Name: Greatest Hits, Vol. I by Rare Essence
Brand: Rare Essence
SKU: 742951032029
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (70 reviews)

COMPILATION

Liason's 1995 greatest-hits release for Rare Essence compiles many of the 12" and album mixes that were anthems on the Washington, D.C., go-go circuit throughout the '80s. Their over-the-top, high-intensity live shows had the reputation of being some of the most energetic performances on the circuit -- featuring extended workouts, audience call and response, and variations on signature tunes. Opening with their most well-known release, "Body Moves," and working through many a crowd favorite, this compilation serves as a wonderful introduction to those not only unfamiliar with Rare Essence, but those wholly uninitiated to the go-go sound. ~ Rob Theakston

1. Body Moves

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Robinson
Mark Lawson
Andre Johnson
David Green
James Thomas
Benny Harley
Benny Haskel
Michael Neal; Composer
Lyricist: Andre Johnson
Benny Harley
Benny Haskel
David Green
James Thomas
Joseph Robinson
Mark Lawson
Michael Neal; Composer

2. Back Up Against the Wall

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Andre Johnson
Michael Muse
Mark Lawson
Benny Harley
Norris Owens
Michael Neal; Composer
Lyricist: Andre Johnson
Benny Harley
Mark Lawson
Michael Muse
Michael Neal
Norris Owens; Composer

3. Shoo-Be-Do-Wop

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Andre Johnson
Michael Neal
Mark Lawson
Lawrence West
Norris Owens
Benny Harley; Composer
Lyricist: Andre Johnson
Benny Harley
Lawrence West
Mark Lawson
Michael Neal
Norris Owens; Composer

4. Umm Umm Good

by Rare Essence

Featured Artist: Chuck Brown; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Brown; Composer
Lyricist: Charles Brown; Composer

5. Do You Know What Time it Is?

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Mohandas Dewese; Composer
Lyricist: Mohandas Dewese; Composer

6. Work The Walls

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Andre Johnson
Michael Neal
Byron Jackson
Donnell Floyd; Composer
Lyricist: Andre Johnson
Byron Jackson
Donnell Floyd
Michael Neal; Composer

7. Lock It

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Andre Johnson
Michael Neal
James Thomas
Byron Jackson
Donnell Floyd; Composer
Lyricist: Andre Johnson
Byron Jackson
Donnell Floyd
James Thomas
Michael Neal; Composer

8. Do The Mickey

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Lamont Dozier
Eddie Holland
Brian Holland; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Holland
Eddie Holland
Lamont Dozier; Composer

9. One On One

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: John Jones
David Green
Mark Lawson
Andre Johnson
Roger Williams
James Thomas
Benny Harley
Quentin Davidson
Rory Felton
Michael Neal; Composer
Lyricist: Andre Johnson
Benny Harley
David Green
James Thomas
John Jones
Mark Lawson
Michael Neal
Quentin Davidson
Roger Williams
Rory Felton; Composer

10. Holy Ghost

by Rare Essence

Primary Artist: Rare Essence; Main Performer
Composer: Eddie Marion
James Banks
Henerson Thigpen; Composer
Lyricist: Eddie Marion
Henerson Thigpen
James Banks; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

R&B, Soul, Funk

Label

Rare One Records

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 11, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

742951032029

Shopping cart

Notification

Greatest Hits, Vol. I

1. Body Moves

2. Back Up Against the Wall

3. Shoo-Be-Do-Wop

4. Umm Umm Good

5. Do You Know What Time it Is?

6. Work The Walls

7. Lock It

8. Do The Mickey

9. One On One

10. Holy Ghost

Technical Specifications

Greatest Hits, Vol. I

Product information

Release options

1. Body Moves

2. Back Up Against the Wall

3. Shoo-Be-Do-Wop

4. Umm Umm Good

5. Do You Know What Time it Is?

6. Work The Walls

7. Lock It

8. Do The Mickey

9. One On One

10. Holy Ghost

Technical Specifications