Seal (1994 album)
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Seal is the second self-titled album of singer Seal
. The album was released in 1994 on ZTT
/Sire Records
.
The image on the cover has since become nearly synonymous with Seal, in that it has appeared on several singles covers and was reused for his greatest hits album.
Seal (musician)
Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...
. The album was released in 1994 on ZTT
ZTT Records
ZTT Records is a record label founded in 1983 by NME journalist Paul Morley, record producer Trevor Horn, and businesswoman Jill Sinclair. The label's name was also printed as "Zang Tumb Tuum" and "Zang Tuum Tumb" on various releases....
/Sire Records
Sire Records
Sire Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:The label was founded in 1966 as Sire Productions by Seymour Stein and Richard Gottehrer, each investing ten thousand dollars into the new company. Its early releases as a...
.
The image on the cover has since become nearly synonymous with Seal, in that it has appeared on several singles covers and was reused for his greatest hits album.
Track listing
- "Bring It On" (Bruce/Coleman/Melvoin/Rizzo/Isidore/SealSeal (musician)Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...
) - 3:58 - "Prayer for the DyingPrayer for the Dying"Prayer for the Dying" is a song by Seal. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album Seal in May 1994, peaking at #14 in the UK Singles Chart and #21 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (Seal/Isidore) – 5:30 - "Dreaming in Metaphors" (Isidore/Seal) – 5:52
- "Don't CryDon't Cry (Seal song)"Don't Cry" is a song by Seal. It was released as the final single from his second studio album Seal , as a double A-side with "Prayer for the Dying".-Peak positions:-End of year charts:...
" (Seal) – 6:17 - "Fast Changes" (Isidore/Seal) – 5:42
- "Kiss from a RoseKiss from a Rose"Kiss from a Rose" is a song from Seal's second eponymous album Seal . The song was first released as a single in July 1994. Re-released in 1995, it was included on the Batman Forever film soundtrack, helping it top the charts in the U.S. and Australia. It took the 1996 Grammy Awards for both...
" (Seal) – 4:47 - "People Asking Why" (Seal) – 4:45
- "Newborn FriendNewborn Friend"Newborn Friend" is a song by Seal. It was released as the third single from his second studio album Seal in October 1994, and peaked at #45 in the UK Singles Chart and failed on the Billboard Hot 100.-Releases:...
" (Seal) – 4:05 - "If I Could" (duet with Joni MitchellJoni MitchellJoni Mitchell, CC is a Canadian musician, singer songwriter, and painter. Mitchell began singing in small nightclubs in her native Saskatchewan and Western Canada and then busking in the streets and dives of Toronto...
) (Seal) – 4:16 - "I'm Alive" (Coleman/Melvoin/Rizzo/Isidore/Seal) – 4:02
- "Bring It On" (Reprise) (Bruce/Coleman/Melvoin/Rizzo/Isidore/Seal) – 1:15
UK
| Release date | Title | Peak 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 ... |
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| 9 May 1994 | "Prayer for the Dying Prayer for the Dying "Prayer for the Dying" is a song by Seal. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album Seal in May 1994, peaking at #14 in the UK Singles Chart and #21 on the Billboard Hot 100... " |
14 |
| 18 July 1994 | "Kiss from a Rose Kiss from a Rose "Kiss from a Rose" is a song from Seal's second eponymous album Seal . The song was first released as a single in July 1994. Re-released in 1995, it was included on the Batman Forever film soundtrack, helping it top the charts in the U.S. and Australia. It took the 1996 Grammy Awards for both... " |
20 |
| 24 October 1994 | "Newborn Friend Newborn Friend "Newborn Friend" is a song by Seal. It was released as the third single from his second studio album Seal in October 1994, and peaked at #45 in the UK Singles Chart and failed on the Billboard Hot 100.-Releases:... " |
45 |
| 3 July 1995 | "Kiss from a Rose Kiss from a Rose "Kiss from a Rose" is a song from Seal's second eponymous album Seal . The song was first released as a single in July 1994. Re-released in 1995, it was included on the Batman Forever film soundtrack, helping it top the charts in the U.S. and Australia. It took the 1996 Grammy Awards for both... "/"I'm Alive" |
4 |
| 27 November 1995 | "Don't Cry Don't Cry (Seal song) "Don't Cry" is a song by Seal. It was released as the final single from his second studio album Seal , as a double A-side with "Prayer for the Dying".-Peak positions:-End of year charts:... "/"Prayer for the Dying Prayer for the Dying "Prayer for the Dying" is a song by Seal. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album Seal in May 1994, peaking at #14 in the UK Singles Chart and #21 on the Billboard Hot 100... " |
51 |
| 5 March 1996 | "Don't Cry Don't Cry (Seal song) "Don't Cry" is a song by Seal. It was released as the final single from his second studio album Seal , as a double A-side with "Prayer for the Dying".-Peak positions:-End of year charts:... " (remix) |
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