Never My Love: The Anthology
2013
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Recording Info
The album includes studio recordings from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s, as well as live recordings from 1971 at The Bitter End in New York City. Compilation produced by Mason Williams and Steve Woolard. Unreleased material mixed by Brian Kehew. Remastered by Charles Benson.
Track Highlights
- I Thank You Baby (June & Donnie) — Hathaway's first single, written with Curtis Mayfield and performed with June Conquest
- Never My Love (The Association) — A fully realized ballad
- A Song For You (Leon Russell) — Hathaway's signature cover
- What's Going On (Marvin Gaye) — Live recording from The Bitter End in 1971
- Jealous Guy (John Lennon) — Live recording from The Bitter End in 1971
Personnel
- Donny Hathaway (Keyboards, Vocals, Producer)
- Roberta Flack (Vocals, Producer)
- Willie Weeks (Bass)
- Earl DeRouen (Congas)
- Fred White (Drums)
- Cornell Dupree (Guitar)
- Mike Howard (Guitar)
- Lisa Glines (Art Direction, Design)
- Charles Waring (Liner Notes)
- Brian Kehew (Mixer)
- Charles Benson (Remastering)
- Bill Inglot (Tape Research)
Significance
This 58-track anthology is a comprehensive summary of Donny Hathaway's career, showcasing his solo work, collaborations with Roberta Flack, and previously unreleased material. It underscores Hathaway's influence on popular music, highlighting his skills as a musician, arranger, and singer. The collection aims to present Donny Hathaway as one of the greatest singers.
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