Intimate (Toni Pearen album)
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Intimate is the debut album by Australian actress and singer Toni Pearen
. Recorded throughout 1992 to 1993 and released in 1994, the album spawned two top ten singles and a third top forty single. At the time her music career commenced, Pearen had been a popular cast member of the Australian drama series E Street
. She was one of many Australian actresses who ventured into a music career, following the success of Kylie Minogue
as well as Dannii Minogue
, Natalie Imbruglia
and also Pearen's E Street co-star Melissa Tkautz
, who scored a successful number one hit as well as other popular songs in the early 90's.
Four singles were released from Intimate. The first single "In Your Room
," peaked at number ten on the ARIA Charts
in late 1992. The second single "I Want You
" also peaked at number ten in early 1993
. After the album was released in 1994, the third single "Walkaway Lover
" peaked at number thirty-five. Finally the fourth single "Joy
" was released in 1995 and peaked at number seventy-one. The album itself peaked at number fifty-six on the ARIA Albums Chart in 1994.
So far, this is the only album released by Pearen as she has been very busy as a popular television personality. She did however contribute some songs to the soundtrack of the 1995 film All Men Are Liars
, which she also starred in.
"I Want You" was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Pop Release
in 1994.
Toni Pearen
Toni Pearen is an Australian actress, singer, songwriter and TV presenter born in Cronulla, Sydney on 5 June 1972. She initially became recognisable through her role on soap opera E Street from 1989 until 1992. She had a pop music career in the early 1990s which included the release of an album and...
. Recorded throughout 1992 to 1993 and released in 1994, the album spawned two top ten singles and a third top forty single. At the time her music career commenced, Pearen had been a popular cast member of the Australian drama series E Street
E Street
E Street is an Australian television soap opera created by Forrest Redlich and produced by the Ten Network from 1989 to 1993.Whereas Neighbours is set in a middle-class suburb, Home and Away in a seaside town, and Richmond Hill a semi-rural ordinary community, E Street was set in a tough inner-city...
. She was one of many Australian actresses who ventured into a music career, following the success of 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...
as well as Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue
Danielle Jane "Dannii" Minogue is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, television personality, radio personality, fashion designer and model...
, Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
and also Pearen's E Street co-star Melissa Tkautz
Melissa Tkautz
Melissa Natalie Tkautz is an Australian-Maltese actress, singer, songwriter and model of Austrian and Maltese heritage. Tkautz was married on Friday 6 February 2009 to her partner of 5 years, Kwesi Nicholas.- Early career :...
, who scored a successful number one hit as well as other popular songs in the early 90's.
Four singles were released from Intimate. The first single "In Your Room
In Your Room (Toni Pearen song)
In Your Room is the debut single from Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen. The song was released in late 1992 where it peaked at number ten on the Australian Singles Chart and was certified gold....
," peaked at number ten on the ARIA Charts
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
in late 1992. The second single "I Want You
I Want You (Toni Pearen song)
I Want You is a pop song performed by Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen, released as the second single from her debut album Intimate in 1993...
" also peaked at number ten in early 1993
1993 in music
This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992....
. After the album was released in 1994, the third single "Walkaway Lover
Walkaway Lover
"Walkaway Lover" is a pop song performed by Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen, released as the third single from her debut album Intimate in October 1994....
" peaked at number thirty-five. Finally the fourth single "Joy
Joy (Toni Pearen song)
"Joy" is a pop/dance song performed by Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen. It was released in 1995 as the fourth and final single from her debut album Intimate. It did not chart well however, only peaking at number seventy-one on the ARIA Singles Chart. "Joy" was released at a time when Pearen's...
" was released in 1995 and peaked at number seventy-one. The album itself peaked at number fifty-six on the ARIA Albums Chart in 1994.
So far, this is the only album released by Pearen as she has been very busy as a popular television personality. She did however contribute some songs to the soundtrack of the 1995 film All Men Are Liars
All Men Are Liars
All Men Are Liars is a 1995 Australian comedy film written and directed by Gerard Lee, starring Toni Pearen and David Price.-Plot:Barry decides to sell the family piano that belongs to his wife Irene. This results in Irene leaving him and their son Mick. Mick desperately wants his mother to return...
, which she also starred in.
"I Want You" was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Pop Release
ARIA Music Awards of 1994
The Eighth Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards was held on 30 March 1994 at the State Theatre in Sydney...
in 1994.
Track listing
- "Intimate" - 4:20
- "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" - 4:45
- "I Want YouI Want You (Toni Pearen song)I Want You is a pop song performed by Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen, released as the second single from her debut album Intimate in 1993...
" - 4:15 - "JoyJoy (Toni Pearen song)"Joy" is a pop/dance song performed by Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen. It was released in 1995 as the fourth and final single from her debut album Intimate. It did not chart well however, only peaking at number seventy-one on the ARIA Singles Chart. "Joy" was released at a time when Pearen's...
" - 3:58 - "Desperately" - 4:17
- "Halfway to Heaven" - 4:30
- "In Your RoomIn Your Room (Toni Pearen song)In Your Room is the debut single from Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen. The song was released in late 1992 where it peaked at number ten on the Australian Singles Chart and was certified gold....
" - 4:24 - "Walkaway LoverWalkaway Lover"Walkaway Lover" is a pop song performed by Australian actress/singer Toni Pearen, released as the third single from her debut album Intimate in October 1994....
" - 4:19 - "Raining in My Heart" - 4:54
- "Looking At You" - 3:46
- "Crazy for Your Love" - 4:12
- "In Your Room (12" Mix)" - 5:08
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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