Releasing Light of My Life as her debut single was a very brave decision. A ballad? To launch a pop artist? But it paid off. Not only did it show the world she was serious about her music, it also showed that she could actually sing on her own, and not just a backing vocalist for the powerhouse vocals of Easther Bennet. The single released was packaged with the poptastic Real Love as a B-side, plus remixes, including a truly beautiful piano mix of Light of my Life. It went straight into the UK Top 10 at No.8.
In Walked Love was the follow up single, reaching No.14 in the UK Top 40. It was written by top American writer, Diane Warren. Originally recorded by American Girl group Expose. I once saw Expose performing in a random gay bar in New York. Had no clue it was them, just happened to be in a random bar for a night out, and then suddenly they started sing In Walked love! What are the odds! The single release also contained the B-side All Of You.
With the release of Naked, Louise showed she had more to give. She wanted to be able to do a big concept video with a big routine (choreographed by none other than Jamie King who had previously worked with Michael and Janet Jackson as well as Madonna) and create a pop anthem.
Naked was the turning point for me I feel like it took me from Louise ex-Eternal to Louise the solo artist.
Louise Redknapp, Twitter
Naked went straight into the UK Top 10 at No.5, and went on to be certified platinum. selling over 600,000 copies. It was packaged with the usual remixes, plus 2 new B-sides, Keep The Loving In, which is my personal favourite of all her B-sides (I actually think it deserved to be a single) & Do Me Right.
Undivided Love was another bop from the then Miss Nurding, with a simple but gorgeous video featuring Jamie King once again, and provided another Top 5 hit. This is a fan favourite and went down very well at her one off gig at Under The Bridge, which was her first live show that was the beginning of her come back. It sold out in 2 minutes, and lead the way for the Intimate and Live tour. This song is one of my favourites. I think this is one of her best ever looks.
Undivided Love – I loved the video to this song working with the fab Jamie King and again the single version has a little bit more about it than the album version and I loved the routine with the walking sticks
Louise Redknapp, Twitter
It was another hit, going straight in the UK Top 40 at No.5. The single release saw two more new B-side, How In The World (which was originally intended to be on the album but got bumped last minute for this very single) & Better Next Time.
One Kiss From Heaven was the fifth and final single from the album Naked. It marked a much more mature sound, especially the single version. It reached No.9 in the UK Top 40. The video was a chance for Louise to hang out with her friends, including some famous faces. See if you can spot them…
#TBTNaked
On April 15th 2020 twitter was buzzing for Louise fans compliments of @trackbytrackuk for holding an online group playthrough of Louise’s debut album Naked, and Louise herself joined in, offering many insights on her thoughts of the album.
Naked was the turning point for me I feel like it took me from Louise ex-eternal to Louise the solo artist x #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
Light Of My Life – I love this song it was a bit of a gamble going with a ballad for my first song since leaving the group but I’m so glad we did! love the lyrics and loved working with Simon Climie on this #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
In Walked Love – haha this song It’s not my favourite single but I know a lot of you love it, but I do love the new tour version by @MrSteveAnderson #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
Thinking About You Baby – I loved the electronic 80’s feel to this track and it had a little bit more of an edge #TBTNaked
Discussions – I love these lyrics it’s fairy relevant to now and again it had a little bit more of an edge to it than the rest of the album #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
One Kiss From Heaven – I loved this single, it’s one of my favourites from this album and the video was so much fun. I love the single reworking it just added something a little more than the album version #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
The Best That You Bring – I remember this was a potential second single but we went with something else instead. It’s a great fun uplifting track and I did perform it on my first solo tour on a big sofa having a pillow fight #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
Undivided Love – I loved the video to this song working with the fab Jamie King and again the single version has a little bit more about it than the album version and I loved the routine with the walking sticks #TBTNaked
Lousie Redknapp, twitter
Back To Love – I like the laid back 90s groove of this one! Always forget about one #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
Never Too Late – This is such a beautiful ballad again one I often forget about but loving listening back to this one x #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
Goodbye To Love – again loving the 90s groove on this one it’s crazy to think I forget a lot of these tracks then when I hear them again It all comes back to when I was making this album #TBTNaked
Louise Redknapp, twitter
25th Anniversary Art Collection
My digital art celebrates the 25th Anniversary of one of Naked and it’s released singles.
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