A Different Stage (album)
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Released | 6 October 2017[1] |
Recorded | 2017 |
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Length | 40:47 |
Label | Decca Records |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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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
[edit]Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] | 9 |
UK Albums (OCC)[9] | 10 |
References
[edit]- ^ "A Different Stage by Jason Manford". 6 October 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2017.