Encore, released in October 2001, is the second album by British tenor Russell Watson. This album peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Classical Albums Chart on 18 October 2002.
Critical reception
The AllMusic review of Encore concludes with, "It's important to note that Watson did begin his career as a pop singer, but no one has ever straddled the great stylistic divide quite so successfully as he does on ENCORE."
Track listing
Musicians
Russell Watson – vocals (Lead), Vocals (Background) James Banbury – Cello Jay Berliner – guitar Jeff Bova – keyboards Paul "Wix" Wickens – keyboards Neil Jason – bass Bashiri Johnson – percussion Steve Butler – vocals (Background) Rita Campbell – vocals (Background) Alistair Gordon – vocals (Background) Judith Abbott – vocals (Background) Sue Quin – vocals (Background) Laurence Cottle – guitar John McCurry – guitar John Parricelli – guitar Richard Cottle – keyboards, Tin Whistle Andy Findon – Whistle (Human) Lulu – Duet Vocals on "The Prayer" Lionel Richie – Duet Vocals on "Magic of Love" John Lubbock – Conductor
Production
Leon Zervos – Mastering Nick Patrick – arranger, producer Russell Watson – producer Philip Bodger – mixing Jerry Clifford – Photography Andrew Southam – Photography, Tray Card Rory Johnston – Production Executive David Maurice – editing, mixing, programming Mark Millington – Art Direction, Design, Photography Mark Smith – editing, programming Giles Stanley – production coordination Bill Borrows – Liner Notes
Track information and credits adapted from Discogs and AllMusic, then verified from the album's liner notes.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001–2002) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2001) PositionUK Albums (OCC)18 Chart (2002) PositionNew Zealand Albums (RMNZ)6UK Albums (OCC)130
Certifications
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