My Favourite Classic R'n'B/Soul Sisters (Part 1)

The list author says:
	"Being one of the most soulful, underrated singers of all time, she never got the recognition she deserved, even though she recorded some of the most treasured gems in soul music history. A must."

The list author says:
	"With an aching, yet detached alto voice, Dee Dee's old sister and  Burt Bacharach's muse remains the epitome of sophistication and class."

The list author says:
	"I can't believe this album has been discontinued. It's absolutely fantastic. Her aproach to a song was more similar to that of her cousin Dee Dee than to her daughter Whitney. Outstanding."

The list author says:
	"Judy was, arguably, one of the best -and, sure enough, the one with the lowest tone- in her 'adopted' family, which also included Dionne, Dee Dee and Cissy. Check as well The Bluesoul Belles Vol.4."

The list author says:
	"Cissy Houston was the original founding member of the S.I., one of the most famous session groups in history, who managed to have quite a few hits under their own name. Check their other albums too."

The list author says:
	"A unique pop/soul singer who developed a five to six octave vocal range. 'Loving You' brought her international success, but, unfortunately, she died from breast cancer at the early age of 31."

The list author says:
	"A singer with great vitality and the ability to modify her style as musical trends changed, Etta remained a favourite of rhythm'n'blues followers from the early 1950's to the early 1970's. A classic."

The list author says:
	"Fontella Bass had a rich, exciting voice that was honed in her years singing with gospel and soul singers, resulting in her most memorable hit, co-written by her, Rescue Me, in 1965."

The list author says:
	"The unrivaled Soul Queen of New Orleans, Thomas ranks among Crescent City R'n'B greatest and most enduring musical ambassadors, with such treasures as Wish Someone Would Care or Break-A-Way."

The list author says:
	"Laura Lee recorded many fine, assertive sides for Chess, before beginning her most prolific period when she joined Hot Wax Records, of which you've got an excellent anthology here."

The list author says:
	"A seriously talented songwriter, LaSalle's first big hit came about in 1971 when her 'Trapped by a thing called love' reached nº 1 in the US R'n'B charts. She continued to enjoy hits through the 80's."

The list author says:
	"Jackson, whose rich vocal texture is similar to one of her idols, Gladys Knight, made the pose of adulteress or of wronged wife popular, a style that later verged a little bit too much on self-parody."

The list author says:
	"Betty scored a minor hit with 'Girls Can't Do What The Guys Do' in 1968. 'Clean Up Woman', a US R'n'B nº 2/pop nº 6 hit, established a punchier, less passive style which later releases consolidated."

The list author says:
	"Ann Peebles has one of those rare voices and a style so distinctive that anyone who has heard her once never confuses her with anyone else.She's had a great influence on real soul music since the 70's"

The list author says:
	"The records Candi made in the 70's are some of the finest examples of what is known now as southern soul. Tough, funky, dirty, soulful and proud, they still sound immense today."

The list author says:
	"Along with her Capitol catalogue (see 'Bettye Swann'), Swann's  Money recordings were uncompromisingly soulful, rife with fluid licks and amped horn parts - the missing link between Motown and Stax."

The list author says:
	"Bettye is one of the most soulful singers alive and one of my favourites. Try her Calla and late 60's Memphis recordings, soon to be released."

The list author says:
	"Despite her lack of hits, Brown is revered as one of the finest R'n'B vocalists of her time, capable of delivering soul, jazz, and pop with equal aplomb. Her version of Oh No Not My Baby is definitive"

The list author says:
	"Barbara Acklin began working as a receptionist at Brunswick Records, where she cut her best known 1968 R'n'B/pop hit 'Love Makes a Woman'. A true gem."

The list author says:
	"The exceptional lead voice of the Staple Singers began a simultaneous solo career when the group was signed to the Stax label in 1968. This compilation of that period is something you shouldn't miss."

The list author says:
	"A southern soul rarity, this lady should have achieved more than she did. This is the re-issue of her one and only album, plus some bonus tracks. You should give it a try. It's definitely worthwhile."

The list author says:
	"Nearer To You (67), was one of a few hits for this accomplished singer who has not reached the commercial success her talent deserved. And, by the way, why can't we have her work properly re-issued?"

The list author says:
	"Discovered by producer Clyde Otis, he signed Wells to the New York-based Calla Records in 1967, where she recorded a few hits. It is a pity that such a great soul voice has such a meagre catalogue."

The list author says:
	"She had an incredible vocal power, range, and intensity that was perhaps too heavy for the record-buying masses. This 5000 copies limited edition contains all 3 of Ellison's Warner Bros. Lp's + bonus."

The list author says:
	"The Soul Sisters first came to national attention with their pulsating, rock-a-twist rendition of 'I Can't Stand It', and also recorded done-up Blues, R'n'B, Pop and Gospel-flavored music."