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Wikipedia article




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"'So Natural'" is a song recorded by British singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield for her third album, 'So Natural' (1993). It was released as the first proper single in the United Kingdom on 11 October 1993 and in other European countries in November 1993. The song was written by Stansfield and her husband Ian Devaney, and produced by Devaney. It received remixes by Roger Sanchez, DJ Duro, Frankie Foncett and Vassal Benford. The single peaked at number fifteen on the UK Singles Chart.

In 2003, it was included on 'Biography: The Greatest Hits'. In 2014, the remixes of "So Natural" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of 'So Natural' (also on 'The Collection 19892003').
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Critical reception



Quentin Harrison from Albumism said the song "emphasizes Stansfields rich, honeyed tone; the plush arrangement recalls the pinnacle of early-to-mid 70s soul." Larry Flick from 'Billboard' called it "quite nice". Music writer James Masterton stated, "It's her tenth Top 20 hit in all and a natural Top Tenner for next week I would say." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' wrote that "what Marvin requested, Lisa delivers. She seduces the lyrics in an almost underplayed way, only to see the slow rhythm teasingly broken by a vintage Barry White bridge." They also described it as "sophisticated" and "sensual". Alan Jones from 'Music Week' rated it four out of five, complimenting it as "another slow sophisticated track [that] provides a warm showcase for the exceptional Stansfield voice". R.S. Murthi from 'New Straits Times' said that the singer "acquits herself with style and grace" on tunes like "So Natural". Pop Rescue noted that "her breathy, soulful vocals, usher in this gentle ballad", and deemed it "a perfect showcase of her rich vocals".

Music video



A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by German feature film director and producer Marcus Nispel. It was later published on Stansfield's official YouTube channel in November 2009. The video has amassed more than 700,000 views as of September 2021.

Track listings



* 'European 7" single'

#"So Natural" (Original Version) 4:42

#"So Natural" (Roger's Club Mix) 5:41

* 'Japanese CD single'

#"So Natural" (Original Version) 4:42

#"So Natural" (U.S. Remix) 5:25

* 'European CD/12" single'

#"So Natural" (Original Version) 4:42

#"So Natural" (Be Boy Mix) 5:18

#"So Natural" (DJ Duro's Hip Hop Mix) 5:27

* 'UK CD/12" single'

#"So Natural" (Original Version) 4:42

#"So Natural" (Be Boy Mix) 5:18

#"So Natural" (Erotic Jeep Ride) 5:17

#"So Natural" (No Preservatives Mix) 7:30

#"So Natural" (DJ Duro's Hip Hop Mix) 5:27

#"So Natural" (U.S. Remix) 5:25

* 'UK promotional 2x12" single'

#"So Natural" (Be Boy Mix) 5:18

#"So Natural" (Erotic Jeep Ride) 5:17

#"So Natural" (Original Version) 4:42

#"So Natural" (The Max)

#"So Natural" (No Preservatives Mix) 7:30

#"So Natural" (Roger's Deep Dub)

#"So Natural" (Roger's Club Mix) 5:41

#"So Natural" (DJ Duro's Hip Hop Mix) 5:27

* 'Other remixes'

#"So Natural" (No Presevatives Mix by Roger Sanchez) 6:42

Charts



References



Category:Lisa Stansfield songs

Category:1993 singles

Category:Songs written by Lisa Stansfield

Category:1993 songs

Category:Arista Records singles

Category:Songs written by Ian Devaney

Category:Music videos directed by Marcus Nispel

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