''The Definitive Collection: Cissy Houston'' is a compilation album by American soul/gospel singer
Cissy Houston
Emily "Cissy" Houston ( ''née'' Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) is an American soul and gospel singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, Houston embar ...
, released in the U.S. and UK in 2000. It consist primarily of songs from two Houston albums, 1977's ''
Cissy Houston
Emily "Cissy" Houston ( ''née'' Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) is an American soul and gospel singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, Houston embar ...
'' and 1978's ''
Think It Over
"Think It Over" is a rock-and-roll song written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty in 1958, originally recorded by the Crickets. Vi Petty, Norman Petty's wife, played piano on this recording.
Chart performance
In the US, "Think I ...
"'', as well as her hit singles "Warning-Danger" and "
Think It Over
"Think It Over" is a rock-and-roll song written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty in 1958, originally recorded by the Crickets. Vi Petty, Norman Petty's wife, played piano on this recording.
Chart performance
In the US, "Think I ...
". Also featured are her cover versions which appeared on the two albums, such as "
Make It Easy on Yourself
"Make It Easy on Yourself" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David which was first a hit for Jerry Butler in 1962. The best known version is the 1965 recording by the Walker Brothers for whom it was a No. 1 UK hit. Dionne Wa ...
", "Tomorrow", Elton John's "
Your Song" and "
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother".
Track listing
CD Album liner notes
Definitive Collection-Cissy Houston (CD Album)
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Credits
*Producer, Arranger & Conductor: Michael Zager
References
External links
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2000 compilation albums
Cissy Houston albums