The Complete RCA Hits and More!
[Place of publication not identified] : Ada, [2016]
Format: Music CD
Description: 2 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Released by the Real Gone label in 2016, The Complete RCA Hits and More was the second two-disc Evelyn "Champagne" King anthology, beaten to the punch two years prior by the U.K.-based BBR, who put together Action: The Evelyn "Champagne" King Anthology, 1977-1986. Beyond physical presentation, the differences between the two packages aren't drastic. Both options are viable and do right by King, an artist behind some of the finest danceable R&B of the disco and post-disco eras. Most importantly, like Action, this features the superior 12" versions of King's big four: the T. Life-produced disco-funk classics "Shame" and "I Don't Know If It's Right," and the Kashif-produced sparkling boogie jams "I'm in Love" and "Love Come Down." The other 16 King singles that hit Billboard's R&B chart through 1986 are likewise represented, and there's a selection of deeper cuts, like "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," taken from Warren Schatz's Hair-inspired Disco Spectacular (a throw-in curiosity more than anything else). Going strictly by the musical content, this is a contraction of Legacy's 30-track The Essential Evelyn "Champagne" King (2015), a download/streaming-only set that adds nonessentials "Make Up Your Mind," "If You Want My Lovin'," "Take a Chance," and "Better Deal" to what's here. This features liner notes from David Nathan and fresh quotes from King. ~ Andy Kellman
Contents:
Disc 1. Shame (12" mix) -- I don't know if it's right (12" mix) -- I'm in love (12" version) -- Love come down (12" version) -- Back to love -- Your personal touch (dance version) -- Let's get funky tonight (12" version) -- Action -- Shake down (remix) -- Out of control (12" remixed version) -- High horse (remix) -- Out there (12" version) -- Don't hide our love.
Disc 2. Teenager (12" version) -- Betcha she don't love you -- Just for the night -- Till midnight (12" remastered version) -- Music box (12" version) -- Aquarius/Let the sun shine in -- The other side of love (extended mix) -- Get loose (12" vocal mix) -- Give it up (killer dance mix) -- Slow down (remix) -- Spirit of the dancer -- Dancin', dancin' dancin' -- I'm so romantic.
Disc 2. Teenager (12" version) -- Betcha she don't love you -- Just for the night -- Till midnight (12" remastered version) -- Music box (12" version) -- Aquarius/Let the sun shine in -- The other side of love (extended mix) -- Get loose (12" vocal mix) -- Give it up (killer dance mix) -- Slow down (remix) -- Spirit of the dancer -- Dancin', dancin' dancin' -- I'm so romantic.
UPC: 848064005148
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Title from sell sheet.
Compact disc.
Sound recording.
Performed by Evelyn "Champagne" King.
Compact disc.
Sound recording.
Performed by Evelyn "Champagne" King.