SOS Band - Best of the S.O.S. Band Audio CD

Best of the S.O.S. Band songs 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, ...

Best of the S.O.S. Band album Recorded between 1981 and 1996. Includes liner notes by David Nathan. Digitally remastered by Gavin Lurssen (The Mastering Lab, Hollywood, California). While the title of The Ultimate Collection may be overstating the matters somewhat, this 17-track compilation does come very close to fulfilling the title's promise. This compilation concentrates on Angela Winbush's late-'80s recordings for Mercury, dipping into the early '80s and early '90s on occasion, so some may complain that it's too focused on a particular era, yet that helps the collection, since that's when Winbush was at her best. Relying on single versions, radio mixes, and edits (though there are several album versions here, as well), this gives a good portrait of what Winbush was all about -- smooth urban soul, graced with exceptional vocals. Her material may not always be first-rate, but her performances are usually impassioned, and this collection makes an excellent case for her talents. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Producers include: Angela L. Winbush, Bobby Watson, Bruce Swedien, Rene Moore, Chuckii Booker. Compilation producer: Pat Lawrence. Audio Remixers: Angela Winbush; René Moore; Bruce Swedien. Photographer: Harry Langdon. Arranger: Angela Winbush.

Best of the S.O.S. Band CD music Recorded between 1976 and 1987. Includes liner notes by David Nathan. Originally, One Way came out as Al Hudson & the Soul Partners and recorded a few interesting, but unsuccessful albums for ABC Records. They were then, and are now, a self-contained act, though the original name suggests a standup vocal group. Essentially, Midwest wonders, they never crossed over, and never got as big as predicted on the R&B circuit, despite having a devastating live act. They should have added their bassist/falsetto tenor, Kevin McCord to the title; he contributes as much as Hudson & Myers, if not more. This best of compilation ignores their Al Hudson & the Soul Partner days, and is top heavy with upbeat jams. Like an even handed boxer, One Way could deliver a lethal blow with either hand, being equally as proficient on fast tunes or ballads. The slow jams take a back seat to upbeat cookers, but MCA did include "Something In the Past," and the love happy "Lady You Are" One Way's jams had the juice of a live electrical wire: "Mr. Groove," "You Can Do It," "Pop It," and "Pull Fancy Dancer Pull" represents disco at its best. ~ Andrew Hamilton Audio Remixers: Taavi Mote; Louis Silas, Jr. Liner Note Author: David Nathan. Arranger: Kevin McCord.

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Best of the S.O.S. Band songs Atlantic Starr's Ultimate Collection lives up to its name, gathering hits that span the group's two-decade existence. From early singles such as "Stand Up," "When Love Calls," and "Touch a Four Leaf Clover" to their later hits like "Always," "My First Love," and "Masterpiece." With 18 tracks covering their years on A&M, Warner, and Reprise, this album is indeed the ultimate collection of Atlantic Starr's career highlights. ~ Heather Phares Includes liner notes by Steven Ivory. Digitally remastered by Erick Labson (Universal). Producers: David Lewis, Wayne Lewis, James Anthony Carmichael, Joey Gallo, Bobby Eli. Compilation producer: Pat Lawrence. Personnel: Porter Carroll, Jr. (vocals, drums); Sharon Bryant (vocals, percussion); Barbara Weathers (vocals, background vocals); Darryl Phinnessee (vocals); David Cochrane (guitar, saxophone); Dean Pleasants, Andy Bloch (guitar); Koran Daniels (saxophone); Jonathan Lewis (trombone, keyboards, percussion); Bill Bottrell (keyboards, keyboard programming); John Barnes, Rex Salas, Rich Aronson, William "Dr. Z." Zimmerman, Joey Gallo (keyboards); Wardell Potts, Jr. (drums, percussion); Richard Feldman (drums, programming); Derek Organ (drums); Frank Briggs (cymbals, tom tom); Derek Nakamoto, Calvin Harris (keyboard programming); Phyllis Saint James (background vocals). Liner Note Author: Steven Ivory. Arrangers: Hamish Stuart ; Wardell Potts, Jr.; Joey Gallo; Bobby Eli. Atlantic Starr: David Lewis (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, percussion, programming); Wayne Lewis (vocals, keyboards, string synthesizer, cymbals, percussion); Barbara Weathers, Porscha Martin, Sharon Bryant (vocals); Damon Rentie (flute, saxophone); Joseph Phillips (flute, congas, percussion); Koran Daniels (saxophone); William Sudderth (trumpet); Jonathan Lewis (trombone, keyboards); Clifford Archer (bass); Porter Carrol (drums, background vocals). Additional personnel: David Cochrane (guitar, saxophone); Andy Bloch, Norman Brown, Dean Pleasants (guitar); Bill Bottrell (keyboards, programming); Rex Salas, Joey Gallo, John Barnes, William Zimmerman (keyboards); Clare Fisher (synthesizer); Barry Johnson (bass); Wardell Potts, Jr. (drums, percussion); Richard Feldman (drums, programming); Derek Organ, Pierre (drums); Frank Briggs (cymbals, percussion); Paulinho DaCosta (percussion); Craig Harris, Calvin Harris, Derek Makamoto, Richard Feldman (programming).

Best of the S.O.S. Band album The only U.S. chart hit not featured on the Best Of Loose Ends compilation from EMI U.K. is "You Can't Stop the Rain." Most of the other significant moments in Loose Ends' history are provided here, making it the one disc to snap up, since all of the group's albums were uneven affairs. The biggest singles -- "Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)," "Stay a Little While, Child," "Slow Down," "Watching You," "Don't Be a Fool" -- are included, but a couple key album tracks are missing in action. Even with the minor gaffes, this should be all the Loose Ends that you'll need. Unless a very similar compilation comes along someday to right the wrongs, look for this one. ~ Andy ...