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It also contains 4 essential mixes of the singles Wishing on a Star, Bye Bye, Are You Sure and Silence pressed on vinyl for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warners","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50442800726347,"sku":"2206744","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Every_Kind_of_Mood_ab045046_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727004904"},{"product_id":"you-might-need-somebody-the-warner-bros-recordings-1976-1993","title":"You Might Need Somebody  The Warner Bros. Recordings 1976-1993","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating this timeless artist, a priceless collection delving into \u003cstrong\u003eRandy Crawford\u003c\/strong\u003e's peerless recordings. Lovingly curated into a one-of-a-kind anthology of three thematic discs that focus on her artistry and craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo much more than a chronological checklist of the international award-winning singer\/songwriter's most popular hits, this 57-song set includes the cream of her Warner Bros. catalogue recorded between 1976-1993, drawn from eleven albums (along with tracks from the classic all-star live jazz LP, \u003cem\u003eCasino Lights\u003c\/em\u003e) that all reflect the soul-baring breadth and depth of Randy's musicality through her instantly recognizable voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisc 1 features 20 roots R\u0026amp;B, Jazz, standards and the bluesier side of Randy's balladry. Highlights include her redefining covers of The Eagles' \"\u003cem\u003eDesperado\u003c\/em\u003e\", Jerry Butler's \"\u003cem\u003eI Stand Accused\u003c\/em\u003e\", her instant standards \"\u003cem\u003eWhen Your Life Was Low\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eOne Day I'll Fly Away\u003c\/em\u003e\" (written by Joe Sample and Will Jennings), and the unforgettable \"\u003cem\u003eI Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisc 2 features 19 of Randy's lushest love songs including \"\u003cem\u003eNow We May Begin\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eI'm Under The Influence of You\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eEndlessly\u003c\/em\u003e\", her classic live duet of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's \"\u003cem\u003eYour Precious Love\u003c\/em\u003e\" with Al Jarreau, \"\u003cem\u003eRio de Janeiro Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\", two Leon Russell chestnuts \"\u003cem\u003eWindsong\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eTime for Love\u003c\/em\u003e\", the timeless gems \"\u003cem\u003eI'm Glad There is You\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eAt Last\u003c\/em\u003e\". The disc closes looking at love on the level of all humanity with a breathtaking live version of John Lennon's \"\u003cem\u003eImagine\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisc 3 is a smorgasbord of Randy's dazzling shapeshifting musical styles that includes her signature breakthrough hit with The Crusaders' \"\u003cem\u003eStreet Life\u003c\/em\u003e\", the sassy dance rock jam \"\u003cem\u003eBlue Flame\u003c\/em\u003e\", covers of Journey's \"\u003cem\u003eWho's Crying Now\u003c\/em\u003e\" and Kenny Loggins' \"\u003cem\u003eWho's Right, Who's Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e\", her movie soundtrack classics \"\u003cem\u003eKnockin' On Heaven's Door\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eOne Hello\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eDon't Wanna Be Normal\u003c\/em\u003e\", the rare European one-off 45 \"\u003cem\u003eGive Peace a Chance\u003c\/em\u003e\", and the oft-covered anthem \"\u003cem\u003eYou Might Need Somebody\u003c\/em\u003e\" after which this anthology was named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an in-depth essay by project producer A. Scott Galloway that includes new commentary from Randy herself, Joe Sample, Nicklas Sample, Russell Ferrante, Steve Lukather, James Gadson and more, this compilation (executive-produced by SoulMusic Records' founder David Nathan) features tasteful artwork by Roger Williams, and exquisite mastering by Nick Robbins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Music","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50467058221387,"sku":"2005454","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RandyCrawford_3000px_d56663ad_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727334797"},{"product_id":"naked-and-true","title":"Naked and True","description":"\u003cp\u003eDominated by cover songs, \u003ci\u003eNaked and True\u003c\/i\u003e finds Randy Crawford putting her recognizable stamp on R\u0026amp;B hits ranging from the Spinners' \"I'll Be Around,\" Change's \"The Glow of Love\" and George Benson's \"Give Me the Night\", to Patrice Rushen's \"Forget Me Nots\" and Simply Red's \"Holding Back the Years.\"  - especially noteworthy is her cover of Prince's \"Purple Rain,\" which she changes from a rock\/soul ballad to a jazzier, more quiet storm-ish number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you consider the late '70s and early '80s as great period for R\u0026amp;B, on \u003ci\u003eNaked And True\u003c\/i\u003e you'll find a lot to like. On top of this, the remix collection on Side D presents a very special selection of collaborations with some of the most popular DJ's \/ remixers at that time – all mixes are out of print and have not been not available digitally for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warner Bros","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50523965948235,"sku":"2020354","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RandyCrawford_Frontcover_4000_38b04916_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728025802"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_f912c52b_thumbnail_4096_b6d7534f-94df-4fa0-8a86-a8afcd2a5f80.jpg?v=1727004883","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/randy-crawford.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}