Somewhere in the Real World
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Somewhere in the Real World is the Gold album by Vanessa Amorosi
, released in Australia on 24 May 2008. It was recorded in Los Angeles
in 2007, after numerous delays since 2006. "Kiss Your Mama!
" was released as the first single from the album on 8 September 2007. It reached the top twenty of the ARIA Singles Chart.
"Perfect" reached Platinum sales and was the most played Australian song on Australian radio for 2008. "Perfect" was used in the Seven Network's promotion for Bionic Woman
, and was released as the second single on 26 April 2008. "Start It" has been chosen by the Australian Football League
(AFL) to be their theme song in 2008.
Amorosi's tastes became a bit heavier and more soulful, finding inspiration from 60's rock legends such as Janis Joplin
and Jimi Hendrix
.
"As an entertainer and as a person, I am always searching for what is real," Vanessa Amorosi explains why her album is titled Somewhere in the Real World.
Amorosi says: "I think this album represents me finally. When I listen to "Absolutely Everybody
" and "Shine
" now, I sound like a baby, because I was a baby. Somewhere in the Real World represents who I am now and I believe it’s still recognisable. You can’t change your soul, but I have matured and have had life experiences that brought out these songs.
I took a long time making sure that every song on the album meant something to me. I wanted it to be one of those albums you buy, where you listen to it from the beginning to the end and it takes you on a journey. Somewhere in the Real World is a journal of what I’ve been doing."
On 2 June 2008, the album debuted at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart
, becoming Amorosi's highest charting album since her debut, The Power
.
"The Simple Things (Something Emotional)
" was released as the album's third single in September 2008.
Vanessa Amorosi
Vanessa Amorosi is an Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her combined album and single sales have reached over 2 million worldwide.-Early life:...
, released in Australia on 24 May 2008. It was recorded in Los Angeles
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in 2007, after numerous delays since 2006. "Kiss Your Mama!
Kiss Your Mama!
"Kiss Your Mama!" is the first single from Vanessa Amorosi's album Somewhere in the Real World. The single was serviced to radio on Friday, 3 August 2007, with a commercial 2-track single released 8 September 2007...
" was released as the first single from the album on 8 September 2007. It reached the top twenty of the ARIA Singles Chart.
"Perfect" reached Platinum sales and was the most played Australian song on Australian radio for 2008. "Perfect" was used in the Seven Network's promotion for Bionic Woman
Bionic Woman (2007 TV series)
Bionic Woman is an American science fiction television drama created by David Eick, under NBC Universal Television Group, GEP Productions and David Eick Productions that aired in 2007...
, and was released as the second single on 26 April 2008. "Start It" has been chosen by the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL) to be their theme song in 2008.
Amorosi's tastes became a bit heavier and more soulful, finding inspiration from 60's rock legends such as Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin was an American singer, songwriter, painter, dancer and music arranger. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo artist with her backing groups, The Kozmic Blues Band and The Full Tilt Boogie Band...
and Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
.
"As an entertainer and as a person, I am always searching for what is real," Vanessa Amorosi explains why her album is titled Somewhere in the Real World.
Amorosi says: "I think this album represents me finally. When I listen to "Absolutely Everybody
Absolutely Everybody
Absolutely Everybody is a song by Vanessa Amorosi, released as the second single from her debut album, The Power.-Song information:"Absolutely Everybody" was released in 1999...
" and "Shine
Shine (Vanessa Amorosi song)
"Shine" is the third single from Vanessa Amorosi's debut album The Power. After its release in May 2000, this ballad jumped straight into the ARIA charts at #4 position, went Gold two weeks later, and Platinum a one month after that....
" now, I sound like a baby, because I was a baby. Somewhere in the Real World represents who I am now and I believe it’s still recognisable. You can’t change your soul, but I have matured and have had life experiences that brought out these songs.
I took a long time making sure that every song on the album meant something to me. I wanted it to be one of those albums you buy, where you listen to it from the beginning to the end and it takes you on a journey. Somewhere in the Real World is a journal of what I’ve been doing."
On 2 June 2008, the album debuted at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
, becoming Amorosi's highest charting album since her debut, The Power
The Power (Vanessa Amorosi album)
The Power is Vanessa Amorosi's debut album in which was very popular in Australia. The international version contained different album art and different track listing to the Australian version. The Power was the first time an Australian female reached number one on the national album chart with her...
.
"The Simple Things (Something Emotional)
The Simple Things (Something Emotional)
"The Simple Things " is the third single from Vanessa Amorosi's Gold album Somewhere in the Real World. It was released to radio on 4 August with a new radio edit and two dance mixes, one of which was produced by Australian DJ mrTimothy. The single was released in Australia on 20 September 2008. It...
" was released as the album's third single in September 2008.
Track listing
| # | | Track Name | | Composer | | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | "Start It" | Vanessa Amorosi Vanessa Amorosi Vanessa Amorosi is an Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her combined album and single sales have reached over 2 million worldwide.-Early life:... , Ron Aniello Ron Aniello Ron Aniello is an American; Grammy Award nominated, multi-award–winning, multi-platinum record producer. Some of the noteworthy artists that he has worked with include; Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, Guster, Jars of Clay, Days of the New, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash, Ashley Tesoro, Patti... |
2:55 |
| 02. | "Perfect Perfect (Vanessa Amorosi song) "Perfect" is the Platinum selling single from Vanessa Amorosi's album Somewhere in the Real World. The single was released digitally on 5 April 2008 and physically on 26 April 2008.... " |
Vanessa Amorosi, David Franj | 4:47 |
| 03. | "A Little Love" | Vanessa Amorosi, David Tyson | 3:53 |
| 04. | "Kiss Your Mama! Kiss Your Mama! "Kiss Your Mama!" is the first single from Vanessa Amorosi's album Somewhere in the Real World. The single was serviced to radio on Friday, 3 August 2007, with a commercial 2-track single released 8 September 2007... " |
Vanessa Amorosi, Ron Aniello, David Kopp, Silje Nyoemn | 3:07 |
| 05. | "The Simple Things (Something Emotional) The Simple Things (Something Emotional) "The Simple Things " is the third single from Vanessa Amorosi's Gold album Somewhere in the Real World. It was released to radio on 4 August with a new radio edit and two dance mixes, one of which was produced by Australian DJ mrTimothy. The single was released in Australia on 20 September 2008. It... " |
Vanessa Amorosi, Pam Reswick | 4:30 |
| 06. | "Somewhere in the Real World" | Vanessa Amorosi, Ron Aniello | 4:30 |
| 07. | "19 Turning Point" | Vanessa Amorosi, Clif Magness | 3:41 |
| 08. | "Send Me the Manual" | Vanessa Amorosi, Pam Reswick | 3:19 |
| 09. | "I Thought We'd Stay Together" | Vanessa Amorosi, Ron Aniello | 3:10 |
| 10. | "My House" | Vanessa Amorosi, Pam Reswick | 3:31 |
| 11. | "My Problem Is You" | Vanessa Amorosi, Adrian Hannan, Barbara Hannan, Abby "Skye" Loidl | 4:06 |
| 12. | "I Want Your Fire" | Vanessa Amorosi, Ron Aniello | 3:14 |
| 13. | "Who Am I?" | Vanessa Amorosi, Ron Aniello / Vanessa Amorosi, Josh G. Abrahams Josh G. Abrahams Josh G. "Puretone" Abrahams is an Australian musician who emerged from the underground dance-music scene in the early 1990s... |
5:21 |
| 14. | "Perfect Perfect (Vanessa Amorosi song) "Perfect" is the Platinum selling single from Vanessa Amorosi's album Somewhere in the Real World. The single was released digitally on 5 April 2008 and physically on 26 April 2008.... (Acoustic)" - iTunes Bonus Track |
Vanessa Amorosi, David Franj | 5:54 |
Charts and certifications
Somewhere in the Real World debuted at #4, where it remained in its second week. It spent one month in the Top 10. The album was certified gold in its 5th week of release.| Chart (2008) | Provider | Peak position |
Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart | ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
4 | Gold | 35,000+ |
End of year charts
| Year | Country | Chart | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Australia | ARIA End Of Year Albums 2008 | 69 |