Various Artists - Songs That Shaped The Beach Boys / Various - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Their fans' obsession with THE BEATLES is endless, and their earliest heroes and influences have long been endlessly scrutinised. Consequently, there have been any number of InchWho did 'em first?Inch-type compilations over the years, although many of them recycle the same fifty or sixty records. We've attempted to throw the net a bit wider, and introduce songs that other compilations may have missed. Among the perhaps familiar, expected names herein are Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Fats Domino, Gene Vincent, Ray Charles, Bill Haley & The Comets, Buddy Holly, etc. Perhaps a little less obvious are artists like Little Willie John, Bill Justis, The Jodimars, Emile Ford, The Drifters, The Johnny Burnette Trio, The Coasters, Billy Lee Riley, etc

In these exuberant recordings, pipa master Wu Man and her Uyghur, Tajik & Hui collaborators explore connections between the musical worlds of China and Central Asia. Featuring the stirring vocals of Sanubar Tursun and Abdulla Majnun.

Celebrate some of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded from legendary artists with this brand-new 3CD compilation. Spanning a huge 7 decades and a huge variety of genres, all united by... extraordinary singing and unforgettable songs. Kicking off with one of the most famous love songs of all time, 'I Will Always Love You' from Whitney Houston, CD1 sets a striking tone for the collection. Iconic pop moments from Robbie Williams and Natalie Imbruglia follow, alongside familiar favourites from Will Young, Lewis Capaldi and Amy Winehouse with 'Rehab'. The disc also features era-defining classics including 'Son Of A Preacher Man' from Dusty Springfield and 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' from Diana Ross, before closing with a trio of timeless soul and jazz masterpieces from Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong with 'What A Wonderful World'. CD2 opens with the empowering anthem 'Respect' from Aretha Franklin and the irresistible groove of 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' from Marvin Gaye. More timeless classics follow with hits from Jimmy Ruffin, Sandie Shaw, Bryan Ferry, and Kim Carnes, before a dramatic rock duo of Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out of Hell' and Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' take centre stage. The disc continues with a mix of soulful and emotive performances including from Chris Rea, Joan Armatrading, and Elkie Brooks, before culminating in the heartfelt modern ballad 'Because of You' from Kelly Clarkson. CD3 begins with disco and dancefloor anthems, from Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive', Donna Summer's 'MacArthur Park' and Candi Staton's 'Young Hearts Run Free'. The energy continues with powerhouse vocals from Chaka Khan and Thelma Houston, alongside pop smashes from Laura Branigan, Cher, and Kylie Minogue with 'Can't Get You out of My Head'. Contemporary classics from George Ezra, Leona Lewis and Christina Aguilera lead into a stu