| Higher | |||
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| Released | 1 October 2012 | ||
| Recorded | 2011-2012, Thesamplefactory, London Sarm Studios, Notting Hill, London Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA WallyWorld Studios, Studio City, CA; Northern Sky Studios | ||
| Genre | Pop, Doo-wop, Soul | ||
| Length | 37:18 | ||
| Label | Rhino Entertainment | ||
| Producer | Trevor Horn, Future Cut, Walter Afanasieff, Steve Robson, Steve Booker | ||
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Higher is the second studio album by the five-piece British-Irishdoo-wopboy bandThe Overtones. The album was released on 1 October 2012 in the UK via Rhino Entertainment.[1] The album was preceded by the release of the lead single, 'Loving the Sound'. The band worked with a number of well-known producers on the album, including Trevor Horn, Walter Afanasieff and Steve Robson, as well as production team Future Cut, who produced most of the original tracks on the album.
Promotion[edit]
On 29 September 2012 the band appeared on an episode of Red or Black?, appearing as part of a challenge involving using a handkerchief in their performance. They performed three songs in a medley, including the album's lead single 'Loving the Sound'. On 9 December 2012 they appeared as special guest performers in the final episode of the ninth series of The Xtra Factor. Despite not being a single from the album, 'Runaround Sue' has been a staple of the band's live set since its inception and is one of the crowd favourites on tour. On 4 October 2012, Higher entered the Irish Albums Chart at #19, before entering the UK Albums Chart at #6 two days later, becoming the band's second top ten album in the UK.
The Overtones are a UK based vocal harmony group. They were discovered by a Warner Bros. Records' talent scout while working as decorators in a shop near Oxford Street, singing during their tea break. Their first album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love, entered the UK Albums Chart at #16 in November 2010. After its re-release in March 2011, it reached #4. More than 500,000 copies of their first album. The Overtones (3) – Gambling Man Label: Warner Bros. Records – 8 7 8, Warner Music Entertainment – 8 7 8.
Singles[edit]
- 'Loving the Sound' was released as the lead single from the album on 14 September 2012. It charted at 100 on the Official UK Charts on 7 October 2012 and became their second top 100 single to date. The band promoted the song with performances on The National Lottery, This Morning and The Xtra Factor.
- 'Higher' was released as the second single from the album on 30 November 2012. It was the second original song to be released as a single from the album. The track was co-written by the band and Steve Booker and produced by Future Cut.
- 'Love Song' was released as the third and final single from the album on 18 February 2013. It was the third original song to be released as a single from the album. The track was again co-written by the band and produced by Future Cut.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Loving the Sound' | Jon Green • Phil Thornalley | Future Cut | 3:13 |
| 2. | 'Perfect' | Mark E. Nevin | Trevor Horn | 3:36 |
| 3. | 'Call Me Up' | Edvard Førre Erfjord • Henrik B. Michelsen • Marco Bernardis • Mark Franks • Michael Craig Davis • Paul Martin Burton • Timmy Matley | Future Cut | 3:09 |
| 4. | 'Runaround Sue' | Dion DiMucci • Ernie Maresca | Trevor Horn | 3:05 |
| 5. | 'When You Say My Name' | Matley • Lachie Chapman • Steve Robson • Wayne Hector | Steve Robson | 3:11 |
| 6. | 'Groovin' | Felix Cavaliere • Eddie Brigati | Walter Afanasieff | 4:12 |
| 7. | 'Unforgettable' | Irving Gordon | Walter Afanasieff | 3:33 |
| 8. | 'Love Song' | Erfjord • Michelsen • Bernardis • Franks • Davis • Burton • Matley • Chapman • Darren Everest • Mike Crawshaw | Future Cut | 3:26 |
| 9. | 'The Glory of Love' | Billy Hill | Walter Afanasieff | 2:10 |
| 10. | 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' | Phil Spector • Barry Mann • Cynthia Weil | Trevor Horn | 4:34 |
| 11. | 'Reet Petite' | Berry Gordy • Tyran Carlo | Trevor Horn | 2:42 |
| 12. | 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' | Holland–Dozier–Holland | Trevor Horn | 3:25 |
| 13. | 'Higher' | Franks • Matley • Chapman • Everest • Crawshaw • Steve Booker | Future Cut | 3:50 |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart | 6 |
| Irish Albums Chart[2] | 19 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 October 2012[3][4] | CD, Digital download | Rhino Entertainment |
References[edit]
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2012-09-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^'Irish Albums Chart > Archive > Week Ending: October 4, 2012'. GFK. Archived from the original on April 29, 2013. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
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