In this episode, we speak with producer Oliver Leiber and begin our exploration into the making of The Corrs’' second album, Talk on Corners. Oliver, known for his work with a range of successful artists such as Paula Abdul and Sheena Easton shares unique insights from the production of this beloved album. Ranging from the technical aspects of recording to the personal dynamics in the studio, Oliver offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at songs that inspired him and how some of the album's most memorable tracks came to be.
A link to images of hand written lyrics to the songs 'Hawaiian High' (Only When I Sleep), 'Love Give and Love Takes' can be seen HERE.
A link to images of the dated recording masters produced by Oliver can be seen HERE.
At 00:22:50 you can hear a clip of 'Staring At The Sun' by 'U2'. This track inspired Oliver to write an early version of the song that eventually became 'Only When I Sleep'.
At 00:29:23 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'Only When I Breath' by Oliver Leiber and John Shanks as handed to Caroline and Sharon.
At 00:39:59 you can hear a clip of the 'Hopelessly Addicted' (Working title 'Helpless') work-tape in which Andrea and Oliver can be heard creating the lyrics and melody for the song.
At 00:44:05 you can hear a clip of 'Love In The Milky Way'.
At 00:51:41 you can hear a clip of the original version of 'Dreams' as recorded on 13/01/98 by Oliver for consideration on 'Legacy: A Tribute to Feetwood Mac's Rumours' album.
At 00:55:43 you can hear a clip of 'Wrong' by 'Everything But The Girl' remixed by Todd Terry. This inspired Oliver when producing a less faithful version of 'Dreams'.
At 01:07:45 you can hear a clip of the March 97 demo for the song 'So Young'.
At 01:26:58 you can hear a clip of 'World Without You' as recorded by Trine Rein. Originally written and produced by Oliver for consideration by The Corrs.
The 'Hawaiian High' incense which inspired Andrea while writing in her room at the Georgian hotel (1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401) can be sourced from the company Triloka HERE
Special thanks on this episode go to Jessica Kennedy of Windrose Trading and also Rachel Lewis for her continued support and friendship.
Extra special thanks goes to Barry Rudolph for mixing down the digitised masters from the original recordings he made in the studio with the band in 1997.
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