Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987) CD

Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987) buy CD music East, Leland Sklar, Cornelius Mims, John Giblin, Freddie Washington (bass); Sheila E.(percussion); Peter Gabriel, Sting, Marva King (background vocals). In the early '80s, Collins took a break from the helm of Genesis to inaugurate a solo career that abandoned his group's art-rock agenda for a mainstream pop approach. In the ensuing years, the king of Nice Guy Pop established himself as one of the world's premier top 40 balladeers, as evidenced by the wall-to-wall hits that make up the balance of this appropriately titled collection. HITS walks the listener through the smooth, well-produced Collins hits that have worked their way into the collective consciousness of radio listeners (even casual ones) over the years. There are majestic power ballads ("I Wish It Would Rain") to light-hearted, infectious pop-funk ("Sussudio") and moody atmospheric pieces ("In the Air Tonight") HITS represents the full range of material this prolific performer has turned out over the course of his wildly successful career. (piano, vibraphone, glockenspiel); David Frank (keyboards, Mini-Moog synthesizer, bass, DMX); Babyface (keyboards, drum programming, background vocals); Nick Glennie-Smith, Rob Mousney, Lesette Wilson (keyboards); Nathan Live Recording The Phoenix Horns: Don Myrick (saxophone); Michael Harris, Rhamlee Michael Davis (trumpet); Louis Satterfield (trombone). The Vine Street Horns: Andrew Woolfolk (saxophone); Harry Kim, Daniel Fornero (trumpet); Arturo Velasco (trombone). Producers include: Phil Collins, Hugh Padgham, Babyface, Lamont Dozier, Arif Mardin. Personnel: Phil Collins (vocals, keyboards, drums, drum machine, tambourine, background vocals); David Crosby, Amy Keyes, Amy Keys, Philip Bailey, Arnold McCuller (vocals); Daryl Stuermer, Dominic Miller, Eric Clapton, Michael Hart Thompson , Michael Landau, Michael Thompson (guitar); Lakshminarayana Shankar (violin); Eric Rigler (Uilleann pipe); Don Myrick, Andrew Woolfolk (saxophone); Daniel Fornero, Harry Kim, Rahmlee Michael Davis (trumpet); Arturo Velasco, Louis Satterfield (trombone); Vine Street Horns (horns); Greg Phillinganes (piano, Wurlitzer organ); Peter Robinson (piano, vibraphone, glockenspiel); David Frank (keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer); Babyface (keyboards, drum programming, background vocals); Lesette Wilson, Rob Mounsey, Brad Cole (keyboards); Paulinho Da Costa, Sheila E. (percussion); Lynn Fiddmont, Helen Terry, Alex Brown, Marva King, Peter Gabriel, Sting (background vocals). Illustrator: Janfranco Caro. Arrangers: Tom Tom 84; Harry Kim; Phil Collins. Personnel includes: Phil Collins (vocals, keyboards, drums, tambourine, drum programming); Philip Bailey, David Crosby, Marilyn Martin, Amy Keys, Arnold McCuller (vocals); Dominic Miller, Daryl Stuermer, Michael Thompson, Michael Landau, Ronnie Caryl, Eric Clapton (guitar); L. Shankar (violin); Eric Rigler (Uileann pipes); Greg ...

Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987) album for sale Many Stylistics collections are good, but this one features their biggest and best hits, including "I'm Stone in Love with You," "Rockin' Roll Baby," "Betcha by Golly, Wow," and "You Make Me Feel Brand New." ~ Cub Koda Live Recording The Stylistics include: Russell Thompkins Jr. (vocals); Airrion Love, James Smith, Herbie Murrell, James Dunn. Producers: Marty Bell, Bill Perry, Hugo, Luigi, Thom Bell.

Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987) CD music The first pressings of THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION included a bonus disc featuring rare tracks. Although Lionel Richie was AWOL for most of the '90s, he's still a pop culture force to be reckoned with, and THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION ably supports this assertion. Between his work as a frontman for The Commodores, songwriter for other artists, and as a solo act, Richie became the only songwriter to score nine chart-toppers in nine consecutive years. Aside from Kenny Rogers' "Lady" and USA For Africa's "We Are The World," (co-written with Michael Jackson), all the other #1's are here: "Endless Love" (with Diana Ross), "Truly," "Hello," "All Night Long (All Night)," "Say You, Say Me," "Still" and "Three Times A Lady." That's not even counting the man's other Top 10 hits including further Commodores manna like "Easy" (later a hit remake for Faith No More). Throw in solo sides like the infectious "Dancing On the Ceiling" and the urgent "Running With The Night" and its easy to hear how Richie nonchalantly dominating the charts throughout the '80s. He brings things up-to-date with two new songs: the slow rolling Enrique Iglesias duet "To Love a Woman" and the piano ballad "Goodbye." Includes liner notes by Steven Ivory. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Additional Tracks Personnel includes: Lionel Richie (vocals); Diana Ross, Enrique Igelesias (vocals); Russ DeSalvo (guitar, synthesizer); Adam Philips, Cheili Minucci (guitar); Shane Keister (piano); Eric Kupper (keyboards); John Reade (bass); Patrick Carroll (electric bass, programming); Richie Jones (programming); Commodores. Producers include: Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Commodores, Mark Taylor, Ric Wake, Stewart Levine. Compilation producers: Harry Weinger, Jeff Moskow. Personnel: Russ Desalvo (guitar, synthesizer); Shane Keister (piano); Eric Kupper (keyboards); Patrick Carroll (electric bass, drum programming, percussion programming); Richie Jones (drum programming). Audio Mixers: Dan Hetzel; Richie Jones. Liner Note Author: Steven Ivory. Recording information: Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL; Metrophonic Studios, England. Photographer: Alan Silfen. Arrangers: James Anthony Carmichael; Gene Page; Rick Wake; Russ Desalvo; Commodores.

Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987) songs All tracks have been digitally remastered using HDCD technology. "Never Miss The Water," featuring Me'Shell NdegeOcello, was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. Chaka Khan's career through the 1996 release of Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 -- involving eight albums with Rufus and eight solo albums, along with assorted collaborations -- produced roughly 40 Top 40 R&B singles, not to mention dozens of undervalued album cuts. So it is clear that any one-disc attempt at wrapping up the highlights is bound to work more like a sampler than a true best-of. And though this release is given the "Vol. 1" tag, it remained without a sequel as late as 2005, when Reprise reissued it without altering the contents. Yet another frustration is that previously unreleased songs take the place of missing classics like "Sweet Thing," "Clouds," "Fate," "Close the Door," and "Stay." (That's just for starters.) Nonetheless, the disc does contain Khan's most popular work, from ballads like "Through the Fire" to anthems like "I'm Every Woman" and "Ain't Nobody," along with other radio staples, such as "I Feel for You" and "Tell Me Something Good." At the absolute least, Khan deserves a solo-only best-of, as well as a disc that sticks strictly to her work with Rufus. (The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, the only anthology dedicated to Rufus, has its own set of issues.) ~ Andy Kellman Out of print in the U.S.! Inspiring collection from the R&B/Soul superstar. "EPIPHANY should solidify Khan's standing as one of the very best soul singers of the '70s and '80s..." - Entertainment Weekly. Warner. 2002. Personnel: Chaka Khan (vocals, background vocals); Me'Shell Ndegéocello (vocals); Chieli Minucci, Norman Brown, Oliver Leiber, Paul Jackson, Jr. , Wah-Wah Watson (guitar); Larry Williams , Lawrence Feldman (flute); Derrick Edmondson (saxophone); Chris Botti (trumpet, flugelhorn); John Fumo (trumpet); Jerry Hey (flugelhorn); Steve Baxter (trombone); Federico Pena (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Raymond Chue (Fender Rhodes piano); Steve Skinner (keyboards, synthesizer); David Gamson (keyboards, drums, programming); Luis Conte (percussion); Mark Stevens, Howard McCrary (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Michael O'Reilly; Bob Power. Recording information: Hit Factory, NY; Right Track Recording, NY. Photographer: Charlie Pizzarello. Arrangers: Dave Grusin; David "Hawk" Wolinski; Arif Griffin; Jerry Hey; Keith Crouch; Reggie Griffin; Arif Mardin; Steve Skinner; David Foster; Bruce Hornsby. Personnel includes: Chaka Khan, Me'Shell Ndegeocello (vocals); Grandmaster Melle Mel (rap vocals); Derrick Edmondson (saxophone). Producers include: Russ Titelman, Arif Mardin, Keith Crouch.

Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987) album for sale Recorded between 1974 & 1980. Includes liner notes by A. Scott Galloway. Indisputably the finest Scottish funk act of the 1970s (or any decade), the Average White Band is well represented by this excellent 18-track collection, which focuses heavily on the group's mid-'70s heyday. Highlights include the immediately recognizable groove-laden hit "Pick Up the Pieces," along with other top-notch, dance-floor-packing tunes such as "Got the Love" and "Cut the Cake." Onnie Mcintyre (guitar, background vocals); Malcolm "Molly" Duncan (flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Roger Ball (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, keyboards, synthesizers); Robbie McIntosh, Steve Ferrone (drums, percussion). All tracks have been digitally remastered. Live Recording Producers include: Arif Mardin, Jerry Greenberg, Average White Band, Gene Paul, David Foster. Compilation producers: David McLees, Bill Inglot. Average White Band: Alan Gorrie, Hamish Stuart (vocals, guitar, bass); Additional personnel: Ben E. King (vocals).

Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987) CD music This is part of Motown Records' "The Ultimate Collection" series. Widely acknowledged as the top band during their tenure at Motown, the Commodores were one of the bands that kept Berry Gordy's mythical hit machine on top of the commercial R&B game. Especially during a tumultuous period in Motown's history, where artists were changing creative direction (much to Gordy's chagrin) and others were fleeing for other opportunities at labels elsewhere. Amidst all of the drama, the Commodores persevered and made some of the most potent hits of the label's entire catalog. Mapping the evolution of the band primarily from the mid-'70s to mid-'80s, The Ultimate Collection spares no expense in thoroughly covering many of the group's high points, free of traditional greatest-hits filler. Funk-heavy stompers are pared next to some of Lionel Richie's most beautifully penned ballads, showcasing the unbelievable depth and production skills the group had during their heyday. Those wishing to get a fuller scope historically of the evolution of the group would be better-served to check out the double-disc Anthology set Motown issued in 2001. But for those looking solely for the hits, stay where you are. This is the most comprehensive collection of the Commodores' hits you are likely to find in print. ~ Rob Theakston Includes liner notes by Steven Ivory. Producers: James Anthony Carmichael, The Commodores, Dennis Lambert. Compilation producer: Amy Herot. Personnel: Milan Williams (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Darrell Jones (vocals, guitar, drums); Thomas McClary (vocals, guitar); Lionel Richie (vocals, saxophone, piano); David Cochrane (vocals, saxophone, keyboards); Harold Hudson (vocals, trumpet, keyboards); William King (vocals, trumpet); Walter Orange (vocals, drums, percussion); Ronald LaPread, J.D. Nicholas (vocals). Liner Note Author: Steven Ivory. Unknown Contributor Roles: David Moss ; Candace Bond; Tina Anderson; Georgia Ward. Arrangers: James Anthony Carmichael; Peter Wolf ; William King ; Lionel Richie; Milan Williams; Ronald LaPread; Thomas McClary; Walter Orange; J.D. Nicholas. The Commodores: Lionel Richie (vocals, saxophone, piano); Walter Orange (vocals, drums, percussion); J.D. Nicholas (vocals); Thomas McClary (guitar, vocals); William King (trumpet, vocals); Milan Williams (keyboards, guitar, vocals); Ronald LaPread (bass, vocals). Mean Machine: Winston Sims (vocals, saxophone); Darrell Jones (guitar, drums, vocals); David Cochrane (saxophone, keyboards, vocals); Harold Hudson (keyboards, trumpet, vocals, conductor).