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
Summer Wine
The Corrs Lyrics
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Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
BONO:
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
And sang song that I had only sang to just a few
She saw my silver spurs and said
And I will give to you summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
ANDREA:
Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
BONO:
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
I tried to get up, but I couldn't find my feet
She reassured me with an unfamiliar line
And then she gave to me more summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
ANDREA:
Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
When we woke up the sun was shining in our eyes
Our silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
Who took the silver spurs, a dollar and a dime
And left us cravin' for more summer wine
Oh-oh summer wine
Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh
The Corrs’s song Summer Wine is a cover of a 1966 hit song of the same name by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood. The song tells the story of two lovers who express their love and desire for each other through the use of metaphors describing the sweetness of fruit, the softness of an angel’s kiss, and the intoxicating nature of wine. The song’s lyrics use sensory imagery to create an atmosphere of a perfect summer day with ripe strawberries, juicy cherries, and the tender embrace of a lover.
The lyrics sung by Andrea and Bono in this song work together to create a romantic narrative. Andrea starts off by describing her personal recipe for summer wine, including ingredients like strawberries, cherries, and an angel’s kiss in spring. Bono’s verse focuses on the experience of the two lovers meeting and drinking wine together. The chorus then brings them together as they sing in harmony about their love for each other and for summer wine. The song’s final verse reveals the morning after their passionate night, where they discover the silver spurs are gone with some of their money, leaving them both longing for more summer wine.
Overall, this song’s lyrics breathe a sense of romance and playfulness through vivid descriptions of the taste and texture of summer fruit and wine. It tells a story of two lovers who are consumed by desire and pleasure, highlighting the sweetness of love expressed through these sensory images.
Line by Line Meaning
Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
She's talking about the beautiful things in life, symbolized by strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Her idea of summer wine is everything good in life combined together
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
He's describing his entrance into town with silver spurs that made a jingling sound
And sang song that I had only sang to just a few
He sings a song that he only sang to a select few people before
She saw my silver spurs and said
She noticed his silver spurs and made a comment about them
Let's pass some time
She suggests they spend time together
And I will give to you summer wine
She promises him an experience that will make him feel good
Oh-oh summer wine
Refrain repeated throughout the song
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
She asks him to take off his silver spurs and spend some time with her
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
He was so relaxed he became drowsy and couldn't speak anymore
I tried to get up, but I couldn't find my feet
He tried to stand up, but he was too weak to do so
She reassured me with an unfamiliar line
She said something unfamiliar to him, but it made him feel better
And then she gave to me more summer wine
She gave him more of the experience that made him feel good
When we woke up the sun was shining in our eyes
They fell asleep and woke up to the sun shining in their eyes
Our silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
Their silver spurs were missing and he had a hangover
Who took the silver spurs, a dollar and a dime
They realized their possessions were gone
And left us cravin' for more summer wine
They were left wanting more of the good experience they had before
Oh-oh summer wine
Refrain repeated throughout the song
Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh
Refrain repeated at the end of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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@susankelly4911
I just heard Ryan Adam's When the Stars go Blue and I have to say sorry Ryan but This version of it by Andrea Corr and Bono knocks yours out of the park. Does anyone agree.? Andrea's and Bono' s version is fantastic. Much much better.
@miguelservetus9534
But Ryan gets bonus points for writing the song.
@susankelly4911
@@miguelservetus9534 Hi Miguel. With great respect to you and Ryan. Yeah Ryan did write the song and yes he certainly deserves credit for it. It's a a great song but I still think Andrea and Bono made a better job singing that song. Let's put it this way they all deserve credit. This is the one time that I think the original artist is outdone singing his own song. Usually nobody can knock the original and nobody can top it. Usually I'm all for the original just not this time. I still think Andrea and Bono knocked spots off his version. But I have to hand great credit to Ryan for the songwriting. I say this with great respect to you and to Ryan himself. He'll always be the songwriter and will always receive credit for it. But a lot of songwriters do hand over some songs they write to somebody else. Like Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbrokers wrote Boys of Summer and I loved that song but he handed it over to Don Henley and he made a fantastic job of it and it was a great hit for Don Henley but Mikd Cambell is and always will be the songwriter. Nobody can take that away fro m him. But he knows he did the right thing in giving that song to Don Henley otherwise it probably would never be heard of and let's face it that would h azccc ve been a great shame. What I'm saying is Ryan might have been better to give that to Andrea and Bono. And still get the credit and maybe more as the songwriter. Sometimes you might have to make sacrifices for your "baby"to let it grow. Thanks for replying. Take care of yourself Miguel. Love and God bless Susan 👍😀💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏
@miguelservetus9534
@@susankelly4911 What a beautiful response. Positive and well thought out. A rarity but so appreciated.
(Boys of Summer holds a special place in the libretto of my life.). Thanks and blessings to you.
@Chet22
Have to give the respect to the original artist for coming up with such beautiful melody and lyrics.
@clydebowlby3672
Sorry Lee Hazelwood wrote the song Summer Wine and came a hit with him and Nancy Sinatra in 1967.
@davidpaul4405
I just love the chemistry between Andrea & Bono: great rendition.
@user-rc6if2nc6h
She looks a lot like his wife.
@platitogaming5667
Andrea Corr is the prettiest Irish I have ever seen. She's my high school crush.
@tamaskispesta624
Live mutch!