Independence (4 CD & 1 DVD)

Prior to Independence, Lulu hadn’t recorded an album since 1982; her instantly recognisable vocals largely unheard for a decade! With Independence, Lulu returned as a UK charts contender, re-orientated towards a soul / R&B vibe, with heaps of club remixes. She recorded with Barry Gibb (Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms), with R&B producer Nick Martinelli (How ‘Bout Us) whose credits included Loose Ends, Regina Belle and Phyllis Hyman. Lulu’s own songwriting contributions included "I’m Walking Away", "Every Woman Knows" and "Goodbye Baby And Amen." "I’m Back For More" is a duet with Bobby Womack, and young UK soul producer Ian Green collaborated on "There Has Got To Be A Way" and "Until I Get Over You"; he’d been responsible for several Monie Love hits.

Winston Sela, the co-writer of the sassy title track "Independence" had previously penned Maxi Priest’s No. 1 hit "Close To You." The Independence album’s repertoire was an exemplary cross-genre hybrid. Lulu’s R&B passion blended seamlessly with deft pop melodies on "How ‘Bout Us" (originally a Top 10 hit for Champaign); the Simon Climie and Rob Fisher composition "Until I Get Over You" and, of course, on the Gibb brothers composition "Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms", which boasts additional dance remixes by the legendary Frankie Knuckles.

• Newly remastered and definitive expanded edition of Lulu’s 1993 comeback album Independence in its most in-depth and comprehensive format yet!
• Contains all the 90s vocal recordings from her Dôme Records discography.
• 57 tracks, over five hours of music across 4CDs.
• Plus an exclusive 67-minute DVD containing restored promo videos and BBC TV appearances which also includes the promotional videos of "Relight My Fire" - Take That ft. Lulu.
• All discs are housed within a specially reworked album artwork clamshell box with a richly illustrated booklet with long-form notes.

Disc 1 - Original Album And Single Edits

1. Independence (Brothers In Rhythm Radio Mix)
2. There Has Got To Be A Way
3. Restless Moods
4. I’m Back For More - Lulu & Bobby Womack
5. How ‘Bout Us (12” Nick Martinelli Version)
6. Until I Get Over You
7. Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms
8. You Left Me Lonely
9. Rhythm Of Romance
10. I’m Walking Away
11. A Place To Fall
12. Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms (Romantic Reprise)
13. Independence (Noise Boys Remix / Radio Mix)
14. I’m Back For More (Single Version) - Lulu & Bobby Womack
15. How ‘Bout Us (Single Mix)
16. Rhythm Of Romance (12” Version)
17. Relight My Fire (Radio Version) - Take That Ft. Lulu

Disc 2 - Non-Album Tracks

1. Every Woman Knows (Radio Version)
2. Goodbye Baby And Amen (Brothers In Rhythm Radio Version)
3. This Time Baby (Soul City Single Mix)
4. Take A Piece Of My Heart
5. Don’t Break My Heart - Lulu Ft. Nu Colours
6. Some People
7. Save Your Soul
8. I Don’t Wanna Fight
9. Independence (CJ Mackintosh Radio Mix)
10. Relight My Fire (Element Remix) - Take That Ft. Lulu
11. Goodbye Baby And Amen (Live Vocal Version)
12. Every Woman Knows (Loveland Remix - Short Version)
13. Independence (Michele Chiavarini And Dj Spen Independance Remix)
14. How ‘Bout Us (Lovers Remix)
15. Rhythm Of Romance (7” Version)
16. Relight My Fire (Full Length Version) - Take That Ft. Lulu

Disc 3 - Dance Remixes #1

1. Every Woman Knows (Loveland's Full On Vocal 12" Mix)
2. Independence (Northern Noise Boys Remix)
3. Goodbye Baby And Amen (K-Klass Klub Mix)
4. I’m Back For More (Bob Jones Club Mix) - Lulu & Bobby Womack
5. Every Woman Knows (Manor 12" Mix)
6. Independence (Mackapella Mix)
7. This Time Baby (Soul City Mix)
8. Every Woman Knows (Think Twice Freedom Mix)
9. There Has Got To Be A Way (Drizabone Remix)
10. Goodbye Baby And Amen (K-Klass Pharmacy Dub)
11. Every Woman Knows (Loveland’s Deep In The Dub Mix)
12. Relight My Fire (Late Night Mix) - Take That Ft. Lulu

Disc 4 - Dance Remixes #2

1. Every Woman Knows (Loveland's Full On Vocal 12" Mix)
2. Independence (Northern Noise Boys Remix)
3. Goodbye Baby And Amen (K-Klass Klub Mix)
4. I’m Back For More (Bob Jones Club Mix) - Lulu & Bobby Womack
5. Every Woman Knows (Manor 12" Mix)
6. Independence (Mackapella Mix)
7. This Time Baby (Soul City Mix)
8. Every Woman Knows (Think Twice Freedom Mix)
9. There Has Got To Be A Way (Drizabone Remix)
10. Goodbye Baby And Amen (K-Klass Pharmacy Dub)
11. Every Woman Knows (Loveland’s Deep In The Dub Mix)
12. Relight My Fire (Late Night Mix) - Take That Ft. Lulu

Disc 5 - DVD - Luluvision - Promo Videos & BBC Appearances

1. Independence - Promo Video
2. I’m Back For More - Lulu & Bobby Womack - Promo Video
3. Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms - Promo Video
4. Relight My Fire - Take That Ft. Lulu - Promo Video
5. How ‘Bout Us - Promo Video
6. This Time Baby - Promo Video
7. Goodbye Baby And Amen - Promo Video
8. Every Woman Knows - Promo Video
9. Relight My Fire (Element Remix) - Take That Ft. Lulu - Promo Video
10. Independence - BBC Top Of The Pops
11. I’m Back For More - Lulu & Bobby Womack - BBC Top Of The Pops
12. Every Woman Knows - BBC Steve Wright’s People Show
13. How ‘Bout Us - BBC Pebble Mill
14. I Don’t Wanna Fight - BBC Pebble Mill
15. The Independence Album Press Interview

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