Only One in the World

Only One in the World is the fourth studio album by Trinidadian-American singer-songwriter Heather Headley. It was released by in:ciite Media on September 25, 2012, just before Headley's West End debut as character Rachel Marron in the musical The Bodyguard. It is a collection of original songs and a number of cover versions of pop songs, showtunes and R&B songs.

Only One in the World
Studio album by
Heather Headley
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2012
GenreR&B[1]
Length51:00
Labelin:ciite
Producer
  • Heather Headley (exec.)
  • Brian Musso (exec.)
  • Chris Thomason (exec.)
  • Iric Headley, Jr.
  • Paul Mills
  • Keith Thomas
Heather Headley chronology
Audience of One
(2009)		 Only One in the World
(2012)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Cross Rhythms[2]
The Huffington Postmixed[3]
GMC TVfavorable[4]

Stella Redburn from Cross Rhythms found that "once again Heather demonstrates that she is a class act [...] The production by Paul Mills and Keith Thomas is of the highest quality with a deft blend of MOR, R&B and more theatrical moments. Six of the 12 songs are Heather's own and reflect some of the ups and downs of life."[2] In his review for Allmusic, Andy Kellman remarked that "perhaps it's Headley's work on the stage that has impacted her approach. It's more impressive than it is enjoyable. The performances are not lacking, but they have a grand, larger-than-life quality that somehow sacrifices relatability." He rated the album two and a half stars out of five.[1] Associated Press journalist Nekesa Moody wrote that "Headley loses [her] thrill on fourth album [...] She doesn't put her stamp on any of them and leaves the listener wistfully thinking of the songs' original performers [...] While Headley does have original material, most of it isn't as strong or compelling as her R&B hits "I Wish I Wasn't" and "In My Mind." [...] There's no wonderment here."[5]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Only One in the World"
Thomas4:03
2."The Reason"
  • Robb Douglas
  • Daniel Estrin
  • Chris Hesse
  • Markku Lappalainen
Thomas3:52
3."Because You Need Me" (featuring Chris Mann)
Thomas4:14
4."Bring Him Back"
  • H. Headley
  • Thomas
Thomas4:46
5."Run to You"
  • Joseph Friedman
  • Dennis Rich
Thomas4:28
6."A Little While"
  • H. Headley
  • Thomas
Thomas4:23
7."River Deep, Mountain High"
Paul Mills4:44
8."One Last Cry"
Mills3:57
9."Superwoman"
Mills5:03
10."Hey Mama"
  • H. Headley
  • I. Headley
Iric Headley3:29
11."I Wish"
  • H. Headley
  • I. Headley
  • Thomas
Thomas4:00
12."Home"Charlie SmallsMills4:02

Charts
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 187
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 25

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Redburn, Stella (December 21, 2012). "Heather Headley - Only One In The World". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  3. Moody, Nekesa Mumbi. Heather Headley Loses Thrill On New Album, 'Only One in the World'. The Huffington Post. Retrieved on 2012-22-12.
  4. Gaines, E.J. gmc - Gospel Music Channel Album Review - Heather Headley, Only One In The World. GMC TV. Retrieved on 2012-22-12.
  5. Moody, Nekesa. "Review: Heather Headley loses thrill on 4th album". Associated Press. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  6. "Heather Headley Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  7. "Heather Headley Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
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