5013929089105

Thinking Of You ~ The Atco / Cotillion / Atlantic Recordings (1973-1985) (6cd)

Sister Sledge

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Format: 6CD

Cat No: QSMCR5191BX

Release Date:  20 March 2020

Label:  Soulmusic Records / Cherry Red

Packaging Type:  Box Set

No of Units:  6

Barcode:  5013929089105

Genres:  R&B  Rhythm and Blues  

  • Description


    • SoulMusic Records is very proud to present a 97-track, 6-CD box set of the eight full albums (plus bonus tracks and mixes) recorded for Atco, Cotillion and Atlantic by the internationally-renowned family group, Sister Sledge. Unquestionably one of the most successful female teams of the ‘70s and ‘80s, the Philly-born quartet are best known for enduring classics such as ‘He’s The Greatest Dancer’, the anthemic ‘We Are Family’, ‘Got To Love Somebody’, ‘All American Girls’ and the No. 1 UK hit ‘Frankie’: this deluxe box set is a scintillating showcase for the diverse range of R&B, dance and pop material the sisters (Kathy, Debbie, Joni and Kim) cut over a twelve-year period that brought them global fame.



    • An outstanding, informative and extensive essay by renowned US writer Justin Kantor chronicles the group’s recording history with direct quotes primarily from Kathy Sledge and additional comments by producer Phil Hurtt, vocalist Alfa Anderson and musician Nick Mundy from interviews conducted specifically for the 10,000-word liner notes. This and the first class mastering by Nick Robbins and stellar artwork by Roger Williams make this a ‘must have’ collection for the group’s many fans worldwide, reflective – as their recording career progressed – of their aptitude as songwriters and burgeoning producers.



    • Disc One comprises an expanded edition of the group’s 1975 debut Atco LP, CIRCLE OF LOVE (with production by Bert DeCoteaux & Tony Silvester), with nine bonus tracks (including the UK charted single, ‘Mama Never Told Me’) plus the first two tracks from the 1977 album, TOGETHER produced by Michael Kunze & Sylvester Levay.



    • Disc Two features the remaining ten tracks from the TOGETHER album as well as the CD debut of the ‘A’ and ‘B’ side of a rare single (‘I’ve Seen Better Days’/‘Do It To The Max’), produced by Brad Shapiro and the first five tracks of the 1979 platinum-certified WE ARE FAMILY LP. Produced by Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards.



    • Disc Three contains the remaining three tracks from WE ARE FAMILY and the entire follow-up LP, 1980’s Rodgers & Edwards’ -produced LOVE SOMEBODY TODAY and the first five tracks from 1981 set ALL AMERICAN GIRLS, produced by Narada Michael Walden in association with Sister Sledge, marking the group’s first production credits.



  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Circle Of Love (Caught In The Middle)
      • 2. Cross My Heart
      • 3. Protect Our Love
      • 4. Give In To Love
      • 5. Love Don’t You Go Through No Changes On Me
      • 6. Don’t You Miss Him Now
      • 7. Pain Reliever
      • 8. You’re Much Better Off Loving Me
      • 9. Fireman
      • 10. The Weatherman
      • 11. Have You Met My Friend
      • 12. Mama Never Told Me
      • 13. Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
      • 14. Love Has Found Me
      • 15. Love Ain’t Easy
      • 16. Thank You For Today
      • 17. Have Love, Will Travel
      • 18. Cream Of The Crop
      • 19. Blockbuster Boy
      • 20. Do The Funky Do

      Disc 2

      • 1. I Was Made To Love Her (Him)
      • 2. Hold On To This Feeling
      • 3. As
      • 4. Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley
      • 5. Funky Family
      • 6. Baby, It’s The Rain
      • 7. Can’t Mess Around With Love
      • 8. My Favorite Song
      • 9. Hands Full Of Nothing
      • 10. Moondancer
      • 11. I’ve Seen Better Days
      • 12. Do It To The Max
      • 13. He’s The Greatest Dancer
      • 14. Lost In Music
      • 15. Somebody Loves Me
      • 16. Thinking Of You
      • 17. We Are Family

      Disc 3

      • 1. Easier To Love
      • 2. You're A Friend To Me
      • 3. One More Time
      • 4. Got To Love Somebody
      • 5. You Fooled Around
      • 6. I'm A Good Girl
      • 7. Easy Street
      • 8. Reach Your Peak
      • 9. Pretty Baby
      • 10. How To Love
      • 11. Let's Go On Vacation
      • 12. All American Girls
      • 13. He's Just A Runaway
      • 14. If You Really Want Me
      • 15. Next Time You'll Know
      • 16. Happy Feeling

      Disc 4

      • 1. Ooh, You Caught My Heart
      • 2. Make A Move
      • 3. Don't You Let Me Lose It
      • 4. Music Makes Me Feel Good
      • 5. I Don't Want To Say Goodbye
      • 6. Super Bad Sisters
      • 7. My Guy
      • 8. Lightfootin'
      • 9. My Special Way
      • 10. Grandma
      • 11. Get You In Our Love
      • 12. Il Maquillage Lady
      • 13. Everybody's Friend
      • 14. All The Man I Need
      • 15. Jacki's Theme: There's No Stopping Us
      • 16. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Baby)
      • 17. Lifetime Lover
      • 18. Once In Your Life

      Disc 5

      • 1. Shake Me Down
      • 2. Dream On
      • 3. Let Him Go
      • 4. Smile
      • 5. Bet Cha Say That To All The Girls
      • 6. Gotta Get Back To Love
      • 7. Thank You For The Party
      • 8. When The Boys Meet The Girls
      • 9. Dancing On The Jagged Edge
      • 10. Frankie
      • 11. You're Fine
      • 12. Hold Out Poppy
      • 13. The Boy Most Likely
      • 14. You Need Me
      • 15. Following The Leader
      • 16. Peer Pressure

      Disc 6

      • 1. Mama Never Told Me (A Tom Moulton Mix)
      • 2. We Are Family (Steve Anderson Dmc Remix)
      • 3. He’s The Greatest Dancer (Josh Abbey Remix)
      • 4. Lost In Music (1984 Nile Rodgers Remix)
      • 5. Thinking Of You (Ramp Club Mix)
      • 6. He’s The Greatest Dancer (Brutal Bill Remix)
      • 7. Lost In Music (Sure Is Pure Remix)
      • 8. We Are Family (Sure Is Pure Remix)
      • 9. Frankie (Dub Mix)
      • 10. Frankie (Club Mix)