music.wikisort.org - Composition"I'm Gonna Soothe You" is a song by American singer Maria McKee, released in May 1993 as the lead single from her second studio album, You Gotta Sin to Get Saved. It was written by McKee, Marvin Etzioni and Bruce Brody, and produced by George Drakoulias.[2][3] "I'm Gonna Soothe You" reached No. 35 in the UK and remained on the charts for three weeks.[4]
1993 single by Maria McKee
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B-side | "Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet)" |
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Released | May 10, 1993 (1993-05-10)[1] |
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Length | 3:36 |
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Label | Geffen |
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Songwriter(s) | Maria McKee, Marvin Etzioni, Bruce Brody |
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Producer(s) | George Drakoulias |
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"Sweetest Child" (1992) |
"I'm Gonna Soothe You" (1993) |
"I Can't Make It Alone" (1993) |
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"I'm Gonna Soothe You" on YouTube |
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Critical reception
Upon release, Larry Flick from Billboard said, "Fans and newcomers to the singer's sound will indeed be soothed by the Motown influences on this swaying, '70s-fashioned slow-rock number. It's easy to imagine folks devouring this sound. Spin it."[5] A reviewer from Cash Box noted its "steady rocking reassurance", adding that "the singer's crystal-line vocals cut straight to the heart".[6] Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "A marked change of direction, Maria goes Stax R&B, and Black Crowes producer Drakoulias pushed the right buttons. Taken from the upcoming album You've Gotta Sin, To Get Saved, this sounds like the right stuff."[7] Musician said, "The album opens with "I'm Gonna Soothe You," a mid-tempo ballad with enough 70s-redolent strings and horns that you might check to make sure the CD doesn't have a Hi insignia."[8]
Music video
A music video was filmed to promote the single, directed by English film, documentary and music video director Julien Temple.[9][10] It achieved play on Power Play Music Video Television and VH1.[11]
Track listings
CD single (UK release)
- "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
- "Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
- "This Thing (Don't Lead To Heaven)" - 3:31
CD single (UK limited edition release)
- "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
- "If Love Is a Red Dress, Hang Me in Rags (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 4:57
- "Show Me Heaven (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 3:40
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CD single (French release)
- "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
- "Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
- "Show Me Heaven (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 3:40
Cassette single (UK release)
- "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
- "Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
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Personnel
- Maria McKee - lead vocals
- Edna Wright, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters - backing vocals
- George Drakoulias - producer
- Other
- Dennis Hopper - photography
- Janet Wolsborn - art direction
Charts
Chart (1993) |
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Canada Top Singles (RPM) |
49 |
UK Singles (OCC)[4] |
35 |
References
- "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. May 8, 1993. p. 27.
- AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine (June 22, 1993). "You Gotta Sin to Get Saved - Maria McKee | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- "CD Singles - Maria McKee - I'm Gonna Soothe You / Why Wasn't I More Grateful - Geffen - UK - GFSTD 39". 45worlds.com. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- "MARIA MCKEE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- Billboard magazine - Single reviews - Larry Flick - July 3, 1993 - page 66
- Cash Box newspaper - June 5, 1993 - Reviews: talent review - page 5
- "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. May 22, 1993. p. 19. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- "Musician - Google Books". May 27, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- "Maria McKee - I'm Gonna Soothe You". YouTube. October 6, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- "Maria McKee: I'm Gonna Soothe You". April 11, 1993. Retrieved April 11, 2018 – via www.imdb.com.
- "Billboard". Billboard. July 10, 1993. p. 32. Retrieved April 9, 2018 – via Internet Archive.
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