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He's The Greatest Dancer

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Released: Sep 10, 2006

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He's The Greatest Dancer
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Reach Your Peak
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We Are Family [Sure Is Pure Remix]
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Thinking Of You
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Lifetime Lover (LP Version)
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Genre: Disco House / R&B / Soul
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Profile Views: 376307
Last Login: 2/24/2010
Member Since 7/6/2006
Website http://www.sistersledge.com
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........ .. .... .... .. ......This is a fan site in honor of the legendary group ..Sister Sledge... ..For more info. check out ....The Sister Sledge Clubhouse on Yahoo!.......... ..........Biography.......... .. While musical history has recorded a lengthy list of performing family groups, there are but a handful who have truly transcended the genre - who are simply great musical units, regardless of their formal kinship. Four gifted young women who also happen to be real life sisters, Sister Sledge has clearly joined this elite club of performers. The dedication and strength of family has had a crucial influence on the girls' success, supporting the hard work, positive action and love that have gone into the creation of their music. With the encouragement of mother Flo (a successful entertainer in her own right), the Sledge sisters began singing at an early age at the Williams Temple C.M.E. church in their hometown of Philadelphia. Grandmother Viola Williams (a former opera singer) had the girls performing at charities, civic and political affairs and other philanthropic events under the name "Mrs. William's Grandchildren.".... Since the 1979 release of their breakthrough album ....We Are Family...., this remarkable group has continued to develop and expand their diverse talents, blossoming into multi-faceted artists who have received over one hundred awards and commendations for outstanding work in the entertainment field. Highlights include Billboard Artist of the Year, Tokyo Music Festival Silver Award, and Two (2) Grammy Nominations for Best R&B Duo or Group and Record of the Year..... Sister Sledge became established as one of the world's most successful female groups, setting off a series of events which made the group virtually a household name. We Are Family became a worldwide family anthem and was adopted by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the team theme. That year, the Pirates claimed victory over the Baltimore Orioles, winning the World Series. Ultimately the album soared past the RIAA Platinum mark, hitting the very top of both Pop and R&B charts..... In the 80's, the world witnessed the full flowering of four college graduates with subsequent hits, Lost in Music, Love Somebody Today, Reach Your Peak and the international Gold Record, Frankie..... In the following years they sold millions of records worldwide and traveled extensively in Asia, Africa, throughout Europe, the Middle East, South America, Australia and the United States, earning rave reviews. "Sister Sledge has the stuff legends are made of," stated one critic from the Chicago Tribune..... Sister Sledge in the 90's has captured the hearts of many diverse audiences; from Carnegie Hall in New York, to the Sun Plaza in Tokyo....from the Apollo Theater in Harlem, to hosting their own television show in Italy. Their 1994 release, ....And Now Sister Sledge Again.... features the singles World Rise and Shine and Walking in the Light which were among their top five (5) hits in Italy. This album was followed in 1997 with the release of the critically acclaimed ....African Eyes..... This release garnered seven semi-finalist ....Grammy.... nominations. In 2003 the sisters released a daring jazz tinged album called ....Style..... The album featured the sisters reworking old jazz standards as well as introducing new original material written by Sister Sledge..... The magnificent blending of great voices, the continuing development of multi-talented performers, the commitment to musical perfection and the ability to charm and captivate a vast audience--is the Sister Sledge prescription for lasting success..... .. .. .. .. ..Subscribe to thesistersledgeclubhouse.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Powered by ..launch.groups.yahoo.com.. .. .. .. .. .. ..........Discography.......... ....Click the links to purchase music...... .. 1971 - Time Will Tell (single) - Money Back Records.. 1972 - Weatherman (single) - ATCO Records.. 1973 - Mama Never Told Me (single) - ATCO Records.. 1975 - ....Circle of Love.... - ATCO Records.. 1976 - Thank You For Today/Have Love, Will Travel (single) - Cotillion Records.. 1977 - ....Together.... - Cotillion Records.. 1978 - I've Seen Better Days (single) - Cotillion Records.. 1979 - ....We Are Family.... - Cotillion Records.. 1980 - ....Love Somebody Today.... - Cotillion Records.. 1981 - ....All American Girls.... - Cotillion Records.. 1982 - ....The Sisters.... - Cotillion Records.. 1983 - ....Betcha Say That To All The Girls.... - Cotillion Records.. 1985 - ....When The Boys Meet The Girls.... - Atlantic Records.. 1992 - ....The Best of Sister Sledge (1973-1985).... - Rhino Records.. 1994 - ....And Now Sister Sledge Again.... - Splash Music.. 1997 - ....African Eyes.... - Fahrenheit Records.. 1997 - ....We Are Family and Other Hits.... - Rhino Flashback.. 1998 - ....Family Affair (Sister Sledge Live).... - BCI Music.. 1998 - ....Sister Sledge Live.... - Waxworks.. 2000 - ....Free Soul The Classics of Sister Sledge.... - Atlantic Records.. 2001 - ....Sister Sledge Remixed Super Dance Hits.... - Hypnotic Records.. 2001 - ....The Best of Sister Sledge Live.... - Legacy.. 2002 - ....The Essentials Sister Sledge.... - Atlantic Records.. 2003 - Style - Empowerment Enterprises, LLC.. 2004 - ....The Sister Sledge Collection.... - Prism Leisure.. 2005 - ....We Are Family Collectables Collection.... - Collectables.. 2005 - ....Sister Sledge Greatest Hits.... - Silver Star.. 2005 - ....Rhino Hi-Five: Sister Sledge EP.... ..(digital download).. - Atlantic Records.. 2006 - ....Definitive Groove.... - Rhino/Wea...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Members
......Debbie Sledge.. ........ .. Joni Sledge.... ........ ..Kim Sledge.... ........ ....Kathy Sledge........ .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .......... ..Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer Live!...... .. .. .. .. .... ..Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. ..
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......CHIC, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Philadelphia International, The Temptations.. ..
Sounds Like
...... .. .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Sister Sledge performing We Are Family on Solid Gold '79 .. .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......All American Girls Performance....

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Bio:

This is a fan site in honor of the legendary group
Sister Sledge.

For more info. check out ..The Sister Sledge Clubhouse on Yahoo!..

..Biography..

While musical history has recorded a lengthy list of performing family groups, there are but a handful who have truly transcended the genre - who are simply great musical units, regardless of their formal kinship. Four gifted young women who also happen to be real life sisters, Sister Sledge has clearly joined this elite club of performers. The dedication and strength of family has had a crucial influence on the girls' success, supporting the hard work, positive action and love that have gone into the creation of their music. With the encouragement of mother Flo (a successful entertainer in her own right), the Sledge sisters began singing at an early age at the Williams Temple C.M.E. church in their hometown of Philadelphia. Grandmother Viola Williams (a former opera singer) had the girls performing at charities, civic and political affairs and other philanthropic events under the name "Mrs. William's Grandchildren."

Since the 1979 release of their breakthrough album ..We Are Family.., this remarkable group has continued to develop and expand their diverse talents, blossoming into multi-faceted artists who have received over one hundred awards and commendations for outstanding work in the entertainment field. Highlights include Billboard Artist of the Year, Tokyo Music Festival Silver Award, and Two (2) Grammy Nominations for Best R&B Duo or Group and Record of the Year.

Sister Sledge became established as one of the world's most successful female groups, setting off a series of events which made the group virtually a household name. We Are Family became a worldwide family anthem and was adopted by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the team theme. That year, the Pirates claimed victory over the Baltimore Orioles, winning the World Series. Ultimately the album soared past the RIAA Platinum mark, hitting the very top of both Pop and R&B charts.

In the 80's, the world witnessed the full flowering of four college graduates with subsequent hits, Lost in Music, Love Somebody Today, Reach Your Peak and the international Gold Record, Frankie.

In the following years they sold millions of records worldwide and traveled extensively in Asia, Africa, throughout Europe, the Middle East, South America, Australia and the United States, earning rave reviews. "Sister Sledge has the stuff legends are made of," stated one critic from the Chicago Tribune.

Sister Sledge in the 90's has captured the hearts of many diverse audiences; from Carnegie Hall in New York, to the Sun Plaza in Tokyo....from the Apollo Theater in Harlem, to hosting their own television show in Italy. Their 1994 release, ..And Now Sister Sledge Again.. features the singles World Rise and Shine and Walking in the Light which were among their top five (5) hits in Italy. This album was followed in 1997 with the release of the critically acclaimed ..African Eyes... This release garnered seven semi-finalist ..Grammy.. nominations. In 2003 the sisters released a daring jazz tinged album called ..Style... The album featured the sisters reworking old jazz standards as well as introducing new original material written by Sister Sledge.

The magnificent blending of great voices, the continuing development of multi-talented performers, the commitment to musical perfection and the ability to charm and captivate a vast audience--is the Sister Sledge prescription for lasting success.