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If Lani Misalucha was called Multiplex Queen before, then maybe singer Gail Blanco can be called Queen of Compilation Albums for she has lent her voice to seven highly-successful compilation albums. The list includes the In Love series (Bacharach, Manilow, Bee Gees and Christmas) and Kris Aquino inspirational albums (Songs of Love and Healing, Songs of Love and Inspiration, and Blessings of Love).
After a few years of waiting, Universal Records has released not just another compilation album for her, but a launching album billed Sweet Love, which features 16 of the most memorable love songs in history.
“To have been given this chance to record my own album, I am thankful and happy,” says Gail. “I got so thrilled when finally I got to see my picture and name in the album cover.”
With this achievement, Gail did not fail to acknowledge the immense help given to her by her label Universal Records, Kris Aquino and Jed Madela.
According to Gail, she was touched when Kris acknowledged her talent, as she lent her voice to the actress-TV host’s albums.
Gail and Jed’s friendship goes a long way back. In fact, they used to perform in a band together. She said, “because of Jed, I have been introduced to Universal Records and to Ms. Kathleen. He is really a good friend of mine.”
For her debut album Sweet Love, Jed and Gail performed the song Fallen from the Pretty Woman soundtrack.
Sweet Love also features the Gail’s romantic covers of Let’s Wait Awhile (Janet Jackson), Tonight, I Give In (Angela Bofill), Through the Fire (Chaka Khan), Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles), among many other beautiful tunes.
While doing this interview, news came that only two weeks after its release, Sweet Love is already making its presence felt in the music charts all over the country.
Thrilled, Gail said, “I don’t know what to say, except thank you. We all have worked very hard for this album. I hope you all grab a copy of this album.”
She adds that she also dreams of having her original compositions be recorded soon and to have a chance to collaborate with fellow Universal Records’ royalties like Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Jay-R and even Parokya ni Edgar.
“But I am not in any hurry,” concludes Gail. “For now, I am very thankful that I am no longer just that ‘voice.’”
Singer Gail Blanco’s name may be new to the public’s ears, but not her beautiful singing voice. She is, in fact, the voice behind several highly-successful easy listening compilation albums, which includes the In Love With Bacharach, In Love With Manilow, Acoustic Love Affair, By Popular Demand and Kris Aquino inspirational albums.
In Universal Records’ latest release, “Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites” however, the lovely singer has finally been given the chance to present herself as a singer. Produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, “Sweet Love” contains Gail’s silky interpretations of some of the biggest pop-jazz hits of the seventies and eighties.
“It feels so good to have been given this chance to record an album, which I can really call my own,” says Gail. “It thrilled me to finally see my name and picture in the cover of “Sweet Love.” She adds that she is thankful to Universal Records for giving her this opportunity to record her own album at this point in her career.
Before recording all these albums, Gail has done the rounds as a young singer – joining singing searches and losing, performing with a band, doing back-up for other singers, among others. She used to perform with World Champion Jed Madela in a band years ago and it was also Jed who introduced her to the Universal Records family, which gave her the break to be featured in the several compilation albums. “I am so thankful to Jed because he introduced me to all these generous people,” enthuses Gail. “Without him, I wouldn’t have been given this chance to fulfill this lifelong dream. The longtime friends perform “Fallen” for her debut album.
Asked to describe “Sweet Love”, Gail said that it is a celebration of love. It includes Gail’s rendition of Let’s Wait Awhile (Janet Jackson), “Tonight, I Give In” (Angela Bofill), Through the Fire (Chaka Khan), Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles), among many other beautiful tunes.
“From the interpretation to the arrangement of the songs, we really ensured that love will be felt and experienced, not only heard,” assures Gail. “For those people who love love, “Sweet Love “is for you.”
After just two weeks of release, “Sweet Love : 16 Easy Listening Favorites” is already making its presence felt in the sales charts of music stores – a surprise that keeps Gail more inspired to continue improving her craft.
1. Initial Thrill (originally by Kenia)
2. Let’s Wait Awhile (originally by Janet Jackson)
3. It’s You (originally by Stevie Wonder & Dionne Warwick)
4. Sometimes A Love Goes Wrong (originally by Carrie Lucas)
5. Fallen ((originally by Lauren Wood)
6. Tonight I Give In (originally by Angela Bofill)
7. In My Life (originally by Patti Austin)
8. You Touched My Life (originally by Gwen Guthrie)
9. Hiding Inside Myself (originally by Kenny Rankin)
10. The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye (originally by Sergio Mendes)
11. Follow Your Road (originally by Pauline Wilson)
12. Forever Blue (originally by Swing Out Sister)
13. Just Because (originally by Anita Baker)
14. Through The Fire (originally by Chaka Khan)
15. Here Comes The Sun (originally by The Beatles)
16. Nightbird (originally by Kalapana)
"Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites" album preview:
“Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites”, the album from Universal Records' newest signing Gail Blanco is the overall Number One album in O Music Video located at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell Center. O Music Video is the high end music & video store of Odyssey Records.
Singer Gail Blanco’s name may be new to the public’s ears, but not her beautiful singing voice. She is, in fact, the voice behind several highly-successful easy listening compilation albums, which includes In Love With Bacharach, In Love With Manilow, Acoustic Love Affair, By Popular Demand and Kris Aquino inspirational albums.
In “Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites”, Gail Blanco has finally been given the chance to present herself as a singer. Produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, “Sweet Love” contains Gail’s silky interpretations of some of the biggest pop-jazz hits of the seventies and eighties.
“Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites” tracklist:
1. Initial Thrill (originally by Kenia) 2. Let’s Wait Awhile (originally by Janet Jackson)
3. It’s You (originally by Stevie Wonder & Dionne Warwick)
4. Sometimes A Love Goes Wrong (originally by Carrie Lucas)
5. Fallen (originally by Lauren Wood)
6. Tonight I Give In (originally by Angela Bofill)
7. In My Life (originally by Patti Austin)
8. You Touched My Life (originally by Gwen Guthrie)
9. Hiding Inside Myself (originally by Kenny Rankin)
10. The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye (originally by Sergio Mendes)
11. Follow Your Road (originally by Pauline Wilson)
12. Forever Blue (originally by Swing Out Sister)
13. Just Because (originally by Anita Baker)
14. Through The Fire (originally by Chaka Khan)
15. Here Comes The Sun (originally by The Beatles)
16. Nightbird (originally by Kalapana)
"Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites" album preview:
Singer Gail Blanco’s name may not ring a bell yet but her beautiful singing voice has already enchanted many people. She is the voice behind several highly-successful easy listening compilation albums including the “In Love With Bacharach,” “In Love With Manilow,” “Acoustic Love Affair,” “By Popular Demand” and the Kris Aquino inspirational albums.
In Universal Records’ latest release, “Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites,” the singer has finally been given the chance to present herself as a singer. Produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, “Sweet Love” contains Gail’s silky interpretations of some of the biggest pop-jazz hits of the seventies and eighties.
“It feels so good to have been given this chance to record an album, which I can really call my own,” says Gail. “It thrilled me to finally see my name and picture in the cover of ‘Sweet Love.’”
Before recording all these albums, Gail has done the rounds as a young singer – joining singing searches, performing with a band, doing back-up for other singers, among others.
She used to perform with World Champion Jed Madela in a band years ago and it was also Jed who introduced her to the Universal Records family, which gave her the break to be featured in the several compilation albums. “I am so thankful to Jed because he introduced me to all these generous people,” enthuses Gail of her friend with whom she duets “Fallen” in her album. “Without him, I wouldn’t have been given this chance to fulfill this lifelong dream.”
“Sweet Love” contains Gail’s versions of “Let’s Wait Awhile” (originally by Janet Jackson), “Tonight, I Give In” (Angela Bofill), “Through The Fire” (Chaka Khan), “Here Comes The Sun” (The Beatles), among many other beautiful tunes.
“From the interpretation to the arrangement of the songs, we really ensured that love will be felt and experienced, not only heard,” assures Gail. “For those people who love love, ‘Sweet Love’ is for you.”
After just two weeks of release, “Sweet Love : 16 Easy Listening Favorites” is already making its presence felt in the sales charts of music stores – a surprise that keeps Gail more inspired to continue improving her craft.
Singer Gail Blanco’s name may be new to the public’s ears, but not her beautiful singing voice. She is, in fact, the voice behind several highly-successful easy listening compilation albums, which includes the In Love With Bacharach, In Love With Manilow, Acoustic Love Affair, By Popular Demand and Kris Aquino inspirational albums.
In Universal Records’ latest release, “Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites” however, the lovely singer has finally been given the chance to present herself as a singer. Produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, “Sweet Love” contains Gail’s silky interpretations of some of the biggest pop-jazz hits of the seventies and eighties.
“It feels so good to have been given this chance to record an album, which I can really call my own,” says Gail. “It thrilled me to finally see my name and picture in the cover of “Sweet Love.” She adds that she is thankful to Universal Records for giving her this opportunity to record her own album at this point in her career.
Before recording all these albums, Gail has done the rounds as a young singer – joining singing searches and losing, performing with a band, doing back-up for other singers, among others. She used to perform with World Champion Jed Madela in a band years ago and it was also Jed who introduced her to the Universal Records family, which gave her the break to be featured in the several compilation albums. “I am so thankful to Jed because he introduced me to all these generous people,” enthuses Gail. “Without him, I wouldn’t have been given this chance to fulfill this lifelong dream. The longtime friends perform “Fallen” for her debut album.
Asked to describe “Sweet Love”, Gail said that it is a celebration of love. It includes Gail’s rendition of Let’s Wait Awhile (Janet Jackson), “Tonight, I Give In” (Angela Bofill), Through the Fire (Chaka Khan), Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles), among many other beautiful tunes.
“From the interpretation to the arrangement of the songs, we really ensured that love will be felt and experienced, not only heard,” assures Gail. “For those people who love love, “Sweet Love “is for you.”
After just two weeks of release, “Sweet Love : 16 Easy Listening Favorites” is already making its presence felt in the sales charts of music stores – a surprise that keeps Gail more inspired to continue improving her craft.
1. Initial Thrill (originally by Kenia)
2. Let’s Wait Awhile (originally by Janet Jackson)
3. It’s You (originally by Stevie Wonder & Dionne Warwick)
4. Sometimes A Love Goes Wrong (originally by Carrie Lucas)
5. Fallen ((originally by Lauren Wood)
6. Tonight I Give In (originally by Angela Bofill)
7. In My Life (originally by Patti Austin)
8. You Touched My Life (originally by Gwen Guthrie)
9. Hiding Inside Myself (originally by Kenny Rankin)
10. The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye (originally by Sergio Mendes)
11. Follow Your Road (originally by Pauline Wilson)
12. Forever Blue (originally by Swing Out Sister)
13. Just Because (originally by Anita Baker)
14. Through The Fire (originally by Chaka Khan)
15. Here Comes The Sun (originally by The Beatles)
16. Nightbird (originally by Kalapana)
"Sweet Love: 16 Easy Listening Favorites" album preview:
