Randy Crawford - You Might Need Somebody: The Warner Bros. Recordings (1976-1993) (3xCD)

Celebrating this timeless artist, a priceless collection delving into Randy Crawford’s peerless recordings. Lovingly curated into a one-of-a-kind anthology of three thematic discs that focus on her artistry and craft.

So 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, ‘Casino Lights’) that all reflect the soul-baring breadth and depth of Randy’s musicality through her instantly recognizable voice.

Disc 1 features 20 roots R&B, Jazz, standards and the bluesier side of Randy’s balladry. Highlights include her redefining covers of The Eagles’ ‘Desperado’, Jerry Butler’s ‘I Stand Accused’, her instant standards ‘When Your Life Was Low’ and ‘One Day I’ll Fly Away’ (written by Joe Sample and Will Jennings), and the unforgettable ‘I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me’.

Disc 2 features 19 of Randy’s lushest love songs including ‘Now We May Begin’, ‘I’m Under The Influence of You’, ‘Endlessly’, her classic live duet of Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell’s ‘Your Precious Love’ with Al Jarreau, ‘Rio de Janeiro Blue’, two Leon Russell chestnuts ‘Windsong’ and ‘Time for Love’, the timeless gems ‘I’m Glad There is You’ and ‘At Last’. The disc closes looking at love on the level of all humanity with a breathtaking live version of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’.

Disc 3 is a smorgasbord of Randy’s dazzling shapeshifting musical styles that includes her signature breakthrough hit with The Crusaders’ ‘Street Life’, the sassy dance rock jam ‘Blue Flame’, covers of Journey’s ‘Who’s Crying Now’ and Kenny Loggins’ ‘Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong’, her movie soundtrack classics ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’, ‘One Hello’ and ‘Don’t Wanna Be Normal’, the rare European one-off 45 ‘Give Peace a Chance’, and the oft-covered anthem ‘You Might Need Somebody’ after which this anthology was named.

With 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.


Tracklist

Desperado
I Stand Accused
Same Old Story (Same Old Song)
Take it Away from Her (Put it On Me)
Single Woman, Married Man
Rainy Night in Georgia
Tender Falls the Rain
Cigarette in the Rain
I Got Myself a Happy Song
Randy Crawford & World Jazz Association All Star Band: Gonna Give Lovin' a Try (Live)
Nobody
Lift Me Up
Bottom Line
Don't Come Knockin'
I Let You Walk Away
I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me
Ain't No Foolin'
When Your Life Was Low
Everything Must Change (Live)
One Day I'll Fly Away
Time for Love
I'm Glad There is You
I'm Under the Influence of You
Al Jarreau and Randy Crawford: Your Precious Love (Live)
Endlessly
Windsong
Secret Combination
Wrap-U-Up
This Ole Heart of Mine
We Had a Love So Strong
A Lot That You Can Do
Now We May Begin
Someone to Believe In
At Last
Almaz
Only Your Love Song Lasts
Rio de Janeiro Blue
Randy Crawford with Yellowjackets: Imagine (Live)
All it Takes is Love
Don't Wanna Be Normal
Blue Flame
Street Life (edit)
Last Night at Danceland
Who's Crying Now
Al Jarreau and Randy Crawford: Who's Right, Who's Wrong (Live)
Rich and Poor
In Real Life
Go On and Live it Up
Nightline
Give Peace a Chance
Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Why
You Might Need Somebody
He Reminds Me
Higher Than Anyone Can Count
One Hello
Just a Touch