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ULTIMATE-OMARION.COM | | Music |  Spirit is the debut album by British singer and winner of the third series of The X Factor, Leona Lewis.On 25 April 2007, a press release was sent out revealing that Simon Cowell and Clive Davis would work together in a first-of-its-kind partnership on both the song and producer selection for the album.The album was said to have a September 2007 deadline,[4] however, the UK release date was 12 November 2007 (see release history). It will be released in other European countries and in the United States on 18 March 2008. The release of the album marks Lewis as the first winner of a major television talent show in both the UK and USA to be given a major global launch with a debut album.
The title of the album was announced on 3 October 2007. Lewis says she named the album Spirit because “it is my heart and soul and the voice within that says everything is possible.”
The album took six months to complete and was finished in mid-August 2007. The album was delayed due to Lewis suffering from tonsilitis and waiting for producers to become available. Simon Cowell has commented that the album is as good as early Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston.On the time it has taken to release the album, Cowell said:
“ We could have gone into the studio for a month, made the record quick, thrown it out. It would have been the wrong thing to do. We made a very public commitment to Leona. ”
On the same subject, Lewis said:
“ I know some people are asking, ‘Where has she gone?’ But I wanted everyone who has supported and worked with me to have an album they’re proud of, one that is credible and one with songs that people can connect to. I’m working hard to make sure that I’m around for a long time to come. It’s going to surprise people.”
Lewis confirmed in a radio interview that the album contains thirteen songs, plus one bonus track. It was also said that, apart from one song — a cover of the Ewan MacColl song “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” — the album is made up of entirely new material.[12] However, “Homeless” and “I Will Be” are both cover versions. Lewis’s debut single, a cover of Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment like This”, was confirmed as the bonus track, to be only featured on the UK release.
Lewis recorded and wrote the album in several locations, the first being London, England, where she worked with Steve Mac, who produced the songs “Homeless” and “Footprints in the Sand”. “Footprints in the Sand”, a “massive power ballad” was played on an episode of the fourth series of The X Factor and was written by Per Magnusson, David Kreuger, Richard Page and Simon Cowell.[13] It was influenced by the poem “Footprints”. “Homeless” is a song written by Jörgen Elofsson, previously recorded by Swedish singer Darin,and has been described as “a moody piano-heavy trembler” and a “haunting, blues-style ballad”.
Most of the songs were recorded in Los Angeles, California. There, Lewis teamed up with OneRepublic singer Ryan Tedder, with whom she recorded two songs, “Bleeding Love” and “Take a Bow”. “Bleeding Love” was written by Tedder and Jesse McCartney and produced by Tedder. It was the first song confirmed to be appearing on the album, and was released as the album’s lead single, which went straight to number one in both the UK and Irish Singles Charts. “Take a Bow” was written and produced by Tedder, Louis Biancaniello, Wayne Wilkins, Sam Wattersand The Runaways.It has been described as starting with an “ice-cool synth riff” and having “big, crunchy beats and powerhouse chorus”.[14] Watters, Biancaniello and The Runaways also wrote “Yesterday”, with Jordan Omley, Michael Mani, The Jam, and Nina Woodford.Yesterday has been described as “a smoochy R&B slow jam”. “Better in Time” was also recorded in Los Angeles with producer J. R. Rotem, who wrote the song along with Andrea Martin.Lewis also co-wrote “Here I Am” with Walter Afanasieff and Brett James in LA. “I Will Be” is a cover of an Avril Lavigne song, written by Lavigne, Dr. Luke and Max Martin that was released as an iTunes bonus track and on the special edition of her album The Best Damn Thing. “The Best You Never Had”, which was written and produced by Billy Steinberg and Josh Alexander, was also recorded in LA.
In Atlanta, Georgia, Lewis worked with producers Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson and Dallas Austin on the song “Whatever It Takes”, which Lewis co-wrote together with Novel and Tony Reyes. The song has been described as a “chipper slice of soul-pop, anchored by a surprisingly bone-shaking beat”. “I’m You” was recorded in Atlanta with Ne-Yo, who provided backing vocals. The song features “delicate harps, echoey vocals and skittering beats”. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was recorded in both Atlanta and Los Angeles. It was produced by Wayne Wilkins, Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello and The Runaways
In Miami, Florida, Lewis worked with Salaam Remi, and “Forgiveness” was recorded. It was written by Lewis, Remi and Kara DioGuardi, but was chosen as the B-side to “Bleeding Love” rather than an album track on the UK edition.
“Angel”, a Stargate production, was written by Stargate and Johnta Austin, and recorded in New York.
Lewis says she was allowed to be herself when working on the album, and not made to follow a set formula. She has described the album’s style as “classic songs with a contemporary edge,” containing both ballads and up-tempo songs[10] and having an American sound.[5] There are some 1980s sounds, however, the songs are not beat-driven or following the latest trends, but are songs that can be performed acoustically.
Syco managing director, Sonny Takhar, states that they have at least five singles from the record, and that “every track is a potential single — we really are spoiled for choice.” |
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When I first listened to “Bleeding love” I was like “OMG!That’s the next Whitney Heuston/Mariah Carey.”. I was amazed how talented Leona is. After i previewed the net , I didn’t find any good fan site for her, so I thought I should make one ..but when I say “good” I mean - > full info , nice photogallery , many extras etc.. + media center. So yes, I begun working on it . It was opened on 20th of January..Why? ‘20,, is one of my favourite numbers , so I thought it’s a good date to open this site.
It’s growing daily , and at the moment it’s your ONLY HQ LEONA FAN SITE.Remember the name - bleeding-luv.net
We do it , just to support Leona , cuz we love her and we want her fans to be informed on anything Leona..We luv ya gurl <3 Keep on doing what u do , u're incredible , u're amazing!!
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Hey, how's things with you?
Good news - I've finally finished a new track!! It's called "Don't Call It Love" & it's on my player now.
Please do take a listen & let me know whatcha make of it! Your feedback is really important to me :D.
Thanks & have a great weekend!
Jos x
hi, how's your week going?
it's been a busy one for me. i recorded an acoustic version of my song "Face Up To It", with my lil bro playing guitar.
please take a listen if you get chance & let me know your thoughts...
take care, Jos x
hey, how r u? whatcha been up to? HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY for tomorrow!
pls check out & comment on my latest songs Like You Do & I'm Sure.
stay tuned for exciting music news coming very soon...
have a great wk! stay in touch, Jos x
Hi Bleeding-luv,
Thanks for adding me.
Greetings from Belgium.
Will you sign my guestbook
please.THANKS.
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