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.
Contents
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."
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 and AllMusic, then verified from the album's liner notes.