The Corrs - 'Home'

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New Album

 

One year after their last studio album, The Corrs are returning full circle with their latest album Home, to be released by Atlantic Records on September 26th.

 

As the title suggests, The Corrs are back to fond beginnings, defining a journey that began 15 years ago. It is a record that is held close to the bands’ hearts, compiled through a songbook of the late Jean Corr, and brought to life by the bands’ urge to bring new interpretations to traditional Irish songs.

 

It was Caroline Corr who first suggested a return to traditional form, since “everywhere we go in the world we are asked to do more Irish music.” Featuring the BBC Radio 2 Concert Orchestra and working with orchestral arranger Fiachra Trench and producer Mitchell Froom, who has worked with The Corrs on three previous albums, the band set out to create an eclectic mixture of songs and instrumental airs.

 

Recorded over six months, the making of the album became a journey in uniting both old and new. Traditional Irish songs were carefully chosen, and set to new arrangements, whilst remaining true and faithful to the core emotion of the originals. The mixture of traditional and contemporary, is one that is truly celebrated throughout Home. Whereas the predominately Irish songs are interpreted in a contemporary way, other songs such as ‘Heart Like A Wheel’, originally written by Anna McGarrigle, remain strongly Irish in sound and spirit. This spirit shines through in tracks such as ‘Buachaill On Eirne’ which is one of two tracks sung in Gaelic; a true testament to the integrity of this album, and its desire to bring together Ireland’s past, present and future.

 

The full tracklisting is as follows: My Lagan Love / Spancill Hill / Peggy Gordon / Black Is The Colour / Heart Like A Wheel / Buachaill On Eirne / Old Hag / Moorlough Shore / Old Town / Dimming Of The Day / Brid Og Ni Mhaille / Haste To The Wedding / Return To Fingall

 

I SO can't wait for the new album!!

And 'Return From Fingal' is on it!

 

Just 1 month away!

[sander21]

Hee other rotterdammer Thanks for the info! I've been to their concert in Ahoy. Not the one in 2004 but the one before. That was great I'm curious for the new album

[Ronny83]

I do like The Corrs. I hope it will be a great album, like "Talk On The Corners".

[Koolan]

I need my Corrs fix, hopefully this would do it.

[Linda]

I like The Corrs,great band

[1Celine12]

What album would you suggest for someone that is a beginning Corrs fan?

[VinnyT.]

What album would you suggest for someone that is a beginning Corrs fan?

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THE BEST OF THE CORRS (2001)

Album: © CGD EastWest

Would you be happier?; So young (K-Klass remix); Runaway; Breathless; Radio (unplugged); What can I do (Tin Tin Out remix); The right time; I never loved you anyway; Irresistible; Forgiven not forgotten; Lough erin shore (unplugged); Only when I sleep; Love to love you; All the love in the world (remix); Everybody hurts (unplugged); Give me a reason; Dreams; Make you mine

 

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"Home" cover:

 

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"All The Way Home" (+ "Live In Geneva") (DVD) cover:

 

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Message from Jim:

 

A belated thank you for all your kind birthday greetings. Can't believe I'm 41 years young already :-)

 

We're so looking forward to the release of our new album "Home". We put a huge amount of work into it and anyone we play it to loves it. I hope you all will feel the same. As I may have said before it's quite a departure as it consists totally of beautiful, mostly Irish cover songs. We've really gone back to our roots on this one as a lot of the songs on it we would have heard our parents perform years ago!  We're also looking forward to starting the promotion for it which will commence late August. We hope to get to see you over the coming year while we're doing this...

 

Bye for now...

 

Take care,

Jim.

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Pre-Order "Home" online!

 

"Home" @ Amazon.co.uk (UK) - September 26 (£11.99)

 

"Home" @ HMV.co.uk (UK) - September 26 (£15.99)

 

"Home" @ Play.com (UK) - September 26 (£8.99/€14,49)

 

"Home" @ CD-wow.com (UK) - September 26 (£8.75)

 

"Home" (Japanese version) @ Eil.com - September 28 (£29.99, €42.59)

 

"Home" (Hong Kong import) @ CDuniverse.com - September 27 ($19.89)

 

"Home" @ Bol.com (Holland) - September 25 (€19,49)

 

"Home" @ MusicStore.nl (Holland) - September 23 (€21,99)

 

"Home" @ VanLeest.nl (Holland) - September 23 (€19,99)

 

"Home" @ NLstore.com (Holland) - September 23 (€18,63)

 

"Home" (Japanese version) @ JPC.de - September ?? (€29,99)

 

"Home" @ Fnac.com (France) - September 27 (€19,97)

 

"Home" @ Cdon.com (Scandinavia) - September 28 (€17,95)

 

"Home" @ PlateKompaniet.no (Norway) - September 19 (Kr149,50)

 

"Home" @ HMV.com.au (Australia) - September 26 (A$32.99/$23.24/£13.14)

 

"Home" (Japanese version) @ HMV.co.jp (Japan) - September 28 (￥2,580)

 

"Home" (Japenese Version) @ CDjapan.co.jp (Japan) - September 28 (2457yen/$22.68)

 

"Home" @ CD-wow.com.hk (Hong Kong) - September 26 (HK$ 131)

 

"Home" @ Take2.co.za (South Africa) - September 26

 

(more to come)

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Pre-Order "All The Way Home" (DVD) online!

 

"The Corrs - All The Way Home / The Story Of The Corrs" @ Amazon.co.uk - (£14.99)

 

"The Corrs - All The Way Home / The Story Of The Corrs" @ Sendit.com - (£14.99)

 

"The Corrs - Live In Geneva / Documentary" @ BensonsWorld.co.uk - (£14.99)

 

"The Corrs - Live In Geneva / Documentary" @ Townsend-Records.co.uk

 

(more to come)

[CSCfan]

"Old Town" world premiered a few days ago in the UK....

 

It was played (yet again) by DJ & Corrsfan Terry Wogan on BBC Radio 2!

 

Fortunately you can also hear his show online, so go HERE, and:

 

1) Click on TUE.

2) Once the radio player has connected, use the arrow buttons to advance the time to 1 Hour 5 Minutes. (4x15mins & 1x5mins (it plays at around 2:08))

 

Enjoy!

[Koolan]

Mathias, you're such an awesome Corrs promoter.

[Pearlvoice]

I LOVE the Corrs! Thanks so much for the info. The first time that I ever saw or heard them was when they were supporting act for Celine in Frankfurt/Germany in 1996 and I went to the store to get their album right the next day. I'll run and get the new album as soon as it's out

[Tac]

i really like them !!

thanks for the news !!!!

[CSCfan]

Mathias, you're such an awesome Corrs promoter.  

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Haha, thanks..

[CSCfan]

The Official Site has put up a very nice video in which the band talks about the new album and the songs.... it's really great!

 

You'll hear previews of most songs and the idea behind them..

 

Watch it!

[CSCfan]

I GOT IT!!!!!!!!

 

 

I LOVE IT!!

It's just magical....such purity..

[CSCfan]

Anyone else got it?

[matty]

Anyone else got it? 

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Yep

 

I think its a great album, it grows on me more and more everyday.

[CSCfan]

Anyone else got it? 

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Yep

 

I think its a great album, it grows on me more and more everyday.

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Are you the Matty who I think you are?

[matty]

Anyone else got it? 

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Yep

 

I think its a great album, it grows on me more and more everyday.

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Are you the Matty who I think you are?

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Lol yup...there is only one matty

I was going through my PM's on the forums and found the link you gave me to this place...kinda forgot about it

[CSCfan]

Lol yup...there is only one matty

I was going through my PM's on the forums and found the link you gave me to this place...kinda forgot about it

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Hehe, cool!

Yeah, it's the age.... know all about it..

 

Anyway, welcome!

[Koolan]

I was there yesterday at Virgin megastore and checked out the CD.. didn't end up buying it though cause the money usually goes toward Celine stuff The cover is really cool

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‘THE CORRS – ALL THE WAY HOME – THE STORY OF THE CORRS’

RELEASED ON DOUBLE DISC DVD

14 NOVEMBER 2005

(23 November 2005 - Japan

6 December 2005 - USA / Canada)

 

The 2-disc DVD set features a brand new documentary depicting The Corrs’ rise to stardom in their own words. From their first ever live gig to behind the scenes footage from recording sessions with legendary producer David Foster. 'All The Way Home' tells the complete story of their rise to fame, in the words of the band themselves, plus long-standing manager John Hughes, illustrated with many unseen early snapshots from the family archive, hilarious demo material and behind-the-scenes footage, some shot long before their 1994 deal with Atlantic Records in New York.

 

In addition, there is archive footage drawn from TV appearances, on-tour footage, many rare stills and much memorabilia, plus of course plenty of their music, both live and in the studio. All of this is tied together and commented upon with immense humour and charm via up-to-date interviews with all members of the band, adding colour to their string of worldwide successes.

 

Much of the 104-minute film was filmed personally by long-time Corrs' video biographer Ciaran Tanham, while the new material and the coordinating direction of the whole has been supervised by director Rob O'Connor of Stylorouge in London.

 

The second disc contains twenty live tracks recorded in Geneva as part of their 2004 tour. These include The Corrs classics such as ‘’What Can I Do?’, ‘Dreams’ and ‘Breathless’ and performances of stunning album tracks including ‘I Never Loved You Anyway’ and ‘Queen Of Hollywood’

 

‘The Corrs - All The Way Home – The Story Of The Corrs’ is a must for all discerning fans of The Corrs and music fans alike.

 

PRODUCT DETAILS

 

Title All The Way Home – The Story Of The Corrs

 

Release Date

14 November 2005 - Europe

23 November 2005 - Japan

6 December 2005 - USA / Canada

Other - TBC

 

Running Time 211 minutes

 

Technical Details Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

 

Tracklisting DISC 1 – ‘All The Way Home’ documentary

• The complete story of The Corrs’ rise to fame
   
  
• Never-before-seen snapshots from the family archive
   
  
• Demo material
   
  
• Early demos
   
  
• Pre-record deal promo clips
   
  
• The Corrs’ first ever live gig
   
  
• Behind the scenes recording sessions with legendary producer David Foster
   
  
• New interviews with The Corrs in Dublin and Europe
   
  
• Studio recording sessions from some of their biggest albums
   
  
• Comments by manager John Hughes and industry associates
   
  
• Rare unpublished stills
  

DISC 2 – Live in Geneva

• Humdrum
   
  
• Only When I Sleep
   
  
• Dreams
   
  
• What Can I Do?
   
  
• Forgiven Not Forgotten
   
  
• Angel
   
  
• Runaway
   
  
• Return From Fingal/Trout In A Bath
   
  
• Borrowed Heaven
   
  
• No Frontiers
   
  
• Queen Of Hollywood
   
  
• Long Night
   
  
• Old Town
   
  
• Radio
   
  
• Summer Sunshine
   
  
• So Young
   
  
• I Never Loved You Anyway
   
  
• Goodbye
   
  
• Breathless
   
  
• Toss The Feathers
  

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Honorary MBE

 

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Today at the British Ambassador's residence in Dublin the band were awarded an honorary MBE in recognition of their contributions to the music industry and charitable works. Andrea said "we are honoured to receive it. We have had such support from the British people for our albums, concerts and charity work that to receive this award is the icing on the cake".

 

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Some articles..

 

07 November 2005

Honorary MBEs are awarded to Corrs

 

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Corrs - Presented with their awards in Dublin

 

The Corrs have been awarded honorary MBEs by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in recognition of their contribution to music and to charity.

 

The three Corr sisters, Andrea, Caroline and Sharon, and their brother Jim accepted their honours from the British Ambassador to Ireland, Stewart Eldon, at his residence in Dublin.

 

The Corrs have played concerts to raise money for various charities, including victims of the Omagh bombing, and are active on behalf of Concern.

 

Presenting the awards, Ambassador Eldon said that he was sure that The Corrs' fans around the world would be delighted to hear they were getting the recognition they richly deserved.

 

Sharon Corr said that it was surprising "to receive an honour from another country but, for us, it was very nice for the reasons that it was given and the reasons it was given were our contribution to music and voluntary works."

 

http://www.rte.ie/arts/images/watch.gif One News: Bethan Kilfoil reports on the ceremony

Source: RTE.ie

 

 

The Corrs awarded honorary MBEs

 

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The group have played concerts to raise money for charity

 

Irish pop band The Corrs have been awarded honorary MBEs by the Queen.

The group have been honoured in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the music industry and charitable contributions.

 

Each of the four-member band was given the MBEs at a ceremony in Dublin. The award is honorary because The Corrs are Irish.

 

The British Ambassador to Ireland, Stewart Eldon, presented the award to the pop stars, who are from the border town of Dundalk in County Louth.

 

"I am delighted that The Corrs' immense musical contribution has been highlighted in this way," he said.

 

"I am sure their many fans around the world will be delighted to hear that they are getting the recognition so richly deserved."

 

British honours are awarded "on merit for exceptional achievement or service to British interests", the British embassy in Dublin said.

 

They are awarded by the Queen on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

 

The group have played charity concerts to raise money for the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, victims of the Omagh bombing and the Prince's Trust, it said.

 

They supported the 2003 Special Olympics in Dublin and have been active on behalf of charity Concern, focusing on alleviating the situation of AIDS in Africa.

Source: BBC

 

 

Corrs honoured by Queen with MBE

 

By Maureen Coleman

07 November 2005

 

Irish band The Corrs were today being awarded an Honorary MBE by the Queen.

 

The award is in recognition of their 'outstanding contribution to the music industry' and of their charitable contributions.

 

Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim were expected to take time out of their schedules promoting their current album Home, to accept the award at a ceremony in Dublin.

 

British Ambassador Stewart Eldon, who was presenting the MBE, praised The Corrs for their achievements.

 

He said: "I am delighted that The Corrs' immense musical contribution has been highlighted in this way.

 

"I am sure their many fans around the world will be delighted to hear that they are getting the recognition so richly deserved."

 

The Corrs are one of the most famous bands to have emerged from Ireland - with over 30 million record sales worldwide and over six million in the UK alone.

 

They have played charity concerts to raise money for the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, victims of the Omagh bombings, the Prince's Trust and appeared at the Jubilee Party at the Palace in 2002.

 

They also supported the 2003 Special Olympics in Dublin and have been active on behalf of the charity Concern, focusing on AIDS in Africa.

 

In addition, The Corrs are also ambassadors for the Nelson Mandela '46664' campaign.

 

Sharon Corr lives in south Belfast with lawyer husband Gavin Bonnar.

Source: Belfast Telegraph

 

 

Corrs 'surprised' by honorary MBEs

(Monday November 07, 2005 01:20 PM)

 

The members of Irish band The Corrs have said they were thrilled to have been awarded honorary MBEs in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the music industry and charities.

 

Violin player Sharon Corr, who attended the ceremony at the British Ambassador's residence in Dublin along with her siblings, lead singer Andrea, drummer Caroline, and guitarist Jim, said it was great to have both their music and charitable work recognised by another country.

 

Sharon said: "I think it is quite an unusual thing. It is very surprising. When we were called about it, we were given no hint what the call was about."

 

She added: "It is also surprising to receive an honour from another country but, for us, it was very nice for the reasons that it was given and the reasons it was given were our contribution to music and voluntary works."

 

The siblings, from Dundalk in Co Louth, who first began performing together in the early 1990s, have played a host of charity concerts to raise money for the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, the victims of the Omagh bombings and the Prince's Trust.

 

Sharon said: "It is always a nice thing to hear and we were surprised it was so noticed."

 

British Ambassador Stewart Eldon presented the individual awards to each of the band members at his residence in Sandyford, Dublin.

 

He said the band really deserved the awards as they had used their music to reconcile people.

 

The Corrs' blend of traditional Irish music and instruments with pop music has ensured them worldwide fame, with more than 30 million record sales.

Source: DotMusic UK

 

 

MONDAY 07/11/2005 13:53:25     

Corrs 'surprised' by honourary MBEs

 

By:Press Association

 

The members of Irish band The Corrs said today they were thrilled to have been awarded honorary MBEs in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the music industry and charities.

   

Violin player Sharon Corr, who attended the ceremony at the British Ambassador`s residence in Dublin along with her siblings, lead singer Andrea, drummer Caroline, and guitarist Jim, said it was great to have both their music and charitable work recognised by another country.

 

Sharon said: "I think it is quite an unusual thing. It is very surprising. When we were called about it, we were given no hint what the call was about."

 

She added: "It is also surprising to receive an honour from another country but, for us, it was very nice for the reasons that it was given and the reasons it was given were our contribution to music and voluntary works."

 

The siblings, from Dundalk in Co Louth, who first began performing together in the early 1990s, have played a host of charity concerts to raise money for the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, the victims of the Omagh bombings and the Prince`s Trust.

 

Sharon said: "It is always a nice thing to hear and we were surprised it was so noticed."

 

British Ambassador Stewart Eldon presented the individual awards to each of the band members at his residence in Sandyford, Dublin.

 

He said the band really deserved the awards as they had used their music to reconcile people.

 

The Corrs` blend of traditional Irish music and instruments with pop music has ensured them worldwide fame, with more than 30 million record sales.

 

The band were accompanied to the private ceremony by close family members and friends, including their father Gerry, manager John Hughes, Caroline`s husband Frank Woods, music promoter Denis Desmond from MCD, the band`s assistant Caroline Henry, and musicians Keith Duffy and Anthony Drennan, who have played with the band for 10 years.

 

Sharon, who is expecting her first child, said the band had considered the reaction of their family before accepting the honorary MBEs.

 

She said: "We definitely did think about it, we definitely would consider the reaction of people we care about to it, of course. I think for us, as a band, as musicians, music in itself is anti-discrimination. Music is about progression and about change with every phrase you change.

 

"Everything that we have done in our life has been about moving on and progressing in what we do and whatever we endeavour to do. I think for us, we have sold about seven-and-a-half million records in Britain alone.

 

"We never decided, when we had to sell our albums, what religious persuasion or what race should buy our albums.

 

That is up to everybody, it is non-discriminative, so I think this is given to us on behalf of the British public and for that reason we are very honoured by it."

 

About their new album Home, which was released in September, Jim said: "It is going great, it is going wonderful. I think we have superseded the sales of the last album."

 

He said the band were considering the possibility of touring a few select venues with the album.

 

Last week, The Corrs received a 10-year achievement award from Radio Barcelona in Spain.

 

The band have been working on behalf of the charity Concern to help focus people`s attention on the Aids problem in Africa, as well as taking on the role as ambassadors for the Nelson Mandela 46664 campaign.

 

Andrea, who was nominated for best actress at last weekend`s Irish Film and Television Awards, has recently wrapped up work on a supernatural thriller movie with the working title of The Thread, starring Saffron Burrows and Linus Roach.

 

The lead singer, who has also appeared in two Alan Parker movies, The Commitments and Evita, said: "We are thrilled as a band to be honoured in this way and you know that our music has been recognised in such a way, and our charity work has been."

 

The awards are conferred by the Queen, on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and on people who have made an important contribution to British interests.

Source: U.tv

[corr_azy]

Ooh! I never knew there were Corrs fans here as well! They were the first act I ever listened to. Love them!

[tativale]

Oh.. I'm so late here! hehe ppppffffff didn't know about it...

 

*running to look for it*... thanks!

[Krys]

i like them but...there's a big but...i havent had a chance to go listen to their new songs except for Old Town guess i'll go search for em later on