Sarah Connor (album)
Encyclopedia
Sarah Connor is a compilation album
by German pop
singer Sarah Connor
, released in 2004.
". Sarah Connor
is Germany
's biggest selling female popstar; however despite singing in English she never seriously attempted to take her music outside of German
speaking countries (she released "Bounce" in England in 2003 with little promotion though as in America is charted in the top 20).
In Fall 2003 Sarah had released "Key to My Soul
" during her early pregnancy. It was about that time her song "Bounce" was found by some American DJs who put it on their playlists. Soon "Bounce" was on playlists all over the US and peaked at #54. Sony realised they had a potential hit on their hands and decided to try and release a Sarah Connor CD to the US. But with no time to record and Sarah on a baby break they decided to release a compilation of her previous singles from all 3 albums.
"Sarah Connor" the album was released on March 9th, 2004; a few days before Sarah's son Tyler was born. There was no promotion and the album only hit #116 on Billboard
s "Top 200" chart. It was her first and only American
release.
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...
by German pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer Sarah Connor
Sarah Connor (musician)
Sarah Marianne Corina Lewe , better known by her stage name Sarah Connor, is a German singer, songwriter and television personality. Connor debuted in 2001 under the guidance of artist manager George Glueck and became the first solo act to ever have four consecutive chart-topping hits on the German...
, released in 2004.
About
Sarah Connor was released in 2004 in response to the success of the lead single "BounceBounce (Sarah Connor song)
"Bounce" is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor from her second studio album, Unbelievable . Written by Bülent Aris, Toni Cottura, and Anthony Freeman, it was released as the album's fourth and final single, as well as the lead single from her self-titled U.S. debut album, Sarah Connor...
". Sarah Connor
Sarah Connor (musician)
Sarah Marianne Corina Lewe , better known by her stage name Sarah Connor, is a German singer, songwriter and television personality. Connor debuted in 2001 under the guidance of artist manager George Glueck and became the first solo act to ever have four consecutive chart-topping hits on the German...
is Germany
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...
's biggest selling female popstar; however despite singing in English she never seriously attempted to take her music outside of German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
speaking countries (she released "Bounce" in England in 2003 with little promotion though as in America is charted in the top 20).
In Fall 2003 Sarah had released "Key to My Soul
Key to My Soul
Key to My Soul is the third studio album by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor, released in German-speaking Europe on 17 November 2003 by Epic...
" during her early pregnancy. It was about that time her song "Bounce" was found by some American DJs who put it on their playlists. Soon "Bounce" was on playlists all over the US and peaked at #54. Sony realised they had a potential hit on their hands and decided to try and release a Sarah Connor CD to the US. But with no time to record and Sarah on a baby break they decided to release a compilation of her previous singles from all 3 albums.
"Sarah Connor" the album was released on March 9th, 2004; a few days before Sarah's son Tyler was born. There was no promotion and the album only hit #116 on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
s "Top 200" chart. It was her first and only American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
release.
Track listing
- "BounceBounce (Sarah Connor song)"Bounce" is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor from her second studio album, Unbelievable . Written by Bülent Aris, Toni Cottura, and Anthony Freeman, it was released as the album's fourth and final single, as well as the lead single from her self-titled U.S. debut album, Sarah Connor...
" (originally from UnbelievableUnbelievable (Sarah Connor album)-Chart positions:...
) - "French KissingFrench Kissing"French Kissing" is a song by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor from her debut album, Green Eyed Soul . Written and produced by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, the track incorporates a sample of Blackstreet's 1996 hit song "No Diggity" featuring Dr...
" (originally from Green Eyed SoulGreen Eyed Soul (Sarah Connor album)-Chart positions:-Certifications:...
) - "Let's Get Back to Bed - Boy!Let's Get Back to Bed - Boy!"Let's Get Back to Bed – Boy!" is a song by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor featuring American singer-songwriter TQ. It was written by Rob Tyger, Kay Denar and TQ for Connor's debut album, Green Eyed Soul , and released as its lead single in German-speaking Europe on 7 May 2001.The song's...
" (featuring TQ) (Originally from Green Eyed Soul) - "Skin on SkinSkin on Skin"Skin on Skin" is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor from her second studio album, Unbelievable . Written and produced by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, the ballad was released as the album's second single on 4 November 2002.-Track listings:...
" (originally from Unbelievable) - "One Nite Stand (Of Wolves and Sheep)One Nite Stand (of Wolves and Sheep)"One Nite Stand " is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor featuring American rapper Wyclef Jean. Written by Jean, Jerry Duplessis, O.G. Fortuna, and Connor, the song was released in German-speaking Europe on 2 September 2002 as the lead single from Connor's second studio album,...
" (featuring Wyclef JeanWyclef JeanWyclef Jean is a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country...
) (originally from Unbelievable) - "He's UnbelievableHe's Unbelievable"He's Unbelievable" is a song by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor from her second studio album, Unbelievable . Written and produced by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, it was released as the album's third single on 24 March 2003. The track contains elements of 2Pac's 1996 hit "California Love"...
" (originally from Unbelievable) - "Music Is the KeyMusic Is the Key"Music Is the key" is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor, featuring guest vocals by American a cappella group Naturally 7. Written and produced by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, it was released on 3 November 2003 as the lead single from Connor's third studio album, Key to My Soul .The single...
" (featuring Naturally 7Naturally 7Naturally 7 is an American music group with a distinct a cappella style they call "Vocal Play". They sing primarily R&B with extensive beat-boxing. Band members are Garfield Buckley, Rod Eldridge, Warren Thomas, Napoleon Cummings, Roger "N'glish" Thomas, Dwight Stewart, and Armand "Hops" Hutton....
) (originally from "Key to My SoulKey to My SoulKey to My Soul is the third studio album by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor, released in German-speaking Europe on 17 November 2003 by Epic...
") - "Love Is Color-Blind" (featuring TQ) (originally from "Key to My SoulKey to My SoulKey to My Soul is the third studio album by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor, released in German-speaking Europe on 17 November 2003 by Epic...
") - "I'm Gonna Find You" (part 1 of the Osla Suite Trilogy) (originally from "Key to My SoulKey to My SoulKey to My Soul is the third studio album by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor, released in German-speaking Europe on 17 November 2003 by Epic...
") - "In My HouseMary Jane GirlsThe Mary Jane Girls were an American R&B, soul, funk and disco group in the 1980s. They were protégées of singer Rick James. They are known for their hit songs "All Night Long", "Candyman" and "In My House".-Formation:...
" (originally on "Green Eyed Soul") - "Turn Off the Lights (originally from "Key to My SoulKey to My SoulKey to My Soul is the third studio album by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor, released in German-speaking Europe on 17 November 2003 by Epic...
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Singles
| Title | Bounce |
|---|---|
| Peak Position | |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 54 |
Album
| Title | Sarah Connor |
|---|---|
| Peak Position | |
| Billboard Top 200 | 106 |