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Nancy Wilson: The Essence of Nancy Wilson (Sampler)

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Nancy Wilson: The Essence of Nancy Wilson (Sampler)
For decades, Nancy Wilson has been combining the best of Sarah Vaughan and Jimmy Scott with her own passion and personality. Now her greatness can be absorbed and appreciated in one package. Opening with her signature duet with Cannonball Adderley, "Save Your Love for Me," this sampler whets the whistle on established favorites and previously unreleased tracks. These tunes will surely make the 2002 box set from which they have been taken popular and enduring.

From the bright belts of the contemporary "Sunshine" and the wise whispers of "Go Away and Find Yourself" to the late night questions of "When Did You leave Heaven" and the brilliantly-composed interrogation "Guess Who I Saw Today," Wilson touches on a heart full of emotions and moods with tender strength. If nothing else, the set will be worth a listen just to hear Wilson rhyme Albert Schweitzer and Sidney Poitier. There is much more, however, on this 12-track sampler.

Track Listing

Disc One: Spanning The Decades; The Seventh Son; My Foolish Heart; The Verdict; The Next Time You See Me; Save Your Love For Me; You Can Have Him; (You Don't Know) How Glad I Am; Afterthoughts; (You Got) The Power Of Love; But Only Sometimes; He Called Me Baby; Are We Losin' Touch; You're As Right As Rain; Now; In My Loneliness (When We Were One); As Time Goes By; The Way It Goes; Do You Still Dream About Me; Disc Two: From The Vaults; Hello, Young Lovers; Small World; Gypsies, Jugglers And The Clowns; I Can't Get Started; If We Only Have Love; The Man That Got Away; The Folks Who Live On The Hill; Crazy Butterfly; Peace Of Mind; Face It Girl, It's Over; Just Go; Band Introduction; We Would Have Been Fine; K.C. Medley (That Face/K.C./Black Is Beautiful); Ghost Of Yesterday; I Concentrate On You; Be True To Me; Anytime; Hurry Change (If You're Coming); No Easy Way Down; Go Away And Find Yourself; When You're Alone; I'm Gonna Make You Love Me; Disc Three: Nancy's Choice; I Want To Be Loved (But Only By You); Passion Flower; He's My Guy; Did I Remember; Rain Sometimes; Over The Weekend; Free Again; Theme From 'Hotel'; Prelude To A Kiss; Glad To Be Unhappy; Do It Again; Suzanne; How Many Broken Wings; Can I; China; I'm A Balloon; Sunshine; Casablanca; If You Wanna Sing Me (I'll Be A Song); Dindi; Godsend; I Remember; Disc Four: Hidden Gems; I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life; Listen Little Girl; Wave; Below, Above; What Do You See In Her?; Let's Fall In Love All Over; Morning In Your Eyes; All My Love Comes Down; I Don't Want A Sometimes Man; All By Myself; He Makes Me Feel Good 'Bout Myself; I'm Gonna Let Ya; The Island; Ribbon In The Sky; Not Afraid To Love (Live); When Did You Leave Heaven? (Live); Guess Who I Saw Today (Live); The Greatest Performance Of My Life (Live);

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Title: The Essence Of Nancy Wilson: Four Decades Of Music | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Capitol Records

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