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Emi Gospel Signs The Critically Acclaimed Clark Sisters |
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| 2006-10-23 | ||
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Nashville, TN. - EMI Gospel is proud to announce the signing of the critically acclaimed Clark Sisters to an exclusive recording agreement. The well-known Clark Sisters--Jacky, Twinkie, Dorinda and Karen, recorded their latest album live at Houston’s eminent George Brown Convention Center earlier this year. The untitled reunion album is slated to release March 20, 2007. Produced by visionary Donald Lawrence, the LP will be the first new project from the illustrious group in over a decade. "Event releases don't come everyday,” says EMI Gospel Vice President/General Manager, Larry Blackwell. “The Clark Sisters Reunion-Live release in every way defines one. EMI Gospel is honored to continue being a part of the Clark Family legacy by releasing this must have CD to the legions of fans. Of all the recent, important "reunion" releases none is more eagerly anticipated than The Clark Sisters!” Widely known for their inimitable vocal signature “Clark Sisters Sound,” the sisters regroup once more to create an album that is both compelling and high spirited. Granting long-time Clark Sisters fans a classic reunion album to add to their collection, and building a multitude of new ones, as it assimilates acrobatic riffs and soulful trills. The album offers 7 newly recorded Clark Sisters classics, from chief songwriter Twinkie Clark and superb production arranger Donald Lawrence. Living This Kind of Life, and I’m Looking To Get There are two stand out singles with uplifting up-tempo church motivated songs from the 11-track release. Additional songs featured on the LP include the catchy and inspirational Blessed & Highly Favored; the ambitious worship and praise track Jesus Is The Answer; and a classic Clark Sisters medley. As a special exclusive, this omentous release will also include 20 minutes of memorable classic performances. Including the1981 Billboard chart topping bonafide hit on the R&B charts You Brought The Sunshine, that garnered the sisters a gold album and established the singers as a nationwide pop culture phenomenon. The immensely talented Detroit natives fashioned a successful livelihood with eight highly successful albums, including 1979’s He Gave Me Nothing To Loose, 1980’s Is My Living In Vain, 1981’s You Brought The Sunshine, 1982’s Sincerely, 1986’s Heart and Soul, 1988’s Conqueror 1898’s Bringing It Back Home, and 1994’s Miracle. All eight albums showcase The Clark Sisters as a unique powerhouse, blessed with a breathtaking range of vocal aptitude and all-embracing Christian sensitivity. After moving on to equally successful careers and countless achievements, The Clark Sisters return as pre-distinguished figures in Gospel music. Their anointed influence and inspiration are more apparent each day, in and beyond the church boundaries. |
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