Everything I Am
Encyclopedia
Everything I Am is the title of the debut English-language album by Greek singer Anna Vissi
. It was created under Vissi's affiliation with Sony Music Entertainment
international who granted her collaboration with successful American
songwriters and producers. However, the album was never officially released in the United States after Sony Music Entertainment decided to withdraw from supporting Vissi's global career expansion. The album was subsequently first released in Greece
and Cyprus
on October 24, 2000 by Columbia Records
. The album was certified gold in Greece, and platinum in Cyprus.
and Australia
where it was promoted in those markets. However the album and singles failed to attract mainstream success.
, Paul Berry
, Mark Taylor, Graham Stack
, Paul Stanley
, Vini Poncia
, Steve Torch, Russ Ballard
, Tina Shafer
, Julian Harris, and Danielle Gerber.
" was originally recorded by Swedish
artist Pandora
for her 1999 album No Regrets and later recorded by Kylie Minogue
in late 2000 for her album Light Years. "So In Love with Yourself" was originally recorded by Dannii Minogue
in 1997 for her album Girl. I Was Made For Lovin' You
was originally recorded by the band Kiss. "No More the Fool
" was originally recorded by Elkie Brooks
.
Anna Vissi
Anna Vissi , known as Anna Vishy in Cypriot Greek, is a Greek-Cypriot recording artist and actress...
. It was created under Vissi's affiliation with Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
international who granted her collaboration with successful American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
songwriters and producers. However, the album was never officially released in the United States after Sony Music Entertainment decided to withdraw from supporting Vissi's global career expansion. The album was subsequently first released in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
and Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
on October 24, 2000 by Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
. The album was certified gold in Greece, and platinum in Cyprus.
Release
The album was released internationally in select countries through Sony Music Entertainment Netherlands, the branch which also housed the Sony Music Entertainment international office who commissioned the album, and in countries like JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
where it was promoted in those markets. However the album and singles failed to attract mainstream success.
Music
The album features the participation of a number of notable pop music producers and songwriters. They include Nikos KarvelasNikos Karvelas
Nikos Karvelas is a Greek songwriter, producer and singer. He has sold millions of records as a producer and is most recognizable for his three-decade-long collaboration with Anna Vissi, while some of his other well-known collaborations include Sakis Rouvas. Karvelas has released multiple...
, Paul Berry
Paul Berry
Paul 'London' Berry is a Northern Ireland unionist politician.Berry was born in Craigavon, County Armagh, and brought up in Tandragee, where he was educated at local state schools and colleges, following which he was employed in the textile industry...
, Mark Taylor, Graham Stack
Graham Stack (producer/writer)
Graham Stack is an English born record producer and songwriter who has written and produced hit records for many artists including Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, Take That, Rod Stewart and Steps....
, Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley
Stanley Harvey Eisen , better known by his stage name Paul Stanley, is an American hard rock guitarist, singer, musician, painter and songwriter best known for being the rhythm guitarist and primary lead vocalist of the rock band Kiss. He is the writer or co-writer of many of the band's...
, Vini Poncia
Vini Poncia
Vini Poncia is an American musician, songwriter and record producer.In the 1960s, Poncia formed a songwriting team with Peter Anders. An album of songs co-written by these childhood friends The Anders & Poncia Album, was produced by Richard Perry and released in 1969...
, Steve Torch, Russ Ballard
Russ Ballard
Russell Glyn Ballard is an English singer, songwriter and musician.-Career:Ballard was initially a guitarist with Buster Meikle & The Day Breakers in 1961, together with Roy Ballard, Russ's older brother on piano and Bob Henrit on drums...
, Tina Shafer
Tina Shafer
Tina Shafer is a singer songwriter, top vocal coach and has penned songs for such artists as Celine Dion, Sheena Easton, Phoebe Snow, Billy Porter, Anna Vissi....
, Julian Harris, and Danielle Gerber.
Covers
The album contained three cover versions of tracks originally or later recorded by other artists. "On A Night Like ThisOn a Night like This
"On a Night Like This" is a song by Australian recording artist and songwriter Kylie Minogue, taken from her seventh studio album Light Years . The song was released as a CD Single on 25 September 2000, and was released digitally after the physical release date...
" was originally recorded by Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
artist Pandora
Pandora (singer)
Anneli Magnusson , known by her stage name Pandora, is a Swedish eurodance artist. She was most popular during the mid 1990s in the Nordic countries,in Asia and Australia in the end of 1990s to mid 2000s but is still active and releasing material more recently as United DJs vs...
for her 1999 album No Regrets and later recorded by Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
in late 2000 for her album Light Years. "So In Love with Yourself" was originally recorded by Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue
Danielle Jane "Dannii" Minogue is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, television personality, radio personality, fashion designer and model...
in 1997 for her album Girl. I Was Made For Lovin' You
I Was Made For Lovin' You
I Was Made for Lovin' You" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1979 album Dynasty. It was released as the A-side of their first single from the album. It was the band's second Gold single, selling over 1 million copies. The single was certified Platinum in the...
was originally recorded by the band Kiss. "No More the Fool
No More the Fool
No More the Fool is an album by Elkie Brooks.Released in late 1986, the album marked the peak of Brooks' career as the lead single and title track became a big comeback hit for her, reaching No.5 in January 1987. This album also reached No.5 at the same time, while a compilation album, The Very...
" was originally recorded by Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks is an English singer, formerly a vocalist with Vinegar Joe, and later a solo artist. Elkie has been nominated twice for Brit Awards' top female singer. She is known for her powerful husky voice...
.
Track listing
- "Still In Love With YouStill In Love With You (song)"Still In Love With You" is the second single from the international album Everything I Am by Greek singer Anna Vissi, which was released in early January 2001. This single featured the song "Still In Love With You", which became a hit in many European countries, especially the Netherlands...
" - "Kick The Habit"
- "Everything I AmEverything I Am (song)"Everything I Am" is the first single from Greek pop singer Anna Vissi's debut English-language album Everything I Am, which was released in the summer of 2000.-Track listing:#"Everything I Am" #"Everything I Am"...
" - "So In Love With Yourself"
- "Way Out"
- "I Was Made For Lovin' YouI Was Made For Lovin' YouI Was Made for Lovin' You" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1979 album Dynasty. It was released as the A-side of their first single from the album. It was the band's second Gold single, selling over 1 million copies. The single was certified Platinum in the...
" - "On A Night Like ThisOn a Night like This"On a Night Like This" is a song by Australian recording artist and songwriter Kylie Minogue, taken from her seventh studio album Light Years . The song was released as a CD Single on 25 September 2000, and was released digitally after the physical release date...
" - "After You"
- "Supernatural Love"
- "No More The Fool"
- "Moro Mou (No Tomorrow)"
- "Forgive Me ThisForgive Me This"Forgive Me This" is a rare single released only in Australia by Greek pop singer Anna Vissi on August 8, 1997. The single featured "Forgive Me This" which later appeared on her international album Everything I Am, as well as the rare track "Crush" released only on this single...
"
Singles
- "Everything I AmEverything I Am (song)"Everything I Am" is the first single from Greek pop singer Anna Vissi's debut English-language album Everything I Am, which was released in the summer of 2000.-Track listing:#"Everything I Am" #"Everything I Am"...
" - "Still In Love With You"
- "Forgive Me ThisForgive Me This"Forgive Me This" is a rare single released only in Australia by Greek pop singer Anna Vissi on August 8, 1997. The single featured "Forgive Me This" which later appeared on her international album Everything I Am, as well as the rare track "Crush" released only on this single...
" - "On A Night Like This"
Charts
| Chart | Peak position | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Albums Chart | 1 | Gold |
| Cypriot Album Chart | 1 | Platinum |