Now in a Minute
Now in a Minute is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Donna Lewis, released in 1996. The album is best known for the single "I Love You Always Forever", which broke the airplay record in the United States for exceeding one million spins on radio, becoming the most-played single up to that point.[4] Two other singles were released from the album, "Without Love" and "Mother".
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Released | 7 May 1996 | |||
Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
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Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 45:51 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Robert Christgau | [2] |
Music Week | [3] |
A 25th anniversary edition, including the same tracks as the original CD, was released on vinyl in the United States on 2 April 2021.[5] Subsequently, an expanded edition of the album, including remixes and B-sides, was released on digital platforms on the album's exact 25th anniversary, 7 May 2021.[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Donna Lewis, except where noted
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Without Love" | Dave Taylor | Lewis | 3:41 |
2. | "Mother" | 4:34 | ||
3. | "I Love You Always Forever" | 4:00 | ||
4. | "Nothing Ever Changes" | 4:26 | ||
5. | "Simone" | 4:26 | ||
6. | "Love & Affection" | 3:55 | ||
7. | "Agenais" | 4:12 | ||
8. | "Fool's Paradise" | 4:01 | ||
9. | "Lights of Life" | 4:51 | ||
10. | "Silent World" | 2:52 | ||
11. | "I Love You Always Forever" (Philly remix) | 4:41 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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12. | "Don't Ask" | 1:53 | ||
13. | "Pink Chairs" | 3:26 | ||
14. | "Have You Ever Loved" | 3:33 | ||
15. | "I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 edit) | 4:40 | ||
16. | "Without Love" (radio edit long version) | Taylor | Lewis | 3:26 |
17. | "Simone" (lullaby version) | 2:53 | ||
18. | "Beauty & Wonder" | 2:44 | ||
19. | "Mother" (remix) | 3:54 | ||
20. | "Fool's Paradise" (radio edit) | 3:50 | ||
21. | "Fool's Paradise" (Tevendale's Tunnel Mix) | 8:05 | ||
22. | "Fool's Paradise" (Donnapella) | 3:36 | ||
23. | "I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 remix) | 9:00 | ||
24. | "I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 instrumental) | 5:00 | ||
25. | "I Love You Always Forever" (drumapella) | 5:12 |
Personnel
Credits for Now in a Minute adapted from the liner notes.[7]
- Donna Lewis – vocals, keyboards, piano, omnichord
- Tony Franklin – bass
- Harvey Jones – Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, mellotron flutes, keyboards
- Jimmy Bralower – drum programming
- Gerry Leonard – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- Bill Dillon – guitar
- Mark Hutchins – additional keyboards, percussive scissors
- Dean Sharp – drum programming
- Eric Friedlander – cello
- Kevin Killen – omnichord
- Grainne Fitzpatrick- chef
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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References
- Demalon, Tom. "Now in a Minute - Donna Lewis". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Donna Lewis". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 21 September 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- "Donna Lewis – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- Now In A Minute at Discogs (list of releases)
- Now In a Minute (Expanded Edition) on iTunes
- Now in a Minute (liner notes). Donna Lewis. Atlantic. 1995. 82762.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - "Australiancharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- "Top RPM Albums: Issue 9813". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- "Swisscharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- "Donna Lewis Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- "American album certifications – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 17 March 2016.