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− | '''Spellbound''' is the second album by American pop singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Paula Abdul], and was released in May | + | '''Spellbound''' is the second album by American pop singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Paula Abdul], and was released in May 1991. The album contained [[U]] (containing writing and musical input by [[Prince]]). The album was not as successful as her 1988 debut, ''Forever Your Girl'', but sold 3 million copies worldwide, and spawned five singles, ''Rush Rush'', ''The Promise Of A New Day'', ''Blowing Kisses In The Wind'', ''Vibeology'' and ''Will You Marry Me?''. |
− | [[Prince]]'s contribution, [[U]], was first recorded in 1979, but the version submitted to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Paula Abdul] was a re-recording from October | + | [[Prince]]'s contribution, [[U]], was first recorded in 1979, but the version submitted to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Paula Abdul] was a re-recording from October 1987, with lead vocal overdubs by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Abdul] recorded at some point between 1988 and 1990. |
The album reached number 1 on the US Billboard Pop Chart, and number 31 on the Billboard R&B Chart. | The album reached number 1 on the US Billboard Pop Chart, and number 31 on the Billboard R&B Chart. |
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Spellbound
Album details | |
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Released: | 14 May 1991 |
Length: | 49:54 (international version) 52:00 (UK/Japanese version) |
Label(s): | Virgin Records |
Studio(s): | Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA; Studio Masters, Los Angeles, CA, USA |
Spellbound is the second album by American pop singer Paula Abdul, and was released in May 1991. The album contained U (containing writing and musical input by Prince). The album was not as successful as her 1988 debut, Forever Your Girl, but sold 3 million copies worldwide, and spawned five singles, Rush Rush, The Promise Of A New Day, Blowing Kisses In The Wind, Vibeology and Will You Marry Me?.
Prince's contribution, U, was first recorded in 1979, but the version submitted to Paula Abdul was a re-recording from October 1987, with lead vocal overdubs by Abdul recorded at some point between 1988 and 1990.
The album reached number 1 on the US Billboard Pop Chart, and number 31 on the Billboard R&B Chart.
Track listing
Details given for Prince-related tracks only
CD/LP/MC
Worldwide release
- The Promise Of A New Day
- Rock House)
- Rush Rush
- Spellbound
- Vibeology
- U (4:05) *
- My Foolish Heart
- Blowing Kisses In The Wind
- To You
- Alright Tonight
- Will You Marry Me?
UK/Japanese Version
- The Promise Of A New Day
- Rock House)
- Rush Rush
- Spellbound
- Vibeology
- Will You Marry Me?
- U (4:05) *
- My Foolish Heart
- Blowing Kisses In The Wind
- To You
- Alright Tonight
- Goodnight My Love (Pleasant Dreams)
* Written by Prince (as Paisley Park)
Personnel
Musicians
- Paula Abdul - vocals
- Prince - all instruments
- Peter Lord - backing vocals
- V. Jeffrey Smith - backing vocals
- Sandra St. Victor - backing vocals
Production
- Prince - producer (as Paisley Park)
- Peter Lord - vocal production
- V. Jeffrey Smith - vocal production
- Sandra St. Victor - vocal arrangement
- Michael Koppelman - recording engineer
- Brian Poer - assistant recording engineer
- Wolfgang Aicholz - assistant recording engineer
- Gemma Corfield - executive producer (album)
- Dan Hersch - mastering
- Keith "K.C." Cohen - mixing engineer
- Thom Russo - assistant mixing engineer
- Melanie Nissen - art direction
- Margo Chase Design - design
- Robert Lobetta - photography
Singles released
- Rush Rush
- The Promise Of A New Day
- Blowing Kisses In The Wind
- Vibeology
- Will You Marry Me?
Charts
Year | Chart | Position | Weeks in chart |
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1 Jun. 1991 | USA: Billboard 200 | 1(32) | 70 |
1 Jun.1991 | USA: Billboard R&B Albums | 31 | 27 |
27 Jul. 1991 | U.K.: Gallup Top 40 Albums | 4 | 9 |
Releases
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Variants, special editions and re-releases
- See UK/Japanese tracklist above.
Album promotion
- Information needed.
Awards, nominations, and certifications
- RIAA, USA: 24 Jun. 1991 - Platinum (1 million)
- RIAA, USA: 12 Sep. 1991 - Platinum x2 (2 million)
- RIAA, USA: 29 Jan. 1992 - Platinum x3 (3 million)
Quotations and trivia
- None.
References
1991 Here It Is |
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