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Westlife is the Irish boyband Westlife's debut studio album. It was released on 1 November 1999 in the UK, and contains five singles - "Swear It Again", "If I Let You Go", "Flying Without Wings", the double A-side "I Have A Dream" / "Seasons in the Sun" and "Fool Again", all of which peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart. With this, Westlife achieved five #1 singles from the same album in less than a year, a record that remains unbroken to date. The album entered and peaked in the UK Albums Chart at #2, being beaten by only 1,000 sales from Steptacular by Steps. It was the 8th best selling album of 1999 in the UK,[citation needed] and ended up being certified 4× Platinum.[2][3] The album spent 74 weeks in the UK Top 100 Albums chart.[4] In 2000, the album was released in the United States, peaking at #129 on the US Billboard 200. It also peaked at #15 in Australia. Westlife also remains the best-selling international album ever in Indonesia and Philippines, receiving 20 platinum certifications for over one million copies sold in Indonesia and 25 platinum certifications over a half a million units sold in the Philippines.[5][6] In 2005, the album was released in a 2-in-1 box collection with their fourth studio album, Turnaround. It sold more than five million copies worldwide.[7]

Track listing

# Title Writers Producers Time
01. Swear It Again Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:07
02. If I Let You Go David Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson David Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:41
03. Flying Without Wings Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:36
04. Fool Again David Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson David Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:53
05. No No Andreas Carlsson, Rami Yacoub Rami Yacoub 3:15
06. I Don't Wanna Fight Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Peter Cetera, David Foster Steve Mac 5:03
07. Change The World Lance Ellington, Topham / Twigg TTW 3:10
08. Moments Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:17
09. Seasons In The Sun Jacques Brel, Rod McKuen TTW 4:09
10. I Need You Andreas Carlsson, Max Martin, Rami Rami 3:48
11. Miss You Jake Schulze, Rami Jake Schulze, Rami 3:53
12. More Than Words Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt Steve Mac 3:53
13. Open Your Heart Andreas Carlsson, Jake Schulze Jake Schulze 3:40
14. Try Again Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:34
15. What I Want Is What I've Got Alexandra Talomaa, Rami Rami 3:34
16. We Are One Alexadre Desplat, Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:44
17. Can't Lose What You Never Had David Frank, Steve Kipner David Frank, Steve Kipner 4:26
Japanese Bonus Track
# Title Writers Producers Time
18. Story Of Love Patrick Tucker, Shepard Solomon, Arnthor Birgisson Jaime Ikeda, Rovi 3:54
Australian Bonus Track
# Title Writers Producers Time
1. I Have A Dream Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus Pete Waterman 4:07
American Version
# Title Writers Producers Time
01. Swear It Again Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:07
02. Can't Lose What You Never Had David Frank, Steve Kipner David Frank, Steve Kipner 4:26
03. I Don't Wanna Fight Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Peter Cetera, David Foster Steve Mac 5:03
04. My Private Movie Steve Kipner, David Kopatz, Jack Kugell Cutfather & Joe 4:05
05. Flying Without Wings Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:36
06. If I Let You Go Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:41
07. Fool Again Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:53
08. No No Andreas Carlsson, Rami Rami 3:15
09. Miss You Jake Schulze, Rami Jake, Rami 3:53
10. Open Your Heart Andreas Carlsson, Jake Schulze Jake 3:40
11. We Are One Alexadre Desplat, Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:44
12. I Need You Andreas Carlsson, Max Martin, Rami Rami 3:48
13. More Than Words Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt Steve Mac 3:53
Deluxe Edition Bonus Disc[8]
  • Released - Middle Eastern Territories
# Title Writers Producers Time
1. I Have A Dream Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus Pete Waterman 4:07
2. On The Wings Of Love Topham, Twigg Pete Waterman 3:22
3. Swear It Again (Rokstone Mix) Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:04
4. If I Let You Go (Extened Mix) Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 5:32
5. That's What It's All About Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:22
6. Flying Without Wings (Acapella) Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:33
7. CD-Rom Section
Plantinum Edition Bonus Disc[9]
  • Released - Indonesia & Malaysia
# Title Writers Producers Time
1. Tunnel Of Love Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:19
2. My Private Movie Steve Kipner, David Kopatz, Jack Kugell Cutfather & Joe 4:05
3. Fool Again (2000 Remix) Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 4:04
4. Until The End Of Time Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:11
5. Forever Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Mark Johnson, Ali Tennant Steve Mac 5:05
6. Everybody Knows Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:05
7. Let's Make Tonight Special Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Ali Tennant Steve Mac 4:57
8. Ronan Keating Interviews Westlife 3:30
Bonus Karaoke VCD[10]
  • Released - Singapore
# Title Writers Producers Time
01. Swear It Again Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:07
02. If I Let You Go Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:41
03. Flying Without Wings Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:36
04. Fool Again Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:53
05. No No Andreas Carlsson, Rami Rami 3:15
06. I Don't Wanna Fight Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Peter Cetera, David Foster Steve Mac 5:03
07. Change The World Lance Ellington, Topham Twig TTW 3:10
08. Moments Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:17
09. Seasons In The Sun Jacques Brel, Rod McKuen TTW 4:09
10. I Need You Andreas Carlsson, Max Martin, Rami Rami 3:48
11. Miss You Jake Schulze, Rami Jake Schulze, Rami 3:53
12. More Than Words Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt Steve Mac 3:53
13. Open Your Heart Andreas Carlsson, Jake Schulze Jake Schulze 3:40
14. Try Again Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:34
15. What I Want Is What I've Got Alexandra, Rami Rami 3:34
16. We Are One Alexadre Desplat, Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:44
17. Can't Lose What You Never Had David Frank, Steve Kipner David Frank, Steve Kipner 4:26
18. I Have A Dream Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus Pete Waterman 4:07
No.1 Hits & Rare Tracks
  • Released - UK & Japan
# Title Writers Producers Time
1. I Have A Dream (Single Remix) Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus Pete Waterman 4:09
2. On The Wings Of Love Topham, Twigg Pete Waterman 3:22
3. Swear It Again (Rokstone Mix) Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:04
4. If I Let You Go (Extened Mix) Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 5:32
5. That's What It's All About Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:22
6. Flying Without Wings (Acapella) Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:33
7. Fool Again (2000 Remix) Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 4:04
Westlife Deluxe Limited Edition Bonus Disc[11]
  • Released - Indonesia
# Title Writers Producers Time
1. I Have A Dream Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus Pete Waterman 4:09
2. On The Wings Of Love Topham, Twigg Pete Waterman 3:22
3. Swear It Again (Rokstone Mix) Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 4:04
4. If I Let You Go (Extened Mix) Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 5:32
5. That's What It's All About Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:22
6. Flying Without Wings (Acapella) Steve Mac, Wayne Hector Steve Mac 3:33
Westlife Deluxe Bonus Tracks[12]
  • Released - Indonesia
# Title Writers Producers Time
18. I Have A Dream Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus Pete Waterman 4:09
19. On The Wings Of Love Topham, Twigg Pete Waterman 3:22
20. That's What It's All About Dave Kreuger, Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson Dave Kreuger, Per Magnusson 3:22
  • Bonus 20 picture cards including live pictures from their concert in Jakarta, all with song lyrics on the reverse

The Westlife Story

  • A video album related to the release, entitled "The Westlife Story", was released in October 2000, peaking at #15 on the UK DVD Charts. The video release was available on both VHS and DVD. The DVD was later made available in a five disc DVD set entitled "The Complete Story".
  1. "The Westlife Story" - 75 Minute Documentary
  2. "Swear It Again" (Video)
  3. "If I Let You Go" (Video)
  4. "Flying Without Wings" (Video)
  5. "I Have A Dream" (Video)
  6. "Seasons In The Sun" (Video)
  7. "Fool Again" (Video)
  • Photo Gallery
  • Hidden Track
  • Trivia Quiz
  • Interactive Scene & Song Selection
  • Weblink
  • Previously Unseen Footage

Credits

Release history

Country Date
United Kingdom 1 November 1999
Japan 4 April 2000
United States 7 May 2000
Australia 15 May 2000

Charts and certifications

References

  1. ^ "Listen to Westlife by Westlife - Album Reviews, Credits, and Awards". AllRovi. 7 December 1999. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  2. ^ "British certifications – Westlife". British Phonographic Industry. Type Westlife in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  3. ^ "British certifications". British Phonographic Industry.
  4. ^ "Take That". Chart Stats. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  5. ^ Google News Archive (15 May 2001). "Westlife brings Coast to Coast in Manila". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 8 April 2012. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Sofia, Maya (20 October 2011). "Boyband Westlife Resmi Bubar Tahun Depan" (in Indonesian). Viva News. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Westlife biográfia - music.hu". pop.music.hu. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  8. ^ "Westlife Westlife Malaysia DOUBLE CD (310176)". Eil.com. 18 November 2004. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  9. ^ "Westlife Westlife - Platinum Deluxe Edition Indonesia DOUBLE CASSETTE (176228)". Eil.com. 31 January 2001. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  10. ^ "Westlife Westlife Karaoke Singapore VIDEO CD (183874)". Eil.com. 1 May 2001. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  11. ^ "Westlife Westlife Deluxe Indonesia DOUBLE CD (158751)". Eil.com. 14 June 2000. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  12. ^ "Westlife Westlife Deluxe Indonesia DOUBLE CD (170708)". Eil.com. 14 November 2000. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  13. ^ Steffen Hung. "Norway Album chart". Norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  14. ^ "Belgium Official Album Chart". Ultratop.be. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  15. ^ Steffen Hung. "New Zealand Official Album Chart". Charts.org.nz. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  16. ^ Steffen Hung. "Official Swedish Album Chart". Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  17. ^ Steffen Hung. "Dutch Official Album Chart". Dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  18. ^ Steffen Hung. "Switzerland Official Album Chart". Hitparade.ch. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  19. ^ allmusic ((( Westlife > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))
  20. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  21. ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Type Westlife in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Westlife in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  22. ^ "Dutch album certifications – Westlife – Westlife" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Enter Westlife in the "Artiest of titel" box.
  23. ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Westlife – Westlife". Recorded Music NZ.[dead link‍]
  24. ^ Cite error: The named reference Cruz Jr., Ruben 15 May 2001 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  25. ^ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 1999" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2011.
  26. ^ id MUST BE PROVIDED for UK CERTIFICATION.
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