Northern Star is the debut solo album released by English singer and songwriter Melanie C (Melanie Chisholm), released on 18 October 1999, by Virgin Records. Conceived during the hiatus of her then-group, the Spice Girls, in 1999, it was the second solo album to be released by a member of the band, following Geri Halliwell's Schizophonic (1999).
Northern Star Studio album by Melanie C Released 18 October 1999. NorthernStar is the first solo album released by SpiceGirl Melanie C. It was released in 1999. The album contains significant elements of rockmusic, which contrasted with the pop sound of the Spice Girls. It was reasonably well received by critics and was a commercial success, selling over 900, 520 copies in the United Kingdom, and close to 4 million copies worldwide, becoming the biggest - selling solo Spice Girl album so far.
Melanie C's solo debut album Northern Star was released in 1999 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart and was certified triple Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The record experienced international success; it sold over 4 million albums worldwide. It produced four top fives and a top twenty single, two of which reached the number-one spot in the UK. Chisholm's second album, Reason, was released in March 2003 and sold more 500,000 copies. The album reached number five in the UK and produced one top ten and one top twenty single.
Listen free to Melanie C – Northern Star (Go!, Northern Star and more). Northern Star is the first solo album released by Spice Girl Melanie C. The album contains significant elements of rock music, which contrasted with the pop sound of the Spice Girls.
Although she wasn't anointed Indie Spice by the British music press until after the Spice Girls' second album, Melanie Chisholm always made it clear that she preferred Blur to Take That. Of course, her personal musical tastes never surfaced on the Spices' albums, which may be the reason she is the first Spice to release a solo album while still in the group. With her debut, Northern Star, Mel C wants to break from her Sporty Spice persona while proving herself as a legitimate musician and she does, more or less, with a surprisingly diverse record
Tracklist
| 1 | Northern Star (Single Version) | 4:08 |
| 2 | Follow Me | 4:47 |
| 3 | Northern Star (Full Version) | 5:31 |
| Video | Northern Star |
Notes
℗&© 1999 Virgin Records Limited.Printed in the EU.
By Emi Uden For S.I.A.E. [Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori]
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7 24389 63880 6
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSCDE 1748, 7243 8 96389 2 9 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Single) | Virgin, Virgin | VSCDE 1748, 7243 8 96389 2 9 | Europe | 1999 |
| VSCDX1748, 7243 8 96388 2 0 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Single, Ltd, CD2) | Virgin, Virgin | VSCDX1748, 7243 8 96388 2 0 | UK | 1999 |
| VSCDT1748, 7243 8 96388 0 6 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Single, Enh) | Virgin, Virgin | VSCDT1748, 7243 8 96388 0 6 | Malaysia | 1999 |
| VSCDT1748, 7243 8 96388 0 6, 8963880 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Single, Enh) | Virgin, Virgin, Virgin | VSCDT1748, 7243 8 96388 0 6, 8963880 | Australia | 1999 |
| VSC1748, 7243 8 96388 4 4 | Melanie C | Northern Star (Cass, Single) | Virgin, Virgin | VSC1748, 7243 8 96388 4 4 | UK | 1999 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Go! | 3:39 |
| 2 | Northern Star | 4:41 |
| 3 | Goin' Down | 3:36 |
| 4 | I Turn To YouCo-producer – Rob Playford |
5:52 |
| 5 | If That Were Me | 4:33 |
| 6 | Never Be The Same AgainRap [Featuring] – Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes |
4:54 |
| 7 | Why | 5:30 |
| 8 | Suddenly Monday | 2:37 |
| 9 | Ga Ga | 3:52 |
| 10 | Be The One | 3:36 |
| 11 | Closer | 5:44 |
| 12 | Feel The Sun | 5:02 |
| 13 | Never Be The Same Again (Single Mix)Engineer – Will CattersonMixed By – Dave Pensado, Rhett LawrenceRap [Featuring] – Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes |
4:14 |
| 14 | I Turn To You (Hex Hector Radio Mix)Co-producer – Rob PlayfordRemix – Hex Hector |
4:12 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Designed At – Yacht Associates
- Manufactured By – ims Manufacturing
Credits
- Engineer – Andy Bradfield, Carmen Rizzo, Chris Fogel, Dave Russo, David Schiffman, Dezrok, Gary Thomas , Greg Fidelman, Mark Endert, Randall Wine*, Sean Spuehler, Tom Fritze, Will Catterson
- Engineer [Assistant] – Greg Collins, Mike Olsen, Hathan Martoff*, Sergio Garcia
- Engineer [Mix, Assistant] – Tim Lauber
- Mastered By – Ted Jensen
- Mixed By – Dave Sardy (tracks: 9), Pat McCarthy (tracks: 1 to 8, 10 to 12), Rick Rubin (tracks: 9)
- Producer – Craig Armstrong (tracks: 12), Damian LeGassick (tracks: 12), Marius De Vries (tracks: 2, 3, 7, 11), Pat McCarthy (tracks: 12), Rhett Lawrence (tracks: 6, 13), Rick Nowels (tracks: 4, 5, 14), Rick Rubin (tracks: 8 to 10), William Orbit (tracks: 1)
- Written-By – Billy Steinberg (tracks: 4, 11), Dave Munday* (tracks: 9, 10), Julian Gallagher (tracks: 3, 8), Lisa Lopes* (tracks: 6), Lorenzo Martin (tracks: 6), Marius De Vries (tracks: 7), Matt Rowe (tracks: 8), Melanie Chisholm, Paul F. Cruz* (tracks: 6), Phil Thornalley (tracks: 9, 10), Rhett Lawrence (tracks: 6), Richard Stannard (tracks: 3, 8), Rick Nowels (tracks: 2, 4, 5, 11, 12), Steve Sidelnyk (tracks: 7), William Orbit (tracks: 1)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 9 326165 002286
- Rights Society: BEL/BIEM
- Label Code: LC 3098
- Matrix / Runout: 8500642
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV03
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2531
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7243 8 48525 2 8, CDVX2893 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Album) | Virgin, Virgin | 7243 8 48525 2 8, CDVX2893 | UK | 1999 |
| 7 24384 84692 3 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Virgin | 7 24384 84692 3 | Bolivia | 1999 |
| CDV2893, TCV2893, MVD2893 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CDr, Album, Promo) | Virgin, Virgin, Virgin | CDV2893, TCV2893, MVD2893 | UK | 1999 |
| CDV2893, 7243 8 48469 2 3 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Virgin , Virgin | CDV2893, 7243 8 48469 2 3 | Russia | 1999 |
| 7 24384 84692 | Melanie C | Northern Star (Cass, Album) | Virgin | 7 24384 84692 | Russia | 1999 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Go! | 3:39 |
| 2 | Northern Star | 4:41 |
| 3 | Goin' Down | 3:36 |
| 4 | I Turn To YouCo-producer – Rob Playford |
5:52 |
| 5 | If That Were Me | 4:33 |
| 6 | Never Be The Same AgainFeaturing – Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes |
4:54 |
| 7 | Why | 5:30 |
| 8 | Suddenly Monday | 2:37 |
| 9 | Ga Ga | 3:53 |
| 10 | Be The One | 3:37 |
| 11 | Closer | 5:45 |
| 12 | Feel The Sun | 5:03 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Manufactured By – EMI Uden
- Glass Mastered At – EMI Uden
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – Rondor Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
- Published By – Future Furniture Music
- Published By – Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – Copyright Control
- Published By – UNI Music Publishing
- Published By – Max Hill Music Publishing
- Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
- Published By – 19 Music
- Published By – Deconstruction Songs
- Recorded At – Guerilla Beach Studios
- Recorded At – The Village Recorder
- Recorded At – The Studio, Los Angeles
- Recorded At – Fredonia International Studios
- Recorded At – Track Records, Los Angeles
- Recorded At – Sound Gallery Studios
- Recorded At – Royaltone Studios
- Recorded At – Cello Studios
- Recorded At – Angel Studios
- Recorded At – Air Lyndhurst Hall
- Recorded At – Olympic Studios
- Recorded At – Cava Studios
- Mixed At – O'Henry Sound Studios
- Mixed At – The Village Recorder
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Designed At – Yacht Associates
Credits
- Mixed By – Dave Sardy (tracks: 9), Pat McCarthy (tracks: 1 to 8, 10 to 12), Rick Rubin (tracks: 9)
- Producer – Craig Armstrong (tracks: 12), Damian LeGassick (tracks: 12), Marius De Vries (tracks: 2, 3, 7, 11), Pat McCarthy (tracks: 12), Rhett Lawrence (tracks: 6), Rick Nowels (tracks: 4, 5), Rick Rubin (tracks: 8 to 10), William Orbit (tracks: 1)
- Written-By – Billy Steinberg (tracks: 4, 11), Dave Munday* (tracks: 9, 10), Julian Gallagher (tracks: 3, 8), Lisa Lopes* (tracks: 6), Lorenzo Martin (tracks: 6), Marius De Vries (tracks: 7), Matt Rowe (tracks: 8), Melanie Chisholm, Paul F. Cruz* (tracks: 6), Phil Thornalley (tracks: 9, 10), Rhett Lawrence (tracks: 6), Richard Stannard (tracks: 3, 8), Rick Nowels (tracks: 2, 4, 5, 11, 12), Steve Sidelnyk (tracks: 7), William Orbit (tracks: 1)
Notes
Track 1:Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / Rondor Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 2:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / EMI April Music Inc. / Future Furniture Music (ASCAP).
Track 3:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / Universal Music Publishing Ltd / EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 4:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / EMI April Music Inc. / Future Furniture Music (ASCAP) / EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 5:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / EMI April Music Inc. / Future Furniture Music (ASCAP)
Track 6:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / BMG Music Publishing Ltd / Copyright Control / U.N.I. Music Publishing (BMI) / Max-Hill Music Publishing (ASCAP). Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes appears courtesy of La Face Reords.
Track 7:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / Chrysalis Music Ltd / 19 Music - BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 8:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / Universal Music Publishing Ltd / EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 9:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / BMG Music Publishing Ltd / Deconstruction Songs / BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 10:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / BMG Music Publishing Ltd / Deconstruction Songs / BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 11:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / EMI April Music, Inc. / Future Furniture Music - EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Track 12:
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd / EMI April Music, Inc. / Future Furniture Music.
Recording Studios - Guerilla Beach Studios, LA. The Village Recorder Studio, LA. The Studio, LA. Fredonia International, LA. Track Records, LA. Sound Gallery Studios, LA. Royaltone Studios, LA. Cello Studios, LA. Angel Studios, London. Air (Lyndhurst) Studios, London. Olympic Studios, London. Ca Va Studios, Glasgow.
All tracks mixed at O'Henry's Sound Studio, Burbank, except Ga Ga mixed at The Village.
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York.
Designed at Yacht Associates
℗ & © 1999 Virgin Records Limited.
Made in the EU written on disc
Printed in the EU written on sleeve
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 724384846923
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L047
- Mould SID Code: none
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 1): EMI UDEN 8484692 @ 1 1-1-14-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 2): EMI UDEN 8484692 @ 1 1-1-2-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 3): EMI UDEN 8484692 @ 1 1-3-1-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variation 4): EMI UDEN 8484692 @ 1 1-1-7-NL
- Label Code: LC 03098
- Rights Society: bel / BIEM
- Price Code (F:): PM538
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7243 8 48525 2 8, CDVX2893 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Album) | Virgin, Virgin | 7243 8 48525 2 8, CDVX2893 | UK | 1999 |
| 7 24384 84692 3 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Virgin | 7 24384 84692 3 | Bolivia | 1999 |
| CDV2893, TCV2893, MVD2893 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CDr, Album, Promo) | Virgin, Virgin, Virgin | CDV2893, TCV2893, MVD2893 | UK | 1999 |
| CDV2893, 7243 8 48469 2 3 | Melanie C | Northern Star (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Virgin , Virgin | CDV2893, 7243 8 48469 2 3 | Russia | 1999 |
| 7 24384 84692 | Melanie C | Northern Star (Cass, Album) | Virgin | 7 24384 84692 | Russia | 1999 |
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