Live from Manila is a 2006 album recorded by R&B vocalist Angela Bofill

Angela Bofill

Angela Bofill is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.Bofill was born to a Cuban father and a Puerto Rican mother; one of the first Latina singers to find success in the R&B market.She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group and Dance Theater of Harlem chorus prior to her 1978 debut album,...

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This album marked a milestone in Bofill’s (at the time) 28 year career. This is Bofill’s first live concert recording, as well as being her final release before her stroke

Stroke

A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...

 on January 10, 2006. Performing before a packed Merk’s Bistro in Manila

Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...

, Philippines

Philippines

The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

, she covered signature hits that brought her to the attention of the music world.

Released after her first stroke, all proceeds from the album have gone to cover Bofill’s medical expenses.

Track listing

1. "Let Me Be the One" - 5:07
2. "Dialogue" - :18
3. "Tonight I Give In" - 3:44
4. "Time to Say Goodbye" - 5:36
5. "Still in Love" - 4:54
6. "Break It to Me Gently" - 4:04
7. "You Should Know By Now" - 3:40
8. "Something About You" - 4:34
9. "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
   Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
   -Marcella Detroit & Elton John version:"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" was recorded by Elton John as a duet with Marcella Detroit, and featured on his 1993 album Duets. It was also later included on Detroit's 1994 album Jewel. Released as a two-part CD single single in May 1994, it peaked at...
   
   " - 3:31
10. "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" - 4:26
11. "Angel of the Night
    Angel of the Night
    After the success of her debut album, Angela Bofill returned to cut her sophomore set Angel Of the Night.Upon release, The album as well as the title track became an instant classic.The album was digitally remastered and re-released on 2001 on Buddah Records...
    
    " - 8:38

Personnel

• Angela Bofill
  Angela Bofill
  Angela Bofill is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.Bofill was born to a Cuban father and a Puerto Rican mother; one of the first Latina singers to find success in the R&B market.She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group and Dance Theater of Harlem chorus prior to her 1978 debut album,...
  
   - vocals
• Bond Samson - Keys
• Sonny Azurin - Bass
• Cesar Aguas - Guitar
• Nino Regalado - Drums
• Mike Alba - Percussions
• Kitchie Molina - Backup vocals
• Babsie Molina - Backup vocals
• Sylvia Macaraeg - Backup vocals
• Lorrie ILustre - Musical Director/Arranger