June 11, 2012

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Fans of films set in the Motown era, put a star on your calendars: Sparkle: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be out July 31 from RCA Records.

The album release precedes the Aug. 17 theater opening of the much-anticipated remake of the 1976 film, Sparkle, starring the late Whitney Houston and pop star Jordin Sparks

The 13-song soundtrack will include the first single from the film, ''Celebrate'', an up-tempo track produced by R. Kelly featuring Sparks and Houston; the second single from the album will be Houston's version on the gospel classic ''His Eye Is on the Sparrow''.

Recording artist Cee Lo Green, who has a role in the movie, also performs on the album.

“Celebrate,” the R. Kelly-produced single off the soundtrack to Sparkle, and the final song recorded by Whitney Houston.

The official track listing is as follows :

1.'' I’m A Man'' – CeeLo Green
2. ''Yes I Do'' – Carmen Ejogo
3. Running'' – Goapele
4. ''Jum'' – Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter & Jordin Sparks
5. ''Hooked – On Your Love'' Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter & Jordin Sparks
6. ''Something He Can Feel'' – Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter & Jordin Sparks
7. ''His Eye Is On The Sparrow'' – Whitney Houston
8. ''Look Into Your Heart'' – Jordin Sparks
9. ''One Wing'' – Jordin Sparks
10. ''Love Will'' – Jordin Sparks
11. ''Celebrate'' – Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks

I'll give it a chance

The entire Sparkle soundtrack is now streaming here: http://www.myplaydirect.c...s/27216389

I'll definitely go see it. The original Sparkle with Lonette McKee as 'Sister' singing was great!

And that yummy Phillip Michael Thomas as Stix......Sexual Chocolate all day!

I'll will be shedding a tear or two for Whitney for sure.

AlexdeParis said:

The entire Sparkle soundtrack is now streaming here: http://www.myplaydirect.c...s/27216389

Good find. Thanks for the link.

Identity said:

AlexdeParis said:

The entire Sparkle soundtrack is now streaming here: http://www.myplaydirect.c...s/27216389

Good find. Thanks for the link.

You're welcome! Whitney's Facebook page had the link and it came up on my feed.

Wow! This track sung by Goapele (''Running") is exhilarating.

http://soundcloud.com/spa...ng-goapele

Actress/hottie Carmen Ejogo performs "Yes I Do.''

have heard any thing from the soundtrack on the radio or sirrus