Next (Vanessa Williams album)
Next is the fifth studio album by American singer and actress Vanessa Williams. It includes the singles "Happiness" (#36 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart), "Who Were You Thinkin' 'Bout", "First Thing on Your Mind" and "Oh How the Years Go By" (#6 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart).
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Released | August 26, 1997 | |||
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Length | 53:09 | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
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Singles from Next | ||||
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Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Who Were You Thinkin' 'Bout?" | Phil Galdston, Keith Thomas | Keith Thomas | 4:06 |
2. | "Happiness" (Samples "I Can't Wait" performed by Nu Shooz) | James Harris, Terry Lewis, John Smith | James Harris, Terry Lewis | 4:27 |
3. | "And My Heart Goes" | Joyce Dean, J. Dibbs | J. Dibbs | 4:23 |
4. | "First Thing on Your Mind" | Antonina Armato, Kenny LaMar McGowan, K. Miller | Antonina Armato | 3:57 |
5. | "Crazy 'Bout You" | Daryl Simmons | Daryl Simmons | 4:34 |
6. | "Lost Without You" | Adrianne Johnson Ross | Dennis Ross III | 4:40 |
7. | "Someone Like You" | Van Morrison | Jeff Kievit, Rob Mathes | 4:53 |
8. | "The Easiest Thing" | Stephanie Lewis, R. Mathes | J. Kievit | 4:34 |
9. | "Surrender" | Barry J. Eastmond, Siedah Garrett | Barry J. Eastmond | 4:55 |
10. | "Start Again" | R. Kelly | R. Kelly | 3:56 |
11. | "And If I Ever" (featuring Simbi Khali) | J. Harris, T. Lewis | J. Harris, T. Lewis | 4:06 |
12. | "Oh How the Years Go By" | Simon Climie, Will Jennings | K. Thomas | 5:11 |
Charts
Chart | Position |
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US Billboard 200[3] | 53 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[4] | Gold | 100,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
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References
- "Next - Vanessa Williams - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- Johnson, Connie (1997-08-24). "POP MUSIC; ** 1/2 VANESSA WILLIAMS "Next," Mercury". Los Angeles Times.
- "Vanessa Williams - Chart history - Billboard". Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- "Japanese album certifications – Vanessa Williams – Next" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved March 23, 2020. Select 1997年8月 on the drop-down menu
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