Love and the Russian Winter
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Released | 2 November 1999 | |||
Length | 47:31 | |||
Label | East West | |||
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Love and the Russian Winter is the seventh studio album by British pop and soul group Simply Red, released on 2 November 1999. It marks a distinct change from the band's preceding albums, featuring a more computer-generated sound. The album was released mainly due to pressure from their record label to fulfil their contract. It features a cover version of "Ain't That a Lot of Love", written by Willia Dean Parker and Homer Banks.
Track listing[]
All tracks written by Mick Hucknall, except where noted. All tracks produced by Andy Wright, Gota Yashiki and Mick Hucknall. Additional production on "Your Eyes" by Merv Pearson.
- "The Spirit of Life" – 4:42
- "Ain't That a Lot of Love" (Willia Dean Parker, Homer Banks) – 3:56
- "Your Eyes" – 4:15
- "The Sky Is a Gypsy" – 4:33
- "Back into the Universe" – 3:48
- "Words for Girlfriends" – 5:07
- "Thank You" – 4:01
- "Man Made the Gun" – 4:58
- "Close to You" – 4:33
- "More Than a Dream" – 3:52
- "Wave the Old World Goodbye" – 3:46
Japan Edition
- "The Spirit of Life" – 4:42
- "Ain't That a Lot of Love" – 3:56
- "Your Eyes" – 4:15
- "The Sky Is a Gypsy" – 4:33
- "Back into the Universe" – 3:48
- "Words for Girlfriends" – 5:07
- "Thank You" – 4:01
- "Man Made the Gun" – 4:58
- "Close to You" – 4:33
- "Come On In My Kitchen" (Bonus track)
- "More Than a Dream" – 3:52
- "Wave the Old World Goodbye" – 3:46
2008 Special Edition bonus tracks[]
- "Ain't That a Lot of Love" (Phats & Small Mutant Disco Vocal Mix) – 6:08
- "Ain't That a Lot of Love" (Club 69 Underground Dub Mx) – 6:36
- "Your Eyes" (Mousse T Acoustic) – 3:54
- "Your Eyes" (Ignorants Remix) – 4:41
- "Your Eyes" (Jimmy Gomez Funky Mix) – 7:06
Personnel[]
- Mick Hucknall - lead vocals
- Dee Johnson, Sarah Brown, Mick Hucknall - backing vocals
- Kenji Suzuki, Mark Jaimes, Greg Bone - guitar
- Gota Yashiki, Andy Wright, Wayne Stobbart, Tim Vine - bass guitar
- Tim Vine, Andy Wright, Dom T, Aiden Love, Phillipe Manjard, James Wiltshire - keyboards
- Gota Yashiki, Geoff Holroyde - drums
- Ian Kirkham - saxophone
- John Johnson - trombone
- Chris De Margary - saxophone, flute
- Kevin Robinson - trumpet
- Ned Douglas, James Wiltshire, Andy Wright, Gota Yashiki - programming
- Merv Pearson - programming and additional production on "Your Eyes"
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Austria (IFPI Austria)[13] | Gold | 25,000* |
Germany (BVMI)[14] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ "Simply Red singles".
- ^ "Simply Red singles".
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 1999". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "Austrian album certifications – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter" (in German). IFPI Austria.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Simply Red; 'Love and the Russian Winter')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
- ^ "British album certifications – Simply Red – Love and the Russian Winter". British Phonographic Industry.
Categories:
- Simply Red albums
- 1999 albums
- East West Records albums
- 1990s rock album stubs