdock:

Shirley Murdock: “What a lot of people don’t know is that “As We Lay” was a remake. It was originally sung by a group called The Human Body, which consisted of Billy Beck from the Ohio Players, Ray Davis of George Clinton’s P-funk [the deep bass voice on hits like “Atomic Dog”] and Larry Hatcher of P-Funk’s Horny Horns. Billy Beck sang the lead vocals on the original version but it never really hit for them.”

“Although it was one of the last songs to go on my debut album, everyone thought it would be a hit. However, I had a problem with the song because I was a born-again Christian and the lyrics didn’t sound like [these adulterers] were remorseful, nor was it a Godly situation. So I added a line that I could live with: ‘We should have counted up the cost, but instead we got lost, in the second, in the minute, in the hour, as we lay.’ The reason I had no problem singing the song once I added that line was because it reflected everyday life. It didn’t have to be in your situation for you to understand it.

Those words explained that in life there’s a price tag, and the moral of “As We Lay” is that you have to count the cost because it doesn’t just affect you, but everyone in your world. It’s like writing a check and you know good and well you don’t have the money to pay for that bill. It’s a shame that people bounce their life accounts with insufficient funds, making permanent decisions based upon temporary wants.” -via Essence

Aren’t you glad the Creator blessed Shirley with the ability to create the line that she wanted? Whew! That was close though…we almost didn’t get “As We Lay!” I know I sure am happy she was able to think quick on that one, because had she not, it would have changed our old school ‘slow dragging’ memories forever.

Nowadays, you can catch Murdock on various stage plays, such as the one she starred in a few years ago- the Kandi Burruss/Todd Tucker produced, “A Mother’s Love,” alongside with Kandi and Eddie Levert. She is mostly singing gospel music now, but you can still catch her also performing some of her R&B jams.

ILOSM fam,’ reminisce with us to this Shirley Murdock classic…

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