Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale

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Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale

by Waiting To Exhale / O.s.t.

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Overview

Mega-producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds assembled quite a cast for this critically acclaimed soundtrack (and movie). The phenomenal Whitney Houston leads a mostly all-star cast of artists. Houston is featured on three of the 16 selections including the "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)," which crested at the number spot on the Billboard R&B charts for eight consecutive weeks and one week at number one on the pop charts. The dynamic vocalist sails through the emotional "Why Does It Hurt So Bad." She teams with Cece Winans on the inspirational duet "Count on Me," and both accomplished singers raise all hopes with their comforting vocals. With a Sly Stone twist, Babyface concocts a laid-back funk groove for the single "Sittin' up in My Room," which features the humble vocals of Brandy. Though the song does not allow her to unwind with her higher notes, it does, however, reveal her lower octaves. The single reached number two on both the Billboard R&B and pop charts. "Not Goin' Cry" features the eccentric Mary J. Blige lamenting a lyric that became an anthem for many women. Rising star Faith Evans delivers a cynical lyric with her adulating vocals.This album also includes three stellar selections by three divas: Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Khan. Their voices just defy time by soaring to admirable feats. The lesser-known acts (Sonja Marie, For Real, and Shanna) impart excellent performances on this outstanding all-female set. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date: 11/14/1995
Label: Arista
UPC: 0078221879620
Rank: 39297

Tracks

  1. Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
  2. Why Does It Hurt So Bad
  3. Let It Flow
  4. It Hurts Like Hell
  5. Sittin' Up in My Room
  6. This Is How It Works
  7. Not Gon' Cry
  8. My Funny Valentine
  9. And I Gave My Love to You
  10. All Night Long
  11. Wey U
  12. My Love, Sweet Love
  13. Kissing You
  14. Love Will Be Waiting at Home
  15. How Could You Call Her Baby
  16. Count on Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

TLC   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Aretha Franklin   Primary Artist,Vocals
Sonja Marie   Primary Artist,Vocals
Faith Evans   Primary Artist,Vocals
Toni Braxton   Primary Artist,Vocals
CeCe Winans   Primary Artist,Vocals
Chante Moore   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background),Vocals
For Real   Primary Artist,Vocals
Mary J. Blige   Primary Artist,Vocals
SWV   Primary Artist,Vocals
Brandy   Primary Artist,Vocals
Shanna   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Chaka Khan   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Whitney Houston   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Patti LaBelle   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Clayton Haslop   Violin
Debra Killings   Vocals (Background)
Luis Conte   Percussion
Jeremy Lubbock   Conductor
Nathan East   Bass
Melvin Edmonds   Vocals (Background)
Reggie Griffin   Guitar
Michael Thompson   Guitar
Alex Alessandroni   Piano
Marc Nelson   Vocals (Background)
William Ross   Conductor
Brandon Fields   Saxophone
Paulinho Da Costa   Percussion
Bob Becker   Viola
Babyface   Guitar,Vocoder,Keyboards,Wurlitzer,Synthesizer,Vocals (Background)
Larry Corbett   Cello
Kevon Edmonds   Vocals (Background)
Bruce Dukov   Violin
Larry Bunker   Timpani,Percussion
Greg Phillinganes   Piano

Technical Credits

Toni Braxton   Performer
Glen Marchese   Assistant Engineer
CeCe Winans   Performer
Ivy Skoff   Production Coordination
Kyle Bess   Assistant Engineer
Larry Schalit   Assistant Engineer
Mike Baumgartner   Assistant Engineer
Andrew Garber   Assistant Engineer
Anthony Harrison, Jr.   Cover Design
Bob Brockmann   Mixing
Mike Reiter   Assistant Engineer
Jin Choi   Assistant Engineer
Christopher Stern   Art Direction
Sandy De Crescent   String Contractor
Randy Walker   MIDI Programming
Solombra Tucker   Assistant
Robbes Stieglitz   Assistant Engineer
For Real   Group,Performer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
James Saez   Assistant Engineer
John Aguto   Assistant Engineer
Dave Reitzas   Engineer
Jon Gass   Mixing
Jeremy Lubbock   String Arrangements
Jules Chaiken   String Contractor
Mary J. Blige   Performer
Michael Houston   Composer
Michael White   Assistant Engineer
SWV   Group,Performer
Eddy Schreyer   Mastering
Dan Wallin   Engineer
Brandy   Performer
Brad Gilderman   Mixing,Engineer
William Ross   String Arrangements
Clive Davis   Executive Producer
Shanna   Performer
Chad Bamford   Assistant Engineer
Chaka Khan   Performer
Whitney Houston   Composer,Performer,Executive Producer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes   Composer
Aretha Franklin   Performer
TLC   Group,Performer
Paul Boutin   Assistant Engineer
Patti LaBelle   Performer
Sonja Marie   Composer,Performer
Babyface   Composer,Producer,Executive Producer
Faith Evans   Performer
Chante Moore   Performer
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