Stevie Wonder - At the Close of a Century CD

At the Close of a Century buy CD music It should come as no surprise that a woman who counts Dionne Warwick as a cousin, Aretha Franklin as a family friend, and whose mother was a legendary session and gospel singer, became a phenomenally successful R&B act. Perhaps more surprising is that it took 17 years after first signing with Arista for Whitney Houston to produce her first greatest hits album. These hits are neatly compartmentalized into a "Cool Down" and a "Throw Down" disc, the former featuring ballads such as "Saving All My Love for You," while the latter showcases remixes of Whitney's uptempo singles such as "How Will I Know." Four new songs, three of which are duets, are also included. At the time of release, her golden voice had led to 16 Number 1 hits (that's two more than Madonna), an Emmy, Grammys and several notable collaborations. A stocking-filler for years to come, we'll wager. Includes liner notes by Amy Linden. Personnel includes: Whitney Houston, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price, George Michael, Jermaine Jackson, Faith Evans, Enrique Iglesias. Producers include: Raphael Saadiq, Q-Tip, David Foster, Rodney Jerkins, Wyclef Jean. 2 CD's

At the Close of a Century songs 2cds-40 Tracks Incl. 3 Tracks Prev.Unrel.In U.S. Audio Mixer: John Hendrickson. Audio Remixers: Roger Young; Robert DeLaGarza. Arranger: Paul Riser. Personnel: Karen Carpenter (vocals, drums, background vocals); Tony Peluso (guitar, electric guitar); Ray Parker Jr. (guitar); Bobby Bruce (fiddle); Sheridon Stokes (flute, recorder); Bob Messenger (flute, saxophone, tenor saxophone); David Shostac (flute); Tommy Morgan (harmonica); Tom Scott (recorder, tenor saxophone); James Kanter, Doug Strawn (clarinet); Earl Dumler (oboe, English horn); Jack Nimitz (baritone saxophone); Chuck Findley (trumpet); Buddy Childers (flugelhorn); Tom Hensley (tack piano); Ed Green , Jim W. Gordon, Hal Blaine, Harvey Mason, Sr. , Larrie Londin, Ron Tutt (drums); Gary Coleman, Peter Limonick (percussion); Gregg Smith Singers, Julia Tillman, O.K. Chorale, Carolyn Dennis, Maxine Willard Waters, Carlena Williams (background vocals). DJ: Tony Peluso.

At the Close of a Century album for sale Aired on VH-1 and PBS, the video of SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE includes new interviews, performances, and additional footage not previously seen. This is a limited edition digipak. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Recorded at the Hit Factory, New York, New York, The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California and The Record Plant, Sausalito, California. Recorded at the Hit Factory, New York, New York; The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California; The Record Plant, Sausalito, California. Includes liner notes by Stevie Wonder Personnel includes: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica, piano, keyboards); George Benson (guitar, background vocals); Michael Sembello (guitar); Peter Kleinow (steel guitar); Dorothy Ashby (harp); Bobbi Humphrey (flute); Hank Redd (alto & tenor saxophones); Trevor Lawrence (tenor saxophone); Jim Horn (saxophone); Raymond Maldonado (trumpet, percussion); Glen Ferris (trombone); Ronnie Foster (organ); Herbie Hancock, Gregory Phillinganes (keyboards); Eddie Brown (collinga); Nathan Watts (bass, percussion); Raymond Pounds (drums); Carmello Hungria Gracia (timbales); Renee Hardaway (percussion); Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, Minnie Riperton, Deniece Williams, Syreeta Wright, West Angeles Church Of God Choir, Hare Krishna Singers (background vocals). Personnel: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica, keyboards, programming); George Benson (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar); Nathan Watts (vocals, hand claps, percussion, background vocals); David Henson, Yolanda Simmons (vocals, hand claps); Renee Hardaway, Shirley Brewer (vocals, percussion, background vocals); Larry Latimer (vocals, percussion); Linda Lawrence, Deniece Williams, Rosona Starks, Mary Lee Whitney, Sheryl Walker, Charity McCrary, Cinmayi Dasi, Ethel Enoex, Lonnie Morgan, Addie Cox, Linda McCrary-Campbell, Dennis Swindell, Sundray Tucker, Terri Hendricks, Yogamaya Dasi, James Lambert, Josie James, Minnie Riperton, Syreeta Wright, Michael Wycoff (vocals, background vocals); Jay Boy Adams, Gail Lockhart, Larri Nuckens, Baradras, Carol Johnson , Gregory Rudd, Kim Nixon, Phillip Kimble, Berry Briges, Madelaine Jones, Jacqueline F. English, Kim Lewis, Bhakta Eddie, Jeania Harris, Shelley Fann, Bhakta Kevin, Jean Brown, Derrick Givens, Gary Byrd, Agnideva Dása, Jayasacînandana Dása, Mimi Green, William Moore , Bhakta Gregory, Melani Fann, Michael Lee Gray, Carolyn Massenburg, Susie Fuzzell, Al Jocko Fann, Doé Rain Edwards, Gwen Perry, Audrey Givens, Adrian Janes, Lisa Nixon, Artice May, Sudana Bobatoon, Carl Lockhart, Troy Harris, Henry America, Gary Veney, Brenda Barnett, Starshemah Bobatoon, Barbara Fann, Anthony Givens, Keith Slaughter, Jitamrtyi Dasa, Khalif Bobatoon, Tracy Fann, Susaye Greene Brown, Rukmini, Vedavyasa Dasa, Mildred Givens, Linda America, Irma Leslie, Rodney Brown, Duryodhana Guru Dása, Cecilia Brown, Linda McCrary, Lynda Laurence, Michael Gray, Patricia Johnson , Susaye Greene, Calvin Johnson (vocals); Ben Bridges (guitar, acoustic guitar, sitar); Dean Parks, Michael Sembello, W.G. Snuffy Walden (guitar, acoustic guitar); Dean Park, Howard "Buzz" Feiten (guitar); Dorothy Ashby (harp); Bobbi Humphrey (flute); Hank Redd (saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Trevor Lawrence (saxophone, tenor sax

At the Close of a Century CD music Track Listing of songs: Angel; You're the Best Thing Yet; No More Tears; Sweet Love; Caught Up in the Rapture; You Bring Me Joy; Same Ole Love; No One in the World; Ain't No Need to Worry; Giving You the Best That I Got; Good Love; Just Because; Lead Me Into Love; Fairy Tales; Talk to Me; Body and Soul; I Apologize; It's Been You;

At the Close of a Century buy CD music After breaking away from the Motown singles mode, Wonder began creating albums that were visionary in concept, sound, and construction. The greatest of these is 1973's INNERVISIONS (1976's SONG IN THE KEY OF LIFE was also an indisputable masterpiece, yet it lacks the economy and focus of INNERVISIONS). Moving largely away from romantic themes (the beautiful "Golden Lady" is the exception), Wonder tackles the socio-cultural landscape of 1970s America, including drugs, urban life, and crooked politicians, in addition to questions of identity, faith, and idealism. The album is also more musically ambitious than anything Wonder had attempted before. "Too High," the album's opener, has a buoyant, jazzy feel with a subtly complex interaction between instruments and vocals. "Livin' for the City" is a story-song with a stomping beat, gospel flavor, and a dramatic interlude and outro. The churning "Higher Ground" segues into the fierce, slinky groove of "Jesus Children of America" (complete with burbling Arp and Moog synthesizers). The intensity of these songs is not mitigated by the slower songs, which are equally stirring, but by the exuberant, Latin-esque "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing," one of the album's highlights. From beginning to end, INNERVISIONS is a work of genius--a powerful, complex, yet accessible pop masterpiece. Composer: Stevie Wonder. Personnel: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer, drums); Stevie Wonder; Jim Gilstrap, Lani Groves, Tasha Thomas (vocals, background vocals); Ralph Hammer (guitar, acoustic guitar); Ralph Hammer (acoustic guitar); Dan Barbiero, Austin Godsey (recorder); Clarence Bell, Clarence Bell (organ); Robert Margouleff (ARP synthesizer, Moog synthesizer, programming); Malcolm Cecil, Willie Weeks, Scott Edwards (bass instrument); Sheila Wilkerson (bongos, percussion); Yusuf Roahman (shaker, percussion); Yusuf Roahman (shaker); Larry Latimer (vocals, congas, percussion); Dean Parks (guitar, acoustic guitar); David T. Walker (guitar, electric guitar). Audio Remasterer: Kevin Reeves. Recording information: Media Sound Studios, New York, NY; Media Sound, Inc, NY; Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Record Plant, Los Angeles And M. Illustrator: Efram Wolff. Unknown Contributor Role: Scott Edwards. Arranger: Stevie Wonder. Remastered

At the Close of a Century songs The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan contains all of the group's biggest hits, including the number one R&B hits "You Got the Love," "Sweet Thing," "At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)," "Do You Love What You Feel," and "Ain't Nobody," plus the Top Ten hits "Tell Me Something Good," "Stay," "Hollywood," "Sharing the Love," and "Dance Wit Me." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine All tracks have been digitally remastered. Featuring Chaka Khan Personnel: Tony Maiden (vocals, guitar, percussion, background vocals); Ron Stockert (vocals, keyboards, background vocals); Chaka Khan (vocals, background vocals); Bobby Ray Watson, Bobby Watson (vocals); Al Ciner (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, background vocals); Kevin Murphy (piano, Clavinet, organ, keyboards, synthesizer, ARP synthesizer, background vocals); David "Hawk" Wolinski (keyboards, background vocals); Moon Calhoun, André Fischer (drums, percussion, background vocals); John "J.R." Robinson , John "4 Daddman" Robinson (drums, percussion); Dennis Belfield (background vocals). Illustrator: Steve Carver. Unknown Contributor Role: B. Belfield.