Willa Was Here
Encyclopedia
Willa Was Here is the debut album by American
pop
singer Willa Ford
, released on July 17, 2001 (see 2001 in music
) in the United States on the former Atlantic
imprint Lava Records
. The album debuted and peaked at number fifty-six on the Billboard 200
chart. It spawned the top twenty-five hit single "I Wanna Be Bad
", which sold over 250,000 copies, as well as "Did Ya' Understand That
", which failed to chart. The album also contained a hyper link to the video
for "I Wanna Be Bad". Ford wrote nine of the eleven tracks. Although the first single was a modest hit, the album only managed to sell roughly 200,000 copies in the United States.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer Willa Ford
Willa Ford
Amanda Lee Modano , known professionally as Willa Ford and often as Mandy Modano, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model, television personality and film actress. She released her debut album, Willa Was Here, in 2001...
, released on July 17, 2001 (see 2001 in music
2001 in music
See also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
) in the United States on the former Atlantic
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
imprint Lava Records
Lava Records
Lava Records is an American based record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated through Universal Republic Records.-Company history:...
. The album debuted and peaked at number fifty-six on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart. It spawned the top twenty-five hit single "I Wanna Be Bad
I Wanna Be Bad
"I Wanna Be Bad" is a dance-pop song by Willa Ford and the first single from her album Willa Was Here. The single sold over 250,000 copies and peaked at #22 on The Billboard Hot 100 on July 24, 2001 . This song was featured in the movies What a Girl Wants, Undercover Brother, and Dickie Roberts:...
", which sold over 250,000 copies, as well as "Did Ya' Understand That
Did Ya' Understand That
"Did Ya' Understand That" is the second and last single from Willa Ford's album Willa Was Here. The theme of the song is about a young woman whose boyfriend continuously cheats on her and leaves her waiting for him on important dates...
", which failed to chart. The album also contained a hyper link to the video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "I Wanna Be Bad". Ford wrote nine of the eleven tracks. Although the first single was a modest hit, the album only managed to sell roughly 200,000 copies in the United States.
Track listing
- "I Wanna Be BadI Wanna Be Bad"I Wanna Be Bad" is a dance-pop song by Willa Ford and the first single from her album Willa Was Here. The single sold over 250,000 copies and peaked at #22 on The Billboard Hot 100 on July 24, 2001 . This song was featured in the movies What a Girl Wants, Undercover Brother, and Dickie Roberts:...
" (featuring Royce da 5'9") (Willa Ford, Brian KierulfBrian KierulfBrian Kierulf is a songwriter and producer from USA. He usually writes songs with Joshua M. Schwartz. They are a part of KNS Productions.-Selected discography:Britney Spears - compilation album Platinum Christmas...
, Joshua M Schwartz, Royce da 5'9") – 3:06 - "Did Ya' Understand ThatDid Ya' Understand That"Did Ya' Understand That" is the second and last single from Willa Ford's album Willa Was Here. The theme of the song is about a young woman whose boyfriend continuously cheats on her and leaves her waiting for him on important dates...
" (Willa Ford, Michael D. Goodman, Kenny GioiaKenny GioiaKenny Gioia is a Multi-Platinum music producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter from New York City, who is best known for working on the #1 hits "Sex and Candy" and "Crush"...
, Darius Rustam) – 3:17 - "Ooh Ooh" (Willa Ford, Eve Nelson) – 3:32
- "Tired" (Willa Ford, Andy Marvel) – 3:33
- "Joke's on You" (Willa Ford, Robert D. Fusari, Falonte Moore, Sabelle Breer) – 3:16
- "Tender" (Tim Kelley, Bob Robinson) – 4:18
- "Don't You Wish" (Willa Ford, Eve Nelson) – 3:51
- "Prince Charming" (Willa Ford, Andy Marvel) – 4:01
- "Somebody Take the Pain Away" (Brian KierulfBrian KierulfBrian Kierulf is a songwriter and producer from USA. He usually writes songs with Joshua M. Schwartz. They are a part of KNS Productions.-Selected discography:Britney Spears - compilation album Platinum Christmas...
, Joshua M Schwartz, Sheron Lee, Annie LennoxAnnie LennoxAnnie Lennox, OBE , born Ann Lennox, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving minor success in the late 1970s with The Tourists, with fellow musician David A...
, David Alan StewartDavid A. StewartDavid Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...
) – 2:53 - "Haunted Heart" (Willa Ford, Robbie NevilRobbie NevilRobert S. "Robbie" Nevil is an American pop singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist. He is best known for his 1986 Billboard Hot 100 #2 hit, "C'est La Vie".-Life and career:...
, Howie Hirsh) – 3:39 - "Dare" (Willa Ford, Scott Ialacci, Anthony Caputo) – 3:46
- "All the Right Moves" - 3:28 is a bonus trackBonus trackIn terms of recorded music, a bonus track is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album. This is most often done as a promotional device, either as an incentive to customers to purchase albums they might otherwise not, or to repurchase albums they already...
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n release.
Personnel
- Willa Ford - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, background vocals - Joshua M Schwartz - multiple instruments
- Brian KierulfBrian KierulfBrian Kierulf is a songwriter and producer from USA. He usually writes songs with Joshua M. Schwartz. They are a part of KNS Productions.-Selected discography:Britney Spears - compilation album Platinum Christmas...
- multiple instruments - Eve Nelson - keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
- Masa Shimizu - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Robin Daniels - percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
- Andy Marvel - keyboards
- Gerry Leonard - guitar
- Jen Carr - background vocals
- Sabelle Breer - background vocals
- Tim Kelly - keyboards, drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Bob Robinson - guitar, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Michael Nigro - keyboards
- Royce Da 5'9 - vocals
Production
- Producers: Josh Schwartz, Brian Kierulf, Michael D. Goodman (aka Sheppard), Kenny GioiaKenny GioiaKenny Gioia is a Multi-Platinum music producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter from New York City, who is best known for working on the #1 hits "Sex and Candy" and "Crush"...
, Eve Nelson, Andy Marvel, Robert D. Fusari, Tim Kelly, Bob Robinson, Howie Hirsh, Robbie Nevil, Scott Ialacci, Anthony Acid - Executive producer: Willa Ford, Jason Flom, Andy Shane
- Management: DAS Communications, Ltd.
- Engineers: Eve Nelson, Tim Kelly, Bob Robinson, Stephen George, Kenny GioiaKenny GioiaKenny Gioia is a Multi-Platinum music producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter from New York City, who is best known for working on the #1 hits "Sex and Candy" and "Crush"...
- Assistant engineers: Benjamin Jelen
- Vocal engineers: Stephen George
- Mix engineers: Manny Marriquin
- Mixing: Rob Chiarelli, Michael D. Goodman, Kenny GioiaKenny GioiaKenny Gioia is a Multi-Platinum music producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter from New York City, who is best known for working on the #1 hits "Sex and Candy" and "Crush"...
, Eve Nelson, Andy Marvel, Jim "Bonzai" Caruso, Robert D. Fusari, Bill Lee - Mixing assistants: Jay Nichlas
- Mastering: Tom Coyne
- A&R direction: Jason Flom, Andy Shane
- A&R administration: Gregg Nadel
- Programming: Josh Schwartz, Brian Kierulf, Eve Nelson, Andy Marvel, Robert D. Fusari, Falonte Moore, Tim Kelly
- Drum programming: Kenny GioiaKenny GioiaKenny Gioia is a Multi-Platinum music producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter from New York City, who is best known for working on the #1 hits "Sex and Candy" and "Crush"...
, Eve Nelson - Keyboard Programming: Darius Rustam
- Pro Tools whiz: Alan Friedman
- Vocal Production Effect: Cynthia Daniels
- Arrangers: Andy Marvel
- Vocal arrangement: Willa Ford, Jen Carr, Sabelle Breer
- String arrangements: Josh Schwartz
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
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