ESTHER PHILLIPS
Esther Phillips - Brand New Day (The Lenox-Atlantic & Roulette Recordings 1962-1970) [2020] (5 x CD's)
The late Esther Phillips has often been considered one of the 'unsung' pioneers in the world of R&B, stretching back to the early 50's when as a child star working with famed bandleader Johnny Otis, she enjoyed a run of chart-topping singles at the age of 15, making her the youngest female artist to ever have an #1 R&B hit at the time. The Texas-born vocalist returned in 1962 with a soulful version of the country hit, 'Release Me' for Lenox Records, subsequently signing with Atlantic Records for whom she recorded a total of four full albums between 1964-1970 with a brief spell at Roulette Records in 1969. Produced by SoulMusic Records founder David Nathan, Brand New Day - The Lenox/Atlantic & Roulette Recordings is a sumptuous first-of-it's-kind box set, consisting of 102 tracks of Esther's work in a variety of different musical settings, sequenced by session and containing a number of previously unreleased cuts as well as non-album singles making their CD debut. An 8,000 word informative and extensive essay by renowned UK writer Charles Waring, alongside superb mastering by Nick Robbins and first class artwork by Roger Williams make this box set an overdue celebration of Esther Phillips' glorious artistry, in particular as a commemoration of her passing in August, 1984 at the age of 48. (Amazon)
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Pt.1 
Track lists
CD1
01 Esther Phillips I Can't Help it (If I'm Still in Love With You) 3:05
02 Esther Phillips Am I That Easy to Forget 2:46
03 Esther Phillips Be Honest With Me 3:10
04 Esther Phillips I Really Don't Want to Know 2:01
05 Esther Phillips I've Forgotten More Than You'll Ever Know About Him 3:10
06 Esther Phillips Just Out of Reach 3:07
07 Esther Phillips (Don't Put) No Headstone on My Grave 3:19
08 Esther Phillips Why Should We Try Anymore 2:08
09 Esther Phillips After Loving You 3:09
10 Esther Phillips I'd Fight the World 2:50
11 Esther Phillips Release Me 3:18
12 Esther Phillips God Bless the Child Who's Got His Own 2:57
13 Esther Phillips A Lover's Hymn 2:28
14 Esther Phillips Don't Feel Rained On 2:04
15 Esther Phillips You Never Miss Your Water (Till the Well Runs Dry) 2:19
16 Esther Phillips If You Want it (I've Got It) 2:49
17 Esther Phillips Half a Heart 2:53
18 Esther Phillips Why Was I Born 2:45
19 Esther Phillips Don't Let Me Go 2:17
20 Esther Phillips While it Lasted 2:22
21 Esther Phillips Hello Walls 3:23
22 Esther Phillips Mo Jo Hannah 2:21
23 Esther Phillips I Saw Me 3:12
24 Esther Phillips Double Crossing Blues 2:38
CD2
01 Esther Phillips If You Love Me, Really Love Me 3:26
02 Esther Phillips Make Believe Dreams 3:10
03 Esther Phillips (It's) Too Soon to Know 2:59
04 Esther Phillips You're the Reason I'm Living 2:47
05 Esther Phillips Out of the Blue 2:49
06 Esther Phillips Makin' Whoopee 2:44
07 Esther Phillips Shangri-La 2:43
08 Esther Phillips I Wish You Love 2:58
09 Esther Phillips 'tis Autumn 2:26
10 Esther Phillips People 2:24
11 Esther Phillips The Girl From Ipanema 2:43
12 Esther Phillips Medley, Moonglow, A Theme From Picnic 2:51
13 Esther Phillips And I Love Him 2:42
14 Esther Phillips Some Things You Never Get Used To 2:25
15 Esther Phillips Let Me Know When It's Over 2:19
16 Esther Phillips I Could Have Told You 2:43
17 Esther Phillips He Touched Me 2:42
18 Esther Phillips You Can't Go Home Again 2:36
19 Esther Phillips The Shadow of Your Smile 2:05
20 Esther Phillips The Party's Over 2:06
21 Esther Phillips A Taste of Honey 2:08
22 Esther Phillips It's All Right With Me 3:03
23 Esther Phillips Just Say Goodbye 2:17
24 Esther Phillips As Tears Go By 2:42
25 Esther Phillips Ups and Downs 2:44
26 Esther Phillips Every Time We Say Goodbye 3:06
27 Esther Phillips Let There Be Love 2:03
28 Esther Phillips Crazy He Calls Me 3:33
CD3
01 Esther Phillips When a Woman Loves a Man 2:53
02 Esther Phillips Somebody Else is Taking My Place 2:26
03 Esther Phillips Fever 2:49
04 Esther Phillips Try Me 2:50
05 Esther Phillips When Love Comes to the Human Race 3:05
06 Esther Phillips C.C. Rider 2:46
07 Esther Phillips Cherry Red 3:14
08 Esther Phillips Confessin' the Blues 3:00
09 Esther Phillips I'm Gettin' 'long Alright 3:00
10 Esther Phillips Rocks in My Bed 3:24
11 Esther Phillips In the Evenin' 2:55
12 Esther Phillips Romance in the Dark 3:35
13 Esther Phillips I Wonder 2:59
14 Esther Phillips Cheater Man 2:19
15 Esther Phillips I'm Sorry 2:30
16 Esther Phillips Watch Dog 2:09
17 Esther Phillips Too Late to Worry, Too Blue to Cry 2:53
18 Esther Phillips I'm in the Mood for Love (Moody's Mood for Love) 3:46
19 Esther Phillips Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You 2:47
20 Esther Phillips Sweet Dreams 3:17
21 Esther Phillips Too Much of a Man (To Be Tied Down) 3:52
22 Esther Phillips Nobody But You 2:46
CD4
01 Esther Phillips Don't Let Me Lose This Dream 2:21
02 Esther Phillips And I Love Him 6:28
03 Esther Phillips I Love Paris 4:02
04 Esther Phillips Cry Me a River Blues 5:24
05 Esther Phillips I'm Gettin' 'long Alright 5:56
06 Esther Phillips Release Me 4:48
07 Esther Phillips If It's the Last Thing I Do 3:52
08 Esther Phillips Makin' Whoopee 4:00
09 Esther Phillips Shangri-La 2:37
10 Esther Phillips Please Send Me Someone to Love 5:54
11 Esther Phillips Just in Time 3:57
12 Esther Phillips Bye Bye Blackbird 5:18
13 Esther Phillips Fancy 4:58
14 Esther Phillips Medley, Blow Top Blues,Jelly Jelly Blues,Long John Blues 11:42
CD5
01 Esther Phillips Don't Let Me Lose This Dream 2:25
02 Esther Phillips Feel Like I Want to Cry 7:41
03 Esther Phillips Please Send Me Somebody to Love 7:13
04 Esther Phillips Look What Happened to Me 4:36
05 Esther Phillips A Woman Will Do Wrong 2:44
06 Esther Phillips Catch Me I'm Falling 2:37
07 Esther Phillips Some Cats Know 3:11
08 Esther Phillips Set Me Free 4:05
09 Esther Phillips Brand New Day 4:17
10 Esther Phillips I'm in Love 2:21
11 Esther Phillips Just Like a Fish 2:26
12 Esther Phillips Tomorrow Night 3:29
13 Esther Phillips All God Has is Us 3:59
14 Esther Phillips He Knows (What to Do for Me) 3:41
15 Esther Phillips Crazy Love 2:41
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Can't wait to hear this, Butter! Some great southern soul songs on here. Appreciated.
ReplyDeleteHi BillyMac,
DeleteShe delivers on each of the albums included in this set. I really enjoy her voice and the way she sings.
I hope you are not disappointed.
Cheers.
Wonderful, she's a great singer, she has a special voice that I really like. Thank you very much for this BB box set. Good day to you.
ReplyDeleteHi Patrick,
DeleteI hope you will find time to listen to this set. It is wonderful.
Cheers.
Nice one, BB! Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, pmac.
DeleteCheers.
Many thanks for this Butterboy, certainly a wonderful collection. I didn't realize she'd died so young, only 48.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob Mac,
DeleteI guess a lot of artists died before their time, sad that we didn't get to here more from her.
Cheers
nice one Butterboy thank you
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Aussie,
DeleteCheers,
Wonderful! I wanted to let you know that the comp you thanked dc animal for was actually my upload, the shoulda been hits one. Only to let you know us like-minded guys stick together and I like to know when someone like you likes one of my collections. Oh, and a little ego.
ReplyDeleteHi djmcblues2,
DeleteI do apologise sincerely for that error. Your work is always a great listen, and often fun. I meant it when I praised that compilation, Really great music. I promise to take more care in the future. Thanks for your understand, friend.
Cheers.
Fine comp Butterboy! I'm enjoing it!
ReplyDeleteGreat voice! Thanks a lot!
Cheers
Hi Il Commendatore,
DeleteShe truly was a great talent. Enjoy.
Cheers.
Thank you BB
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, jack.
DeleteCheers.
A brilliant artist with a peculiar voice! I saw her in the early 70 and she was just great. Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteHi Racati,
DeleteI hope you will enjoy listening to this great singer.
Cheers.