1999 studio album by Anne Murray
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What a Wonderful World is the twenty-ninth studio album by Canadian artist Anne Murray . It was released by StraightWay Records on EMI Music Canada's behalf in October 1999.[2] The album hit No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, her only No. 1 on any American album chart. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA , her highest selling album since 1981's Christmas Wishes .[3] The album sold 2 million units worldwide by November 2007.[4]
Track listing [ edit ] Personnel [ edit ] Anne Murray – vocals, backing vocals Doug Riley – acoustic piano, organ , string arrangements and conductor (6, 8, 12, 13, 19, 22, 25) Steve Sexton – keyboards, organ, string arrangements and conductor (4, 5, 10, 11, 14) Tommy West – keyboards, organ, backing vocals, vocals (4) Mike "Pepe" Francis – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin Aidan Mason – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, classical guitar , slide guitar Peter Bleakney – bass, fretless bass Peter Cardinali – bass, string arrangements and conductor(1, 2, 3, 16, 26) Gary Craig – drums, percussion Barry Keane – drums, percussion Brian Barlow – percussion, marimba , vibraphone Vern Dorge – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone Richard Armin – cello Steve Dann – viola Adele Armin – violin Marie Berard – violin Dawn Cumberbatch – backing vocals Rique Franks – backing vocals Tuku Matthews – backing vocals Amy Sky – backing vocals Dawn Langstroth – vocals (7), backing vocals (12, 15, 21) Colina Phillips – additional vocals (24), vocal arrangements (24) Jackie Richardson – additional vocals (24) Sharon Lee Williams – additional vocals (24) Vivian Williams – additional vocals (24) Production [ edit ] Anne Murray – producer Tommy West – producer L. Stu Young – recording, mixing Joel Kazmi – recording assistant Nick Blagona – mastering Raine Munro – production assistant Michael Ragogna – production assistant Darlene Sawyer – production assistant Andrew Eccles – cover photography Kathleen Finlay – inside photography Bruce Allen – management Weekly charts [ edit ] Year-end charts [ edit ]
References [ edit ] ^ Phares, Heather. "What a Wonderful World: 26 Inspirational Classics review" . Allmusic . Retrieved February 23, 2011 . ^ What a Wonderful World (back cover). EMI Music Canada and StraightWay Records. 1999. ℗&© 1999 EMI Music Canada... Manufactured and marketed by StraightWay Records, 101 Winners Circle, Brentwood, TN 37027-5017. ^ "What a Wonderful World: 26 Inspirational Classics Charts" . Allmusic . Retrieved February 23, 2011 . ^ "Anne Murray defers retirement for duets" . CTV News . 12 November 2007. Retrieved 5 December 2023 . ^ "Anne Murray Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved October 23, 2020. ^ "Anne Murray Chart History (Christian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved October 23, 2020. ^ "Anne Murray Chart History (Top Country Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved October 23, 2020. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2000" . Billboard . Retrieved October 23, 2020 . ^ "Top 100 country albums of 2001 in Canada" . Jam! . Archived from the original on July 1, 2002. Retrieved March 28, 2022 . ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2001" . Billboard . Retrieved October 23, 2020 . ^ "Top 100 country albums of 2002 in Canada" . Jam! . Archived from the original on December 4, 2003. Retrieved March 28, 2022 .
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