So Natural (song)

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"So Natural"
So Natural Lisa Stansfield single.jpg
Single by Lisa Stansfield
from the album So Natural
Released11 October 1993 (1993-10-11)
Recorded1993
Genre
Length5:05
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ian Devaney
Lisa Stansfield singles chronology
"In All the Right Places"
(1993) 		"So Natural"
(1993) 		"Little Bit of Heaven"
(1993)
Music video
"So Natural" on YouTube

"So Natural" is a song recorded by the British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 1993 album, So Natural. It was released as the first proper single in the United Kingdom on 11 October 1993 and in other European countries in November 1993. The song was written by Stansfield and her husband Ian Devaney, and produced by Devaney.

An accompanying music video, directed by Marcus Nispel, was also released. "So Natural" was remixed by Roger Sanchez, DJ Duro, Frankie Foncett and Vassal Benford. The single reached number fifteen in the United Kingdom.

In 2003, it was included on Biography: The Greatest Hits. In 2014, the remixes of "So Natural" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of So Natural (also on The Collection 1989–2003).[1]

Critical reception[]

Quentin Harrison from Albumism said the song "emphasizes Stansfield’s rich, honeyed tone; the plush arrangement recalls the pinnacle of early-to-mid ‘70s soul."[2] Larry Flick from Billboard called it "quite nice".[3] Music & Media wrote that "what Marvin requested, Lisa delivers. She seduces the lyrics in an almost underplayed way, only to see the slow rhythm teasingly broken by a vintage Barry White bridge."[4] They also described it as "sophisticated" and "sensual".[5] Alan Jones from Music Week gave it four out of five, complimenting it as "another slow sophisticated track [that] provides a warm showcase for the exceptional Stansfield voice".[6] R.S. Murthi from New Straits Times said that the singer "acquits herself with style and grace" on tunes like "So Natural".[7] Pop Rescue noted that "her breathy, soulful vocals, usher in this gentle ballad", and deemed it "a perfect showcase of her rich vocals".[8]

Track listings[]

Charts[]

Chart (1993) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 69
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[10] 38
Germany (Official German Charts)[11] 67
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[12] 36
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[13] 6
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 47
Spain Radio (PROMUSICAE)[15] 25
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 15
UK Dance Singles (Music Week)[17] 7

References[]

  1. ^ "Lisa Stansfield – The Collection: tracklists". lisa-stansfield.com. 2 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
    - "Exclusive: First pictures takes you inside the reissues 'The Collection 1989–2003'". lisastansfield.net. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. ^ Harrison, Quentin (6 November 2018). "Lisa Stansfield's 'So Natural' Turns 25: An Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  3. ^ Flick, Larry (6 November 1993). "Dance Trax: Face It: Cheeks Is Back, And She's 'So In Love'" (PDF). Billboard. p. 38. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 10. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Lisa Stansfield Sings R&B So Naturally" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 46. 13 November 1993. p. 9. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  6. ^ Jones, Alan (9 October 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 18. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Sermon of soul from Rev Green". New Straits Times. 22 December 1993. p. 28. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  8. ^ "REVIEW: "SO NATURAL" BY LISA STANSFIELD (CD, 1993)". Pop Rescue. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  9. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  10. ^ "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  11. ^ "Lisa Stansfield - So Natural" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  12. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (02.12.1993-08.12.1993)" (PDF) (in Icelandic). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Lisa Stansfield - So Natural" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  14. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Lisa Stansfield – So Natural" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  15. ^ Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  16. ^ "Lisa Stansfield: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  17. ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 23 October 1993. p. 22. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
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