[2025-08-29] Evie Sands "I Can't Let Go" complete 1960s singles compilation (Ace UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:09 pm

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHWSHZLC/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
Available for pre-order soon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FHWSHZLC/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
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Description
“I Can’t Let Go” is the first ever compilation of Brooklyn singer Evie Sands’ 60s recordings, containing all 26 tracks from her first 14 singles released between 1963 and 1970. Many tracks make their official CD debut, including unique mono 45 mixes unavailable since their original release.

Singing from her pre-teens and first working in the studio at a tender age, Sands’ powerful and mesmerising voice belied her youth and featured on classic 45s cherished by soul and rock collectors alike, as well as girl group and femme pop aficionados.

After fledgling releases on ABC and Gold, Sands teamed up with the writing, arrangement and production team of Chip Taylor and Al Gorgoni in 1965 for a series of excellent, and frequently astounding records on the Blue Cat, Cameo and A&M labels, culminating in her much admired first LP. Along the way she cut the original (and definitive) versions of ‘Take Me For A Little While’, ‘I Can’t Let Go’, northern soul floor filler ‘Picture Me Gone’, and the stately ‘Angel Of The Morning’, and watched on in disbelief as they all became hits for other artists. Finally achieving a sizeable hit of her own in 1969 with ‘Any Way That You Want Me’, she followed a short retirement in the early 70s with a well-received comeback LP, “Estate Of Mind” and a brace of US Top 50 hit singles.

Honing her production and writing skills along the way led to a veritable who’s who of pop royalty queuing up to work with her and record her songs; Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Karen Carpenter, Dionne Warwick and later Missy Elliot all covered Sands’ compositions and Elvis very nearly did too…

“I Can’t Let Go” has been compiled by Jai Rathbone with the full co-operation of Evie Sands who shares her thoughts and insights on this early part of her career. Lavishly illustrated this is a must-have purchase.

Marvel again (or for the very first time) at the versatility of one of the 60s’ best kept secrets; the rich, emotional and truly distinctive voice of Evie Sands.

Tracklist
1. The Roll
2. My Dog
3. Danny Boy I Love You So
4. I Was Moved
5. Take Me For A Little While
6. Run Home To Your Mama
7. I Can't Let Go
8. You've Got Me Up Tight
9. Picture Me Gone
10. It Makes Me Laugh
11. The Love Of A Boy
12. We Know Better
13. Angel of The Morning
14. Dear John
15. Billy Sunshine
16. Shadow Of The Evening
17. Until It's Time For You To Go
18. One Fine Summer Morning
19. I'll Hold Out My Hand
20. Any Way That You Want Me
21. I'll Never Be Alone Again
22. Crazy Annie
23. Maybe Tomorrow
24. But You Know I Love You
25. Take Me For A Little While (Version 2)
26. It's This I Am, I Find

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

Evie is an unsung treasure. Getting this for sure.

Rokin Robin of Locksley · 20 Oct 2007

Tremendous !!
Been hoping for an Evie comp for a long time now (even contacted several oldies labels asking them to consider doing something like this).
Yay !!

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2025 10:22 am

The USA pre-order link in the first post is now active.

[2025-08-29] Evie Sands "I Can't Let Go" complete 1960s singles compilation (Ace UK)

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