''Encore: The Best of The Clark Sisters'' is a greatest hits collection by seminal
gospel
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singing group
The Clark Sisters to be released on February 12, 2008, through Dexterity Sounds/Rhino Entertainment.
The collection is the first of its kind, chronicling the group's mid- to late-80's recordings for
Word
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A&M. Though the Clark Sisters made their mark on the genre as independent artists, this collection spans the albums ''Bringing It Back Home'', ''Conqueror'', and the Grammy-nominated ''Heart & Soul'' from their first major label recording contract.
Apart from the Word recordings, this collection opens with a new recording of their hit song "You Brought The Sunshine" featuring
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finalist
Melinda Doolittle. ''Encore'' also includes The Clarks' "Follow The Star" (with Dorinda on lead) from the holiday compilation of the same name. The album includes commentary by sisters Jacky and Karen between songs.
Amazon.com.
Track listing
Tracks 2, 6, 7, 8, 10 originally appeared on the album ''Heart & Soul'' (1986). Tracks 3, 9, 11 originally appeared on the album ''Conqueror'' (1988). Tracks 4, 5, 13 originally appeared on the album ''Bringing It Back Home'' (1991).
# You Brought The Sunshine (feat. Melinda Doolittle)
# There Is A Balm In Gilead
# More Than A Conqueror
# My Redeemer Liveth (live)
# I've Got The Victory
# I Am Blessed
# Pray For The USA
# Time Out
# I Won't Let You Go Until You Bless My Soul
# Jesus Is A Love Song
# Take Me Higher
# Follow The Star (feat. Dorinda Clark-Cole and Angie Winans)
# Medley: Is My Living In Vain/You Brought The Sunshine/Hallelujah (live)
References
External links
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2008 greatest hits albums
The Clark Sisters albums