My Wildest Dreams is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Claire Richards, released on 1 February 2019, through Sony Music Entertainment. The album was preceded by three singles; "On My Own", "End Before We Start", "Shame On You" and one promotional single, "Deep Waters".
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| Released | 1 February 2019 | |||
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| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 53.09 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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Background and release
editIn July 2015, the singer released an acoustic version of "One for Sorrow". The acoustic version of the track was recorded for an event honouring Steps' producer Pete Waterman. The track was arranged and produced by Steve Anderson with whom Claire was working on her debut album.[4] On 5 September 2015, Richards released a solo version of "Deeper Shade of Blue" which she announced via her Facebook page.[5][non-primary source needed] On 1 January 2017, Richards once again reunited with Steps in a performance at G-A-Y on New Year's Eve to celebrate twenty years since their debut.[6] On 6 March 2017, Steps confirmed that their fifth studio album, Tears on the Dancefloor, would be released on 21 April 2017 in the United Kingdom and be preceded by the lead single, "Scared of the Dark", on 10 March; they also announced the Party on the Dancefloor Tour, which took place in November and December 2017.[7] The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart missing out on the top spot to Ed Sheeran's ÷ .[8] On 27 October 2017, a reissue of the album, Tears on the Dancefloor: Crying at the Disco was released and peaked at number eight in the United Kingdom.[9] The group embarked on their Summer of Steps tour in 2018.[10]
On 4 August 2018, Richards announced the release of her debut single "On My Own" and unveiled the album cover.[11][non-primary source needed] The album was available to pre-order on 6 August 2018 as the standard edition, deluxe edition, a personal limited signed edition and a My Wildest Dreams Boxset which includes a CD, signed postcard set and candle and revealed the album to be released on 2 November 2018.[12][non-primary source needed] On 13 August 2018, "My Wildest Dreams Tour" was announced.[13][non-primary source needed] On 8 October 2018, Richards announced on her official Facebook page that the album was pushed back with a new release date.[14][non-primary source needed] The album is available in a standard edition[15] and a deluxe edition that features three extra tracks.[16]
Singles
edit"On My Own" was released as the album's lead single on 6 August 2018.[17] The music video was released on 10 August 2018.[18] An acoustic version of the song was released on 24 August 2018[19] and a remix EP featuring six remixes was released 31 August 2018 to promote the single further.[20]
"End Before We Start" was released as the album's second single on 21 September 2018.[21] The music video was released on 1 October 2018.[22] A remix EP featuring two remixes was released on 5 October 2018.[23]
"My Heart Is Heading Home (This Christmas)" was released alongside a remix EP on 23 November 2018. It peaked on the UK iTunes chart at number 68.[24] It featured only on the deluxe version of the album.
The third official single from the album, "Shame On You" was released alongside the video for the song on 4 January 2019.[2] "7 Billion" was released in March 2019 as the final single.[3]
Other songs
edit"Deep Waters" was released as an instant gratification track on 7 September 2018.[25][unreliable source]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "On My Own" |
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| 3:25 |
| 2. | "End Before We Start" |
| Anderson | 3:29 |
| 3. | "7 Billion" |
| Angelo | 3:25 |
| 4. | "These Wings" |
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| 3:38 |
| 5. | "Deep Waters" |
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| 3:46 |
| 6. | "Liar" |
| 4:05 | |
| 7. | "Brave" |
| 3:55 | |
| 8. | "Shame on You" |
| 3:33 | |
| 9. | "Ruins" |
| 3:40 | |
| 10. | "My Wildest Dreams" |
| Anderson | 3:51 |
| 11. | "For Now" |
| Ashurst | 3:26 |
| 12. | "Don't Leave Me in This Love Alone" | Diane Warren | Anderson | 4:08 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 13. | "Forever Ends with You" |
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| 3:54 |
| 14. | "If I Didn't Have You" |
| 4:10 | |
| 15. | "My Heart Is Heading Home (This Christmas)" |
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| 4:45 |
Notes
Personnel
editMusicians
- Claire Richards – vocals
- Jeremy Wheatley – additional programming
- Adetoun Anibi – background vocals (tracks 1, 7)
- James Thompson – background vocals (tracks 1, 7)
- Sabrina Ramikie – background vocals (tracks 1, 7)
- Bruin Housley – drums (track 1)
- Oliver Jacobs – keyboards (track 1)
- Patrick McMahon – keyboards (track 1)
- Phillip Jacobs – keyboards (track 1)
- Ricardo Hindes – percussion (track 1)
- Cliff Masterson – orchestra conductor (tracks 2, 4, 6, 9, 11)
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – orchestra (tracks 2, 4, 6, 9, 11)
- Steve Anderson – keyboards, piano, programming (tracks 2, 10, 12)
- Bianca Claxton – background vocals (track 2)
- Luke Fitton – guitar (track 2)
- Michael Angelo – bass, drums, keyboards, strings, synthesizer (track 3)
- Jürgen Goslich – guitar (track 3)
- Grace Tither – additional backing vocals (track 3)
- Clas Olofsson – acoustic guitar, electric guitar (tracks 4, 15)
- Chris Wahle – backing vocals, all instruments, programming (track 5)
- Leonie Burger – backing vocals (track 5)
- Rachel Furner – backing vocals (track 5)
- Samuel Tsang – additional programming (tracks 7, 11)
- Daniel Davidsen – bass, drum programming, guitar, keyboards, programming (track 8)
- Peter Wallevik – drum programming, keyboards, piano, programming (track 8)
- Mich Hansen – percussion (track 8)
- Johnny Sårde – additional percussion (track 8)
- Jez Ashurst – keyboards, programming (track 9)
- Ash Howes – programming (track 9)
- Louis Lion – additional programming (track 9)
- Matt Rad – backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano, programming (track 13)
- Felicia Barton – backing vocals (track 13)
- Eric Bazilian – bass, guitar, keyboards, piano (track 14)
- Ted Greenberg – drums (track 14)
- Mårta Grauers – keyboards, programming (track 14)
Technical
- Dick Beetham – mastering
- Jeremy Wheatley – mixing
- Steve Anderson – engineering (tracks 1, 5, 6, 13), strings arrangement (4, 9, 11, 12)
- Mat Bartram – engineering (tracks 2, 12)
- Michael Angelo – engineering (track 3)
- Eric Bazilian – engineering (track 14)
- Louis Lion – vocal engineering (track 9)
- Jeremy Murphy – strings engineering (track 6)
- Cliff Masterson – strings arrangement (tracks 4, 6, 9, 11, 12)
- Chris Wahle – strings arrangement (track 6)
- Mattias Bylund – strings arrangement (track 6)
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[26] | 7 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[27] | 9 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Edition | Label | Ref. |
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| United Kingdom | 1 February 2019 |
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Sony Music | [15][16] |
References
edit- ^ "End Before We Start Claire Richards Solo Single". Claire Richards. September 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Shame On You Claire Richards Solo Single". Claire Richards. January 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Thanks for all the love about '7 Billion' being the next single from #MyWildestDreams🌍💜". Facebook. 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Claire Richards is going solo". CelebMix. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Claire Richards announces Solo Version of 'Deeper Shade of Blue'". Facebook. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ^ Copsey, Robert (28 November 2016). "Steps are reuniting for a New Year's Eve gig to celebrate their 20th anniversary". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ White, Jack (6 March 2017). "Steps announce comeback album Tears on the Dancefloor to commemorate their 20th anniversary". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ "Steps fail to oust Ed Sheeran from number one – but Clean Bandit succeed". BBC. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart 3 November 2017 – 9 November 2017". Official Charts Company (UK). Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ^ "Steps announce summer tour for 2018". Ticketmaster. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Claire Richards Announces 'On My Own' debut single and album cover". Facebook. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ "Claire Richards announces album pre-order". Facebook. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Claire Richards on Facebook announces My Wildest Dreams Tour". Facebook. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Claire Richards on Facebook announces album push back". Facebook. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ a b c "My Wildest Dreams by Claire Richards on Apple Music". Apple Music (UK). Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ a b c "My Wildest Dreams (Deluxe) – by Claire Richards on Apple Music". Apple Music (UK). Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Claire Richards – On My Own". discogs. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Claire Richards – On My Own (Official Video)". Retrieved 10 August 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "On My Own (Acoustic) – Single by Claire Richards on Apple Music". Apple Music (UK). Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "On My Own (Remixes) – EP by Claire Richards on Apple Music". Apple Music (UK). Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Claire Richards – End Before We Start". discogs. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ "Claire Richards – End Before We Start (Official Video)". Retrieved 1 October 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "End Before We Start (Remixes) – EP by Claire Richards on Apple Music". Apple Music (UK). 5 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "My Heart Is Heading Home (This Christmas) - Single by Claire Richards". 23 November 2018 – via itunes.apple.com.
- ^ "Claire Richards – Deep Waters". discogs. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 February 2019.