: Incredibly, the lead vocal heard on the final master was reportedly recorded in just one take in a small studio behind Stansfield's parents' house. Chart Milestones
: The song features a distinct spoken-word intro, intended as an unashamed homage to soul legend Barry White . Stansfield and White later turned this tribute into a reality by recording a duet version of the song in 1992. lisa_stansfield_all_around_the_world
: Written by Stansfield alongside Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, the lyrics tell a story of longing and regret as a narrator searches the globe for an estranged lover. : Incredibly, the lead vocal heard on the
We put real strings on it at Strawberry Studios in Stockport, but otherwise it was all low-budget and DIY. It's hilarious, really. The Guardian : Written by Stansfield alongside Ian Devaney and
The track was a massive commercial success, breaking several records: Lisa Stansfield: how we made All Around the World
Lisa Stansfield 's is a landmark of "blue-eyed soul" that catapulted the British singer to international superstardom upon its release in October 1989 . The Story & Inspiration