Southside (Texas album)
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Southside is the debut album of the Scottish
band Texas
. The album was released on 25 July 1989 by Mercury Records
(UK) and Vertigo Records
(Canada & North America). The album was procedded by the release of an EP entitled Everyday Now
(1988) which takes it's name from the album's third single, "Everyday Now
" which was released on 5 August 1989.
" was released in January 1989 and debuted at number 8 in the UK. Its second single was "Thrill Has Gone
" and this time debuted at 60. Its third single "Everyday Now
" only managed number 44, which was a lot better in terms of the previous single, "Thrill Has Gone"'s debut charting position. The fourth single from Southside did not better "Prayer For You
" was released and debuted at number 73 in the UK and managed 3 weeks in total on the UK Singles Charts.
The album debuted at number three in the UK and spent 29 weeks on the charts. The album, however, faired successful in other Europe
an music markets, with successful charting positions in the likes of France
. Lead singer Sharleen Spiteri
had said that, Texas were on the road to being dropped by label-Mercury Records due to the lack of the UK Success of the singles released after "I Don't Want a Lover", however it was the success of the singles and the album in other various European countries that had kept them on the label.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
band Texas
Texas (band)
Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
. The album was released on 25 July 1989 by Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
(UK) and Vertigo Records
Vertigo Records
Vertigo Records today is a UK-based record label operated by Universal Music UK.-History:Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the late 1960s for its record sub-label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI with Harvest Records and Decca Records with Deram...
(Canada & North America). The album was procedded by the release of an EP entitled Everyday Now
Everyday Now (EP)
Everyday Now is a 1989 EP released by Texas released in 1989 ahead of their debut album Southside. The EP was released through Mercury Records and included 3 studio tracks and 3 live tracks....
(1988) which takes it's name from the album's third single, "Everyday Now
Everyday Now
"Everday Now" is a song by Scottish band Texas. It was first recorded for the bands 1989 EP of the same name Everyday Now. It was released as a single on 5 August 1989 and is taken from the band's debut album Southside...
" which was released on 5 August 1989.
Background and release
The albums first single "I Don't Want a LoverI Don't Want A Lover
I Don't Want a Lover is the debut single from Texas's first album Southside. It was released in January 1989 and peaked at #8 in the UK Singles Chart. It was remixed in 2001 by Stargate and DJ Stonebridge to promote The Greatest Hits compilation album...
" was released in January 1989 and debuted at number 8 in the UK. Its second single was "Thrill Has Gone
Thrill Has Gone
"Thrill Has Gone" is the second single to be released from Texas' first album Southside. It failed to repeat the success of "I Don't Want a Lover" and only reached #60 on the UK Singles Chart.-CD single & 12" vinyl :...
" and this time debuted at 60. Its third single "Everyday Now
Everyday Now
"Everday Now" is a song by Scottish band Texas. It was first recorded for the bands 1989 EP of the same name Everyday Now. It was released as a single on 5 August 1989 and is taken from the band's debut album Southside...
" only managed number 44, which was a lot better in terms of the previous single, "Thrill Has Gone"'s debut charting position. The fourth single from Southside did not better "Prayer For You
Prayer For You
"Prayer For You" was the fourth and final single to be taken from the album Southside by Scottish band Texas. Despite a variety of formats it failed to make the UK Singles Chart Top 40 - only managing to reach #73.-CD1 :#"Prayer For You" - 4:47...
" was released and debuted at number 73 in the UK and managed 3 weeks in total on the UK Singles Charts.
The album debuted at number three in the UK and spent 29 weeks on the charts. The album, however, faired successful in other Europe
Europe
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an music markets, with successful charting positions in the likes of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Lead singer Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri is a Scottish recording artist and songwriter, best known as being the lead singer of Scottish rock/blues band Texas. Texas began their career in 1986, and shot to fame in 1989 with their UK Top Ten single, "I Don't Want a Lover" released from Southside...
had said that, Texas were on the road to being dropped by label-Mercury Records due to the lack of the UK Success of the singles released after "I Don't Want a Lover", however it was the success of the singles and the album in other various European countries that had kept them on the label.
Reception
Issued in 1989, SOUTHSIDE introduced the world to the Scottish rock group Texas. Although hindered slightly by slick late-`80s production, the album established the Glasgow-based act's template of catchy blues/country-tinged pop, providing the ideal platform for the alluring vocals of Sharleen Spiteri. The clear high point of SOUTHSIDE is the simmering "I Don't Want a Lover," a song that became a U.K. hit and hinted at the group's later European success, though other tracks also reveal the band in fine form, particularly the Stones-like "Prayer for You." While Texas neophytes will want to start with THE GREATEST HITS or WHITE ON BLONDE, SOUTHSIDE is perfect for dedicated fans seeking to trace the ensemble's history.Production
Import pressing of their debut album, originally released in 1989. Unavailable in the US. Universal. Audio Mixer: Tim Palmer. Photographer: Pennie Smith. Texas: Ally McErlaine (guitar), Sharleen Spiteri (vocals), Johnny McElhone (bass), Stuart Kerr (drums). Personnel: Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar); Stuart Kerr (vocals, drums); Ally McErlaine (guitar).Track listing
- "I Don't Want a LoverI Don't Want A LoverI Don't Want a Lover is the debut single from Texas's first album Southside. It was released in January 1989 and peaked at #8 in the UK Singles Chart. It was remixed in 2001 by Stargate and DJ Stonebridge to promote The Greatest Hits compilation album...
" - "Tell Me Why"
- "Everyday NowEveryday Now"Everday Now" is a song by Scottish band Texas. It was first recorded for the bands 1989 EP of the same name Everyday Now. It was released as a single on 5 August 1989 and is taken from the band's debut album Southside...
" - "Southside"
- "Prayer for You"
- "Faith"
- "Thrill Has Gone"
- "Fight the Feeling"
- "Fool for Love"
- "One Choice"
- "Future is Promises"
Chart performance
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
3 |
| French Albums Chart France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
3 |
| German Albums Chart 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... |
22 |
| Spanish Albums Chart Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
23 |
| Swiss Albums Chart Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
14 |
| US United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Billboard 200 |
88 |
Personnel
- Sharleen Spiteri - vocals, guitar
- Stuart Kerr - vocals, drums
- Johnny McElhone - bass
- Ally McErlaine - guitar