Vol. 1-Natalie Cole-Greatest Hits (2000) ( )

Product Summary Label: Wea/elektra Entertainment UPC: 00075596258227 Release Date: 11/7/2000 Buy.com Sku: 60444974 Item#: MKLK25 Buy.com Sales Rank: 27033 Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Mr. Melody - (live) ~ Natalie Cole 2. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) ~ Natalie Cole 3. I've Got Love On My Mind ~ Natalie Cole 4. Song For You, A ~ Natalie Cole 5. I Can't Say No ~ Natalie Cole 6. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - (live) ~ Natalie Cole 7. Pink Cadillac ~ Natalie Cole 8. Miss You Like Crazy ~ Natalie Cole 9. Inseparable ~ Natalie Cole 10. Snowfall On The Sahara ~ Natalie Cole 11. Say You Love Me ~ Natalie Cole 12. La Costa ~ Natalie Cole 13. I Live For Your Love ~ Natalie Cole 14. I'm Catchin' Hell ~ Natalie Cole 15. Smile Like Yours, A ~ Natalie Cole 16. Unforgettable - (with Nat "King" Cole) ~ Natalie Cole 17. Angel On My Shoulder ~ Natalie Cole 18. Our Love - (live) ~ Natalie Cole 19. Livin' For Love ~ Natalie Cole (P) Elektra Label (c)2000 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., for the United States and WEA International, Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Natalie has not only performed the American standards, she has become one herself. Expertly blending the contemporary with the traditional, Natalie Cole's soaring vocal style always sounds at home. From R&B and Urbana Contemporary, to Pop, and even Disco, Natalie's rich voice carries these, some of her greatest performances, to thrilling heights.   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info Personnel: Natalie Cole (vocals); Rob Mathes (arranger, electric guitar, keyboards, programming); Paul Jackson, Jr., Dean Parks, Michael Thompson, John Chiodini (guitar); Abe Appleman, Avril Brown, Barry Finclair, Joyce Hamman, Ann Leathers (violin); Sue Pray, Crystal Gamer, Juliet Haffner (viola); Richard Lockner, Diane Barere (cello); Stacey Shames (harp); Pamela Skalar (flute); John Moses, Virgil Blackwell (clarinet); Diane Lesser (oboe); John Clark, Bob Carlisle, Chris Komer (French horn); Robbie Buchanan (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Terry Trotter, Charles Floyd (piano); Clifford Carter (Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond B-3 organ); Peter Wolf (keyboards, bass, programming); Claude Glaudette (keyboards); David Finck (acoustic bass); Paul Robinson (electric bass). Producers: Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Phil Ramone, Peter Wolf, David Foster. Compilation producer: Bill Schnee. Engineers: Eric Schillng, Jeremy Elgueta. Personnel: Natalie Cole (vocals); John hiodini, Dean Parks, Michael Thompson, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Rob Mathes (electric guitar, keyboards, programming); Stacy Shames (harp); Abe Appleman, Barry Finclair, Donna Tecco, Regis Landiorio, Marti Sweet, Joyce Hammann, Paul Peabody, Richard Sortomme, Avril Brown, Ann Leathers, Jan Mullen (violin); Sue Pray, Crystal Gamer, Carol Landon, Juliet Haffner (viola); Pamela Sklar (flute); Virgil Blackwell, John Moses (clarinet); Diane Lesser (oboe); John Clark , Chris Komer, Bob Carlisle (French horn); Charles Floyd, Mike Lang, Mike Melvoin, Robbie Buchanan, Terry Trotter (piano); Clifford Carter (Fender Rhodes piano); Claude Gaudette (keyboards); Jeff Porcaro, Mike Baird, Steve Gadd (drums); Jan Folkson (programming); Rodney Jerkins (drum programming); Cindy Mizelle, Deborah Cooper, Owen Waters, Mendy Lee, Julie Tillman, Gia Chiambotti, Alfie Silas, Maxine Willard Waters, Siedah Garrett (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Eric Schilling ; Calvin Harris ; Jeremy Smith ; Mick Guzauski. Recording information: Chartmaker Studios, L.A; Coco-Butt Studio; DreamHouse Studios, London, England; Embassy Recording Studios; Ocean Way, Hollywood, CA; Schnee Studio; Soundcastle Studio Center LA; Treehouse; Village Recorder. Arrangers: Paul Jackson, Jr. ; Rob Mathes; Peter Wolf ; David Foster. Even if you're one of those who finds Natalie Cole's chart-topping duet with her late father on "Unforgettable" (naturally included here) unforgivable, this collection makes an excellent case for Cole as a pop/R&B songbird of rare quality, on par with Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, or anyone else you care to name. Cole's chops are established from the start, with an energetic live version of "Mr. Melody" that finds her soaring through her stratospheric range. Such Cole hits as the bouncy, Pointer Sisters-like "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" and the sultry "I've Got Love on My Mind" serve to remind the casual listener of the singer's substantial chart presence over the years. A luxuriant take on the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and a funky, synth-charged version of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" show Cole's eclectic range. This retrospective closes on a contemporary note with the danceable "Livin' for Love," powered by electronic club-beats. Musical Guests Luther Vandross Paul Jackson, Jr. Siedah Garrett Peter Wolf   Artist Overview The daughter of celebrated singer Nat "King" Cole, Natalie Cole signed to Capitol Records in 1975 and went right to the Top 10 with her debut single "This Will Be," followed by two more hits in quick succession. An increasing drug dependency took a professional and personal toll. But after a successful spell in rehab, Cole re-launched her career in `87 with the album EVERLASTING, which spawned the transatlantic hit "Pink Cadillac." In 1991, Cole recorded a "duet" with her father on his original recording of the song "Unforgettable." The accompanying album won seven Grammy Awards, and sent her in a more jazz/pop direction from the early `90s and onward. Artist Influences Aretha Franklin | Betty Wright | Gladys Knight | Martha Reeves | Nat King Cole | Nina Simone | Peggy Lee (Vocals) Artist Contemporaries Anita Baker | Evelyn "Champagne" King | Patrice Rushen | Regina Belle | The Pointer Sisters | Thelma Houston Artist Followers Alicia Keys | Ashanti | Beyonc? | Diana Krall | John Legend | Mariah Carey   Compilation Appearances Vol. 3-4-Best Love Songs Pretty Woman Duets Songs Of West Side Story Parent Trap Rock On-1975 Rock On-1978 Vol. 2-Wedding Album Vol. 3-Best Love Songs Homegirls Of Soul Love Serenade Back To Back Hits Capitol Records: 1942-2002 (Deluxe Edition) (w/ Book) (Limited Edition) Capitol Records: 1942-2002 (Special Edition) (w/ Book) (Limited Edition) Great Ladies Of &roll The 70's Great Ladies Of Rock & Roll The 70's Playin With My Friends (SACD) Best Of Soul 70's Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Defected In The House: evissa '04 Body And Soul The 70's Genius Loves Company Genius Loves Company (SACD Hybrid) Lightning In A Bottle Casey Kasem: All-Time Christmas Favorites Old School Soul Party In The House (box) Genius Loves Company Bewitched Absolutely The Best Of The 70's Vol 2 Best Of CLASSIC SOUL HITS 10 Duets & Duets Ii:90th Birthday Boutique Chill Soul Classics 12 Love's Greatest Hits Classic Soul Ballads Christmas Treasury Of Christmas: The Greatest Holiday Duets Greatest Hits:freddie Jackson Big We All Love Ella: Celebrating The Firs Gold:quiet Storm Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic R&B Morning In Rio Back 2 Back Hits   Associated Artists and Works Bryson, Peabo Carreras, Jos? Carreras, Jos? Carreras, Jose Carreras, Jose Back To Back Hits ~ Cole, Nat Back To Back Hits ~ Cole, Nat "King" Back 2 Back Vocal Hits ~ Cole, Nat "King" Duets ~ Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Frank Duets: An American Classic ~ Sinatra, Frank Various Artists Various Artists   Technical Info Release Date : 11/07/2000 Original Release Date : 2000 Catalog ID : 62582 Label : Elektra Number of Discs : 1 Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00075596258227    Product Image