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The Corrs- In Blue / Borrowed Heaven: Top 10 Singles in US and UK / Memorable Lyrics of a Song

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The Corrs- In Blue
United States- The Corrs achieved mainstream success in America with the album “In Blue”, which went platinum there. But only one single really made it to the major chart. “Breathless” was their biggest hit in the country, but it failed to reach the top 10. It only peaked at number 34.

United Kingdom- With their success with their previous record “Talk On Corners”, The Corrs again achieved success from their LP “In Blue”. They had scored at least three singles to chart, but let’s see which song/s made it to the upper 10.
Breathless- #1
The Corrs only had one top 10 single from the album, but they at least scored their first ever number 1 hit with “Breathless”. Their follow-up singles “Irresistible” and “Give Me a Reason” only sat at number 20 and 27 respectively.

For the first time, The Corrs scored their first Billboard Hot 100 hit, as well as UK number 1 hit “Breathless”. It was also their biggest hit internationally. Enjoy the hit song by The Corrs below:

Breathless (Chorus)
So go on, go on, come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can’t deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling)
Make me long for your kiss
Go on (go on), go on (go on)
Yeah…
Come on
Yeah…

The Corrs- Borrowed Heaven
United States- The Corrs released the album in United States again but no single ever made to the Hot 100. At least, their single “Summer Sunshine” charted at the Adult Contemporary charts.

United Kingdom- The Corrs achieved minimal success from the album “Borrowed Heaven”. However, they had charted inside the top 10. Check what single is it:
Summer Sunshine- #6
Just like “In Blue”, the album only scored one top 10 hit through “Summer Sunshine”. But this song only peaked at number 6. “Angel”, the second single, peaked at number 16, while “Long Night” settled at number 31.

“Summer Sunshine” was the only top 10 hit off “Borrowed Heaven”. Internationally, it was also the biggest hit from the record. Try to check the song below:

Summer Sunshine (Chorus)
In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody needs to know

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia
Lyrics from azlyrics.com and songwriters of the song (The Corrs, Robert Lange for Breathless / The Corrs for Summer Sunshine)
Video from YouTube / The Corrs / Sires

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The Corrs- Talk On Corners: Top 10 Songs in US and UK / Memorable Chorus in a Song

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The Corrs- Talk On Corners
United States- The Corrs had released their album “Talk On Corners”. The album hit the top 100 but no singles are able to male it to the top 10. No singles even made to Hot 100, though they were known there.

United Kingdom- The Corrs had been big stars in United Kingdom and “Talk On Corners” has been a top seller in 1998. However, as the first three singles were released, nothing reached the top 10. Their singles which went to top 10 were:
Dreams- #6
What Can I Do (Tin Tin Out Remix)- #3
So Young- #6
Runaway (Tin Tin Out Remix)- #2
The Corrs had a total of four singles to reach the top 10. It started with their remake of Fleetwood Mac’s hit “Dreams”. “What Can I Do” which charted at a low position, came back with a remix which became a hit at number 3, and followed by “So Young” at number #6. “Runaway” was initially released for “Forgiven, Not Forgotten” album but was less successfull then. It became a success with the re-release which was a remixed one, and peaked at number 2. Their singles “Only When I Sleep” and “I Never Really Loved You Anyway” only peaked at number 58 and 43 respectively. Those were memorable songs though.

The Corrs did well with “Runaway” which peaked at number 2. I also thought of the number 3 hit “What Can I Do”. But I had chosen “Runaway” because it has been a very popular song from them. Enjoy that love song from  The Corrs and listen to the beautiful voice of Andrea Corr.

Runaway (Chorus)
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…

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia
Lyrics from azlyrics com and songwriters of the song (The Corrs)
Video from YouTube / RHINO

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Album’s Singles Review: “The Best of The Corrs” and “Borrowed Heaven” by The Corrs

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The Best of The Corrs (compilation album)
After three successful albums and a live album, The Corrs finally released their first compilation album “The Best of The Corrs”. The compilation album sold well and gone to top 10 in most countries.

All the Love in the World
“All the Love in the World” was released to support their compilation album “The Best of The Corrs”. The beautiful love song was already in the album “In Blue”, though. The song charted in Adult contemporary in US, and became a hit song in Asia.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Would You Be Happier?
“Would You Be Happier?” was released as a single too from “The Best of The Corrs”. It was a pop rock song and a good release from the compilation album. It was a hit in Asia, and a number 14 hit in United Kingdom.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

Borrowed Heaven (album)
“Borrowed Heaven” was the group’s comeback album and a follow-up to “In Blue”. Music is still the same and there few changes in their sound. The album was a hit but not as successful as their previous records.

Summer Sunshine
“Summer Sunshine” was released as the lead single for the comeback album of the siblings group The Corrs. The track ahas similarity with their biggest hit “Breathless”. The song charted in numerous countries including UK where it peaked at number 6.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Angel
“Angel” became the second single for “Borrowed Heaven”. The pop track was dedicated for their demised mother. It went to top 20 in UK, and a hit all over Asia, including the Philippines.
Rate: 7.75 out of 10

Long Night
“Long Night” was the third release from “Borrowed Heaven”. The ballad is one of my fave tracks from the record. It only peaked at number 31 in UK, but a hit in the Phillipines.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia

Video from YouTube / RHINO

 

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Album’s Singles Review: “Unplugged” and “In Blue” by The Corrs

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Unplugged (live album)
After the big success of “Talk On Corners”, The Corrs had released this live album which was “Unplugged”. The album contains live versions of their previous tracks as well as new ones. The album did well going to the top 10 in many countries worldwide. It went platinum in UK by BPI.

Radio
“Radio” was released to lead the live album “Unplugged”. It is a beautiful pop song and that violin playing is always lovely. The single went to top 20 in UK, and a hit over Asia.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Old Town
“Old Town” was the second single for “Unplugged”. It is a cover version by the Irish group and it received good airplay in Asia.
Rate: 7.25 out of 10

In Blue (album)
“In Blue” was the third studio album by the siblings group The Corrs, which follow the success of “Talk On Corners”. The album has usual sound as before, though has more pop rock and country influences. It was a number 1 album worldwide and one of 2000’s biggest sellers.

Breathless
“Breathless” became the carrier single for “In Blue” by The Corrs. It is a pretty pop rock track with country influence. The single became the group’s biggest hit and first number 1 in UK, amd able to managed to become a top 40 hit.
Rate: 8.5 out of 10

Irresistible
“Irresistible” was released to be the second single for “In Blue”. I heard similarity of the song to their previous single “Breathless”. The single went as high as number 20 in United Kingdom.
Rate: 7.25 out of 10

Give Me a Reason
“Give Me a Reason” was released as the third single from “In Blue”. The song sounds different because it sounds like a song ready for clubs. The song only peaked at number 27 in United Kingdom, but did well in Asia.
Rate: 7.0 out of 10

One Night
“One Night” was the last single from the album which was widely released in Asia. It did well on MTV Asia.
Rate: 7.5 out of 10

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia

Video from YouTube / Music The Best Enjoy

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Album’s Singles Review: “Talk on Corners” by The Corrs

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Talk on Corners (album)
“Talk on Corners” was The Corrs second album next to “Forgiven, Not Forgotten”. It became their first big hit album and even helped their first album achieve big success. “Talk on Corners” contained pop and pop rock songs with Celtic influence which was a native sound from their country Ireland. It became a globally successful album when it reached number 1 in United Kingdom and sold millions of albums.

Only When I Sleep
“Only When I Sleep” is the album’s first single. It is a pop rock song with beautiful violin sound played by Sharon Corr. It charted in a few countries but was a notable song in Asia.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

I Never Loved You Anyway
“I Never Loved You Anyway” was the second single from “Talk on Corners”. It is a pop rock track and more fast-paced than “Only When I Sleep”. It was very successful in Asia, but less successful in other countries.
Rate: 8.5 out of 10

What Can I Do
“What Can I Do” was the third single from The Corrs’ second album. It was a pop track which became one of their most popular songs. The song’s remix helped it to reach number 3 in UK charts.
Rate: 8.5 out of 10

Dreams
“Dreams” was the fourth single off “Talk on Corners”. It is a track original by Fleetwood Mac. It is a pop song with dance remix released. The music video was shot in Singapore. The song peaked at number 6 in UK, and also a hit in Asia.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

So Young
“So Young” has been the fifth single from The Corrs’ “Talk on Corners”. The song is a pop rock song and became a popular song in Asia. In UK, it peaked at number 6.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Runaway (Remix)
“Runaway” was re-released with the remix by Tin Tin Out. The re-released made it a bigger success when it reached number 2 in United Kingdom. It was huge that time in Asia too.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia

Video from YouTube / The Corrs

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Siblings Group With Number 1 Albums in US and UK: Hanson / The Corrs / Jonas Brothers

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Hanson
United States- Hanson may not had a number one album in United States, but they had 3 albums to reach the top 10. Their first mainstream album “Middle of Nowhere” only peaked at number 2 but it went 4x platinum by RIAA. Some of their works were independent releases which were they had started. AT least, most of their albums charted in Billboard 200.
United Kingdom- Hanson did well during their first year in mainstream music in United Kingdom. They scored 1 number 1 album with “Middle of Nowhere”, but none of their succeeding albums ever followed. None even went to top 10 afterwards, but most of those albums went top top 40.

The Corrs
United States- The Corrs never had a number 1 album in US, but 4 of their albums went to Billboard 200, which their most successful album album was “In Blue”, their first platinum album as they often get Gold Record from their other albums.
United Kingdom- The Corrs had been very successful in UK for scoring 2 number 1 albums. Those albums were, the BPI certified 9x platinum seller “Talk on Corners” and “In Blue”. They also achieved 2 number 2 albums which and 2 others went top 10.

Jonas Brothers
United States- Jonas Brothers is one of the biggest pop groups of their time. They had scored at least 2 number albums in the country with “A Little Bit Longer” and “Lines, Vines, and Trying Times”. However, their biggest seller was their self titled album which went to top 5. They had four soundtrack albums which went to top 10, mostly were from Disney, including “Camp Rock” soundtracks, which both went to top 3. Their records went Gold Record and platinum too.
United Kingdom- Jonas Brothers never achieved a number 1 album in the country, but they had scored two top 10 albums, “Jonas Brothers” and “Lines, Vines, and Trying Times”. They had top 20 records too, which some went Gold Record.

Credits: Billboard / OCC /Wikipedia

Video: YouTube / The Corrs

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Album’s Singles Review: The Corrs “Forgiven, Not Forgotten”

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The Corrs had released their first album in 1995 and they went successful in some countries. Nevertheless, the album became more succesful the time their second album “Talk on Corners” is already selling millions when it reached a higher peak in United Kingdom. I love the sound from the album with pop, folk, and rock. Irish sound is very apparent in their songs, thanks to the violinist.

Runaway
This is just a love song where the woman just want to go with the guy anywhere. I love how Sharon Corr played the violin in this song. The song charted in several countries but wasn’t that successful. Its remix version which was heard from their second album “Talk on Corners” became a bigger hit in UK where it went to number 2. It also charted in Billboard Hot 100.
Rate: 8.5 out of 10

Forgiven, Not Forgotten
This title track was released as a single in few countries. The group went darker theme in its music video. Being released in limited countries, it failed to achieved a lustrous success.
Rate: 6.75 out of 10

The Right Time
“The Right Time” is a beautiful pop song with, of course, Irish flavor. The music video features the group in retro look or an old-fashioned kind of thing. The song charted in a number of countries, though, was not as successful as “Runaway”. It was a big hit in their country, Ireland.
Rate: 7.0 out of 10

Love to Love You
“Love to Love You” has been the first song from the group being played on FM radio station, which at the time, mostly A-listers were played om radio. The song which was released in some countries didn’t do much success.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

Closer
“Closer” is a pop song and was the last release from “Forgiven, Not Forgotten” album. It was not released widely though and rarely seen on MTV.
Rate: 7.0 out of 10

Credits: Wikipedia / Billboard

Video from YouTube

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10 Songs With “Sun”

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As the sun goes up, it was like giving us another day and another hope. It gives us smile that we live with another day. Nice to hear some songs with sun as mostly were positive. In this list, includes songs with “sunshine” as it also refers to “sun”.

Natasha Beddingfield- Pocketful of Sunshine
If you are in such a difficult situation, instead staying in darkness, why not go out and escape and enjoy a pocketful of “sunshine” that can light up your day. This song was made a successful top 5 entry in Billboard Hot 100.

Gabrielle- Sunshine
When you really love someone, you compare them to the “sun” which serve as our light and guide after dark evenings. This became Gabrielle’s comeback UK top 10 hit.

The Corrs- Summer Sunshine
Been to recent cold days and missing this person you love like the heat of summer “sun” which was locked up during winter. This song brought The Corrs to the top 10 in many countries.

Katrina and the Waves- Walking on Sunshine
Just nice to listen to in a summer time and the sun is up and walk in the beach. This has became one of the great summer tunes as it went to the top 10.

Stevie Wonder- You are the Sunshine of My Life
Loving a girl which is like a “sunshine”, why not serenade her with this big number one song from Stevie Wonder?

Elton John and George Michael- Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Being in a troubeld relationship and fed up of giving light like the “sun”. Well, it is a realization for Elton John which took him to the top of the chart with George Michael.

Len- Steal My Sunshine
The “sunshine” is on you, but don’t let them steal that as it is like your happiness. This song went to the top 10 inseveral countries in 1999.

Gabrielle- Don’t Need the Sun to Shine
Some people can easily be please. If “sunshine” can please them, something under can still make them smile. This hit from Gabrielle (again) went to UK’ s top 10.

The Beatles- Here Comes the Sun
I just love this song as it is fun to listen to like having fun as the “sun” is up. This song has become one of The Beatles’ countless big hits.

Colbie Caillat- Brighter than the Sun
When in live with someone, and clearly love each other, you will feel that, that love is brighter than the “sun”. This song went to the top 50 in Bilboard.

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Memorable Lines in Songs: The Corrs

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The Irish siblings became successful during the second half of 1990s to early 2000s. The simple and beautiful voice of Andrea and the love songs they made were just soothing, especially when the violins play as well.

Runaway
” Cause I am falling in love with you
No never I’m never gonna stop
Falling in love with you”
This is just about love and never want to stop. The girl even wants to run away with the guy.

I Never Really Loved You Anyway
” And when you go I will remember
To send a thankyou note to that girl, (oh that girl)”
There’s sarcasm in this song. At the lines above, the girl is telling the guy to thank the girl he’s with now.

What Can I Do?
” What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care”
It seems the girl has done anything and begging the guy what she can do so the guy will love her.

Radio
” So listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know, oh, oh”
The guy and girl are apart and the girl just reminisce through listening to the radio.

Breathless
” I’m happy just to have you
You’re all the love I need somehow”
Just another love song which lacks meaning. It’s just about love and what the girl and guy do.

Irresistible
” See I want you to need me (the way I need you)
Just like I need you (the way I see you)”
Sounds like the cousin of “Breathless”, and it’s like the guy likes the girl and the other way around.

Summer Sunshine
” Now that you’ve left me, there’s no retur-ning 
I keep comparing, you’re always win-ning”
Seemed the girl and the guy had separated but the girl still love the guy and misses him.

All the Love in the World
” Don’t wanna wake up alone anymore
Still believing you’ll walk through my door”
There’s this longing that the girl feels and still hoping that the guy comes to her house.

Lyrics from azlyrics.com
Credits from songwriters