[1] No Easy Way Out (Carrack) - 5:14
[2] For Once in Our Lives (Carrack/Difford) - 4:07
[3] Somewhere in Your Heart (Carrack/VanHoy) - 3:42
[4] Eyes of Blue (Carrack) - 3:59
[5] Always Have, Always Will - 4:39
[6] Nothing More Than a Memory - 5:01
[7] Oh Oh Oh My My My - 4:12
[8] Don't Walk over Me - 4:38
[9] Only a Breath Away - 4:21
[10] Love Will Keep Us Alive (Capaldi/Carrack/Vale) - 4:35
[11] How Long (Carrack) - 3:51
Tony Chapman - Producer
Peter Van Hooke - Producer
Gary Wallis - Producer
Simon Smart - Engineer, Mixing
Paul Mortimer - Engineer
Chris Blair - Mastering
Paul Hicks - Assistant Engineer, Assistant
Danny Dawson - Assistant Engineer, Assistant
Robbie Kazandjian - Assistant Engineer, Assistant
Guy Massey - Assistant Engineer, Assistant
Paul Cox - Photography
After spending eight years working with Mike & the Mechanics, among
other bands and side projects, Paul Carrack returned in 1997 with Blue
Views. Because Carrack's side projects since the mid-'80s have all been
variations on slick but soulful pop-rock, it's not a surprise that Blue
Views sounds like it could have followed the previous Groove Approved
in 1991. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since Carrack's vocals are
terrific and the sound is appealingly polished. The material is a bit
too spotty to make it a triumphant comeback, but the best moments,
including a version of the Eagles' "Love Will Keep Us Alive," are solid
adult contemporary pop.
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All-Music Guide
Als Leadsänger von Mike & The Mechanics kennt man ihn, doch
auch solo verströmt die sanftmakellose Stimme von Paul Carrack mit
"Blue Views" Wärme, passend zu seinen gefühlvollen und
melodiösen Popsongs mit Blues- und Soul-Touch.
Britischer Harmony-Pop, gibt's das? Aber ja. Paul Carrack ist ein
Altmeister dieser schönen Kunst. Als enger Freund von Nick Lowe,
Ex-Leadsänger von Ace und Squeeze und heute am Mikrofon für
Mike & The Mechanics, hat der Mann aus Sheffield mit Feder und
Stimme schon zahlreiche Pop-Perlen zurechtgeschliffen. Auch auf seinem
neuen Soloalbum finden sich solche Edelsteine: etwa das runde,
melodisch süffige Eröffnungsstück "Eyes Of Blue" oder
"Love Will Keep Us Alive" mit einem delikaten Gitarrensolo. "Blue
Views" bietet schöne Aussichten für Fans zeitlos
gültiger Soul- und Popsongs.
Since this mornin' I've been thinkin' how
Things have been between the two of us
We've been fallin' through the here and now
It's time for us to reinvest our trust
Can't you see for once in our lives
Now our love has finally come to ground
The flame we have is burnin' so bright
Burnin' forever now we're back together
For once in our lives
There's no turnin' back
No runnin' away
No coverin' up tracks
For once in our lives
There's no one to blame
And no broken hearts
'Cause we found love again
For once
Once in our lives
You see this mornin' I've been so relieved
There's no more pressure from within
I had this sense that you would get to say
There was no lasting love within
Can't you see for once in our lives
All the things we've wanted have appeared
Now that we have love realized
Realized forever
For once in our lives
There's no turnin' back
No runnin' away
No coverin' up tracks
For once in our lives
There's no one to blame
And no broken hearts
'Cause we found love again
For once
Once in our lives
Maybe we can't believe
How things can be so wrong
Maybe it's time that we learn
To reach out for feelin' alone
For once in our lives
There's no turnin' back
No runnin' away
No coverin' up tracks
For once in our lives
There's no one to blame
And no broken hearts
Because we found love again
For once in our lives
There's no turnin' back
No runnin' away
No coverin' up tracks
For once in our lives
There's no one to blame
And no broken hearts
Because we found love again
For once
Darling for once
There's no turnin' back
No more covering up
Covering up
You know there's no
No one to blame
Because we found love again
Eyes of Blue
I want to know how does it feel
Behind those eyes of blue
You've made your mistakes
And now your heart aches
Behind those eyes of blue
People may say you've had your chance
And let it slip away
But hard as they try
There's a dream that won't die
Behind those eyes of blue
Maybe once in a while
There's a trace of a smile
Behind those eyes of blue
But it's painfully clear
There's a river of tears
Behind those eyes of blue
You know life is too short
For comprimising
Take a hold of your dream
And realise it
You know there's nothing left
To stand in your way
Except yourself and I know
Though your hearts full of pain
That a hope still remains
Behind those eyes of blue
For Once In Our Lives
Since this morning I've been thinking how
Things have changed between the two of us
We've been falling through the here and now
It's time for us to reinvest our trust
Can't you see for once in our lives
Now our love has finally come to ground
This flame we have is burning so bright
Burning for ever, now we're back together
Since this morning I've been asking why
Why we let this sweet love slip away
When we knew love, was for you and I
The reason we could face the darkest days
Can't we see for once in our lives
All the things we wanted have appeared
Now that we have love realised
Realised forever
For once in our lives there's no turning back
No running away and no covering our tracks
For once in our lives there's no one to blame
No broken hearts cause we've found love again
For once, for once in our lives
Since this morning I've been so relieved
There's no more pressure from within
I had this sense that you would get to see
There was no lasting love in him
For once in our lives there's no turning back
Maybe we can't believe, how things can be so wrong
Maybe it's time that we learn
To reach out for the feeling of love
For once in our lives there's no turning back
No Easy Way Out
The same thoughts going through my head
So many things better left unsaid
Well I'm telling you baby, there's no easy way out
Dreams may shatter, tears may fall
So hard to make any sense at all
Well I'm tellin' you darlin' there's no easy way out
All I can do is wait, I don't care how long it takes
Baby I just want to be standing by your side
Whenever you need whatever I can do
Don't worry bout losing face
You know my heart is in the right place
Well I'm telling you baby there's no easy way out
You know it's only a matter of time
Then everything's gonna work out fine
But I'm tellin' you darlin' there's no easy way out
All I can do is wait, I don't care how long it takes
Baby I, just want to be standing by your side
Whenever you need someone to hold you tight
Try to understand that every word I say is true
Tell me what else can I do?
I just want to be
Oh Oh Oh My My My
Since you ask me what it takes to love me
Get it straight right from the start
You've got to move me got to get this to me
Keep it coming right from the heart
Then Oh Oh Oh My My My
I will never let you down
Oh Oh Oh My My My lovers make this world go around
You've got to keep it uncomplicated
If you see my point of view
Plain and simply stated you must do what you must do
A lot of people spend their lifetime searching
Getting more and having less
You and me though
Now we've got this working every move is happiness
Then Oh Oh Oh My My My
Talkers talking, preachers preaching
Making life a misery
If they could feel every night what we feel
They'd wish they were you and me
Then Oh Oh Oh My My My
Only A Breath Away
You might think I keep my distance
You might think I have no plans to stay
You might think I have no weakness
But you don't understand a word I say
I tell you honestly
You know you mean the world to me
And if you're ever in need
I'll tell you where I'm gonna be
Oh yeah alright
Well I'm only a breath away
Oh yeah don't cry
Cause I'm only a breath away
Only a breath away
Never been a single moment
Never even been a day gone by
When I haven't felt your presence
Deep within my heart and in my mind
No matter where you are
I'll be with you constantly
And when you're feeling alone
All you have to do is think of me
Nothing More Than A Memory
Outside in the pouring rain
I walked the lonely streets and searched in vain
Every corner of every street
And every doorway where we used to meet
As I turned to walk away I could swear I saw your face
Long into the night I see
Shadows dancing alone with me
I know it must be
Nothing more than a memory
I try to keep my hurt inside
With some resemblance of my broken pride
I've done everything that I can do
I can't face the thought of losing you
And as I turn to walk away
I thought I saw your face again
Long into the night
People say that I'm crazy
I'm being weak when I should be strong
I've got to pull myself back together before too long
Somewhere In Your Heart
They say in time all the truth comes to light
When you can see past the wrong and the right
There's a feelin' inside stronger than pride
Finds me every lonely night
Well I have searched the past in my mind
How we failed to see the danger signs
Well one good reason why we let our love die
Is something that I've failed to find
Somewhere in your heart
There's a lonely part that beats for me
Somewhere in your broken heart
There's a lonely part that beats for me
Well I have cried till my tears have turned cold
I'd trade my pride for peace in my soul
Please don't make me pay for the rest of my days
For emotions that ran out of control
We've all but closed the door on our past
And this one chance may well be our last
So before you decide one last look inside
Is all my shattered dreams can ask
Somewhere in your heart
Love Will Keep Us Alive
I was standing all alone against the world outside
You were searching for a place to hide
Lost and lonely now you've given me the will to survive
When we're hungry love will keep us alive
Don't you worry, sometimes you've just got to let it ride
The world is changing right before your eyes
Now I've found you there's no more emptiness inside
When we're hungry love will keep us alive
I would die for you, climb the highest mountain
Baby there's nothing I wouldn't do, for you
Now I've found you there's no more emptiness inside
When we're hungry love will keep us alive
I would die for you etc.
Always Have Always Will
If you're wondering if your love
Will stand the test of time
I'm here to tell you I can put your mind at ease
Ain't nothing in the whole wide world that could ever make me leave
How could I ever walk away
Darlin' I need your love each and every day
Always have, always will
If you should ask me do I love you still
Without shame without blame
I always have and always will
I always have and always will
I remember, there were times
When my heart could not conceive
Something so beautiful bould happen in this life
A precious gift to me worth and sacrifice
There is no doubt or mystery
It's obvious that you mean everything to me
Always have, always will
It was almost like your heart called out my name
I was helpless from the start
I knew right there and then I'd never be the same
Never never
I'd never be the same
Don't Walk Over Me
You can't see the flip side of the coin
You can't feel the part where two hearts join
There was a time I could make your day
When love was strong, has it gone
Fading far away?
Don't walk over me
Don't walk over me
Lift me up or set me free
But don't walk over me
True there's no reason for me to jump and shout
Give me love when your loves not around
I may not have the patience of a saint
Baby please don't make me hurry up and wait
Don't walk over me
I remember hearing footsteps running up to your door
They were echoes of my heartbeat
Nothing could be colder, how can love be over
When you're still not sure
Don't walk over me
How Long
Well your friends with their fancy persuasion
Don't admit that it's part of a scheme
But I can't help but have my suspicion
Cause I ain't quite as dumb as I seem
Well you said you were never intending
To break up our scene in this way
But there ain't any use in pretending
It could happen to us any day
How long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?