Martha Reeves - The Rest Of My Life (Expanded Edition) (1976/2015)
R&B, Soul/Funk, Disco | FLAC (tracks), 24bit/96kHz | 01:06:43 h. | 1,57 Gb (incl 5%) | Front Cover
Label: Arista/Legacy | Tracks: 16 | Released: 2015 (1976)
R&B, Soul/Funk, Disco | FLAC (tracks), 24bit/96kHz | 01:06:43 h. | 1,57 Gb (incl 5%) | Front Cover
Label: Arista/Legacy | Tracks: 16 | Released: 2015 (1976)
"The Rest Of My Life" is the 1976 album by legendary soul diva Martha Reeves which was expanded and includes 7 Bonus Tracks with 2 Tracks are Un-Released Gems. Re-Mastered from the original master tapes by Sean Brennan, at Battery Studio’s. Produced by Bert DeCoteaux, General Johnson, Tony Camillo, and Tony Silvester. Tony Silvester, General Johnson, Tony Camillo, and Bert DeCoteaux - working independently resulted in Martha’s best post-Motown release to date. The material and arrangements suit her voice and style and the release is more of what you expect from the Detroit diva. Included is Martha's original version of Gwen Guthrie and Pat Grant's "This Time I'll Be Sweeter," a song later popularized by Angela Bofill. Reeves' version of Gamble & Huff's "Now That We Found Love" is one of the better cuts; Martha sings it with as much conviction as the O'Jays, who first waxed it. "Thank You" is an uptempo romp produced by General Johnson, who has Reeves reaching for notes like her former producers at Motown did which became very reminiscent of her classic Jimmy Mack. Plus, you can count on Martha to pour every ounce of emotion into a ballad, and this album has some excellent slower songs, including the title track. "The Rest Of My Life" is regarded as one of Martha Reeves' best albums ever, including the releases with The Vandellas.
Release of this album: 1976 [LP Arista, Cat.# AL 4105, USA]
Release of this HDtracks edition: 2015 [Label: Arista/Legacy]
This compilation ℗ 2014 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Note: Re-Master, Official Digital Download. This album download features digital front cover art only. Liner notes are not available.
Tracks 15 & 16 are previously unreleased.
Credits:
Producer – Bert DeCoteaux (tracks: 3 to 5, 8), General Johnson (tracks: 2, 6), Tony Camillo (tracks: 1, 7, 9), Tony Silvester (tracks: 3 to 5, 8)
Tracklist:
01. Higher And Higher (03:31)
(Billy Davis, Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner, Carl William Smith)
02. (I Want To Be With You) The Rest Of My Life (04:51)
(General Johnson)
03. Second Chance (03:31)
(Patrick Grant, Gwen Guthrie)
04. This Time I'll Be Sweeter (03:54)
(Patrick Grant, Gwen Guthrie)
05. Love Blind (03:41)
(Martha Reeves)
06. Thank You (04:47)
(General Johnson)
07. Now That We Found Love (04:24)
(Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff)
08. Love Strong Enough To Move Mountains (05:35)
(Patrick Grant, Gwen Guthrie)
09. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (04:26)
(Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Cynthia Weil)
Bonus Tracks:
10. (I Want To Be With You) The Rest Of My Life (7" Version) (03:23)
(General Johnson)
11. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (7" Version) (03:34)
(Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Cynthia Weil)
12. Thank You (7" Version) (05:02)
(General Johnson)
13. Love Strong Enough To Move Mountains (7” Mix) (03:45)
(Patrick Grant, Gwen Guthrie)
14. Now That We Found Love (7" Mix) (03:25)
(Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff)
15. (I Want To Be With You) The Rest Of My Life (Alternate Mix Part 1) (Un-Released) (03:56)
(General Johnson)
16. (I Want To Be With You) The Rest Of My Life (Alternate Mix Part 2) (Un-Released) (04:57)
(General Johnson)
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Analyzed: Martha Reeves / The Rest of My Life (Expanded Edition)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.03 dB -12.94 dB 3:31 01-Higher and Higher
DR10 -0.03 dB -12.48 dB 4:51 02-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.91 dB 3:31 03-Second Chance
DR10 -0.03 dB -12.87 dB 3:54 04-This Time I'll Be Sweeter
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.80 dB 3:41 05-Love Blind
DR10 -0.03 dB -12.16 dB 4:47 06-Thank You
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.73 dB 4:24 07-Now That We Found Love
DR10 -0.03 dB -13.11 dB 5:35 08-Love Strong Enough to Move Mountains
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.89 dB 4:26 09-You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
DR11 -0.03 dB -14.09 dB 3:23 10-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life (7" Version)
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.74 dB 3:34 11-You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (7" Version)
DR11 -0.03 dB -13.14 dB 5:02 12-Thank You (Extended Single Mix)
DR10 -0.03 dB -11.97 dB 3:45 13-Love Strong Enough to Move Mountains (7" Mix)
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.54 dB 3:25 14-Now That We Found Love (7" Mix)
DR11 -0.03 dB -13.90 dB 3:56 15-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life (Alternate Mix 1)
DR11 -0.03 dB -14.12 dB 4:57 16-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life (Alternate Mix 2)
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Number of tracks: 16
Official DR value: DR11
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 3029 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Analyzed: Martha Reeves / The Rest of My Life (Expanded Edition)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.03 dB -12.94 dB 3:31 01-Higher and Higher
DR10 -0.03 dB -12.48 dB 4:51 02-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.91 dB 3:31 03-Second Chance
DR10 -0.03 dB -12.87 dB 3:54 04-This Time I'll Be Sweeter
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.80 dB 3:41 05-Love Blind
DR10 -0.03 dB -12.16 dB 4:47 06-Thank You
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.73 dB 4:24 07-Now That We Found Love
DR10 -0.03 dB -13.11 dB 5:35 08-Love Strong Enough to Move Mountains
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.89 dB 4:26 09-You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
DR11 -0.03 dB -14.09 dB 3:23 10-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life (7" Version)
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.74 dB 3:34 11-You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (7" Version)
DR11 -0.03 dB -13.14 dB 5:02 12-Thank You (Extended Single Mix)
DR10 -0.03 dB -11.97 dB 3:45 13-Love Strong Enough to Move Mountains (7" Mix)
DR11 -0.03 dB -12.54 dB 3:25 14-Now That We Found Love (7" Mix)
DR11 -0.03 dB -13.90 dB 3:56 15-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life (Alternate Mix 1)
DR11 -0.03 dB -14.12 dB 4:57 16-(I Want to Be with You) The Rest of My Life (Alternate Mix 2)
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Number of tracks: 16
Official DR value: DR11
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 3029 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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