A Different Corner
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A Different Corner
- Artist: John Barr
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- Release Date: June 19, 2001
- Genre: Jazz
Review
John Barr has been successful on the musical stage in the United States, in England, and on the Continent playing a wide variety of roles. This multi-faceted background does it as he takes on a melange of tunes on this, his third album. There are samples of pop standards, including "The Long and Winding Road"; a touch of Motown with Stevie Wonder's "You and I"; some love ballads, including "All I Need to Know"; a couple of Barr originals; and the classic "Ordinary People." He is joined by a variety of instruments, some real and some ersatz, being electronically, but tastefully, concocted. There are duets, including an especially compelling one with Alison Jiear on a pretty "You and I." Irrespective of the song, who is on it with him, the style, or the genre, each one is delivered with a bare-my-heart, bare-my-soul passionate reverence that is the sum and substance of this form of cabaret. Each track is a heart-rending experience as Barr literally wrings every scintilla of emotional content from whatever he's presenting. He owns a soft, expressive tenor (sometimes reaching falsetto levels, as on "Ordinary People"), which he uses to great effect; is on pitch; has excellent diction; and is clearly responsive to the meaning of and thoughts behind the lyrics he sings. This album is by no means light listening, as it shoots ardent darts straight at your heart. Lovers of the romantic song will revel in this CD. ~ Dave Nathan, Rovi| A Different Compilation (2011 Album by Buzzcocks) | |
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A Different Corner
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| Single by George Michael | ||||||||
| from the album Music from the Edge of Heaven | ||||||||
| Released | 2 April 1986 | |||||||
| Format | 12", 7" | |||||||
| Recorded | 1984–1985 | |||||||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||||||
| Length | 4:32 (LP version) 3:57 (single edit) |
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| Label | CBS Records (US/Canada) Epic Records |
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| Writer(s) | George Michael | |||||||
| Producer | George Michael | |||||||
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"A Different Corner" is a song written and performed by George Michael which was released on Epic Records (Columbia Records in the U.S.) in 1986.
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History
At the time of its release in April 1986, Michael was still a member of pop duo Wham!, though he and partner Andrew Ridgeley had announced that they would split in the summer after a farewell single, album and concert. Michael had already enjoyed a solo #1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1984 with "Careless Whisper", and when he went back to the top with "A Different Corner", he became the first solo act in the history of the UK chart to reach #1 with his first two releases, although he was hardly an unknown or new act on either occasion. The song was also credited with being the second #1 (after "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder) which was written, sung, played, arranged and produced by the same person.[citation needed] The song reached #7 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first single credited solely to Michael to become an American top-ten hit.
The song was also remixed for his compilation Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael. This version omitted the guitar and the chorus from Andrew Ridgeley.
Music video
The video is set in a sparse white room with a window. George is dressed in white as well and is shown sitting and wandering around the room singing the song.
After Simon Bates first aired A Different Corner on Radio 1, he rated the song so highly that he immediately played it again from the beginning.
A note on the back of the sleeve proclaims, "This record is dedicated to a memory."
Charts and certifications
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Track listing
7": Epic / A 7033 (UK)
- "A Different Corner" – 3:57
- "A Different Corner" (instrumental) – 4:13
12": Epic / GTA 7033 (UK)
- "A Different Corner" – 3:57
- "A Different Corner" (instrumental) – 4:13
- released in gatefold sleeve
| Preceded by "Living Doll" by Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin |
UK number one single 19 April 1986 - 3 May 1986 |
Succeeded by "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco |
| Preceded by "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston |
Canadian RPM number-one single June 14, 1986 |
Succeeded by "On My Own" by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald |
References
- ^ a b c d e f George Michael - A Different Corner (song). Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ Top Singles - Volume 44, No. 12, June 14 1986. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ Single-Chartverfolgung. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ The Irish Charts. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ Hit Parade Italia. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ George Michael singles sales ranking. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ Top 75 Releases. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ a b A Different Corner - George Michael. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ Goud/Platina Muziek. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ Certified awards search. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
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