Waiting Rooms (1997) is the debut (and to date, only) album by English singer-songwriter Simon Warner.

Waiting Rooms
Studio album by
Released1997
GenreOrchestral pop, chanson, Britpop
Length53:51
LabelRough Trade Records
ProducerChris Groothuizen
Professional ratings
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In part a product of the fashion for orchestral pop in mid-1990s Britain, the album is strongly influenced by Anthony Newley and Jacques Brel. The album was produced by former House of Love bass guitarist Chris Groothuizen in collaboration with Warner and his keyboard player/co-arranger Richard Benbow.

Waiting Rooms produced two singles, 'Wake Up The Street' and 'The Wrong Girl' (the latter a vinyl-only release). Neither single was a hit.

Track listing

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Written by Simon Warner except 1, 5, 14 & 15 written by Simon Warner and Richard Benbow.

  • Title 1 = "Introduction" Length = 0:24
  • Title 2 = "Keep It Down" Length = 3:31
  • Title 3 = "Decorating" Length = 4:33
  • Title 4 = "Wake Up The Street" Length = 3:15
  • Title 5 = "Jamboree" Length = 4:13
  • Title 6 = "Moody" Length = 3:56
  • Title 7 = "Doggy" Length = 3:46
  • Title 8 = "The Wrong Girl" Length = 3:20
  • Title 9 = "Hiding" Length = 3:55
  • Title 10 = "Kitchen Tango" Length = 2:48
  • Title 11 = "Mrs Zaniewski" Length = 1:42
  • Title 12 = "Ticket Collector" Length = 2:51
  • Title 13 = "Proper Job" Length = 5:00
  • Title 14 = "Waiting Rooms" Length = 5:43
  • Title 15 = "Simply Marvellous" Length = 2:25
  • Title 16 = "Coda" Length = 2:09

Personnel

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  • Simon Warner - vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Richard Benbow - keyboards, arrangements
  • Kenny Rumbles - drums & percussion.
  • James Watson - bass guitar
  • (others)

References

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  1. ^ Raggett, Ned. "Waiting Rooms". Allmusic. Retrieved May 29, 2014.

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