Wicked Game (Il Divo album)

Wicked Game is the sixth studio album by the classical crossover group Il Divo. The album was released on 4 November 2011. Il Divo performed "Wicked Game", their reworking of the Chris Isaak song, on TV in the UK on 5 September on Red or Black? and in the United States on 7 September on the semi-final of America's Got Talent.

Wicked Game
Studio album by
Il Divo
Released4 November 2011
Recorded2009–2011
GenreClassical crossover
Label
Producer
Il Divo chronology
The Promise
(2008)		 Wicked Game
(2011)		 A Musical Affair
(2013)

In October 2012, it was announced that Il Divo would tour with Katherine Jenkins for the first time, throughout Europe and North America.[1]

Background

In September 2011, the group announced the album on their website. One of the members, Carlos Marin, describes the recording of the new album as "unbelievable - you can really hear the evolution. And that connection between us, the way that the combination produces magic, it's stronger than ever." Swiss member Urs Buhler said he believes this new album will delight you, the fans, as much as it has them. "We think it's the best thing we've ever done."[2]

Track listing
  1. "Wicked Game (Melanconia)"
  2. "Crying (Llorando)"
  3. "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"
  4. "Dov'è l'amore"
  5. "Falling Slowly (Te prometo)"
  6. "Come What May (Te amare)"
  7. "Senza parole"
  8. "Stay (Ven a mi)"
  9. "Sempre Sempre"
  10. "Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò)"

Charts

Release history
Region Date Format
United Kingdom 4 November 2011[34] CD, digital download

Certifications
Certifications for Wicked Game
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[35] Gold 35,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[36] Gold 40,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[37] Platinum 50,000^
Portugal (AFP)[38] Platinum 15,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[39] Platinum 40,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[40] Gold 15,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[41] Gold 100,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
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