A Wonderful World is the seventh studio album by Scottish singer Susan Boyle. It was released on 4 November 2016 by Syco Music and Columbia Records.
| A Wonderful World | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 4 November 2016 | |||
| Recorded | March–September 2016 | |||
| Genre | Operatic pop, crossover, easy listening | |||
| Length | 36:59 | |||
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| Producer | Steve Anderson and Cliff Masterson | |||
| Susan Boyle chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Background
editFollowing the release of her previous album, Hope in 2014, Susan Boyle took a break during 2015 to "take a little me time and spend time at home with family and friends", and thus the recording of her seventh studio album was postponed to 2016.[2]
In October 2016, Susan Boyle announced the release of A Wonderful World. Boyle said of the album: "I wanted to create an album that families could enjoy, something for everyone, an album that can be played all year and evoke memories. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a huge Madonna fan and to be able to perform ‘Like A Prayer’ was a real highlight".
The album features a "virtual duet" with late singer Nat King Cole.[3]
Commercial performance
editThe album debuted at number 150 on the Billboard 200 in the United States, with first-week sales of 5,000 units.[4] In the United Kingdom, A Wonderful World debuted at number 22 on the UK Albums Chart, selling 15,013 copies and becoming Susan Boyle's lowest-charting album in the UK.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What a Wonderful World" | 3:40 | |
| 2. | "When I Fall in Love" (with Nat King Cole) | 3:07 | |
| 3. | "Angels" | 3:57 | |
| 4. | "Somewhere Out There" (with Michael Bolton) | 3:34 | |
| 5. | "I Have a Dream" | 4:09 | |
| 6. | "Always on My Mind" | 4:06 | |
| 7. | "May You Never Be Alone" |
| 3:51 |
| 8. | "Mull of Kintyre" | 3:38 | |
| 9. | "Like a Prayer" | 3:22 | |
| 10. | "When You Wish upon a Star" | 3:35 | |
| Total length: | 36:59 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2016–17) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 14 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 92 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[8] | 188 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[9] | 35 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[10] | 8 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 7 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 22 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 150 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[15] | 4 November 2016 | CD, digital download | |
| United Kingdom[16] | 25 November 2016 |
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References
edit- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Review of A Wonderful World". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "2016 Update For All of You!". Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. 24 February 2016. Archived from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Boyle not to perform live as she copes with health". RTÉ.ie. 20 November 2016.
- ^ Billboard (19 November 2016). "Stevie Nicks' 'Bella Donna' Returns, Michael Buble's 'Christmas' Gains: Billboard 200 Chart Moves". Billboard. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ Jones, Alan (2 December 2016). "Official Charts Analysis: Little Mix hold No.1 spot with Glory Days". Music Week. Intent Media. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Susan Boyle – A Wonderful World". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Susan Boyle – A Wonderful World" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Susan Boyle – A Wonderful World" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ^ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 48, 2016". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 12 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Susan Boyle Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "British album certifications – Susan Boyle – A Wonderful World". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "A Wonderful World by Susan Boyle on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "A Wonderful World by Susan Boyle on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2017.