Only When I Sleep
"Only When I Sleep" | ||||
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Single by the Corrs | ||||
from the album Talk on Corners | ||||
Released | September 1997 | |||
Length | 3:50 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Oliver Leiber | |||
The Corrs singles chronology | ||||
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"Only When I Sleep" is a song by
Critical reception
Alan Jones from Music Week described the song as "a classy and sonically pleasing ballad performed in a style midway between Roxette and Heart. The family's pleasing harmonies are a plus, as is the vaguely Irish fiddling. An invaluable trigger to sales of their upcoming album Talk On Corners."[1]
Music video and composition
The accompanying
Director Nigel Dick met Jim by chance at Los Angeles International Airport. He has been directing music videos for many other artists, including R.E.M., Cher, Oasis, Tears for Fears and Alice Cooper.
"Only When I Sleep" is a slower-paced (95 BPM), steady but 'dreamy' rock song in the key of B Dorian (minor)/A major, in common time (4/4), and runs for four minutes and twenty-one seconds. The song features prominent rhythmic and solo electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and drums; the bridge of the song is a simple, Irish-inspired melody composed by the band, featuring Andrea Corr on tin whistle (a Walton's 'Little Black D' whistle) and Sharon Corr on violin. Sharon plays a Barcus Berry acoustic-electric violin.
Track listings
- "Only When I Sleep" (radio edit) – 3:50
- "Only When I Sleep" (LP version) – 4:23
- "Remember" – 4:02
- "Only When I Sleep" (instrumental) – 4:23
- UK cassette single[4]
- "Only When I Sleep" (radio edit) – 3:50
- "Remember" – 4:02
- French and Benelux CD single[5]
- "Only When I Sleep" (radio edit) – 3:50
- "Only When I Sleep" (LP version) – 4:23
- "Only When I Sleep" (instrumental) – 4:23
Personnel
Credits are taken from the UK CD single liner notes.[2]
The Corrs
- Andrea Corr – lead vocals, tin whistle
- Caroline Corr – vocals, drums, bodhrán
- Sharon Corr – vocals, violin
- Jim Corr – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- The Corrs – writing, co-production
Production
- John Shanks – writing
- Paul Peterson – writing
- Oliver Leiber– writing, production
- Bob Clearmountain – mixing
- Brenda Rotheiser – art direction
- Blinkk – photography
Charts
Chart (1997–1998) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[6] | 34 |
Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 10 |
Scotland (OCC)[8] | 47 |
58 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Ireland | September 1997 | — | [10] | |
United Kingdom | 13 October 1997 |
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Japan | 29 October 1997 | CD | [12] |
References
- ^ Jones, Alan (18 October 1997). "Talking Music" (PDF). Music Week. p. 13. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ a b Only When I Sleep (UK CD single liner notes). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 1997. AT0015CD, 7567-84017-2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Only When I Sleep (Japanese CD single liner notes). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 1997. AMCY-2250.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Only When I Sleep (UK cassette single sleeve). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 1997. AT0015C, 7567-84018-4.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Only When I Sleep (French & Benelux CD single liner notes). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 1997. 7567840249.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "The Corrs – Only When I Sleep". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Only When I Sleep". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ Best of The Corrs (European album booklet). The Corrs. 143 Records, Atlantic Records, Lava Records. 2001. 7567-93073-2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 11 October 1998. p. 29. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "夢の中で抱きしめて | ザ・コアーズ" [Only When I Sleep | The Corrs] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 30 August 2023.