Nine Lime Avenue is a studio album by Australian recording artist, Kate Ceberano. The album consists entirely of cover versions. The album was released in April 2007 and peaked at number 4 on the ARIA Charts.
Background Commencing in February 2007, Ceberano competed in series 6 of Dancing with the Stars Australia, (which Ceberano would go on to win). The album was recorded whilst she was competing in this series, in just three weeks.
The record is a homage to her favourite songs of the 80's. Every song has been reinvented to mould the Kate Ceberano style. Ceberano said of the album, "I grew up on Lime Avenue and spent all my teenage years through the 80's listening to different music and firing up my lust for a career in music. I'm so nostalgic about that period of my life and in many ways wished we still had that house… this album I guess is a collection of different songs connected to different memories from that time"
Track listing # Title Original performer Duration 1 "Heroes" David Bowie 4:31 2 "Raspberry Beret" Prince & The Revolution 4:35 3 "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" Culture Club 4:45 4 "Love My Way" The Psychedelic Furs 4:30 5 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" Peggy Seeger 4:17 6 "Throw Your Arms" Hunters & Collectors 3:34 7 "Brass In Pocket" The Pretenders 3:15 8 "If You Leave Me" Mental As Anything 3:59 9 "Roxanne" The Police 2:33 10 "Go Your Own Way" Fleetwood Mac 3:38 11 "It Must Be Love" Labi Siffre 4:41
Charts Weekly chart The album was a commercial success. After debuting at #14, it later peaked at #4 on 20 May 2007.
Chart (2007) Peak position
End of year charts Chart (2007) Position Australian Albums (ARIA) 66
Certification
Personnel Credits: Arranged By – Kate Ceberano, Philip Ceberano, Richard Pleasance, Sam Keevers, Steve Hadley, Thom Mann Backing Vocals – Philip Ceberano, Richard Pleasance, Steve Hadley, Thom Mann (tracks: 1, 10) Bass – Richard Pleasance (tracks: 4), Steve Hadley (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 11) Guitar – Philip Ceberano (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 11), Richard Pleasance Keyboards – Richard Pleasance (tracks: 4), Sam Keevers (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 11) Mandolin – Richard Pleasance Mastered By, Mixed By – Steve Scanlon Percussion – Javier Fredes (tracks: 8) Piano – Sam Keevers Producer – Richard Pleasance Recorded By – Richard Pleasance Violin – Nigel MacLean (tracks: 4)
Tour
Following the success of the album, Ceberano announced a national tour. Ceberano performed 'Brass In Pocket', 'Raspberry Beret' and 'Roxanne' as well as her greatest hits, 'Bedroom Eyes', 'Brave' and 'Pash' and her Jesus Christ Superstar spotlight song 'I Don't Know How To Love Him'.
Nine Lime Avenue Tour Dates
Date Location Venue14 September 2007SydneyThe Star Theatre21 September 2007BrisbaneQPAC Concert Hall22 September 2007NewcastleNewcastle Civic Theature25 September 2007WollongongRegent Theatre26 September 2007GeelongCoast Hall 27 September 2007MelbourneHammer Hall28 September 2007HobartWrest Point Casino1 October 2007AdelaideFestival Hall
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