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Wikipedia article
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"'All Woman'" is a song recorded by British singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield for her second album, 'Real Love' (1991). It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. It was released as the second single on 9 December 1991 in the United Kingdom and in early 1992 in the rest of the world. The Nick Brandt-directed music video was also released. The song reached number twenty in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number fifty-six on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number twenty-one on the Adult Contemporary Singles chart. The single's B-side included previously unreleased track, "Everything Will Get Better." The latter was remixed by Danny Tenaglia and reached number thirty-six on the Hot Dance Club Songs.
In 2003, "All Woman" was included on 'Biography: The Greatest Hits'. In 2014, the remixes of "Everything Will Get Better" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of 'Real Love' (also on 'The Collection 19892003').
Critical reception
AllMusic editor Alex Henderson called it a "poigant and heartbreaking ballad". David Taylor-Wilson from 'Bay Area Reporter' stated that "its the ballad All Woman that's going to sell this set." Larry Flick from 'Billboard' described it as a "deeply affecting ballad", adding that "poignant lyrics inspire what is easily Stansfield's strongest performance to date; she is caressed by muted strings and a soft, R&B-grounded bass line." He also noted that the song "reveal a distinctive and confident style." Another editor deemed it "glorious". A reviewer from 'Boston Herald' wrote that "the husky-voiced singer purrs through a string of lushly orchestrated dance/pop love ballads", as "All Woman"."DISCS Brit singer Stansfield proves 'Real Love' is intoxicating". 'Boston Herald'. 15 November 1991. Retrieved 25 March 2020. Randy Clark and Bryan DeVaney from 'Cashbox' commented, "This beautifully sung, tender and soulful ballad is a cry for renewed love in relationships that have lost their spark and gently reminds us of the complacency trap couples fall into when they start to take each other for granted."
Dave Sholin from the 'Gavin Report' viewed it as a "slice of real life [to] stir human emotions", noting that Stansfield "puts all her heart" into the song. Another editor stated, "Lest there by any doubt...Ms. Stanfield can carry a tune and this song of feminine affirmation is a home run." Daniel S. Housman from 'Miscellany News' said it is "a smoldering ballad about a hardworking housewife who is hurt by her husband's insensitive remarks." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' wrote that it is a "smooth ballad, not heard anymore since the top days of Shirley Bassey", adding that Stansfield "should be an excellent choice to sing lead on a future 007 soundtrack." Stephen Holden from 'Rolling Stone' noted it as a "gem" from the 'Real Love' album. He said it is an "almost overripe ballad about a long-suffering wife that sounds tailor-made for Gladys Knight, although Knight would have a hard time topping Stansfield's version." Caroline Sullivan from 'Smash Hits' stated that "she raises the hairs on your neck".
Track listings
* 'European/US 7" single / Japanese CD single'
#"All Woman" (Edit) 4:49
#"Everything Will Get Better" 5:00
* 'European CD single'
#"All Woman" (Edit) 4:49
#"Everything Will Get Better" (Extended Mix) 8:03
#"Change" (Metamorphosis Mix) 7:04
* 'US 12" single'
#"All Woman" 5:16
#"Everything Will Get Better" (Sax on the Beach Mix) 6:35
#"Everything Will Get Better" (Ian & Andy 12") 8:01
#"Everything Will Get Better" (Underground Club Mix) 9:54
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
See also
*List of number-one R&B singles of 1992 (U.S.)
References
Category:Lisa Stansfield songs
Category:1991 singles
Category:Songs written by Lisa Stansfield
Category:Songs with feminist themes
Category:1991 songs
Category:Arista Records singles
Category:Songs written by Ian Devaney
Category:Songs written by Andy Morris (musician)
Category:Soul ballads
Category:1990s ballads
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