I Am Blessed
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"I Am Blessed" is a single by Eternal
. It was the second single released from Power of a Woman
. The single was released just after the girl group
just had scored their third #1 hit in Japan with "Who Are You". The single did very well and peaked at #7, spent 12 weeks in the UK Singles Chart
and was certified silver by the BPI for sales over 200k within the U.K. The overall vocal strength is such that it is often compared to Whitney Houston
's gospel songs.
Eternal (band)
Eternal were an English R&B girl group formed in 1992. The group featured two sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett, alongside Kelle Bryan and Louise Nurding...
. It was the second single released from Power of a Woman
Power of a Woman
Power of a Woman is the second studio album by the British R&B vocal group Eternal and was the first to feature without former member Louise who left to the group to pursue a solo career.-Overview:...
. The single was released just after the girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
just had scored their third #1 hit in Japan with "Who Are You". The single did very well and peaked at #7, spent 12 weeks in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and was certified silver by the BPI for sales over 200k within the U.K. The overall vocal strength is such that it is often compared to Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
's gospel songs.
Track listing
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Am Blessed" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Oh Happy Day" | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Power of a Woman" (Nightcrawlers Mix) | 9:23 |
| 4. | "Faith in Love" | 4:11 |
Charts
| Country | Date | Position | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
December 1995 | #7 | Silver |
| Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
7 December 1995 | #7 | |
| Australia Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... |
23 June 1996 | #14 | |
| The Netherlands | February 1996 | #29 |