They released their first album Forgiven, Not Forgotten in 1995, which had its greatest success in Australia, Sweden, Spain and Ireland, gaining later success in the UK and in Canada. The title track, 'The Right Time' and 'Runaway' were all singles that would reach within the top ten Irish Singles Chart. Success followed in much of Europe, Asia and Australia. Two years later in 1997 a second album Talk On Corners was released which was principally popular in Ireland, eventually raising them to astonishing fame in the UK, and later success followed in much of Europe, Asia and Australia. Both albums have been certified gold in the United States. In 1999, they recorded a Unplugged album as part of MTV's Unplugged series. The session was recorded live on 5 October 1999 in front of an audience at Ardmore Studios, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. In 2000, following the death of their mother, Jean, in 1999, they released their third studio album In Blue, which included the song 'No More Cry' which Andrea, the lead vocalist along with Caroline the drummer, wrote after the loss of their mother. The hit song 'Breathless' from this album also allowed the band to break into the U.S. The band took a break after this, allowing time for Sharon Corr to get married, and Caroline Corr to marry and have her first child, a son, Jake.
A compilation album The Best of the Corrs was released in 2001 featuring previous released songs as well as new tracks. The new single that was only released and featured in this complication is 'Would You Be Happier'. After six months from the album's release, it turned multi-platinum worldwide. Selling just over 17 million copies worldwide, it is The Corrs' most successful album to date; and one of the most succesful albums to come out of Ireland. Andrea Corr also began to flirt with the possibility of acting. After appearing in several movies such as Evita, Boys and Girls from County Claire, and The Bridge. In 2004, they released their album Borrowed Heaven, which featured the track 'Time Enough For Tears' which was penned by Bono and Gavin Friday for the film soundtrack In America, as well as Lady Smith Black Mambazo featuring on the title track. The album was a great success in their homeland Ireland where it peaked at number 1 with all three singles entering the Irish Music Charts. The album also entered the top ten albums in the United States with the single Summer Sunshine entering the top 20 singles. Around this time also, Caroline gave birth to her second child, a daughter, Georgina and now it is said that another baby girl is on the way.
Following this album a year later, the band covered several traditional Irish songs and traditionals on the album simply named "Home". "Home" was compiled through a songbook of their late mother Jean Corr as a tribute to her. Following the album release of Home, Sharon has given birth to her first child, a son, Cathal, and Jim Corr announced his engagement to his girlfriend Gayle. They have a son, Brandon. Andrea is currently working on several film projects and is planning to embark on a solo career, whilst her brother and sisters focus on their families. Her forthcoming solo album is titled "Present" and is produced by Nellee Hooper. Bono is the executive producer of the allbum, which should be out in Spring '07. The band are due to release another Greatest Hits album on the 20th of November 2006, entitled Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection.
Andrea Corr also has acting ambitions. Long before The Corrs made a record, she played a small role in The Commitments (1991), as Sharon Rabbitte, one of the lead's younger sister. She is seen dancing the jig in one of the band casting scenes. She also played in Evita (1996) alongside Madonna as one of president Péron's mistresses, in Broken Thread (2007), The Bridge (2005), The Boys from County Clare (2003), and sang the part of Kayley in Quest for Camelot (1998).
The band has been inactive since 2005 because Jim and Caroline are raising families, while Andrea and Sharon are pursuing solo careers. According to Sharon Corr, it is uncertain if and when The Corrs will reunite.
Band website: www.thecorrswebsite.com
Radio
The Corrs Lyrics
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There are couples standing on the street
Sharing summer kisses and silly sounds
So I step inside, pour a glass of wine
With a full glass and an empty heart
I search for something to occupy my mind
Tangled in my dreams, swimming forever
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know (we listened to)
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go?
Now it's morning light and it's cold outside
Caught up in a distant dream
I turn and think that you are by my side
So I leave my bed and I try to dress (I try to dress)
Wondering why my mind plays tricks
And fools me into thinking you are there
But you're still in my head
Swimming forever in my head
Not lying in my bed, just swimming forever
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know (we listened to)
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go?
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know (we listened to)
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go?
You are in my head, swimming forever
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
And all the songs we used to know (we listened to)
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
Remember where we used to go?
I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
To all the songs we used to know (we listened to)
I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
To all the songs, all the songs we used to know
Yeah (listen to the radio)
Oh, the songs we used to know, yeah (listen to the)
(Listen to the radio)
All the songs we used to know
The Corrs' "Radio" portrays a melancholic state of mind prevalent in the wee hours of the night. The singer, feeling lonely and dejected, seeks solace in a glass of wine while reminiscing on memories of summer kisses and city sounds, which only intensifies their feeling of loneliness. The theme of loneliness is further accentuated by the lyrics referencing the singer's search for activities to fill their empty heart and occupy their mind.
The song then transitions into the morning, where the singer's longing for their partner intensifies, to the point where they begin to confuse their dreams with reality. The singer's desire for their partner is evident from the lyrics such as "you are in my head, swimming forever in my head, tangled in my dreams, swimming forever." The song's title, "Radio," is a metaphorical reference to the singer's longing for a return to experiences of the past, described in the lyrics "Remember where we used to go, all the songs we used to know," as they listen to the radio.
Overall, "Radio" is a reflection on loneliness, memories, and longing for the past. The Corrs use metaphors to paint a vivid thematic impression, coupled with music that captures the mood effectively.
Line by Line Meaning
It's late at night, and I'm feeling down
The singer is feeling sad and lonely late at night.
There are couples standing on the street
The singer sees happy couples outside.
Sharing summer kisses and city sounds
The couples are enjoying summer romance in the city.
So I step inside, for a glass of wine.
The artist goes into a bar to get a drink.
With a full glass and an empty heart,
The artist has a drink, but their heart is still empty.
I search for something to occupy my mind
The singer tries to distract themselves from feeling lonely.
But you are in my head, swimming forever in my head,
The singer can't stop thinking about someone from their past.
Tangled in my dreams, swimming forever
This person is a recurring dream figure for the artist.
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
The artist turns on the radio to try and forget about this person.
All the songs we used to know (listen to the radio)
The songs on the radio remind the artist of times they shared with this person.
Remember where we used to go
The singer thinks back to places they used to go with this person.
Now its morning light, and it's cold outside,
Time has passed and it's now morning, but the artist still feels empty.
Caught up in a distant dream I try
The singer is still caught up in thoughts of this person.
And think that you are by my side
The singer imagines this person is with them.
So I leave my bed, and I try to dress,
The singer gets up and tries to get ready for the day.
Wondering why my mind plays tricks
The artist is confused about why they can't stop thinking about this person.
And fools me into thinking you are there
The artist's mind tricks them into thinking this person is present.
But you're just in my head,
The singer knows this person is only a figment of their imagination.
Not lying in my bed, just swimming forever
This person is not really with the singer, but they are still stuck in the singer's thoughts.
All the songs we used to know (listen to the radio)
The songs on the radio continue to remind the artist of this person.
Remember where we used to go
The artist continues to think back to places they went with this person.
You are in my head, swimming forever in my head
The artist can't get this person out of their thoughts.
Tangled in my dreams, swimming forever (swimming forever)
This person is still haunting the singer's dreams.
So I listen to the radio (listen to the radio)
The artist still tries to forget about this person by listening to the radio.
All the songs we used to know (listen to the radio)
The songs on the radio continue to remind the singer of this person.
Remember how we used to go
The singer continues to reminisce about their past with this person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrea Jane Corr, Caroline Corr, James Corr, Sharon Corr
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