Description
Cissy Houston
(born Emily Drinkard) has had a long and varied career as a background
vocalist, session singer and solo artist but is probably best known for being
the mother of the massively successful R&B star Whitney Houston, and the
aunt of both Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick. Houston began her career with the
family gospel group The Drinkards before joining forces with The Group in the
early 60’s. The Group, which included some time members Doris Troy and Dee Dee
Warwick, sang background vocals on a number of soul, pop and rock releases,
many of which were on Atlantic Records. Atlantics Jerry Wexler signed the group
in their own right where they recorded some great gospel-soul in the late 60’s
under the name The Sweet Inspirations.
(born Emily Drinkard) has had a long and varied career as a background
vocalist, session singer and solo artist but is probably best known for being
the mother of the massively successful R&B star Whitney Houston, and the
aunt of both Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick. Houston began her career with the
family gospel group The Drinkards before joining forces with The Group in the
early 60’s. The Group, which included some time members Doris Troy and Dee Dee
Warwick, sang background vocals on a number of soul, pop and rock releases,
many of which were on Atlantic Records. Atlantics Jerry Wexler signed the group
in their own right where they recorded some great gospel-soul in the late 60’s
under the name The Sweet Inspirations.
During her time
with The Sweet Inspirations Houston sang back-up vocals for Aretha Franklin,
Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Lou Rawls, The Drifters, Dusty Springfield, Van
Morrison (Brown Eyed Girl), The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Elvis Presley (the ’69
Vegas comeback) and her niece Dionne Warwick. Having gone solo in 1969 Houston
recorded the original version of "Midnight Train To Georgia” (later a #1 single
for Gladys Knight and The Pips) on her only album for Janus Records.
with The Sweet Inspirations Houston sang back-up vocals for Aretha Franklin,
Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Lou Rawls, The Drifters, Dusty Springfield, Van
Morrison (Brown Eyed Girl), The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Elvis Presley (the ’69
Vegas comeback) and her niece Dionne Warwick. Having gone solo in 1969 Houston
recorded the original version of "Midnight Train To Georgia” (later a #1 single
for Gladys Knight and The Pips) on her only album for Janus Records.
In 1978 Houston
released THINK IT OVER, her second LP on Private Stock Records under the
guidance of arranger/producer Michael Zager. This album introduced Houston to
the Disco world with the title track and lead single "Think It Over” reaching a
respectable #32 on the Billboard R&B charts and #5 on the Disco charts.
"Think It Over” is bona-fide dance floor dynamite with its solid beat and shuffling
percussive elements that propel the track forward, the beautiful marriage of
piano and strings augmented with arresting, uplifting horn refrains, married to
Houston’s incredible, gospel infused, soulful and impassioned vocal. The second
single "Warning – Danger” is in much the same vain, again the piano, string and
horn interplay is oh so satisfying. Other strong tracks are the groover
"Somebody Should Have Told Me,” and the bold ballad "After You” which showcases
Houston’s vocal dexterity.
BBR is very proud to present CISSY HOUSTON, expertly
re-mastered and complete with extensive liner notes and bonus tracks. CISSY
HOUSTON is absolutely essential listening for all Soul, Disco and Pop fans out
there!
Availble on 19/08/2013
Additional Information
Barcode | 5013929433380 |
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Label | Cherry Pop |
Format | CD |
Artist | Cissy Houston |
Tracklist
1. THINK IT OVER 2. LOVE DON’T HURT PEOPLE 3. SOMEBODY SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME 4. AFTER YOU 5. WARNING – DANGER 6. I JUST WANT TO BE WITH YOU 7. AN UMBRELLA SONG 8. SOMETIMES 9. I WON’T BE THE ONE | BONUS TRACKS 10. WARNING – DANGER (12” Disco Remix) 11. AN UMBRELLA SONG (12” Disco Remix) 12. SOMEBODY SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME (12” Disco Remix) 13. THINK IT OVER (12” Disco Remix) |