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Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs CD music In 1961, discovered by Ronnie White of the Miracles, he was signed by Berry Gordy of Motown Records. His voice broke in 1964 but he re-emerged in 1965 with a worldwide hit, 'Uptight (Everything's Alright)'. His contract expired in 1971 and Wonder financed two experimental albums, playing almost all instruments. He pioneered the synthesizer's use in black music, and addressed racial and spiritual questions. Where I'm Coming From and Music Of My Mind put him at the forefront of black music. Talking Book (1972) provided hits with 'Superstition' and 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life'. Innervisions (1973) consolidated his success while Talking Book gave the hits, 'Living For The City' and 'Higher Ground'. Songs In The Key Of Life (1976), perhaps his most ambitious album, displayed musical virtuosity. The highly successful Hotter Than July (1980) included a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, 'Happy Birthday', and a study in reggae, 'Masterblaster (Jamming)'. After Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I (1982), Wonder composed The Woman In Red (1984). It included his biggest-selling single, 'I Just Called To Say I Love You'. In Square Circle (1985) and Characters (1987) returned to accessible melody. Wonder's image as a statesman of black music, and champion of black rights, was boosted by his successful campaign in the 80s to mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King with a national holiday. Includes liner notes by Daniel Levitin. Personnel: Henry Cosby (programming); Jamil Raheem, Walter Williams , Eddie Levert, Kurt Carr, Betty Wright (background vocals). Liner Note Author: Daniel Levitin. Unknown Contributor Roles: Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell; Stevie Wonder. Arrangers: Henry Cosby; Paul Riser; Stevie Wonder. Personnel includes: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica, piano); Paul McCartney (vocals); Michael Jackson, ...

Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs songs Digitally remastered using 24-bit technology by Kevin Reeves. The 4-CD set AT THE CLOSE OF A CENTURY is a chronological history of Stevie Wonder's commercial successes. The first CD documents his early Motown years on tracks that emphasize his frenetic singing and superb harmonica playing. The songs taken from MUSIC OF MY MIND, his first fully written and produced effort, show significant vocal development. CDs two and three include material from INNERVISIONS, SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE, and TALKING BOOK, a creative period that is considered Wonder's strongest. It is on these cuts that Wonder uses his most varied production techniques and instrumentation to share his vivid creative spirit. The fourth disc continues with pop hits recorded during the '80s and '90s, beginning with three songs he recorded for MUSIQUARIUM, and concluding with his duet with Babyface, "How Come, How Long." Disc four should surprise listeners who may remember only "I Just Called to Say I Love You" from Wonder's '80s work. Tracks like "Overjoyed" and "Ribbon in the Sky" make clear that Wonder had far more than one great song during the period. This box set is a great introduction to Stevie Wonder, and even after listening to all four discs in succession, fans will be left wanting more. Includes 96-page full-color booklet. Includes liner notes by David Ritz and Leonard Pitts Jr. Personnel includes: Stevie Wonder (vocals, various instruments, harmonica, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet, keyboards, Moog & ARP synthesizers, drums, cabasa, percussion, vocoder, sound effects); Luther Vandross (vocals); Dean Parks (acoustic & electric guitars); Babyface (acoustic guitar, keyboards, background vocals); Michael Sembello, Buzzy Feiton, Earl Klugh (guitar); Bobbi Humphrey (flute); Greg Phillinganes (piano, keyboards); Herbie Hancock (keyboards); James Jamerson (acoustic & electric basses); Nathan East (bass); Benny Benjamin, Uriel Jones (drums); Lenny Castro (congas); Sheila E. (percussion); Betty Wright, Michael Jackson, Minnie Ripperton, Paul Anka, George Benson, Philip Bailey (background vocals). Producers include: Berry Gordy, Henry Cosby, Clarence Paul, Don Hunter, Harvey Fuqua. Compilation producer: Harry Weinger. Personnel: Stevie Wonder (Fender Rhodes piano, drums); Dean Parks, Ben Bridges (guitar, acoustic guitar); Earl Klugh, Michael Sembello (guitar); Ralph Hammer (acoustic guitar); David T. Walker (electric guitar); Hank DeVito (steel guitar); Dorothy Ashby (harp); Bobbi Humphrey (flute); Hank Redd (saxophone, alto saxophone); Bob Malach (saxophone); Raymond Maldonado (trumpet, percussion); Steve Madaio, Larry Gittens (trumpet); Clarence Bell (organ); Greg Phillinganes, Herbie Hancock (keyboards); Malcolm Cecil, Robert Margouleff (ARP synthesizer, Moog synthesizer); James Jamerson (acoustic bass); Dennis Davis, Alvino Bennett, Raymond Lee Pounds (drums); Kwasi "Rocky" Dzidzornu, Lenny Castro, Daniel Ben Zebulon (congas); Sheila Wilkerson (bongos); Yusuf Roahman (shaker); Nathan Alford, Jr., Sheila E., Nathan Watts, Earl DeRouen, Bobbye Hall (percussion); Robert A. Arbittier (computer); Minnie Riperton, The Jackson 5 (background vocals). Audio Mixer: Kevin Reeves. Arrangers: Clarence Paul; Paul Riser; Stevie Wonder; David Van De Pitte. 4 Cds

Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs album for sale James Ingram racked up a number of adult contemporary-styled R&B pop hits in the 1980s, many of them duets, and the bulk of those hits are collected on this 12-track 1991 compilation. His music may at times seem somewhat melodramatic, registering on the pop spectrum somewhere between Michael Bolton and Billy Ocean, but nonetheless exemplifies top-notch 1980s adult contemporary pop production at its zenith. This set includes his two hit duets with Patti Austin, those being "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" and their timeless chart-topper "Baby Come to Me." Also included is his monster duet with Linda Ronstadt, "Somewhere Out There," and his hit duet with Michael McDonald, the funky "Yah Mo B There" (definitely one of Ingram's coolest songs). A few rarities make an appearance, including "Where Did My Heart Go?" from the film City Slickers, and the BET theme "Remember the Dream." To round out the collection are his solo hits, among them the Grammy-winning "Just Once," "One Hundred Ways," and his only solo chart-topper, "I Don't Have the Heart." Buyer beware, however, because a more "extensive" hits collection, Forever More, was issued in 1999, with newly recorded (and inferior) versions of "Just Once," "One Hundred Ways," and "I Don't Have the Heart." To this date, however, this short set stands as the definitive James Ingram retrospective. ~ Jose Promis Producers include: Thom Bell, Quincy Jones. Personnel: James Ingram (keyboards, synthesizer, background vocals); Quincy Jones (vocals); Paul Jackson, Jr. , Ray Parker Jr., Steve Lukather, George Doering, Bob Mann, Carlos Rios (guitar); Thom Bell (strings, horns, keyboards); Ernie Watts (flute, saxophone, tenor saxophone); Kim Hutchcroft (flute, saxophone); Michael Paulo, Wilton Felder (saxophone); Chuck Findley, Jerry Hey (trumpet); William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. (trombone); David Foster (piano, electric piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Robbie Buchanan (piano, synthesizer, string synthesizer); Joe Sample (piano, synthesizer); Mike Finnigan (organ); Guy Moon (keyboards, synthesizer, keyboard programming); Jud J. Friedman, Barry Mann (keyboards, programming); David Kitay, Wayne Linsey (keyboards, keyboard programming); Ian Underwood (synthesizer, programming); David Paich, George Merrill, Craig Hundley, Greg Phillinganes, Johnny Mandel, Michael Boddicker, Michael McDonald , Rod Temperton, Steve Porcaro (synthesizer); Tom Scott (lyricon); John "J.R." Robinson , Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Ricky Lawson, Russ Kunkel, Charles Collins (drums); Sandra Crouch (tambourine, background vocals); Edward Shea (timbales, timpani); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Perry Morgan, Kevin Guillaume, Pattie Howard, Alfie Gilas, Ralph Hawkins, Jr., Geary Faggett, Voncielle Faggett, Howard McCrary, Jackie Farris, Andraé Crouch, Patti Austin, Rose Banks, Tata Vega (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Chris Hufford; Clark Germain; David Schober; George Massenburg; Bruce Swedien. Recording information: Group IV Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Oceanway Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Studio 56Tyrell Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA. Photographer: David Roth. Arrangers: Kevin Guillaume; David Paich; Ralph Hawkins, Jr.; James Ingram ; Jerry Hey; Joe Sample; Johnny Mandel; Jud J. Friedman; Michael McDonald ; Quincy Jones; Rod Temperton; Steve Tyrell ; Barry Mann; Thom Bell; Bob Mann; David Foster.

Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs buy CD music Recorded between 1964 & 1988. Includes liner notes by Stu Hackel. Not to be confused with the Four Tops compilation simply entitled Anthology (which only covers their Motown recordings), 50th Anniversary Anthology is a double-CD set spanning their first Motown hit in 1964 to the late '80s. Does it include all of the popular numbers that most fans want from a greatest-hits collection? Definitely. Is it as good as Anthology, or slimmer compilations that focus exclusively on their Motown hits from the 1960s and early '70s? No, because there's way too much dispensable post-mid-'70s stuff on disc two. Still, for those who want an anthology that includes non-Motown hits (particularly their early-'70s Dunhill singles) and are reluctant to splash out for the four-CD Fourever box set, this is the best available alternative. And unquestionably, the first two-thirds or so of this collection is excellent, including all the big Motown hits; plenty of good, less celebrated lower-charting Motown singles, like "I'll Turn to Stone" (the B-side of "7-Rooms of Gloom"); and their early Dunhill hits, in which they capably imitated Philly soul stars the O'Jays and the Spinners. But the group floundered as the '70s waned, and by the time of the ribald 1976 disco hit "Catfish," they were on the verge of not only losing their personality, but of embarrassing themselves. The proceedings don't stop there, unfortunately, tacking on a bunch of other small post-1976 hits ("When She Was My Girl" was the only big one), culminating in Levi Stubbs' gruesome contribution to the Little Shop of Horrors, "Mean Green Mother From Outer Space." It was a long way from "Baby I Need Your Loving," though luckily it's the classic stuff that dominates the program. ~ Richie Unterberger Producers include: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, William Stevenson, Ivy Jo Hunter, R. Dean Taylor. Compilation producer: Harry Weinger. The Four Tops: Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton, Levi Stubbs (vocals). Additional personnel: The Supremes, The Funk Brothers.

Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs songs At the time of its 1985 release, Stevie Nicks's ROCK A LITTLE was greeted with some critical puzzlement, and it was less commercially successful than her previous solo records, scoring only one hit single, the Top 5 "Talk to Me." In retrospect, although the distinctively mid-'80s production dates the album somewhat, this is one of Nicks's most personally revealing and heartfelt sets of songs since the musical diary entries of Fleetwood Mac's RUMOURS. Nicks's personal life at this point was getting nearly as much press as her music--her battles with drugs were becoming public knowledge--and it's hard to separate the two in songs as seemingly revealing as "I Can't Wait" and "The Nightmare." The closing piano ballad, "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You," which Nicks sings in her lived-in voice, is one of her finest performances. 1985 album that is out-of-print domestically. Warner. Producers: Jimmy Iovine, Rick Nowels, Mike Campbell, Chas Sanford, Keith Olsen. Personnel: Stevie Nicks (vocals, synthesizer); George Black (vocals, guitar, synthesizer, drums, programming, background vocals); Rick Nowels (vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, background vocals); Sharon Celani, Carol Brooks, Lori Perry, Maria Vidal, Marilyn Martin (vocals, background vocals); Chas Sandford (guitar, 12-string guitar, synthesizer, bass guitar, drum machine); Charles Sanford (guitar, 12-string guitar, synthesizer); Danny Kortchmar, Richard Wachtel, Les Dudek, Michael Landau, Mike Campbell , Waddy Wachtel (guitar); Barney Wilens, Barney Wilen (saxophone); Benmont Tench (piano, organ, keyboards); Jamie Sheriff (piano, synthesizer, programming); Greg Phillinganes (keyboards, synthesizer, timpani, percussion); Bill Cuomo (keyboards); Bill Payne, Charles Judge (synthesizer); Steve Jordan , Denny Carmassi, Andy Newmark, Russ Kunkel (drums); David Kemper (tambourine, percussion); Bobbye Hall (percussion); Black (background vocals). Audio Mixer: Mick Guzauski. Personnel: Stevie Nicks (vocals); Chas Sanford (guitar, synthesizer, bass, drum machine); George Black (guitar, synthesizer, bass, background vocals); Waddy Wachtel, Mike Landau, Les Dudek, Danny Kortchmar (guitar); Barney Willens (saxophone); Benmont Tench (piano, organ); Rick Nowels (keyboards, background vocals); Billy Payne, Charles Judge (synthesizer); Kenny Edwards, Bob Glaub (bass); Russ Kunkel, Steve Jordan Andy Newark (drums); Greg Phillinganes (tympani); David Temper (percussion, tambourine); Bobbye Hall (percussion); Maria Vidal, Lori Perry, Sharon Celani, Marilyn Martin and Carol Brooks (background vocals). Engineers: Shelly Yakus, John Kovarek, David Hernandez, Gabe Veltri, Robert Feist, David Leonard, George Black, Rick Nowels, Chas Sanford, Don Smith, Gary Skardina, Tom Gondolph, Tom Swift, Robin Laine, Steve Hirch, Duane Seykora, Dan Garcia, Glen Holquin, Paul Levy, Slex Schmoll, David Glover, Bill Jackson, Bruce Weinstein, Casey Mccackin, Jon Ingolsby, Ernie Wilkins, Ray Leonard, Paul Wertheimer, Mark Cobrin, Carol Cafiero, John Agnello and Frank Pekoc.

Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs album for sale On EVERY DAY IS A NEW DAY, Ross successfully updates her silken vocal style without losing the distinctive touch that's made her a legend. The concession to electronica in the synthesized bleeps on "Not Over You Yet," the percolating sea of percussion on "He Lives in You," and the programmed rhythms that dominate the album represent Ross's nod to late '90s production techniques. Her sensuous, liquid voice is still the star of the show, though. While much of Ross's latter-day material is solidly pop-oriented, EVERY DAY takes aim at a contemporary R&B aesthetic, with soulful expressions of love and loss. In the process, Ross manages to outdo most of the style's younger practitioners while barely breaking a sweat. Engineers include: Michael O'Riley, Richard Joesph, Ken Lewis. Personnel: Diana Ross (vocals); Ira Siegel (guitar); Richard Joseph, Mark Bowers (acoustic guitar); Ken Lewis (electric guitar); Karen Briggs (violin); Steve Skinner (piano, keyboards, keyboard programming, drum programming); Gen Rubin (keyboards, drums, programming); Bashiri Johnson (percussion); Malik Pendleton (programming, background vocals); Tim Tickner (keyboard programming, drum programming); William "P Sound" Thomas , Tony Williams (drum programming); Chuckii Booker, Arif St. Michael, Deborah Cooper, Jimmy Mgwandi, Chelle Davis, Lindiwe Dlamini, Fonzi Thornton, Jarry Barnes, Stephanie Cook, Mary Ann Tatum, Nneka Morton, Lindiwe Hlengwa, Nicole Johnson, Katreese Barnes, Lisa Fischer, Mary Brown, Paulette McWilliams, Armstead Christian, Keith Fluitt (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Ernie Lake; Bobby Guy ; David Koenig ; Ken Lewis ; Malik Pendleton; Michael O'Reilly; Tom Bender. Audio Remixers: Ernie Lake; Bobby Guy ; Tim Tickner; Hex Hector; Christopher Ward. Recording information: 785 Studios, New York, NY; A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA; Capitol Studios, CA; Fibre Studios, NY; Hit Factory, New York, NY; Nervour Music, NY; Presence Studios, CT; Reel Time Studios, New York, NY; Right Track Recording, New York, NY; Silent Sound Studios, GA; Slide F; Sound on Sound, New York, NY; The Carriage House, CT; The Carriage House, New York, NY; X Studios, CA; Zavy Workshop, NJ. Illustrator: Bruce Carbone. Photographer: Firooz Zahedi. Arrangers: Gen Rubin; Eric Beall; Arif Mardin; Steve Skinner. Personnel includes: Diana Ross (vocals); Malik Pendleton, Chuckii Booker (various instruments, programming); Ira Siegel (guitar); Steve Skinner (piano, keyboards, programming); Gen Rubin (keyboards, drums). Producers include: Malik Pendleton, Ric Wake, Arif Mardin, Steve Skinner, Chuckii Booker.