A Different Stage (album)
| A Different Stage | |
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| Released | 6 October 2017[1] |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 40:47 |
| Label | Decca Records |
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A Different Stage is the debut studio album by English comedian and actor Jason Manford. The album was released on 6 October 2017 by Decca Records. It features some of Manford's favourite show tunes.
Background
It was announced in July 2017 that Manford would be releasing an album of show tunes inspired by his stage career, and that the album would be released in October.[2] The album was released on 6 October.[3] As part of the album's launch, Manford attended a signing event at HMV in Manchester's Arndale Centre.[4] The album is dedicated to his paternal grandparents: "who every Sunday at their house would play so many old songs and tunes from musicals that they became ingrained in my own musical taste to this day".[5]
Upon the release of A Different Stage, Manford announced plans for a music tour in 2018, consisting of "a handful of gigs of me with an orchestra going through songs on the album".[6]
During recording of the album, Manford travelled to Prague to record with the Prague Symphony Orchestra.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stars" (from Les Miserables) | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Anthem" (from Chess) | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Hushabye Mountain" (from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) (featuring Rosanna Bates) | 2:53 |
| 4. | "On the Street Where You Live" (from My Fair Lady) | 2:21 |
| 5. | "It's Impossible" | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Falling Slowly" (from Once) (featuring Kate Rusby) | 4:16 |
| 7. | "As If We Never Said Goodbye" (from Sunset Boulevard) | 4:48 |
| 8. | "This Is My Life" (by Shirley Bassey) | 4:01 |
| 9. | "The Impossible Dream" (from Man of La Mancha) | 2:29 |
| 10. | "This Is the Moment" (from Jekyll and Hyde) | 3:59 |
| 11. | "I Have Dreamed" (from The King and I) | 2:37 |
| 12. | "Carrickfergus" | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 40:47 | |
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] | 9 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[9] | 10 |
References
- ^ "A Different Stage by Jason Manford". 6 October 2017.
- ^ Heward, Emily (26 July 2017). "Jason Manford to release debut album of musical theatre songs". Manchester Evening News. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
- ^ Glynn, Paul (5 October 2017). "Jason Manford swaps laughs for show tunes". BBC News. BBC. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Bourne, Dianne (8 October 2017). "Jason Manford on launching his debut album – and meeting fans in Manchester". Manchester Evening News. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ Day, Rebecca (12 October 2017). "Heartwarming moment Jason Manford sings with his 93-year-old nan". Manchester Evening News. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ Baillie, Katie (6 October 2017). "Jason Manford would 'never' give up comedy for music". Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "Jason Manford hits back at 'dad music' critics: 'Why is that a bad thing?'". Metro. 5 October 2017. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2017.