Mayfield's compositions stand the test of time as the most vibrant and nuanced: Kelly doesn't deliver, and at times his contributions sound cheesy. Kelly gets in on the action by writing and producing a few funky, but too-modern sounding contributions ('Love Will,' ''Jump' and 'Celebrate'). Perhaps choosing a gospel tune that requires a melodious voice and a song that shares a performer who outshines her wasn't the best way to seal Houston's legacy.įour Mayfield-helmed originals make the 11-track album ('Jump,' ''Hooked on Your Love,' ''Something He Can Feel' and 'Look Into Your Heart'), while R. Her songs here should have served as a high note for the icon, but unfortunately her swan songs - 'His Eye Is on the Sparrow' and 'Celebrate' with Sparks - falter as the singer struggles to find her once sparkling, soaring voice. Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album, Jordin Sparks Signed Sparkle Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD Album Booklet (JSA) Pristine Auction. With that said, Houston has become the focus of the film and soundtrack since she died earlier this year. Sparkle (Aretha Franklin album), 1976 the soundtrack to the above 1976 film Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2012 the soundtrack to the above 2012 film Extended Plays. Browse similar in: Film Soundtrack albums. Soundtracks Composers Top soundtracks New soundtracks Sparkle Studio Album by Various Artists released in 2012. When it comes to 'Something He Can Feel,' it would be an understatement to say that the deck is stacked against Sparks and her vocal partners, Carmen Ejogo (Sister) and Tika Sumpter (Delores). She shines bright on various collaborations and her three solo tracks: It's another winning moment for the former 'American Idol' champ. Sparkle is a Studio Album by Various Artists released in 2012. Led by Jordin Sparks (who succeeds Irene Cara as Sparkle), the 2012 soundtrack features faithful and decent covers of four songs from the original. Sparks emerges as the leading lady of the album. Produced by 'Oak' Performed by Carmen Ejogo Soul Finger Written by James Alexander, Ronnie Caldwell, Ben Cauley, Carl Cunningham, Phalon R. The burden for greatness is shared among the main cast, which includes Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter and Cee Lo Green. Various artists, 'Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' (RCA Records)Ĭurtis Mayfield and Aretha Franklin's union for the soundtrack of the 1976 musical drama 'Sparkle' made for an instant soul classic, so the 2012 remake already has a lot to live up to. Led by Jordin Sparks (who succeeds Irene Cara as Sparkle), the 2012 soundtrack features faithful and decent covers of four songs from the original.

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