Whitney

Not only is it one of the most successful female music stars of all time, with their brilliant vocal art they also influenced an entire generation of singers who followed her. In this edition of Reclam Musik Edition Whitney Houston's most important songs are summarized - from "How Will I Know" to "I Will Always Love You". Background to the series: For more than 150 years of tradition Reclam Verlag sets new standards. Its unique reputation he owes the great editions of world literature, compendia of art and culture, challenging nonfiction paperback and a high-class program. Now Reclam are together with Sony Music out the work of outstanding icons of popular music.

Stand Up! It's not just an album title, it's an order, forcing anyone who hears Whitney Shay's brand of rocket-fuelled R&B onto the dancefloor. A flame-haired stick of dynamite in a sparkling dress, this San Diego phenomenon has made a record for dancing, drinking and dreaming, with songs to soundtrack the peaks and punches of life. "I make high-energy soulful rhythm 'n' blues," she explains, "that makes people dance and feel something deep inside." Released in 2020 on Ruf Records, Stand Up! is sure to mark the global explosion of an award-winning singer-songwriter who's long been threatening to go 'boom'.

Late in his career, Duke Ellington was persuaded on three occasions to take a brief hiatus from his big band and give trio recitals that focused on his piano playing. The final occasion is included on this CD, which was released for the first time in 1995. Although Duke apparently planned very little in advance, his program is a well-rounded set of old standards and newer (and more obscure) works. A week short of his 73rd birthday, Ellington's fingers sound a little rusty in spots, but he clearly gets stronger as the concert progresses…

Whitnеy Hоuston, who ruled as pop music's queen, has died at the age of 48. Houston was the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records. Her list of awards includes 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010.