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| cover = Jann Arden - Living Under June.jpg
| cover = Jann Arden - Living Under June.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = June 1994
| released = August 23, 1994 <small>([[Canada]])</small><br/> Februrary 28, 1995 <small>([[United States|U.S.]])</small>
| recorded = 1994
| recorded =
| studio = [[Groove Masters]], [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica, CA]]
| studio = [[Groove Masters]], [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]]
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]],
| length = 49:35
| length = 49:35
| label = [[A&M Records|A&M]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Howell |first1=Peter |title=JANN ARDEN Living Under June |work=Toronto Star |date=6 Aug 1994 |page=K12}}</ref>
| label = [[A&M Records|A&M]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Howell |first1=Peter |title=JANN ARDEN Living Under June |work=Toronto Star |date=6 Aug 1994 |page=K12}}</ref>
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'''''Living Under June''''' is the second album by the Canadian singer-songwriter [[Jann Arden]], released in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jann-arden-mn0000211850/biography|title=Jann Arden Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Jennings |first1=Nicholas |title=Soulful sounds |journal=Maclean's |date=Jul 25, 1994 |volume=107 |issue=30 |page=52}}</ref>
'''''Living Under June''''' is the second album by the Canadian singer-songwriter [[Jann Arden]], released in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jann-arden-mn0000211850/biography|title=Jann Arden Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Jennings |first1=Nicholas |title=Soulful sounds |journal=Maclean's |date=Jul 25, 1994 |volume=107 |issue=30 |page=52}}</ref>


"[[Could I Be Your Girl]]", "[[Insensitive (song)|Insensitive]]" and "Good Mother" were all significant hits for Arden in Canada, with "Wonderdrug", "Unloved" and "Looking for It (Finding Heaven)" also becoming Canadian adult-contemporary hits. "[[Insensitive (song)|Insensitive]]" was Arden's biggest hit internationally, entering the [[Top 40]] in several countries, including Italy and the United States ({{abbr|No.|number}}&nbsp;12 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]). In the U.S., "Could I Be Your Girl" was also a minor [[adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] chart hit (No.&nbsp;33). Total worldwide sales for this album come to 1.3&nbsp;million, with 600,000 Canadian, and 500,000 US.
"[[Could I Be Your Girl]]", "[[Insensitive (song)|Insensitive]]" and "Good Mother" were all significant hits for Jann in Canada, with "Wonderdrug", "Unloved" and "Looking for It (Finding Heaven)" also becoming Canadian adult-contemporary hits. "[[Insensitive (song)|Insensitive]]" was Jann's biggest hit internationally, entering the [[Top 40]] in several countries, including Italy and the United States ({{abbr|No.|number}}&nbsp;12 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]). In the U.S., "Could I Be Your Girl" was also a minor [[adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] chart hit (No.&nbsp;33). Total worldwide sales for this album come to 1.3&nbsp;million, with 600,000 Canadian, and 500,000 US.


The video for "Good Mother", directed by [[Jeth Weinrich]], won the [[Juno Award for Video of the Year]] at the [[Juno Awards of 1996|1996 Juno Awards]]. Weinrich also directed the video for "Insensitive", which was a nominee for the same award, but did not win, at the [[Juno Awards of 1995|1995 Juno Awards]].
The video for "Good Mother", directed by [[Jeth Weinrich]], won the [[Juno Award for Video of the Year]] at the [[Juno Awards of 1996|1996 Juno Awards]]. Weinrich also directed the video for "Insensitive", which was a nominee for the same award, but didn't win, at the [[Juno Awards of 1995|1995 Juno Awards]].


==Production==
==Production==
The album was produced by [[Ed Cherney]] and Arden.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AGpWnv0L61wC&pg=PA1989|title=Who's Who of Canadian Women, 1999-2000|first=Gillian|last=Holmes|date=June 1, 1999|publisher=University of Toronto Press|via=Google Books}}</ref> Most of the songs were written in a Calgary basement, where Arden lived under her landlady, June.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Monk |first1=Katherine |title=Living under |work=Vancouver Sun |date=17 Aug 1994 |page=C4}}</ref> [[Jackson Browne]] duets with Arden on "Unloved".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TSoOOD-MidAC&pg=PA247|title=Jackson Browne: His Life and Music|first=Mark|last=Bego|date=July 26, 2005|publisher=Citadel Press|via=Google Books}}</ref> [[Anne Loree]] wrote "Insensitive".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Metella |first1=Helen |title=It's dream time for Calgary singer |work=Edmonton Journal |date=7 Sep 1994 |page=C12}}</ref> [[Kenny Aronoff]] played drums on the album.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harrison |first1=Tom |title=Aronoff beats drum for boss |work=The Province |date=8 Sep 1994 |page=B4}}</ref>
The album was produced by [[Ed Cherney]] and Arden.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AGpWnv0L61wC&pg=PA1989|title=Who's Who of Canadian Women, 1999-2000|first=Gillian|last=Holmes|date=June 1, 1999|publisher=University of Toronto Press|via=Google Books}}</ref> Most of the songs were written in a Calgary basement, where Jann lived under her landlady, June.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Monk |first1=Katherine |title=Living under |work=Vancouver Sun |date=17 Aug 1994 |page=C4}}</ref> [[Jackson Browne]] duets with Jann on "Unloved".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TSoOOD-MidAC&pg=PA247|title=Jackson Browne: His Life and Music|first=Mark|last=Bego|date=July 26, 2005|publisher=Citadel Press|via=Google Books}}</ref> [[Anne Loree]] wrote "Insensitive".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Metella |first1=Helen |title=It's dream time for Calgary singer |work=Edmonton Journal |date=7 Sep 1994 |page=C12}}</ref> [[Kenny Aronoff]] played drums on the album.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harrison |first1=Tom |title=Aronoff beats drum for boss |work=The Province |date=8 Sep 1994 |page=B4}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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#"I Would Die for You" <small>(Bonus track on international release)</small> – 4:35
#"I Would Die for You" <small>(Bonus track on international release)</small> – 4:35


"I Would Die for You" was a significant single from Arden's previous album, ''[[Time for Mercy]]'', and does not appear on this album's original version.
"I Would Die for You" was a significant single from Jann's previous album, ''[[Time for Mercy]]'', and doesn't appear on this album's original version.


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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===Weekly charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for ''Living Under June''
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! scope="col"| Chart (1995)
! scope="col"| Chart (1995)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
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{{album chart|Australia|24|artist=Jann Arden|album=Living Under June|rowheader=true|access-date=October 20, 2024}}
! scope="row"| Australian Albums ([[ARIA Charts]])<ref name=aus>{{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia|edition=pdf|pages=17}}</ref>
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{{album chart|Canada|10|chartid=7754|rowheader=true|access-date=December 9, 2024}}
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! scope="row"| United States ([[Billboard 200]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/jann-arden/|title=Jann Arden|website=Billboard}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/jann-arden/|title=Jann Arden|website=Billboard}}</ref>
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===Year-end charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Year-end chart performance for ''Living Under June''
! scope="col"| Chart (1995)
! scope="col"| Position
|-
{{album chart|Canada|19|chartid=2839|rowheader=true|access-date=December 9, 2024|refname=CA_YE}}
|}
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==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for ''Living Under June''}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|artist=Jann Arden|title=Living Under June|award=Platinum|number=5|type=album|relyear=1994|certyear=1996|access-date=December 9, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Jann Arden|title=Living Under June|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=1996|certyear=1996|access-date=December 9, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:56, 10 December 2024

Living Under June
Studio album by
Jann Arden
ReleasedJune 1994
StudioGroove Masters, Santa Monica
GenrePop,
Length49:35
LabelA&M[1]
ProducerEd Cherney, Jann Arden
Jann Arden chronology
Time for Mercy
(1993) 		Living Under June
(1994) 		Happy?
(1997)
Singles from Living Under June
  1. "Could I Be Your Girl"
    Released: April 11, 1995 (U.S.)
  2. "Insensitive"
    Released: October 24, 1995 (U.S.)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Living Under June is the second album by the Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden, released in 1994.[3][4]

"Could I Be Your Girl", "Insensitive" and "Good Mother" were all significant hits for Jann in Canada, with "Wonderdrug", "Unloved" and "Looking for It (Finding Heaven)" also becoming Canadian adult-contemporary hits. "Insensitive" was Jann's biggest hit internationally, entering the Top 40 in several countries, including Italy and the United States (No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100). In the U.S., "Could I Be Your Girl" was also a minor adult contemporary chart hit (No. 33). Total worldwide sales for this album come to 1.3 million, with 600,000 Canadian, and 500,000 US.

The video for "Good Mother", directed by Jeth Weinrich, won the Juno Award for Video of the Year at the 1996 Juno Awards. Weinrich also directed the video for "Insensitive", which was a nominee for the same award, but didn't win, at the 1995 Juno Awards.

Production

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The album was produced by Ed Cherney and Arden.[5] Most of the songs were written in a Calgary basement, where Jann lived under her landlady, June.[6] Jackson Browne duets with Jann on "Unloved".[7] Anne Loree wrote "Insensitive".[8] Kenny Aronoff played drums on the album.[9]

Track listing

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All songs written by Jann Arden, except where noted.

  1. "Could I Be Your Girl" – 4:48
  2. "Demolition Love" – 4:04
  3. "Looking for It (Finding Heaven)" (Arden, Robert Foster) – 3:53
  4. "Insensitive" (Anne Loree) – 4:16
  5. "Gasoline" – 4:35
  6. "Wonderdrug" (Arden, Mike Lent) – 3:35
  7. "Living Under June" – 4:02
  8. "Unloved" (with Jackson Browne) – 4:14
  9. "Good Mother" (Arden, Foster) – 4:58
  10. "It Looks Like Rain" (Arden, Foster) – 4:53
  11. "I Would Die for You" (Bonus track on international release) – 4:35

"I Would Die for You" was a significant single from Jann's previous album, Time for Mercy, and doesn't appear on this album's original version.

Personnel

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  • Jann Arden – acoustic guitar, vocals
  • Bob Foster – acoustic and electric guitars
  • David Resnik – acoustic and electric guitars
  • Jeffrey (C. J.) Vanston – synthesizers, Wurlitzer and acoustic piano, Hammond B-3 organ, drum programming
  • Mike Lent – bass guitar, acoustic guitar ("Wonderdrug")
  • Kenny Aronoff – drums, percussion
  • Jackson Browne – duet on ("Unloved")
  • Ed Cherney – backing vocals ("Looking for It (Finding Heaven)")
  • Lin Elder, Dillon O'Brian – backing vocals

Production

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  • Arranged by Jann Arden, Ed Cherney and Jeffrey Vanston, with vocal backing arranged by Dillon O'Brien and band charts by Peggy Sandvig
  • Neil MacGonigill: Executive Producer
  • Produced by Jann Arden and Ed Cherney; production assisted by Edd Kolakowski; assisted by Carrie McConkey; production co-ordination by Marsha Burns
  • Recording Engineers: Ed Cherney and Duane Seykora; assisted by Raymond Taylor-Smith and Ronnie Rivera
  • Mixed by Ed Cherney
  • Mastered by Doug Sax
  • Piano and guitar technician: Edd Kolakowski
  • Artwork and design by Jann Arden, Jeth Weinrich and Margo McKee, with photography by Jeth Weinrich

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Living Under June
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] 5× Platinum 500,000^
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Howell, Peter (August 6, 1994). "JANN ARDEN Living Under June". Toronto Star. p. K12.
  2. ^ "Jann Arden - Living Under June Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "Jann Arden Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. ^ Jennings, Nicholas (July 25, 1994). "Soulful sounds". Maclean's. 107 (30): 52.
  5. ^ Holmes, Gillian (June 1, 1999). "Who's Who of Canadian Women, 1999-2000". University of Toronto Press – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Monk, Katherine (August 17, 1994). "Living under". Vancouver Sun. p. C4.
  7. ^ Bego, Mark (July 26, 2005). "Jackson Browne: His Life and Music". Citadel Press – via Google Books.
  8. ^ Metella, Helen (September 7, 1994). "It's dream time for Calgary singer". Edmonton Journal. p. C12.
  9. ^ Harrison, Tom (September 8, 1994). "Aronoff beats drum for boss". The Province. p. B4.
  10. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Jann Arden – Living Under June". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 7754". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "Jann Arden". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 2839". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  14. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Jann Arden – Living Under June". Music Canada. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  15. ^ "American album certifications – Jann Arden – Living Under June". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
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