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Other Voices

by Paul Young

Released: June 04, 1990

Pop rock

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Other Voices" is the fourth studio album by English singer Paul Young, released in June 1990. With the end of his songwriting partnership with keyboard player Ian Kewley, "Other Voices" leaned more heavily on cover versions, reminiscent of Young's debut album "No Parlez". It features four UK singles: "Softly Whispering I Love You" (UK #21), "Heaven Can Wait" (UK #71), "Calling You" (UK #57), and a cover of the Chi-Lites' hit "Oh Girl" (UK #25, U.S. #8).

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The album continues Young's trend of mixing cover versions with original songs.

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However, it includes three original tracks co-written by…

However, it includes three original tracks co-written by Young and new keyboard player Martin Page.

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Calling You

It features four UK singles: "Softly Whispering I Love You" (UK #21), "Heaven Can Wait" (UK #71), "Calling You" (UK #57), and a cover of the Chi-Lites' hit "Oh Girl" (UK #25, U.S. #8).

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Reception

The album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry for selling over 100,000 copies in the UK.

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"Other Voices" is the fourth studio album by English singer Paul Young, released in June 1990. The album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry for selling over 100,000 copies in the UK. It features four UK singles: "Softly Whispering I Love You" (UK #21), "Heaven Can Wait" (UK #71), "Calling You" (UK #57), and a cover of the Chi-Lites' hit "Oh Girl" (UK #25, U.S. #8).

The album continues Young's trend of mixing cover versions with original songs. With the end of his songwriting partnership with keyboard player Ian Kewley, "Other Voices" leaned more heavily on cover versions, reminiscent of Young's debut album "No Parlez". However, it includes three original tracks co-written by Young and new keyboard player Martin Page.