written by Kostas Lazarides & Tricia Walker

“Looking In The Eyes Of Love” was a country song co-written by renowned songwriter Kostas Lazarides and singer/songwriter Tricia Walker. It was originally recorded in 1990 by female country star Patty Loveless on her On Down The Line cd. In 1997, the song was covered by famous bluegrass act Alison Krauss & Union Station. Released as a single from the group’s third cd, So Long, So Wrong, that song won the group a Grammy Award as Best Country Performance by a Group or Duo with Vocal. “Looking In The Eyes Of Love” was also recorded by popular Irish pop band, The Corrs.

The four siblings recorded “Looking In The Eyes Of Love” with David Foster for their sophomore Talk On Corners cd. The song didn’t make the final cut for the cd, but was resurrected as a bonus track on a special edition of The Corrs’ third studio cd, In Blue. Foster’s trained ear heard the potential of the country song and served the group another ear-candy pop ditty that perfectly fit The Corrs’ style. On “Looking In The Eyes Of Love,” the Hitman crafted a gorgeous backing track with his classic adult pop feel and mixed it effectively with The Corrs’ Irish-flavored atmospheres. The group’s trademark vocal harmonies are in the spotlight with Andrea Corr beautifully handling the lead vocals while being backed up by minimal keyboards, percussions, guitars, violin and lush strings. “Looking In The Eyes Of Love” is also included on The Corrs’ retrospective cd, The Works. Released in 2007, The Works includes all the group’s best repertoire with many of their classic collaborations with Foster including “Runaway,” “Someday” and “Don’t Say You Love Me.” Previous reviews of these songs can be found in the archives. 

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Lead Vocals & Tin Whistle: Andrea Corr
Guitar & Vocals: Jim Corr
Violin & Vocals: Sharon Corr
Drums & Vocals: Caroline Corr
Keyboards: David Foster

Produced by David Foster

Lyrics

I wonder should I tell you
About all the crazy things that I have done
I’ve been hiding all my life
When I should have stayed
I tried to run…

I was searching for an answer
In a world so full of strangers
But what I found was never really enough
Now that I’ve found you
I’m looking in the eyes of love (In the eyes of love)

Baby you’ve been good to me
Oh, so much more that you could know, yeah, yeah
I never thought that I would find
Someone who’s so sweet and kind
Like you…

Please believe me when I say
This time I won’t run away
I swear be all the heaven’s stars above
Now that I’ve found you
I’m looking in the eyes of love

Looking in the eyes of love…
I can see forever, yeah…
I can see you and me
Walking in this world together

Oh, my heart’s found a hope…
I’ve been dreaming of…
Now that I’ve found you
I’m looking in the eyes of love

Looking in the eyes of love…
I can see (forever), I can see forever
I can see you and me
Walking in this world together

Oh, my heart’s found a hope
I’ve been dreaming of…
Now that I’ve found you, I’ve found you
I’m looking in the eyes of love…, yeah

Oh…

Written by The Corrs

February 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of the release of The Corrs’ single “Forgiven, Not Forgotten.” This catchy mid-tempo was the title track and second international release from the Irish band’s debut cd that was produced with immense class by David Foster. “Forgiven, Not Forgotten” was written by the four talented siblings, Jim, Andrea, Sharon and Caroline Corr.

The tune became a #1 hit in Ireland , a Top 15 hit in Australia and reached the Top 40 in Canada thus building up The Corrs’ reputation even more as the next big thing in pop music. The song was extremely refined in its arrangement that greatly benefited from Andrea Corrs’ gorgeous vocals on the verses and the group’s superior harmonies on the ear-candy refrain. There were tasteful touches of traditional Irish music with their trademark use of violin and tin whistle plus the expert guitar playing by session ace Michael Thompson. The production by the Hitman was immaculate. He led the young band with a respectful hand on their music and arrangements while fueling his expertise into their vocals causing a very pleasing sonic result. Strangely enough, “Forgiven, Not Forgotten” had radio-friendly appeal, but wasn’t released in the US . The first single, “Runaway,” was a minor pop and adult contemporary hit and was followed in the US by “The Right Time,” another breezy pop ditty that performed well internationally, but didn’t see commercial luck in America . The Forgiven, Not Forgotten album eventually became a smash hit with gold and platinum sales around the globe. In 1997, The Corrs’ second cd, Talk On Corners, zoomed to #1 on the UK chart, while, at the same time, Forgiven Not Forgotten made it to #2, a feat previously only achieved by The Beatles.

 After a ten years hiatus, The Corrs reformed in the fall of 2015 and released a new album entitled White Light.  The new album showcased the group’s irresistible mix of classic pop music and traditional Irish sounds.

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Lead vocals & Tin Whistle : Andrea Corr
Keyboards & Vocals: Jim Corr
Additional Keyboards: David Foster
Violin & Vocals: Sharon Corr
Drums, Bodhràn & Vocals : Caroline Corr
Guitars: Michael Thompson & Jim Corr
Keyboards & Synthesizers Programming: Jim Corr
Synclavier Programming: Simon Franglen
Arranged by Jim Corr
Additional Arrangement by David Foster

Produced by David Foster

Co-Produced by Jim Corr

Lyrics

All alone
Staring out
Watching her life going by
When her days are grey and her nights are black
Different shades of mundane
And the one eyed furry toy that lies upon the bed has often heard her cry
And heard her whisper out a name long forgiven but not forgotten

You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re not forgotten

A bleeding heart torn apart
Left on an icy grave in their room where they once lay face to face
And nothing could get in the way
But now the memories of a man are haunting her days
And the craving never fades
She’s still dreaming of a man long forgiven but not forgotten

You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re not forgotten

Still alone
Staring on
Wishing her life goodbye
As she goes searching for the man long forgiven but not forgotten

You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten

You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten
You’re forgiven not forgotten

You’re not forgotten
You’re not forgotten
No
You’re not forgotten

written by The Corrs

After the good performance of their debut album “Forgiven Not Forgotten,” Irish family group The Corrs went back in the studio to work on their sophomore release. The results saw the light of day in the fall of 1997 with the release of “Talk On Corners.” That album ended up selling over five million copies in Europe and established The Corrs as a worldwide household name. David Foster, who produced “Forgiven Not Forgotten,” was again on board producing a few tracks and overseeing the whole project.

The first single, released in October 1997, was a catchy pop/rock ballad entitled “Only When I Sleep.” Well produced by Oliver Leiber and co-written by noted rock songwriter John Shanks, “Only When I Sleep” is a radio-friendly, guitar-driven tune that efficiently showcases The Corrs’ famous vocal harmonies in a harmless, mainstream rock arrangement.

As we said, Foster produced several interesting songs including the second single, “I Never Loved You Anyway.” Foster also produced an unknown goody and gorgeous ballad titled “Remember.” Although it didn’t make the album, “Remember” became the b-side of “Only When I Sleep.” Written by The Corrs, “Remember” is impeccably produced and Foster put the Irish group in a refined musical environment while giving Andrea and her siblings a perfect tool to shine vocally and instrumentally. “Remember” also sports a catchy refrain and with these qualities should have deserved to be included on the album. It did make the final cut, but only as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of “Talk On Corners.” Listen to this song as a reminder of the quality of The Corrs’ repertoire and especially their superior vocal blend.

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Lead Vocals: Andrea Corr
Vocals, Guitar & Keyboards: Jim Corr
Vocals & Violin: Sharon Corr
Vocals, Drums & Bodhran: Caroline Corr
Keyboards: David Foster

Produced by David Foster
Co-Produced by The Corrs

Lyrics

I see you in my memory
As vivid as today
And I wonder do you see me
In that same familiar way
Ohhh…, another place, another time
We’ll meet again and you’ll be mine,
Ohhh…, ’cause nothing can compare to you and I

Wasn’t it true do you remember like I do
(Wasn’t it true or is it)
All tainted in your view
Could I be just a dream or two
(Wasn’t it true)
Oh, if I knew

Now I know it was so special
(Every single way)
Every single way, yeah, yeah
You know I’d go right back there
(Take me back today)
If you take me back today
‘Cause I know there’s no one to replace you in my mind

Wasn’t it true do you remember like I do
(Wasn’t it true or is it)
All tainted in your view
Could I be just a dream or two
(Wasn’t it true)
Oh, if I knew

Do you remember…
Oh I remember…
Do you remember…
(Do you remember, Do you remember, Do you remember)
Oh I remember
(Do you remember, Do you remember, Do you remember)

True, remember like I do
(Wasn’t it true or is it)
Tainted in your view
Just a dream or two
(Wasn’t it true)
Away from you

Wasn’t it true, so true, remember like I do, I do
(Wasn’t it true, or is it all)
Tainted in you’re view
Could I be just a dream or two
(Wasn’t it true)
Away from you
Do you remember…
(True, Remember like I do)
Oh I remember…
(Wasn’t it true, or is it tainted in your view)
(Just a dream or too)
Oh I remember…
(Wasn’t it true)
(True, remember like I do)
(Wasn’t it true, or is it)
Tainted in your view
Just a dream or two…

[Fade out]

written by Alejandro Sanz

“El Alma Al Aire: Edición Especial” is the 2001 re-release of Alejandro Sanz’s 2000 smash hit “El Alma Al Aire.” This special edition album is a double CD release. The first CD presents  the original album, produced by the talented Emanuele Ruffinengo, that sold more than five million albums worldwide to date.

The second disc offers five new tracks. One of those new songs, a wonderful ballad entitled “Me Iré,” was produced by David Foster and it is also included in an English version entitled “The Hardest Day.” This tune is a special collaboration with the popular Irish group, The Corrs. Foster’s production on “The Hardest Day” matches beautifully Sanz’s intense latin style with The Corrs’ pure pop sounds and the result is a first class adult contemporary ballad. The vocal interplay between Andrea Corr and Sanz, under Foster’s guidance, is really impressive as is the refined arrangement and instrumental execution with a little Irish flavor given by The Corrs’ violin and tin whistle.
Among the other new cuts on “En Alma Al Aire: Special Edition” is another duet with “The Corrs” entitled “Una Noche” and also “Adoro,” a pairing with veteran Mexican singer, Armando Manzanero.

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Lead Vocals: Alejandro Sanz & Andrea Corr
Backing Vocals: Sharon, Caroline & Jim Corr

Produced by David Foster

Lyrics

One more day, one last look
Before I leave it all behind
And play the role that’s meant for us
That said we’d say goodbye
One more night by your side
Where our dreams collide
And all we have is everything
And there’s no pain there’s no hurt
There’s no wrong it’s all right
If I promise to believe will you believe
That there’s nowhere that we’d rather be
Nowhere describes where we are
Ive no choice, I love you
Leave, love you wave goodbye
And all I ever wanted was to stay
And nothing in this worlds gonna change, change
Never wanna wake up from this night
Never wanna leave this moment
Waiting for you only, only you
Never gonna forget every single thing you do
When loving you is my finest hour
Leaving you, the hardest day of my life
The hardest day of my life
I still breathe, I still eat
And the sun it shines the same as it did yesterday
But there’s no warmth, no light
I feel empty inside
But I never will regret a single day
I know it isn’t going to go away
What I’m feeling for you
I will always love you
Leave, love you wave goodbye
And all, and all I ever wanted was to stay
Nothing in this world’s gonna change…
Never wanna wake up from this night
Never wanna leave this moment
Waiting for you only, only you
Never gonna forget every single thing you do
When loving you is my finest hour
I never knew I’d ever feel this way
I feel for you…
Never wanna wake up, I feel for you, from this night
Never wanna leave this moment
Wainting for you only, only you
Never gonna forget every single thing you do
When loving you is my finest hour
Leaving you, the hardest day of my life…
Never wanna wake up from this night

written by Jim, Caroline, Sharon & Andrea Corr

Released in the fall of 1995, “Runaway” was the debut single by The Corrs. It was taken from their David Foster produced debut album, “Forgiven Not Forgotten.”
“Runaway” was written by The Corrs, beautifully sung by Andrea Corr and offered international audiences the group’s winning blend of traditional Irish music with catchy pop and sweet vocal harmonies. It became a Top Ten hit in Ireland and Australia and had good success in the U.S. where it reached #68 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #20 on the Adult Contemporary Chart. Foster’s work was very respectful of the group’s musical roots while obviously adding his golden touch with the polished production and high-tech sounds. In 1999, after The Corrs big break with their partially Foster produced sophomore album, “Talk On Corners,” “Runaway” was re-released in a remixed version by Tin Tin Out. The new version skyrocketed to #2 on the UK singles charts and went on to sell more than 200,000 copies. Both the group’s Foster produced albums became smash hits in several countries and overall sold more than 16 million copies worldwide to date.

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Lead Vocals & Tin Whistle: Andrea Corr
Guitar, Keyboards & Vocals: Jim Corr
Drums, Bodhràn & Vocals: Caroline Corr
Violin & Vocals: Sharon Corr
Arranged by Jim Corr

Produced by David Foster

Co-Produced by Jim Corr

Lyrics

Say it’s true, there’s nothing like me and you
I’m not alone, tell me you feel it too

And I would run away
I would run away, yeah, yeah
I would run away
I would run away with you

‘Cause I am falling in love with you
No never, I’m never gonna stop
Falling in love with you

Close the door, lay down upon the floor
And by candlelight, make love to me through the night
(through the night)

‘Cause I have run away
I have run away, yeah, yeah
I have run away, run away
I have run away with you

‘Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never, I’m never gonna stopv
Falling in love with you
With you

And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah, yeah
I would runaway (runaway)
I would runaway with you

‘Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never, I’m never gonna stop
Falling in love with you

Falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never, I’m never gonna stop falling in love with you

With you, my love, with you
(With you, with you, with you, with you)