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A Different Stage (album)

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A Different Stage
Album cover of A Different Stage by Jason Manford
Studio album by
Released6 October 2017 (2017-10-06)[1]
Recorded2017
Genre
Length40:47
LabelDecca Records
Producer

A Different Stage is the debut studio album by English comedian and actor Jason Manford. The album was released on 6 October 2017 by Decca Records. It features some of Manford's favourite show tunes.

Background

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It was announced in July 2017 that Manford would be releasing an album of show tunes inspired by his stage career, and that the album would be released in October.[2] The album was released on 6 October.[3] As part of the album's launch, Manford attended a signing event at HMV in Manchester's Arndale Centre.[4] The album is dedicated to his paternal grandparents: "who every Sunday at their house would play so many old songs and tunes from musicals that they became ingrained in my own musical taste to this day".[5]

Upon the release of A Different Stage, Manford announced plans for a music tour in 2018, consisting of "a handful of gigs of me with an orchestra going through songs on the album".[6]

During recording of the album, Manford travelled to Prague to record with the Prague Symphony Orchestra.[7]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Stars" (from Les Miserables)3:16
2."Anthem" (from Chess)3:09
3."Hushabye Mountain" (from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) (featuring Rosanna Bates)2:53
4."On the Street Where You Live" (from My Fair Lady)2:21
5."It's Impossible"3:09
6."Falling Slowly" (from Once) (featuring Kate Rusby)4:16
7."As If We Never Said Goodbye" (from Sunset Boulevard)4:48
8."This Is My Life" (by Shirley Bassey)4:01
9."The Impossible Dream" (from Man of La Mancha)2:29
10."This Is the Moment" (from Jekyll and Hyde)3:59
11."I Have Dreamed" (from The King and I)2:37
12."Carrickfergus"3:59
Total length:40:47

Charts

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] 9
UK Albums (OCC)[9] 10

References

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  1. ^ "A Different Stage by Jason Manford". 6 October 2017.
  2. ^ Heward, Emily (26 July 2017). "Jason Manford to release debut album of musical theatre songs". Manchester Evening News. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  3. ^ Glynn, Paul (5 October 2017). "Jason Manford swaps laughs for show tunes". BBC News. BBC. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  4. ^ Bourne, Dianne (8 October 2017). "Jason Manford on launching his debut album – and meeting fans in Manchester". Manchester Evening News. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  5. ^ Day, Rebecca (12 October 2017). "Heartwarming moment Jason Manford sings with his 93-year-old nan". Manchester Evening News. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  6. ^ Baillie, Katie (6 October 2017). "Jason Manford would 'never' give up comedy for music". Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Jason Manford hits back at 'dad music' critics: 'Why is that a bad thing?'". Metro. 5 October 2017. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2017.