5013929085831

The Anthology

Labelle

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: SMCR5158D

Release Date:  09 June 2017

Label:  Soul Music Records / Cherry Red

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5013929085831

Genres:  R&B  

  • Description

    SoulMusic Records is very proud to present a first-of-its kind anthology that includes key tracks from the pioneering group Labelle recorded between 1973-1976 for RCA and Epic; and solo recordings by Sarah Dash (1978-1981, for Kirshner); Nona Hendryx (1979 for Arista and 1983-1986 for RCA); and Patti LaBelle (1977-1980 for Epic Records). Among the 36 tracks are three tracks by Nona only released in Europe, single edits of charted hits by the group, Nona and Patti and key album cuts by Sarah, Patti and the trio. •Formed in the early 60s in Philadelphia as Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles (with a line-up that included Cindy Birdsong), original members Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash morphed into Labelle, described in the notes for this tour-de-force 2-CD by renowned US author Rashod Ollison as ‘intergalactic divas’ with the guidance of British music industry maven Vicki Wickham. •Known for their powerhouse performances and futuristic outfits, Labelle enjoyed an international breakthrough in 1975 with “Lady Marmalade” from one of the three albums recorded for Epic Records; the ten cuts by the trio featured here include ‘Something In The Air/The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’ (from the one-off RCA 1973 LP, “Pressure Cookin’”) and three key album cuts (‘Are You Lonely?,’ ‘You Turn Me On’ and ‘Who’s Watching The Watcher’.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. SOMETHING IN THE AIR/THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED
      • 2. LADY MARMALADE (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 3. ARE YOU LONELY?
      • 4. WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU? (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 5. NIGHTBIRD
      • 6. YOU TURN ME ON
      • 7. MESSIN' WITH MY MIND (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 8. GET YOU SOMEBODY NEW
      • 9. WHO'S WATCHING THE WATCHER
      • 10. ISN'T IT A SHAME
      • 11. I CAN'T BELIEVE (SOMEONE LIKE YOU COULD REALLY LOVE ME)
      • 12. (COME AND TAKE THIS) CANDY FROM YOUR BABY
      • 13. SINNER MAN
      • 14. OO-LA-LA, TOO SOON
      • 15. LEAVING AGAIN
      • 16. YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE THAT I EVER NEEDED
      • 17. KING OF HEARTS
      • 18. CASANOVA

      Disc 2

      • 1. B-BOYS (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 2. KEEP IT CONFIDENTIAL (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 3. TRANSFORMATION (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 4. I SWEAT (GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS) (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 5. TO THE BONE
      • 6. I NEED LOVE (REMIX)
      • 7. IF LOOKS COULD KILL (D.O.A.)
      • 8. JOY TO HAVE YOUR LOVE (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 9. DAN SWIT ME (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 10. TEACH ME TONIGHT (ME GUSTA TU BAILE) (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 11. MUSIC IS MY WAY OF LIFE (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 12. RELEASE (THE TENSION)
      • 13. IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 14. LITTLE GIRLS (SINGLE EDIT)
      • 15. MY BEST WAS GOOD ENOUGH
      • 16. I DON'T GO SHOPPING
      • 17. YOU ARE MY FRIEND
      • 18. LOVE AND LEARN