| Samantha Cole | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | September 9, 1997 |
| Genre | |
| Label | Universal |
| Singles from Samantha Cole | |
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Background edit
Writing and production edit
Music and lyrics edit
album genres: pop soul[1], pop/R&B[2]
Down in Love
r&b/pop song[3]
"funky hip-hop edge"[1]
hip-hop/pop[4]
quite outstanding[4]
Happy with You
"slinky r&b" song [5]
hip/hop pop[4]
quite outstanding[4]
Without You
ballad[4]
Surrender to Me
ballad, saccharine duet[5]
I'm By Your Side
ballad[2]
You Light Up My Life
adequate remake[4]'
What You Do to Me
"midtempo groove"[2]
Shadow of Love
ballad[2]
Release and promotion edit
Universal released Samantha Cole in the United States on September 9, 1997.[3] The album was preceded by the release of lead single "Happy With You" in July 1997,[6] which the label believed was suited for summer due to its "upbeat" nature.[7] Issued as a cassette and CD single,[8] the track was promoted to American contemporary hit, rhythmic contemporary, and adult contemporary radio stations.[9] It peaked at number 78 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 55 on the Canadian RPM 100.[10] After contemplating "Surrender to Me" and "I'm By Your Side" as follow-ups,[7] Universal issued "Without You" as the second single in November 1997.[11] It reached number 25 on the American adult contemporary radio airplay chart published by Radio & Records.[12]
MCA Victor promoted Samantha Cole in Japan. The label released "Sweet Sweet Surrender" as the lead single simultaneously with the album on December 17, 1997.[13] "Without You" followed as the second single on February 21, 1998,[13] and experienced success across Asia.[14] Cole embarked on a promotional tour to Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Philippines where she attended interviews, performed live, and attended fan meet and greets.[15]
mariah...
Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Age[5] |    |
| AllMusic[2] | |
"lacks originality"[1]
"sounds sounds like the result of a marketing meeting rather than true artistic inspiration[2]
production, compositions, vocals "very much in the Mariah Carey mould"[4]
"it's almost as if Cole is just going through the motions"[1]
"not once does Cole sound even the least bit spontaneous"[2]
strong first album, "the tunes are pretty listenable"[4]
Aftermath edit
second album details, luv me
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Down in Love" |
| Nile Rodgers | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Happy with You" |
| Rhett Lawrence | 3:50 |
| 3. | "I'm Right Here" |
| David Foster | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Sometimes" | Robinson | 5:07 | |
| 5. | "Without You" |
|
| 4:40 |
| 6. | "Surrender to Me" (with Richard Marx) |
| Marx | 3:45 |
| 7. | "Sweet Sweet Surrender" | 4:21 | ||
| 8. | "Crazy" |
| Nosanow | 4:23 |
| 9. | "I'm By Your Side" | Diane Warren |
| 4:56 |
| 10. | "You Light Up My Life" | Joseph Brooks |
| 3:56 |
| 11. | "What You Do to Me" |
| Rodgers | 4:20 |
| 12. | "Shadow of Love" |
| Lawrence | 4:35 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "You Light Up My Life – Vocal Club Mix" | |
| 14. | "You Light Up My Life – Vocal Club Mix" | |
| 15. | "Without Someone" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Without You" (video) | |
| 2. | "I'm By Your Side" (video) | |
| 3. | "You Light Up My Life" (video) |
Personnel edit
Musicians
Production
Technical
Notes edit
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ a b c d Daswani 1998.
- ^ a b c d e f g Henderson.
- ^ a b Sullivan 1997, p. 30.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Martinez 1998, p. 17.
- ^ a b c Reilly 1998, p. 12.
- ^ Bessman 1997, p. 18; Flick 1997a, p. 68.
- ^ a b Bessman 1997, p. 18.
- ^ Billboard 1997, p. 100.
- ^ Top 40 Radio Monitor 1997, p. 1.
- ^ Billboard n.d.; RPM 1997, p. 6.
- ^ Flick 1997b, p. 68.
- ^ Radio & Records 1998, p. 76.
- ^ a b Oricon.
- ^ Ahmad 1998, p. 5; Tsui 1998, p. 2.
- ^ Chuah 1998, p. 1.
- ^ Universal Records 1997; Jaxsta.
Sources edit
- "AC Top 30". Radio & Records. March 6, 1998. p. 76. ProQuest 1017314043.
- Ahmad, Azman (August 11, 1998). "Cole on Promo Tour". Leisure Guide. Malay Mail. p. 5. ProQuest 326053698.
- Bessman, Jim (August 23, 1997). "Cole Gets 'Happy' with Universal Records Debut". Billboard. pp. 12, 14, 18. ProQuest 1506008693.
- Chuah, Gerald (August 19, 1998). "Happy as a Lark". Leisure Guide. Malay Mail. p. 1. ProQuest 326096351.
- Daswani, Mansha (March 13, 1998). "Record Reviews". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023.
- Flick, Larry, ed. (July 26, 1997). "Singles". Billboard. p. 68. ProQuest 1506006793.
- Flick, Larry, ed. (November 15, 1997). "Singles". Billboard. p. 68. ProQuest 1506052148.
- Henderson, Alex. "Samantha Cole Review". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 6, 2023.
- "Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. August 30, 1997. p. 100. ProQuest 1506006934.
- Martinez, Gerald (April 19, 1998). "Aretha's Still Got the Power". Style. New Straits Times. p. 17. ProQuest 266343678.
- Reilly, Patrick M.; Fatsis, Stefan (August 29, 1997). "NFL Hands the Ball to Pop Stars, Trying to Score with Young Fans". The Wall Street Journal. p. B1. ProQuest 1634328040.
- Reilly, Terry (July 19, 1998). "CD Reviews". Applause. The Age. p. 12.
- "RPM 100 Hit Tracks & Where to Find Them". RPM. September 15, 1997. p. 6. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022 – via Library and Archives Canada.
- Samantha Cole (CD liner notes). Universal Records. 1997. UND 53039.
- "Samantha Cole Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021.
- "Samantha Cole – Album by Samantha Cole". Jaxsta. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023.
- Sullivan, Jim (October 16, 1997). "The Scene". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 30 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Top 40 Highlights". Top 40 Radio Monitor. July 18, 1997. p. 1.
- Tsui, Andrew (April 19, 1998). "Cole Sings Songs of Life". Sunday Young Post. South China Morning Post. p. 2. ProQuest 1923802133.
- "サマンサ・コールの作品" [Works by Samantha Cole] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023.
