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The Corrs: Unplugged

 A l b u m   D e t a i l s

Artist: The Corrs
Title: Unplugged
Released: 2000.04.04
Label: Atlantic Recordings
Time: 68:17
Producer(s): See Artists ...
Appears with:
Category: Pop/Folk
Rating: *****..... (5/10)
Media type: CD
Purchase date:  2001.08.27
Price in € 6,99
Web address: www.corrsonline.com

 S o n g s ,   T r a c k s


[1] Only When I Sleep (Corrs/Leiber/Peterson/Shanks) - 4:38
[2] What Can I Do? (Corrs) - 4:36
[3] Radio (Corrs) - 4:51
[4] Toss the Feathers (Traditional) - 3:14
[5] Runaway (Corrs) - 4:36
[6] Forgiven Not Forgotten (Corrs) - 5:22
[7] At Your Side (Corrs) - 4:33
[8] Little Wing (Hendrix) - 4:41
[9] No Frontiers (MacCarthy) - 4:28
[10] Queen of Hollywood (Ballard/Corrs/Deviller/Hosein) - 4:44
[11] Old Town (Bain/Lynott) - 3:09
[12] Lough Erin Shore (Traditional) - 4:25
[13] So Young (Corrs) - 4:53
[14] Everybody Hurts (Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe) - 5:45
[15] At Your Side [Remix Version] (Corrs) - 4:22

 A r t i s t s ,   P e r s o n n e l


CAROLINE CORR - Vocals, Bodhran, Drum Overdubs, Producer, Arranger
ANDREA CORR - Vocals, Tin Whistle, Producer, Arranger
SHARON CORR - Vocals, Violin, Producer, Arranger
JIM CORR - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Producer, Arranger

RONAN DOONEY - Trumpet
PETE THOMAS - Percussion
ANTHONY DRENNAN - Guitar, Overdubs

IRISH FILM ORCHESTRA - Instrumentation
FIACHRA TRENCH - Arranger, Conductor
GILLIAN WILLIAMS - Leader

MITCHELL FROOM - Producer
ANDREW MURRAY - Executive Producer
RICHARD GODFREY - Executive Producer
TIM MARTIN - Engineer
TIM SUMMERHAYES - Engineer
BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN - Mixing
BOB LUDWIG - Mastering
DAVID BOUCHER - Assistant Engineer
RICHARD MCCULLOUGH - Assistant Engineer

 C o m m e n t s ,   N o t e s


2000 CD Wea International 92890

All songs performed acoustically and recorded at Ardmore Studios Co, Wicklow, Ireland, in Bray on October 5th 1999.

Acoustic versions of the hit Irish sibling pop quartet's best, plus covers of R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts', Jimi Hendrix's 'Little Wing' and Jimmy McCarty's 'No Frontiers', all recorded for MTV Unplugged & to be broadcast at the end of November, 1999. Produced by Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello), mixed by Bob Clearmountain (Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, David Bowie) and with string arrangements by Fiachra Trench (Van Morrison). 14 tracks total, also including versions of 'What Can I Do', 'So Young' and 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'. 1999 release.

New 1999 Release of their MTV Unplugged Show. No USA Release Date Yet.

Best Position: #7 (UK), #1 (Ireland)



The Corrs sound comfortably at home on this orchestrally enhanced acoustic gig, recorded at Ardmore Studios outside Dublin in early October 1999. With only two studio albums to their credit, it may seem a bit early to go for an Unplugged rerun, but the inclusion of two new Corrs-penned songs and a trio of previously unheard covers, in addition to the live greatest hits, means there's something fresh to enjoy. An unplugged session also establishes clearly that the Corrs, in danger of being perceived as pop puppets, are a real band who play and sing beautifully and can deliver the goods live. Encouragingly, the two new songs, "Radio" and "At Your Side," are well up to the usual Corrs standard, while much of the already familiar material benefits from tasty arrangements--"What Can I Do" in particular works better than the dance-remix hit version.

Johnny Black, Amazon.com



The Corrs MTV Unplugged – the first in the Unplugged series to be produced by MTV Europe – is so polished, you can see your face reflected in the sound. They may have been ‘unplugged’, but that hasn’t stopped this folk-rock quartet from tooling up half the population of Dublin with instruments, before cramming them into a cavernous live studio. In short, this album has a big sound. The hit singles “So Young” and “What Can I Do” sound as fresh and catchy as ever, while new songs like “Radio” and “At Your Side” hint at the contents of their imminent new studio album. Worthy interpretations of Jimmy McCarthy’s track “No Frontiers” and Hendrix’s “Little Wing” add interest, though their cover of REM’s “Everybody Hurts” lacks the depth and feeling the song demands. The Corrs have produced an album that reveals their true musicality and possesses an appeal that should reach beyond their existing fan-base. The Rough Guide Rock

From Rough Guides



This album is, I think, the band's masterpiece. Everything that is great in their music -- vocals, musicianship, catchy rhythms -- is present here, with the bonus of an intimate setting of a live performance. Yes, it's probably starting to sound like I'm a bit biased, and the truth is that I am. But after listening and getting to know the Corrs, I can pretty much guarantee that you will be too.

The four siblings -- sisters Andrea, Caroline and Sharon, and brother Jim -- show off their talents in an outstanding live performance. The album is actually the soundtrack from the MTV Unplugged video, which is also worth a watch. A great decision was the inclusion of an orchestra accompaniment, which adds a very nice touch to the songs.

The album kicks off with "Only When I Sleep," a wonderful opening number first heard on Talk on Corners. There are few bands that have the vocal talents of the Corrs, led by the youngest sister, Andrea. This song showcases their voices wonderfully. It also gives you a taste of how the orchestra adds to familiar songs. The next song, "What Can I Do," from the same album, has seen two different versions already, and so they combine the original and the remix alteration to create the best version yet.

The next song was new at the time of this concert, although "Radio" would later be heard on In Blue. This is a great, catchy song, and it sounds very nice unplugged. If there is a stand-out song on this album, this is it. Following it up is the instrumental "Toss the Feathers," and the band shows off their prowess with their musical intruments. Sharon leads with her violin, and Andrea follows right along with her tin whistle. Caroline takes a break from the drum set and plays the bodhran (with a cool solo, too!), and Jim takes over on the piano.

Next is the band's first breakout hit (at least here in Canada), "Runaway." This is off Forgiven Not Forgotten, their first album. "Runaway" is a beautiful song, the one that made me go "Wow, who is this? I want that album!" It's one of the best love songs I've heard. (The ending of this song is a lot better on the video, 'cause Caroline messes up the last note on the piano, and we get to see a little bit of sibling teasing.) Sharon starts of the next song with a nice violin solo a la Erin Shore, which leads into the title track from their first album, "Forgiven Not Forgotten." I like how this song builds up throughout, and Andrea lets her voice soar.

"At Your Side" can also be heard on In Blue, but I think the live version is much better. It's a comforting song, sort of reminiscent of Ben E. Kings "Stand by Me" except sung with a smile. The next song is a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing," which they did on Talk on Corners. What a gorgeous song! I love how magical and dreamlike it sounds. It's given a Celtic twist, but the guitar is still great thanks to a solo by Anthony Drennan (no, he's not a Corr). The next song is also a cover, Jimmy McCarthy's "No Frontiers." For a change, Andrea takes a break and sisters Sharon and Caroline share lead vocals, and do a wonderful job at it too -- the harmony is beautiful. "Queen of Hollywood" is next, and Andrea sings like she's out to remind everyone who the lead singer really is. Personally, I think the version on Talk on Corners has an edge over this one, but nothing too drastic.

"Old Town" is the only song that for some reason doesn't hit me as hard. It's still a good song. It has a great horn solo, and it's a fun. "Lough Erin Shore" is another wonderful instrumental song, very relaxing and, well, pretty. I think "So Young" is probably the best song for the live format of the album; the orchestra plays wonderfully. It's a up-tempo love song, and the Corrs are masters at that type of song. And finishing off the album is a cover of REM's "Everybody Hurts." This is Andrea's spotlight song, and her beautiful voice grips you throughout. Well, maybe that's not entirely fair, because Sharon's violin is indispensible to the mournful feel.

So, in case you haven't been able to tell yet, I really like this album. It's a must for any Corrs fan, but it's also great to introduce you to the band as well, as a "greatest hits" of sorts. The Corrs are wonderful live performers, and my secret goal in recommending this album to you is that you will go out and buy all their albums and finally break them into North America the way they should have a long time ago so that they will come do a tour here and I can go see them. It's not entirely selfish, c'mon.

by Patrick Derksen
from www.rambles.net
 

 L y r i c s


ONLY WHEN I SLEEP

You're only just a dreamboat
Sailing in my head
You swim my secret oceans
Of coral blue and red
Your smell is incense burning
Your touch is silken yet
It reaches through my skin
And moving from within
It clutches at my breast

But it's only when I sleep
See you in my dreams
You got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But I only hear you breathe

Somewhere in my sleep
Got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But its only when I sleep

And when I wake from slumber
Your shadow's disappear
Your breath is just a sea mist
Surrounding my body
I'm workin' through the daytime
But when it's time to rest
I'm lying in my bed
Listening to my breath
Falling from the edge

But it's only when I sleep
See you in my dreams, (dreams)
You got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But I only hear you breathe
Somewhere in my sleep, (in my sleep)
Got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But its only when I sleep
It's only when I sleep

[Sharon & Andrea solo]

Up to the sky
Where angels fly
I'll never die
Hawaiian High
In bed I lie
No need to cry
My sleeping cry
Hawaiian High

It's reaching through my skin
Movin' from within
And clutches at my breasts...

But it's only when I sleep...
See you in my dreams, (dreams)
You got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But I only hear you breathe

In bed I lie
No need to cry
My sleeping cry
Hawaiian High

But it's only when I sleep... aaaaaaa....
Got me spinning round and round
(Turning upside-down)

Up to the sky
Where angels fly
I'll never die
Hawaiian High
But it's only when I sleep...

Fade out


WHAT CAN I DO

I haven't slept at all in days
It's been so long since we've talked
And I have been here many times
I just don't know what I'm doing wrong

What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
What can I do to get you there

There's only so much I can take
And I just got to let it go
And who knows I might feel better, yeah
If I don't try and I don't hope

What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
What can I do to get you there

No more waiting, no more, aching...
No more fighting, no more, trying...

Maybe there's nothing more to say
And in a funny way I'm calm
Because the power is not mine
I'm just going to let it fly

What can I do to make you love me
(What can I do to make you love me)
What can I do to make you care
(What can I do to make you care)
What can I say to make you feel this
(What can I do to make you love me)
What can I do to get you there
(What can I do to make you care)
What can I do to make you love me
(What can I do to make you love me)
What can I do to make you care
(What can I do to make you care)
What can I change to make you feel this
(What can I do to make you love me)
What can I do to get you there
(What can I do to make you care)

And love me... love me...

Fade out


RADIO

It's late at night
And I'm feeling down
There're couples standing on the street
Sharing summer kisses and silly sounds

So I step inside
Pour a glass of wine
With a full glass and an empty heart
I search for something to occupy my mind

But you are in my head
Swimming forever in my head
Tangled in my dreams
Swimming forever

So listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know, oh, oh
So listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go...

Now it's morning light
And it's cold outside
Caught up in a distant dream
I turn and think that you are by my side

So I leave my bed
And I try to dress
Wandering why my mind plays tricks
And fools me into thinking you are there

But you're just in my head
Swimming forever in my head
Not lying in my bed
Just swimming forever

So listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know, oh, oh
So listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go...

I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know, oh, oh
I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go...

You are in my head
Swimming forever in my head
Tangled in my dreams
Swimming forever
(Swimming forever)
Music & Lyrics: Sharon Corr


Swimming forever

So listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know, oh, oh
So listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go...

I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know, oh, oh
I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)


TOSS THE FEATHERS

(Instrumental)


RUNAWAY

Say it's true, there's nothing like me and you
I'm not alone, tell me you feel it too

And I would run away
I would run away, yeah..., yeah
I would run away
I would run away with you

Cause I am falling in love with you
No never I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you

Close the door, lay down upon the floor
And by candlelight, make love to me through the night
(through the night, through the night...)

Cause I have run away
I have run away, yeah..., yeah
I have run away, run away
I have run away with you

Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you...
With you...

And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah..., yeah
I would runaway (runaway)
I would runaway with you

Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you...

Falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never I'm never gonna stop falling in love with you

With you, my love, with you...
na ni na ni na na...
(With you, with you, with you, with you)

Fade out


FORGIVEN NOT FORGOTTEN

All alone, staring on
Watching her life go by
When her days are grey
And her nights are black
Different shades of mundane
And the one eyed furry toy
That lies upon the bed
Has often heard her cry
And heard her whisper out a name
Long forgiven, but not forgotten

You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten

A bleeding heart torn apart
Left on an icy grave
In the room where they once lay
Face to face
Nothing could get in their way
But now the memories of the man are haunting her days
And the craving never fades
She's still dreaming of a man
Long forgiven, but not forgotten

You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten

Still alone, staring on
Wishing her life goodbye
As she goes searching for the man
Long forgiven, but not forgotten

You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're forgiven not forgotten
You're not forgotten
You're not forgotten
No, You're not forgotten


AT YOUR SIDE

When the daylight's gone and you're on your own
And you need a friend just to be around
I will comfort you, I will take your hand
And I'll pull you through, I will understand

And you know that

I'll be at your side, there's no need to worry
Together we'll survive through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, and you've nowhere to turn
I'll be at your side

If life's standing still and your soul's confused
And you cannot find what road to choose
If you make mistakes (make mistakes)
You can't let me down (let me down)
I will still believe (still believe)
I will turn around

And you know that

I'll be at your side, there's no need to worry
Together we'll survive through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, and you've nowhere to turn
I'll be at your side

I'll be at your side
I'll be at your side
You know that

I'll be at your side, there's no need to worry
Together we'll survive through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, you've got somewhere to go,
'Cos I'm right there
I'll be at your side, I'll be right there for you
(Together we'll survive) through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, you've got somewhere to go,
'Cos I'm at your side

I'll be right there for you
I'll be right there for you, yeah
I'm right at your side


LITTLE WING

Now she's walking through the clouds
With a circus mind
That's running wild
Butterflies and zebras
And moonbeams and fairytales
All she ever thinks about is riding with the wind...

When I'm sad she comes to me
With a thousand smiles
She gives to me, free
It's alright, it's alright' she says
Take anything you want from me
Anything

Now she's walking through the clouds
With a circus mind
That's running wild
Butterflies and zebras
And moonbeams and fairytales
All she ever thinks about is riding with the wind...

When I'm sad she comes to me
With a thousand smiles
She gives to me free
It's alright, it's alright' she says
Take anything you want from me
Anything

Fly Little Wing... Yeah, Yeah...

[Guitar solo]

Fly Little Wing...
I want her to fly

Fade out


NO FRONTIERS

SHARON:
If life is a river and your heart is a boat
And just like a water baby, baby born to float
And if life is a wild wind that blows way on high
And your heart is Amelia dying to fly
Heaven knows no frontiers and I've seen heaven in your eyes

CAROLINE:
And if life is a bar room in which we must wait
'Round the man with his fingers on the ivory gates
Where we sing until dawn of our fears and our fates
And we stack all the dead men in self addressed crates

BOTH:
In your eyes faint as the singing of a lark
That somehow this black night
Feels warmer for the spark
Warmer for the spark
To hold us 'til the day
When fear will lose its grip
And heaven has its ways

Heaven knows no frontiers
And I've seen heaven in your eyes

SHARON:
If your life is a rough bed of brambles and nails
And your spirit's a slave to man's whips and man's jails

CAROLINE:
Where you thirst and you hunger for justice and right
And your heart is a pure flame of man's constant night

BOTH:
In your eyes faint as the singing of a lark
That somehow this black night
Feels warmer for the spark
Warmer for the spark
To hold us 'til the day when fear will lose its grip
And heaven has its ways
And heaven has its ways
When all will harmonise
And you know what's in our hearts
The dream will realise

Heaven knows no frontiers
And I've seen heaven in your eyes
Heaven knows no frontiers
And I've seen heaven in your eyes


QUEEN OF HOLLYWOOD

She drove a long way through the night
From an urban neighborhood
She left her mother in a fight
For a dream misunderstood
And her friends they talk on corners
They could never comprehend

But there was always something different
In the way she held a stare
And the pictures that she painted
Were of glamour and of flair
And her boyfriend though he loved her
Knew he couldn't quite fulfill
He could never meet her there

She's never gonna be like the one before
She read it in her stars that there's something more
No matter what it takes, no matter how she breaks
She'll be the Queen of Hollywood

And the cynics they will wonder
What's the difference with this dream
And the dreams of countless others
All believing in TV
They see their handprints in a sidewalk
Flashing cameras on the scene
And a shining limousine

She's never gonna be like the one before
She read it in her stars that there's something more
No matter what it takes, no matter how she breaks
She'll be the Queen of Hollywood
She's believing in a dream
(Queen of Hollywood)
It's a loaded fantasy, yeah, yeah, yeah...

Now her mother collects cut-outs
And the pictures make her smile
But if she saw behind the curtains
It could only make her cry
She's got hand prints on her body
Sad moonbeams in her eyes
not so innocent a child

She's never gonna be like the one before
She read it in her stars that there's something more
No matter what it takes no matter how she breaks
She'll be the Queen of Hollywood, (Queen of Hollywood)
No she's never gonna be like the one before
She read it in her stars that there's something more
No matter what it takes and even though she breaks
She'll be the Queen of Hollywood
She's the Queen of Hollywood...
Queen of Hollywood, (Queen of Hollywood) and
Her friends still talk On Corners, (Queen of Hollywood)
Yeah yeah yeah-ie...
She's the Queen of Hollywood...
Queen of Hollywood...

Fade out


OLD TOWN

The girl's a fool
She broke the rule
She hurt him hard
This time you will break down
She's lost his trust
And so she must
Now all is lost
The system has broke down
Romance has broke down

This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broken down
This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broke down

She plays it hard
She plays it tough
But thats enough
The love is over
She's broke his heart and that is rough
But in the end you'll soon recover
The romance is over

This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broken down
This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broke down

(solo)

This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broken down
This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broke down

I've been spending my money
In the old town
It's not the same honey
With you not around
I've been spending my time
In the old town
I sure miss you honey

Now you're not around
You're not around
This old town

Ola

This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broken down
This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broke down
This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broken down
This boy is crackin' up
This boy has broke down

Fade out


LOUGH ERIN SHORE

(Instrumental)


SO YOUNG

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
We are taking it easy
Bright and breezy, yeah
We are living it up
Just fine and dandy, yeah

And it really doesn't matter that we don't eat
And it really doesn't matter if we never sleep
No it really doesn't matter, really doesn't matter at all

Coz we are so young now, we are so young, so young now
And when tommorow comes, we can do it all again

We are chasin' the moon
Just running wild and free
We are following through
Every dream and every need

And it really doesn't matter that we don't eat
And it really doesn't matter if we never sleep
No it really doesn't matter, really doesn't matter at all

Coz we are so young now, we are so young, so young now
And when tommorow comes, we can do it all again
Yeah, we are so young now, we are so young, so young now
And when tommorow comes, we'll just do it all again
All again, all again, yeah, all again, all again..., Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
So young now, we are so young, so young now
And when tommorow comes, we'll just do it all again
Yeah, we are so young now, we are so young, so young now
And when tommorow comes, we'll just do it all again
We are so young... (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah-ie Yeah)
We are so young... (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah-ie Yeah)

Fade out


EVERYBODY HURTS 

When your day is long
And the night
The night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough of this life
Well hang on

Don't let yourself go
Cause everybody cries
And everybody hurts
Sometimes

Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
(When your day is night alone)
Hold on, hold on
(If you feel like letting go)
Hold on
If you're sure you've had too much of this life
Hang on

Cause everybody hurts, sometimes
Take comfort in your friends
And everybody hurts

Don't blow your head
Oh, no
Don't blow your head
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you're not alone

If you're on your own
In this life
And the days and nights are long
If you're sure you've had too much
Of this life
To hang on

Well, everybody hurts
Sometimes, everybody cries
Sometimes, everybody hurts
Sometimes

And everybody hurts
Sometimes

So, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
(Cause no you are not alone)

Fade out


AT YOUR SIDE (Remix Version)

When the daylight's gone and you're on your own
And you need a friend just to be around
I will comfort you, I will take your hand
And I'll pull you through, I will understand

And you know that

I'll be at your side, there's no need to worry
Together we'll survive through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, and you've nowhere to turn
I'll be at your side

If life's standing still and your soul's confused
And you cannot find what road to choose
If you make mistakes (make mistakes)
You can't let me down (let me down)
I will still believe (still believe)
I will turn around

And you know that

I'll be at your side, there's no need to worry
Together we'll survive through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, and you've nowhere to turn
I'll be at your side

I'll be at your side
I'll be at your side
You know that

I'll be at your side, there's no need to worry
Together we'll survive through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, you've got somewhere to go,
'Cos I'm right there
I'll be at your side, I'll be right there for you
(Together we'll survive) through the haste and hurry
I'll be at your side
If you feel like you're alone, you've got somewhere to go,
'Cos I'm at your side

I'll be right there for you
I'll be right there for you, yeah
I'm right at your side
 

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