Someone to Watch Over Me (album)
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| Studio album by Susan Boyle | ||||
| Released | 1 November 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–11 | |||
| Genre | Operatic pop, adult contemporary, crossover | |||
| Length | 33:36 | |||
| Label | Syco, Columbia (US) | |||
| Producer | Steve Mac[1] | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 56/100[2] |
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
Someone to Watch Over Me is the third album by Scottish singer Susan Boyle, which was released on 7 November 2011 in the United Kingdom and 1 November 2011 in the United States. The album has been described as a "diverse mix of music" which includes songs inspired by the stories of Boyle's fans who write letters to her.
Background
Boyle announced the album title and release date on 1 September 2011. Boyle announced the news on the semi-final results show of America's Got Talent, after performing a track from the record called "You Have to Be There", the song was written by ABBA legends Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and is taken from their popular Swedish musical Kristina från Duvemåla. After Boyle performed "You Have to Be There" on America's Got Talent she said: "I'm so pleased the audience enjoyed the song. I really loved performing that big number. I was also a little nervous introducing something new. America's Got Talent - it's where I started with my first album, so it was wonderful to be back and for the support."[4]
Commercial performance
In the United Kingdom, the album debuted in the top position of the UK Albums Chart, her third consecutive album to do so.[5] It sold 72,000 copies in its debut week.[6] As of 22 December 2011, the album has sold 416,000 copies in the US.[7]
In Australia, the album debuted in the top position of the Australian Album Chart, so far it has been certified double platinum.
In the United States, the album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, becoming her third top five album on the chart. It sold 132,000 copies in its first week.[8] In its second week, the album was number seven selling 72,000 copies.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Have to Be There" | Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus | Helen Sjöholm, from Kristina från Duvemåla | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Unchained Melody" | Hy Zaret, Alex North | Todd Duncan, from Unchained | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Enjoy the Silence" | Martin Gore | Depeche Mode | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Both Sides, Now" | Joni Mitchell | Joni Mitchell | 3:29 |
| 5. | "Lilac Wine" | James Shelton | Hope Foye, from Dance Me a Song | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Mad World" | Roland Orzabal | Tears for Fears | 4:00 |
| 7. | "Autumn" | Jim Duguid | Paolo Nutini | 2:54 |
| 8. | "This Will Be the Year" | Emeli Sandé, Josh Kear, Shahid Khan | Original Composition | 3:53 |
| 9. | "Return" | Steve Mac, Wayne Hector | Original Composition | 2:58 |
| 10. | "Someone to Watch Over Me" | George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin | Gertrude Lawrence, from Oh, Kay! | 1:17 |
| Japanese bonus tracks[10] | |||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 11. | "Ue o Muite Arukō/The First Star" | Rokusuke Ei, Hachidai Nakamura | 4:01 |
| 12. | "Third Man Theme" | Anton Karas | 1:22 |
| QVC bonus CD[11] | |||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Don't Give Up On Me" | Dan Penn, Carson Whitsett, Hoy Lindsey | |
| 2. | "You Are My Sunshine" | Jimmie Davis, Charles Mitchell | |
| 3. | "Perfect Day" | Lou Reed | 4:31 |
| 4. | "I Dreamed a Dream" | Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer | 4:33 |
- The album is also available in a Special Edition that features a bonus DVD with music videos of the songs "You Have to Be There", "Unchained Melody", "Autumn Leaves", and "Perfect Day".[12]
Charts and certifications
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom[24] | 7 November 2011 | CD, digital download | Syco Music, Sony Music Entertainment |
| United States | 1 November 2011 | Columbia Records | |
| Japan[10] | 2 November 2011 | Sony Music | |
| Germany[25] | 4 November 2011 | Syco, Sony Music |
References
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Someone to Watch Over Me - Susan Boyle | AllMusic". Allmusic. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "Reviews for Someone To Watch over Me by Susan Boyle - Metacritic". metacritic.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ Erlewine, Review: Someone to Watch Over Me. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-11-17.
- ↑ "Susan Boyle announces new album 'Someone to Watch Over Me'". Digital Spy.
- ↑ "Susan Boyle's Someone to Watch Over Me tops chart". BBC News. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ↑ "Susan Boyle, Rihanna Rise Again on U.K. Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ↑ http://fotpforums.com/archive/index.php/t-1331-p-2.html
- 1 2 Caulfield, Keith (9 November 2011). "Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe' Brightens Billboard 200 With No. 1 Debut". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "Mac Miller Moves In at No. 1 on Billboard 200 | Billboard". billboard.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- 1 2 "Sony Music Shop". Sony Music Shop. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "Susan Boyle "Someone to Watch Over Me" 10 Track CD & Bonus CD — QVC.com". qvc.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Susan Boyle - Someone To Watch Over Me". Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "ultratop.be - Susan Boyle - Someone To Watch Over Me". Ultratop (in Dutch). ULTRATOP & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/281051/susan+boyle/chart?f=309
- ↑ "Danishcharts". Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ↑ "IFPI". Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ↑ "MAHASZ – Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége". mahasz.hu. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ↑ "Chart Track". Irish Albums Chart. GfK. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 100 Albums 2011". ARIA. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
- 1 2 "Top 50 Albums Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ↑ "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". ultratop.be. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Irish album certifications – Susan Boyle – Someone To Watch Over Me". Irish Recorded Music Association.
- ↑ "American album certifications – Susan Boyle – Someone To Watch Over Me". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
- ↑ http://www.susanboylemusic.com/gb/news/item/someone_to_watch_over_me/
- ↑ "Susan Boyle - Someone To Watch Over Me". Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH. Retrieved 9 November 2011.