Encore (Russell Watson album) explained

Encore
Type:	studio
Artist:	Russell Watson
Cover:	Encore RW.jpg
Recorded:	2001–2002
Genre:	Crossover
Label:	Decca
Prev Title:	The Voice
Prev Year:	2000
Next Title:	Reprise
Next Year:	2002

Encore, released in October 2001, is the second album by British tenor Russell Watson. This album peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Classical Albums Chart on 18 October 2002.

Critical reception

The AllMusic review of Encore concludes with, "It's important to note that Watson did begin his career as a pop singer, but no one has ever straddled the great stylistic divide quite so successfully as he does on ENCORE."^[1]

Musicians

• Russell Watson – vocals (Lead), Vocals (Background)
• James Banbury – Cello
• Jay Berliner – guitar
• Jeff Bova – keyboards
• Paul "Wix" Wickens – keyboards
• Neil Jason – bass
• Bashiri Johnson – percussion
• Steve Butler – vocals (Background)
• Rita Campbell – vocals (Background)
• Alistair Gordon – vocals (Background)
• Judith Abbott – vocals (Background)
• Sue Quin – vocals (Background)
• Laurence Cottle – guitar
• John McCurry – guitar
• John Parricelli – guitar
• Richard Cottle – keyboards, Tin Whistle
• Andy Findon – Whistle (Human)
• Lulu – Duet Vocals on "The Prayer"
• Lionel Richie – Duet Vocals on "Magic of Love"
• John Lubbock – Conductor

Production

• Leon Zervos – Mastering
• Nick Patrick – arranger, producer
• Russell Watson – producer
• Philip Bodger – mixing
• Jerry Clifford – Photography
• Andrew Southam – Photography, Tray Card
• Rory Johnston – Production Executive
• David Maurice – editing, mixing, programming
• Mark Millington – Art Direction, Design, Photography
• Mark Smith – editing, programming
• Giles Stanley – production coordination
• Bill Borrows – Liner Notes

Track information and credits adapted from Discogs^{[2] [3]} and AllMusic,^[4] then verified from the album's liner notes.^{[5] [6]}

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)	Position
UK Albums (OCC)^[7]	18
Chart (2002)	Position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)^[8]	6
UK Albums (OCC)^[9]	130

Notes and References

1. Web site: AllMusic Review . AllMusic . 12 March 2021 .
2. Web site: Discogs Credits (UK) . Discogs . 12 March 2021 .
3. Web site: Discogs Credits (US) . Discogs . 12 March 2021 .
4. Web site: AllMusic Credits . AllMusic . 12 March 2021 .
5. Encore (UK) . Russell Watson . liner notes . 2002 . 470 300-2.
6. Encore (US) . Russell Watson . liner notes . 2002 . 289 473 160-2.
7. Web site: End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2001. Official Charts Company. 10 April 2021.
8. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 2002. Recorded Music NZ. 26 January 2022.
9. Web site: UK Year-End Charts 2002. UKChartsPlus. 10 April 2021.