Footsteps is singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh's seventeenth album, released in 2008. This album includes two songs penned by de Burgh and cover versions of thirteen other songs that inspired and influenced him throughout his career. The cover versions include well-known songs by bands and artists like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Toto and Pete Seeger. In 2011, de Burgh released a follow-up album, Footsteps 2.
The album was released in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Russia and Ukraine on 21 November 2008, and in the UK in April 2009.
Track listing
Charts and certifications Year-end charts Chart (2009) RankGerman Albums Chart38
CountryCertificationsSales/ShipmentsGermanyPlatinum 200,000+
Personnel Chris de Burgh – vocals, guitars Peter Gordeno – keyboards, backing vocals Chris Cameron – acoustic piano, orchestra arrangements and conductor (3, 5, 6, 18) Nigel Hopkins – keyboards (16) Phil Palmer – guitars Neil Taylor – guitars Hubie Davison – additional guitars (8) Jerry Meehan – bass guitar Geoff Dugmore – drums, percussion The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – orchestra (3, 5, 6, 18) Geoffrey Richardson – string quartet (13, 16, 17) Jakko Jakszyk – backing vocals Reclaim the Kop Choir – choir (17)
Production Chris de Burgh – producer, sleeve design, sleeve notes Chris Porter – producer, engineer, mixing Joe Kearns – additional engineer Alex Hutchinson – art direction SJ Johnson – sleeve design Kenny Thomson – sleeve design, management David Morley – photography Russell Kord – front cover photography
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