Donna Summer "Encore: The Complete Album Collection" 33CD box set 3/27/2020

For the first time in history, Donna Summer's iconic studio albums are presented in one box set. This exquisitely packaged 33CD box set (within 24 individual 'albums'), features 329 tracks and collates all of Donna Summer's 17 studio albums, from her debut 'Lady Of The Night' up to 2008's 'Crayons'. Also included are 1978's 'Live And More', 1980's 'On The Radio' and 1999's 'Live & More Encore!', along with four bonus double-CDs of '7" Single Versions', '12" Single Versions', 'Remixes' and 'Non-Studio Album Singles & Extended Mixes', that include one-off recordings, which have been considered rarities over the years. The box set includes the debut official commercial release of 'My Life' [Junior Vasquez Private Collection Mix]. the individual re-mastered albums are packaged in mini replica sleeves, with inner wallets. A 40-page 12"x12" hardback book includes the album label copy information, as well as a newly commissioned 25,000+ word essay by noted US writer, Christian John Wikane, which starts with a foreword by long-term friend, collaborator and producer Giorgio Mororder. The essay features new interviews with many of Donna's collaborators, including Giorgio Moroder's production partner Pete Bellotte. Also included are special new personal tributes from twenty-five industry legends, including Nile Rodgers, Philip Bailey, George Benson, Liza Minnelli and Bootsy Collins. Donna Summer gained prominence during the 1970s disco era, propelled by her incessant and creative driving force behind the genre's global popularity, rightly earning the title "Queen Of Disco" and becoming one of the most successful recording artists of the entire decade. Her catalogue has sold more than 130 million units worldwide and this special edition proves that she was able to accommodate new musical and production styles. Donna was the first artist to have three consecutive double-albums, reach No. 1 on the US Billboard charts and also became the first artist to achieve four No. 1 singles in a thirteen month period. Donna worked with legendary producers Giorgio Mororder, Pete Bellotte, Harold Faltermeyer, John Barry, Quincy Jones, Richard Perry, Stock Aitken Waterman, Michael Omartian and Keith Diamond. Her records have also been remixed by many of the great club producers, including Tony Moran, Junior Vasquez, Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper, Masters At work and Jason Nevins amongst others. The most comprehensive collection ever!


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I find interesting but not uncommon that the (obviously young) videographer at :41-1:19 failed to identify the Miracles (he only knew Smokey), Marvelettes, Vandellas, Funk Brothers & even Boyz II Men. He also assumes that gowns made for Jean Terrell era Supremes were worn by Diana Ross.

As we enter 2020, have we finally emptied the well of 60s recordings?
Any news of 'special' projects on the 60s era?
I guess we will get a 1970 unreleased set, but are there no projects from Ace/ Kent etc?

IMHO, Nate Evans' Temptations Revue sounds closer to the original Temptations, than Big O's Temptations.

I know I'm treading on sacred ground...

Truth be told, Dennis Edwards, Glenn Leonard, and Richard Street's Temptations Revues and some of The Temptations' tribute groups featuring Larry Johnson and others, could and would give Big O's Tempts a run for their money!

Watching the in-depth interview with the Exciters on the main forum, it occurred to me that almost every well-known group from the 50s, 60s, and 70s changed their original name at or around the time of signing with a record company. Most of the Motown groups originally had different names as well. Now, I wonder if that was a general "practice" in the recording industry for nefarious reasons......or maybe not? hehehehehehe....

For example:

The Temptations were The Elgins
The Supremes were The Primettes
The Miracles were the Mascots
The Four Tops were the Four Aims
Martha and The Vandellas were The Del-Phis
The Marvelettes were The Casinyets
and on and on and on.........

Tracklist:
[02:14] 01. Mary Wells - Dear Lover
[02:46] 02. Mary Wells - Can't You See (You're Losing Me)
[02:03] 03. Mary Wells - Me and My Baby
[02:12] 04. Mary Wells - Fancy Free
[02:42] 05. Mary Wells - Such a Sweet Thing
[02:41] 06. Mary Wells - Keep Me In Suspense
[02:30] 07. Mary Wells - Satisfaction
[02:55] 08. Mary Wells - Love Makes the World Go Round
[01:57] 09. Mary Wells - In the Midnight Hour
[02:51] 10. Mary Wells - My World Is Empty Without You Babe
[03:20] 11. Mary Wells - Good Lovin'
[02:24] 12. Mary Wells - Where Am I Going
[03:04] 13. Mary Wells - Shangri-La
[02:26] 14. Mary Wells - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[02:59] 15. Mary Wells - The Shadow of Your Smile
[02:55] 16. Mary Wells - The Boy from Ipanema
[03:30] 17. Mary Wells - Sunrise Sunset
[02:33] 18. Mary Wells - Love Letters
[02:29] 19. Mary Wells - Hands Off My Baby
[02:28] 20. Mary Wells - (Hey You) Set My Soul On Fire
[02:26] 21. Mary Wells - Coming Home
[02:20] 22. Mary Wells - The Doctor
[03:22] 23. Mary Wells - Two Lovers History
[02:43] 24. Mary Wells - Soul Train
[02:40] 25. Mary Wells - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
[03:48] 26. Mary Wells - Stag-O-Lee
[02:55] 27. Mary Wells - Make Me Yours
[02:54] 28. Mary Wells - Can't Get Away from Your Love
[03:11] 29. Mary Wells - Don't Look Back
[02:47] 30. Mary Wells - Sunny
[03:29] 31. Mary Wells - Woman In Love
[03:37] 32. Mary Wells - 500 Miles
[02:50] 33. Mary Wells - Bye, Bye Baby
[02:51] 34. Mary Wells - Love Shooting Bandit
[02:17] 35. Mary Wells - Mind Reader
[02:54] 36. Mary Wells - Sometimes I Wonder
[02:47] 37. Mary Wells - Dig the Way I Feel
[03:12] 38. Mary Wells - A Brand New Me
[02:43] 39. Mary Wells - Hold On
[04:33] 40. Mary Wells - Leaving On a Jet Plane
[03:27] 41. Mary Wells - Come Together
[02:41] 42. Mary Wells - Sweet Love
[03:27] 43. Mary Wells - Mister Tough
[02:37] 44. Mary Wells - Never Give a Man the World
[02:38] 45. Mary Wells - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
[02:42] 46. Mary Wells - It Must Be Me
[02:40] 47. Mary Wells - Love and Tranquility
[02:58] 48. Mary Wells - If You Can't Give Her Love (Give Her Up)
[03:28] 49. Mary Wells - Cancel My Subscription
[02:55] 50. Mary Wells - I Found What I Wanted
[03:01] 51. Mary Wells - Don't Keep Me Hangin' On