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Pop/soul legend Withers was one of the most important figures in '70s R&B, but most of his catalogue remained shamefully unavailable throughout the '90s. Fans who followed Withers into the CD age (and those who weren't around during his glory days) were forced to content themselves with this short but definitive anthology. Withers' smooth '80s hit "Just The Two Of Us" kicks things off, but it's the '70s cuts that are the meat of his catalogue. Withers' gift for marrying lyrical simplicity, soul, and an undefinable freshness of presentation sets his early work apart. "Use Me", with it's angular, funky clavinet line and unabashedly sexual lyrics, is prime Withers. The moody, minor-keyed lost-love lament of "Ain't No Sunshine" demonstrates his ability to articulate loss without resorting to sentimentality. The classic "Lean On Me" adds a touch of Gospel for an unpretentious anthem of emotional solidarity. Listening to this collection, one can't help but marvel at the fact that Withers' original albums have remained out of print for so many years.

Import only standard single disc version of her 2001 greatest hits collection culls tracks from the limited edition 2 CD version including the track 'Goin' Back' which was specifically recorded for this release. 21 tracks in all including, 'You Can't Hurry Love', 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', 'You Keep Me Hanging On', 'I'm Still Waiting', 'Touch Me In The Morning', 'You Are Everything', 'Love Hangover', 'Upside Down', 'I'm Coming Out', 'Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)', 'Mirror Mirror', 'Muscles', 'Work That Body', 'Endless Love' (& Lionel Ritchie), 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love', 'Chain Reaction', 'When You Tell Me That You Love Me', 'One Shining Moment', 'I Will Survive', 'Not Over You Yet (Metro Radio Edit)' & 'Goin' Back'.

Starring multiplatinum artist Josh Groban, Tony-winning Idina Menzel and Tony nominated Adam Pasca, Chess In Concert revives the eclectic yet wonderfully pop 1984 concept album featuring the music of ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and lyrics of Tim Rice.

Recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2008, this spectacular Chess In Concert - introduced by Rice and with the 50- piece City of London Philharmonic and 100-voice West End Chorus - finally fulfills the promise of the popular cult musical.

After success with the Goodie Mob and Gnarls Barkley, Cee Lo Green is back with his third solo album.