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Deniece Williams - Free: The Columbia / Arc Recordings 1976-1988 (Clamshell) [CD]

Deniece Williams - Free: The Columbia / Arc Recordings 1976-1988 (Clamshell) [CD]

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pstrongSoulMusic Records is very proud to present a deluxe box set of the 11 Columbia and ARC albums by award-winning icon Deniece Williams released between 1976-1988. A constant presence on the contemporary music scene as a soul pop and gospel best-selling artist and distinguished songwriter lsquoNiecyrsquo (as shersquos been known since her early lsquo70s tenure with Stevie Wonderrsquos female background vocalists Wonderlove) has racked up over 25 charted hits all of which can be found on the eight discs that comprise this first-of-its-kind full showcase of Deniecersquos distinctive and influential music.strongp pstrongProduced by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan ldquoFree The ColumbiaARC Recordingsrdquo includes an outstanding in-depth essay by distinguished US writer Justin Kantor with 2021 direct comments from Deniece herself along with interview quotes from the legendary Johnny Mathis as well as an array of producers songwriters and collaborators involved with some of Niecyrsquos albums such as Nathan East Bill Neale Greg Mathieson Monte Moir Michael Jeffries Diane Warren and Michele Val Jean specifically for this project. With stunning artwork by Roger Williams and first class mastering by Nick Robbins this beautifully-packaged set boasts 115 tracks that display Denice Williamsrsquo soulful artistry as a pre-eminent hitmaker and creative mainstay with a global audience. strongp ul listrongDisc 1 Combining her 1976 gold-certified debut solo LP NIECY with the follow-up SONG BIRD (1977) ndash the former produced by the late Maurice White (of EWampF fame) and the late Charles Stepney the latter produced by White ndash the 15 tracks include the timeless classic lsquoFreersquo and Niecyrsquos long-time show closer lsquoGod Is Amazingrsquo.strongli ul ul listrongDisc 2 An expanded edition of THATrsquoS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR 1978rsquos international best-selling LP of duets with the iconic Johnny Mathis and three bonus tracks the across-the-board global No. 1 lsquoToo Much Too Little Too Latersquo as well as versions of The Bee Gees-penned lsquoEmotionrsquo and a 1984 rendition of Major Harrisrsquo lsquoLove Wonrsquot Let Me Waitrsquo.strongli ul ul listrongDisc 3 WHEN LOVE COMES CALLING (1979) with production by Ray Parker Jr. and David Foster includes the RampBdance hit lsquoIrsquove Got The Next Dancersquo and 1981rsquos MY MELODY teams Deniece with legendary Philly soul producersongwriter Thom Bell resulting in charted singles lsquoSillyrsquo and lsquoItrsquos Your Consciencersquo. strongli ul ul listrongDisc 4 Deniece and Thom Bell followed up with 1982rsquos NIECY included one of her biggest hits a cover of The Royalettesrsquo lsquoItrsquos Gonna Take A Miraclersquo while the 1983 set IrsquoM SO PROUD marked the beginning of Niecyrsquos work with late
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pstrongSoulMusic Records is very proud to present a deluxe box set of the 11 Columbia and ARC albums by award-winning icon Deniece Williams released between 1976-1988. A constant presence on the contemporary music scene as a soul pop and gospel best-selling artist and distinguished songwriter lsquoNiecyrsquo (as shersquos been known since her early lsquo70s tenure with Stevie Wonderrsquos female background vocalists Wonderlove) has racked up over 25 charted hits all of which can be found on the eight discs that comprise this first-of-its-kind full showcase of Deniecersquos distinctive and influential music.strongp pstrongProduced by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan ldquoFree The ColumbiaARC Recordingsrdquo includes an outstanding in-depth essay by distinguished US writer Justin Kantor with 2021 direct comments from Deniece herself along with interview quotes from the legendary Johnny Mathis as well as an array of producers songwriters and collaborators involved with some of Niecyrsquos albums such as Nathan East Bill Neale Greg Mathieson Monte Moir Michael Jeffries Diane Warren and Michele Val Jean specifically for this project. With stunning artwork by Roger Williams and first class mastering by Nick Robbins this beautifully-packaged set boasts 115 tracks that display Denice Williamsrsquo soulful artistry as a pre-eminent hitmaker and creative mainstay with a global audience. strongp ul listrongDisc 1 Combining her 1976 gold-certified debut solo LP NIECY with the follow-up SONG BIRD (1977) ndash the former produced by the late Maurice White (of EWampF fame) and the late Charles Stepney the latter produced by White ndash the 15 tracks include the timeless classic lsquoFreersquo and Niecyrsquos long-time show closer lsquoGod Is Amazingrsquo.strongli ul ul listrongDisc 2 An expanded edition of THATrsquoS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR 1978rsquos international best-selling LP of duets with the iconic Johnny Mathis and three bonus tracks the across-the-board global No. 1 lsquoToo Much Too Little Too Latersquo as well as versions of The Bee Gees-penned lsquoEmotionrsquo and a 1984 rendition of Major Harrisrsquo lsquoLove Wonrsquot Let Me Waitrsquo.strongli ul ul listrongDisc 3 WHEN LOVE COMES CALLING (1979) with production by Ray Parker Jr. and David Foster includes the RampBdance hit lsquoIrsquove Got The Next Dancersquo and 1981rsquos MY MELODY teams Deniece with legendary Philly soul producersongwriter Thom Bell resulting in charted singles lsquoSillyrsquo and lsquoItrsquos Your Consciencersquo. strongli ul ul listrongDisc 4 Deniece and Thom Bell followed up with 1982rsquos NIECY included one of her biggest hits a cover of The Royalettesrsquo lsquoItrsquos Gonna Take A Miraclersquo while the 1983 set IrsquoM SO PROUD marked the beginning of Niecyrsquos work with late
Track Listing

It's Important To Me

You're All I Need To Get By

I Found Love

Waiting By The Hotline

Let's Hear It For The Boy

I Confess

I Can’t Wait

Free (Long Single Version)

That's What Friends Are For

Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)

Are You Thinking?

It's Gonna Take A Miracle

I Want You

Never Say Never

This Is As Good As It Gets

Baby Baby My Love's All For You (Promotional Single Version)

How’d I Know That Love Would Slip Away

You're A Special Part Of My Life

My Prayer

Love Notes

Picking Up The Pieces

Water Under The Bridge

We Are Here To Change The World

Silly (Single Version)

Cause You Love Me Baby

Ready Or Not

I've Got The Next Dance

I Believe In Miracles

Black Butterfly

Love Finds You

All I Need

It's Your Conscience (Single Version)

Free

Me For You, You For Me

Touch Me Again

How Does It Feel

Next Love

Not By Chance

Memories

It's Gonna Take A Miracle (Single Version)

Watching Over

Your Precious Love

When Love Comes Calling

Waiting

Haunting Me

One Less Lonely Heart

There's No Other

Do What You Feel (Single Version)

If You Don't Believe

Just The Way You Are

God Knows

Now Is The Time For Love

Don't Tell Me We Have Nothing

I Believe In You

I Am Sure

It's Okay (Single Version)

Time

That's What Friends Are For

Like Magic

A Part Of Love

Blind Dating

Someone For Someone

It's You I'm After

I Found Love (12" Disco Mix)

The Boy I Left Behind

I Just Can't Get Over You

Turn Around

Do What You Feel

Wrapped Up

Baby This Is Love

Don't Stop The Love

I've Got The Next Dance (12" Disco Mix)

We Have Love For You

Touching Me With Love

Why Can't We Fall In Love?

I'm So Proud

Whiter Than Snow

Don't Blame It On My Heart

Hold Me Tight

Let's Hear It For The Boy (12" Version)

God Is Amazing

Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

My Melody

So Deep In Love

Wiser And Weaker

Next Love (12" Version)

Baby, Baby My Love's All For You

Emotion

It's Your Conscience

I'm Glad It's You

Hot On The Trail

The Wiser Gets Weaker (12" Extended Version)

Season

Love Won't Let Me Wait

Silly

Heaven In Your Eyes

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Never Say Never (12" Extended Version)

Be Good To Me

Strangers

They Say

Video

I Confess (12" Dance Mix)

The Paper

What Two Can Do

Love, Peace And Unity

I Feel The Night

I Can't Wait (12" Version)

You're All That Matters

It's Okay

We're Together

Suspicious

Straight From The Heart

Sweet Surrender

Healing

Details
  • Genre: Funk & Soul
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 5013929089907
  • Release Date: June 25, 2021
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