Welcome to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts! We're taking it way back today with reissues and rarities by Peggy Lee, Brenda Lee, The Fleetwoods, and The Five Satins - plus more Luther Vandross rarities!

Luther Vandross, Never Too Much: Greatest HIts (Epic/Legacy) (iTunes / Amazon)

Released late last year ahead of the new documentary on the late R&B legend, Luther Vandross' Never Too Much: Greatest Hits has already been expanded, and for good reason! The album's biggest discovery was a cover of The Beatles' "Michelle" found on a forgotten demo cassette - and it turns out it was fully recorded during a 1989 session with the late producer Richard Perry, with that version now uncovered and presented for the first time. The set also adds a take on Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "If This World Were Mine," which Vandross produced and duetted on with Cheryl Lynn in 1982; this version was recently sampled on "Luther," a track by Kendrick Lamar and SZA from the rapper's 2024 chart-topping album GNX (and performed by the duo during Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show last weekend).

The Fleetwoods, Mr. Blue (Expanded Edition) (Capitol/UMe) (iTunes / Amazon)

This Olympia, Washington vocal trio (Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel) scored early chart-toppers on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959 with "Come Softly to Me" and "Mr. Blue" (the latter of which plays in a pivotal scene in the new Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World). It's now been expanded with three stereo mixes of key tracks including "Come Softly to Me."

The Five Satins, Sing Their Greatest Hits (Legacy) (iTunes / Amazon)

Best known for the legendary doo-wop classic "In the Still of the Night," New Haven, Connecticut's Five Satins had a few moderate hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1956 and 1960, including "To the Aisle," "I'll Be Seeing You" and "Shadows." Those and more are included on this newly-configured 21-track digital compilation, which takes its title and cover from a 1990 disc on the Collectables label (but does not have the same exact repertoire as that album).

Betty Wright, Wright Back At You (Expanded Edition) (Epic/Legacy) (iTunes / Amazon)

The late soul singer behind 1971 hit "Clean Up Woman" was still going strong into the '80s, with 1983's Wright Back At You serving as her second and final album for the Epic label. A good portion of the album was co-written and produced by Marlon Jackson, with brothers Jackie, Tito and Randy appearing throughout. Bonus tracks include single edits and versions of three tracks including lead cut "Burning Desire" (also present in a 12" version).

Peggy Lee, From the Vaults (Vol. 4) (Capitol/UMe) (iTunes / Amazon)

UMe is wrapping up its odds-and-ends series dedicated to Miss Peggy Lee with this new 13-track collection of rarities spanning 1948 to 1966. It's an eclectic lot, for sure, featuring duets with Dean Martin, Mel Torme, and Mr. Magoo(!) as well as standards and novelties such as "That Man," a track inspired by the 1966 Batman television series. With this release, all of Lee's Universal masters - encompassing her recordings for the Capitol, Decca Polydor, and A&M labels - are now streaming and available digitally. That means there's plenty to explore from this consummate artist.

Brenda Lee, Love You! (Deluxe Edition) (MCA Nashville/UMe) (iTunes / Amazon)

UMe has another rarities set from another Miss Lee - this time, it's Little Miss Dynamite herself, Brenda Lee! Love You! was first released in 1963 in the U.K. by Decca's imprint Ace of Hearts, rounding up American non-LP As and Bs for the British audience. Now, the original 12 tracks have been supplemented by 20 more rarities which have been released over the years on various compilations including the 1974 German compilation The Legends of Rock Vol. 2 Rare Items; the 1984 U.K. set The Early Years; and Germany's definitive 1995 Bear Family box, Little Miss Dynamite. Much like the Peggy Lee volume, this set serves as a catch-all for Brenda's catalogue. Now, every one of her 1955-1962 Decca recordings is available digitally and for streaming. Love You! makes a fine companion to the recent PBS American Masters documentary Rockin' Around which chronicles Brenda's extraordinary career.

Candi Staton, Back to My Roots (Beracah/New Day) (iTunes / Amazon)

The soul singer nonpareil returns with Back to My Roots, her 32nd album and one which finds her reconnecting with her early days in Alabama. Candi began her career in the 1950s singing with her older sister Maggie Staton Peebles in the Jewel Gospel Trio; here, she and Maggie duet on "There Will Be Peace in the Valley" and "It's Gonna Rain." She's joined by Stax legend William Bell on "My God Has a Telephone," and reinterprets The Rolling Stones on "Shine a Light." Beautifully and powerfully blending gospel and soul, Candi's trip Back to My Roots is one to be savored. A physical edition has not yet been announced.

WAR, "The Cisco Kid" (Myles O'Neal Remix) (Rhino) (iTunes / Amazon)

A new flip on War's No. 2 hit from 1973, mixing the original tracks with some electronic beats and influences.

There's even more where that came from! Check out some other great releases below.

Artie Kane, Henry Mancini Presents... Artie Plays Organ (RCA Victor) (iTunes / Amazon)

Sky King, Secret Sauce (Columbia) (iTunes / Amazon)

Don Elliott, Rejuvenation (Columbia) (iTunes / Amazon)

Wayne Berry, Tails Out (RCA Victor) (iTunes / Amazon)

Alyson Williams, Alyson Williams (OBR/Columbia) (iTunes / Amazon)

Darryl & Don Ellis, No Sir (Epic) (iTunes / Amazon)