Naked (Louise album)

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Naked
Studio album by Louise
Released Flag of the United Kingdom 1996
Genre Pop
Label EMI
Louise chronology
Always And Forever
(1993)		 Naked
(1996)		 Woman In Me
(2000)

After leaving 'Eternal' Louise did not get back in the studio straight away. In late 1995 Louise signed a solo record deal with First Avenue management and EMI records.

In October 1995 Louise released her debut solo single, the big orchestral ballad 'Light of My Life'.

Louise's second single "In Walked Love" (previously a hit for Dance-Pop group, Expose), didn't chart as well as 'Light of My Life' and there were doubts as to whether or not Louise would actually be successful as a solo artist. Her third single, 'Naked' was a huge hit, arguably the biggest of her career, charting at number 5 in the UK (it remained in the top 20 for many weeks) and topped many charts in the rest of Europe. The video for 'Naked' would also have a huge effect on Louise's career. While the videos for 'Light of My Life' and 'In Walked Love' portrayed Louise as the pretty girl next door, 'Naked' showed a more sexy and raunchy side to Louise - soon she would be voted 'The Sexiest Woman In The World'. 'Naked' established Louise as a solo artist in her own right.

Louise's debut solo album, also entitled 'Naked', was released shortly after the single. The album received lukewarm reviews. Nevertheless, the album peaked at number 7 in the UK album charts, quickly received platinum certification, and sold over a million copies (including sales for Europe). To push the album, two further singles were released; 'Undivided Love' - a fun, up-tempo track and the standout track of the album; and the sultry, R&B track 'One Kiss From Heaven'.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Naked"
  2. "In Walked Love"
  3. "Light Of My Life"
  4. "Best That You Bring"
  5. "One Kiss From Heaven"
  6. "Thinking About You Baby"
  7. "Discussions"
  8. "Undivided Love"
  9. "Back To Love"
  10. "Never Too Late"
  11. "Goodbye To Love"
  12. "That's The Way I Like It"
  13. "I'll Fly Away"
  14. "I Gave You My Love"
  15. "All Of You" Japanese bonus track
  16. "Real Love" Japanese bonus track
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