“Breathless” was written by The Corrs and Robert John “Mutt” Lange. It was recorded and released by The Corrs in 2000 as the lead single from their album In Blue.

The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2001.

Why You Should Listen

If you enjoy catchy pop melodies with Celtic influences, “Breathless” is a must-listen. Andrea Corr’s energetic vocals, the band’s outstanding musicianship, and the song’s memorable chorus make it one of the best pop songs of the early 2000s.

Its uplifting atmosphere and timeless appeal continue to attract listeners around the world.

Highlights

• Catchy pop-rock sound with Celtic influences
• Andrea Corr’s energetic and expressive vocals
• Memorable chorus and uplifting melody

About the Song

“Breathless” was written by The Corrs and Robert John “Mutt” Lange, and produced by Lange.
It was included on their album In Blue and released as its lead single in 2000.
The song features Andrea Corr’s powerful lead vocals, combined with the band’s signature blend of pop rock and Celtic influences.

“Breathless” topped the singles charts in the United Kingdom, Poland, Finland, and the Czech Republic. It reached No. 2 in Romania and Italy, No. 3 in Ireland and Portugal, No. 4 on Canada’s Adult Contemporary chart, and entered the Top 10 in many other countries. The single was certified double Platinum by ARIA and Platinum by the BPI.

It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2001. Although it did not win, it became one of The Corrs’ signature songs.

About the Artist

The Corrs are an Irish family band formed in 1990. The group consists of siblings Andrea Corr (lead vocals, tin whistle, mandolin, ukulele), Sharon Corr (violin, keyboards, vocals), Caroline Corr (drums, percussion, piano, bodhrán, vocals), and Jim Corr (guitar, piano, keyboards, vocals).

Their debut single, “Runaway,” was released in 1995. It reached No. 10 on the Irish and Australian Singles Charts, No. 49 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Their debut studio album, Forgiven, Not Forgotten, was also released in 1995. It topped the Australian Albums Chart, reached No. 2 in Ireland and the UK, No. 4 in Spain, and entered the Top 100 in many other countries. The album received multiple Platinum certifications worldwide.

The band went on hiatus in 2006 before reuniting in 2015. They continue to perform and record music today.

Conclusion

The Corrs are one of Ireland’s most successful family bands, and “Breathless” remains their best-known and most iconic song.

Its infectious melody, strong vocals, and Celtic-inspired pop sound have made it a timeless favorite for music fans around the world.

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“What a Wonderful World” was written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, and was first recorded and released by Louis Armstrong in 1967.

This time, I’d like to share Rod Stewart’s live cover version with you.

Why You Should Listen

Rod Stewart’s live cover version features a collaboration with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

This song has been covered by many artists and has become one of the most beloved songs in popular music.

Highlights

・The excellent performance by the BBC Symphony Orchestra

・Rod Stewart’s wonderful vocal performance

About the Song

“What a Wonderful World” was written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, and was first recorded and released by Louis Armstrong in 1967.

It topped the charts in Austria and the UK, reached No. 2 in Ireland and Denmark, and became a Top 10 hit in several other countries.

However, it was not a major hit in the United States at the time. The song was featured in the 1987 film “Good Morning, Vietnam.”

It was re-issued in 1988 and reached No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100. Since then, it has been covered by many artists and has become a timeless classic.

Rod Stewart included the song on his jazz standards album “The Great American Songbook, Volume III.” The album was released in 2005, topped the Billboard 200 chart, and sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.

This live performance comes from “One Night Only!”, which was held at the Royal Albert Hall in 2004.

During the first half of the concert, Stewart performed his rock hits with his band, and in the second half, he performed jazz standards with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

About the Artist

Sir Roderick David Stewart, known professionally as Rod Stewart, is a British singer and songwriter whose career began in 1961.

He is famous for his distinctive raspy voice, which has become one of his trademarks. In 1967, he joined the Jeff Beck Group as its lead vocalist. Later, he joined Faces while continuing his solo career.

His debut single, “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl,” was released in 1964 but was not a hit.

By the way, the song has been recorded by many artists, and my favorite version is by The Yardbirds.

Someday, I’d like to write an article about it.

Back to Rod Stewart, his first major solo hit was “Maggie May,” released in 1971.

It topped the charts in the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia. His debut solo studio album, “An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down,” was released in 1969.

It reached No. 139 on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 250,000 copies.

His first No. 1 album, “Every Picture Tells a Story,” was released in 1971.

It topped the charts in both the US and the UK, sold more than 2.5 million copies in the United States, and was certified Gold by the BPI and Platinum by the RIAA. In the 2000s,

Stewart released five volumes of “The Great American Songbook” series.

The albums became major commercial successes.

Conclusion

This song has been covered by many artists over the years.

Among them, Rod Stewart’s version with the BBC Symphony Orchestra is one of the finest interpretations of this timeless classic.

Thank you for reading.
Welcome to the world of oldies but goodies.

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Their debut single “Soap Disco” was released in 1997, didn’t hit at all.
The second single “Harder to Breathe” was released in 2002. this is the first charted single.

Now, “This Love” was released as the third single in 2004, peaked #3 on the UK single chart, #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, moreover, within’ top 10 hit in several countries charts.

It was hornored a lot of awards, and has become their signature song.

Their debut single “Radiation Vibe” was released in 1995, but it didn’t rank on the Billboard Hot 100.
However, it reached #29 on the Scottish and #32 on the UK single charts.

Their first studio album “Fountains of Wayne” was released in 1996, but it didn’t hit in US, as well.

Now, “Stacy’s Mom” was relesed in 2003, peaked #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, #11 on the UK chart.

It has become their signature song.

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His debut single “Who Needs Pictures” was released in 1999, peaked #12 on the Billboard country single chart, #11 on the Canadian country single chart and #65 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His first studio album “Who Needs Pictures” was released in 1999, reached #13 on the Billboard country album chart, and honored Gold disc in Canada, Platinum disc in US.

Now, “Old Alabama” with Alabama was released in 2011, topped on the Billboard country single chart, and honored Platinum disc by RIAA.

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