Fresh!
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The album was re-released in May 2024.[2]
Singles
The lead single "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit", written by Simon Tauber and Steve Rodway, was first released in March 1996 in the UK. It was selected as the UK's entry for the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Oslo, Norway. Despite placing eighth, the song went on to achieve worldwide success, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year. To that date, it was one of very few Eurovision entries to chart in the US market. The album features five additional singles, four of which were co-written by Gina G: "I Belong to You", the title track (both peaked at No. 6 in the UK), "Ti Amo" (No. 11), "Gimme Some Love" (No. 25) and the final single "Every Time I Fall", the first ballad to be released from the album, (No. 52).[1]
Commercial performance
The album peaked at No. 12 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 27 on the US Billboard Heatseekers chart.[3][4] It was certified Silver (marking sales of 60,000) in the United Kingdom.[5]
Album artwork
The album artwork features Gina G covered in chocolate icing, and was shot by famed photographer David LaChapelle.
Critical reception
Template:Music ratings The Baltimore Sun concluded: "As much as 'Ooh aah ... Just a Little Bit' or the title tune might seem to replay formulas the Stock/Aitken/Waterman team devised for Rick Astley and Bananarama, the fact is, they sound fresher in Gina G's hands than they did originally."[6]
Track listing
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Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 53 |
Certifications
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Release history
| Country | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 March 1997 | Eternal/Warner Bros. | CD | 9 46517–2 |
| United Kingdom | 24 March 1997 | Eternal/Warner Music UK | CD | 0630–17840–2 |
| Philippines | 4 March 1997 | Eternal/WEA | Cassette | 0630–17840–2 |
| United Kingdom | 31 May 2024 | 90/9 Records | 2xCD+DVD, Purple Vinyl | QNTN3BOX005, QNTNLP005 |
References
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