The Story
Two CD collection. As part of it's well-received and critically acclaimed anthology series, SoulMusic Records is truly proud to present Sarah Sarah - The Anthology, a highly satisfying retrospective of internationally-recognized recording artist, award-winning musician, songwriter and global performer Jonathan Butler's work from 1985-1990 for Jive Records. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Jonathan's foray into music professionally began in his pre-teens when he performed in local choirs, cabaret venues and carnivals. Signed to Bullet Records as a teenager, Jonathan achieved success in South Africa with two albums (one with another teen star, Little Ronnie). After a stint with jazz-oriented band Pacific Express (during which Jonathan's skills as a guitarist became clearly evident), at the suggestion of Jive Records' founder Clive Caulder, Jonathan moved to London in the mid-'80s, achieving his first taste of solo international success in 1986 with 'Baby Please Don't Take It', a US Adult Contemporary chartmaker. The anthology (compiled by David Nathan with assistance from Amar Naik) also includes a number of key album cuts from Jonathan's five Jive albums, notably 'Love Hurts So Bad', making it's CD debut worldwide, quiet storm favorite 'Love Songs, Candelight And You', a stunning duet with gospel star Vanessa Bell Armstrong on 'True Love Never Fails' and as a bonus, a 1999 cover of Jr. Walker's classic 'What Does It Take (To Win Your Love For Me)' with acclaimed Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer.
Description
Two CD collection. As part of it's well-received and critically acclaimed anthology series, SoulMusic Records is truly proud to present Sarah Sarah - The Anthology, a highly satisfying retrospective of internationally-recognized recording artist, award-winning musician, songwriter and global performer Jonathan Butler's work from 1985-1990 for Jive Records. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Jonathan's foray into music professionally began in his pre-teens when he performed in local choirs, cabaret venues and carnivals. Signed to Bullet Records as a teenager, Jonathan achieved success in South Africa with two albums (one with another teen star, Little Ronnie). After a stint with jazz-oriented band Pacific Express (during which Jonathan's skills as a guitarist became clearly evident), at the suggestion of Jive Records' founder Clive Caulder, Jonathan moved to London in the mid-'80s, achieving his first taste of solo international success in 1986 with 'Baby Please Don't Take It', a US Adult Contemporary chartmaker. The anthology (compiled by David Nathan with assistance from Amar Naik) also includes a number of key album cuts from Jonathan's five Jive albums, notably 'Love Hurts So Bad', making it's CD debut worldwide, quiet storm favorite 'Love Songs, Candelight And You', a stunning duet with gospel star Vanessa Bell Armstrong on 'True Love Never Fails' and as a bonus, a 1999 cover of Jr. Walker's classic 'What Does It Take (To Win Your Love For Me)' with acclaimed Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer.
