Encore (Russell Watson album)

Encore, released in October 2001, is the second album by British tenor Russell Watson. This album peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Classical Albums Chart on 18 October 2002.

Critical reception

The AllMusic review of Encore concludes with, "It's important to note that Watson did begin his career as a pop singer, but no one has ever straddled the great stylistic divide quite so successfully as he does on ENCORE."

Track listing

Musicians

• Russell Watson – vocals (Lead), Vocals (Background)
• James Banbury – Cello
• Jay Berliner – guitar
• Jeff Bova – keyboards
• Paul "Wix" Wickens – keyboards
• Neil Jason – bass
• Bashiri Johnson – percussion
• Steve Butler – vocals (Background)
• Rita Campbell – vocals (Background)
• Alistair Gordon – vocals (Background)
• Judith Abbott – vocals (Background)
• Sue Quin – vocals (Background)
• Laurence Cottle – guitar
• John McCurry – guitar
• John Parricelli – guitar
• Richard Cottle – keyboards, Tin Whistle
• Andy Findon – Whistle (Human)
• Lulu – Duet Vocals on "The Prayer"
• Lionel Richie – Duet Vocals on "Magic of Love"
• John Lubbock – Conductor

Production

• Leon Zervos – Mastering
• Nick Patrick – arranger, producer
• Russell Watson – producer
• Philip Bodger – mixing
• Jerry Clifford – Photography
• Andrew Southam – Photography, Tray Card
• Rory Johnston – Production Executive
• David Maurice – editing, mixing, programming
• Mark Millington – Art Direction, Design, Photography
• Mark Smith – editing, programming
• Giles Stanley – production coordination
• Bill Borrows – Liner Notes

Track information and credits adapted from Discogs and AllMusic, then verified from the album's liner notes.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References