Close to Seven
Encyclopedia
Close to Seven is the fifth studio album
from German
singer
Sandra, released in 1992
.
Because of the overwhelming success of Enigma
, and an almost two-year break after Paintings in Yellow
, there was a gap in Sandra's career, which was finally closed, with this album. The album continued a development towards a more meditative, less dance-oriented musical style. Sandra wanted to get rid of her teen idol image and perform for a more mature audience. This was her first album produced almost completely by Michael Cretu
. Close to Seven became another German Top 10 album. The male vocals were sung by Andy Jonas, also known as Andy "Angel" Hart.
"Don't Be Aggressive
" (with the music video directed by Howard Greenhalgh) entered the European Top 20, being the first single off the album and the sole one to be a hit worldwide.
"I Need Love"
"I Need Love" was then released as the second single in April 1992
, with "Shadows" as B-side, a cover version of Michael Cretu
's song "Shadows Over My Head" from his 1979 solo album Moon, Light & Flowers
. It was the first single after "Japan Ist Weit" for Sandra to not succeed nor go anywhere on the charts. Nevertheless, Sandra and Michael were recognized as the most successful married couple and were awarded with the Golden Europe Award in 1992. "I Need Love" was remixed in 1995 and included on Sandra's sixth studio album Fading Shades
.
CD single / 12" single
7" single
"Steady Me"
Finally, "Steady Me" was released in June 1992
as a promotional single in Germany only.
"No Taboo"
"No Taboo", originally released only as a track from the album, was re-released as a promotional single in 2000
, only in Germany, from Sandra's 1999
double-album CD My Favourites
.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
from German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
singer
Singing
Singing 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...
Sandra, released in 1992
1992 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992.-January–February:*January 11**Nirvana's Nevermind album goes to #1 in the US Billboard 200 chart, establishing the widespread popularity of the Grunge movement of the 1990s....
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Because of the overwhelming success of Enigma
Enigma (musical project)
Enigma is an electronic musical project founded in Germany by Michael Cretu, David Fairstein and Frank Peterson in 1990. The Romanian-born Cretu conceived the Enigma project while working in Germany, but has based his recording studio A.R.T. Studios in Ibiza, Spain, since the early 1990s until May...
, and an almost two-year break after Paintings in Yellow
Paintings in Yellow
Paintings in Yellow is the fourth studio album from German singer Sandra, released in 1990.The five-part track "The Journey" foreshadowed the Enigma sound. Frank Peterson, who was the co-producer on the Enigma project, took up the role of writing and producing some of the tracks with Michael...
, there was a gap in Sandra's career, which was finally closed, with this album. The album continued a development towards a more meditative, less dance-oriented musical style. Sandra wanted to get rid of her teen idol image and perform for a more mature audience. This was her first album produced almost completely by Michael Cretu
Michael Cretu
Michael Cretu is a Romanian musician. He is known also as Curly, MC or Curly M.C. because of his fair curled hair . His peak musical activity was with the Enigma project, which was mainly based in Germany....
. Close to Seven became another German Top 10 album. The male vocals were sung by Andy Jonas, also known as Andy "Angel" Hart.
Track listing
- "Don't Be AggressiveDon't Be Aggressive"Don't Be Aggressive" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. The song was written by Michael Cretu and Klaus Hirschburger. It was released in January 1992 as the lead single from her fifth studio album Close to Seven. The song's B-side, "Seal It Forever", appeared on Sandra's fifth studio album...
" (Cretu - Hirschburger/Cretu) — 4:45 - "Mirrored in Your Eyes" (Cretu - Cornelius/Cretu) — 3:26
- "I Need Love" (Cretu - Hirschburger/Cretu) — 3:24
- "No Taboo" (Cretu - Fairstein/Cretu) — 3:50
- "When the Rain Doesn't Come" (Cretu - Sandra/Cretu) — 4:43
- "Steady Me" (Cretu/Cornelius - Hirschburger/Cretu) — 3:57
- "Shadows" (Cretu - Hirschburger/Cretu) — 3:50
- "Seal It Forever" (Cretu/Hirschburger) — 4:51
- "Love Turns to Pain" (Cretu - Hirschburger/Cretu) — 4:59
- "Your Way to India" (Cretu - Hirschburger/Cretu) — 6:01
Chart performance
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums Chart | 26 |
| Dutch Albums Chart | 87 |
| French Albums Chart | 18 |
| German Albums Chart | 7 |
| Norwegian Albums Chart | 20 |
| Swedish Albums Chart | 27 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 13 |
Singles
"Don't Be Aggressive""Don't Be Aggressive
Don't Be Aggressive
"Don't Be Aggressive" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. The song was written by Michael Cretu and Klaus Hirschburger. It was released in January 1992 as the lead single from her fifth studio album Close to Seven. The song's B-side, "Seal It Forever", appeared on Sandra's fifth studio album...
" (with the music video directed by Howard Greenhalgh) entered the European Top 20, being the first single off the album and the sole one to be a hit worldwide.
"I Need Love"
"I Need Love" was then released as the second single in April 1992
1992 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992.-January–February:*January 11**Nirvana's Nevermind album goes to #1 in the US Billboard 200 chart, establishing the widespread popularity of the Grunge movement of the 1990s....
, with "Shadows" as B-side, a cover version of Michael Cretu
Michael Cretu
Michael Cretu is a Romanian musician. He is known also as Curly, MC or Curly M.C. because of his fair curled hair . His peak musical activity was with the Enigma project, which was mainly based in Germany....
's song "Shadows Over My Head" from his 1979 solo album Moon, Light & Flowers
Moon, Light & Flowers
Michael Cretu's first album was released in 1979 and was entitled Ausgewählte Goldstücke as a German release, and Moon, Light & Flowers as an English release.-Track listing:#'57 - 4:29#Fire and Rain - 4:15#Wild River - 4:35...
. It was the first single after "Japan Ist Weit" for Sandra to not succeed nor go anywhere on the charts. Nevertheless, Sandra and Michael were recognized as the most successful married couple and were awarded with the Golden Europe Award in 1992. "I Need Love" was remixed in 1995 and included on Sandra's sixth studio album Fading Shades
Fading Shades
Fading Shades is the sixth studio album by German singer Sandra, released in 1995.In 1995, while pregnant with twins, Sandra recorded and released Fading Shades. The album saw a new writer/producer Jens Gad working alongside Michael Cretu. The album featured a powerful cover version of "Nights in...
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CD single / 12" single
- "I Need Love" - 3:18
- "I Need Love" (trance-techno mix) - 5:58
- "Shadows" - 3:50
7" single
- "I Need Love" - 3:18
- "Shadows" - 3:50
"Steady Me"
Finally, "Steady Me" was released in June 1992
1992 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992.-January–February:*January 11**Nirvana's Nevermind album goes to #1 in the US Billboard 200 chart, establishing the widespread popularity of the Grunge movement of the 1990s....
as a promotional single in Germany only.
"No Taboo"
"No Taboo", originally released only as a track from the album, was re-released as a promotional single in 2000
2000 in music
See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
, only in Germany, from Sandra's 1999
1999 in music
-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
double-album CD My Favourites
My Favourites
My Favourites is the third compilation album by German singer Sandra, released in 1999.1999 saw the release of a double disc album. As the trend began with artists like Modern Talking to remix old material, My Favourites was released featuring remixes of her hits by long-time band companion Peter...
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