You Gotta Love the Life in Bloomington, MN

Vocalist
Melissa Manchester
's 20th studio album, 2015's
You Gotta Love the Life
, is an eclectic recording featuring a handful of her personal favorite songs, as well as brand new original pieces. Included are such standards as "From This Moment On," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and "Something Wonderful," as well as
Manchester
's cover of
the Ronettes
' classic girl group anthem "Be My Baby." Also included are such newly minted songs as the soulful "You Are My Heart," and "Feelin' for You" with blues guitarist
Keb' Mo'
. Produced by
, along with
Terry Wollman
,
also features guest appearances from such artists as
Al Jarreau
Dave Koz
Dionne Warwick
Stevie Wonder
, and the late
Joe Sample
. ~ Matt Collar