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Now in a Minute
A black-and-white image consisting of a woman looking at a mirror. The artist's name appears twice: on the right side of her legs and the left side in reverse, both colored in orange and white respectively. In between them is the album title colored in orange.
Studio album by
Donna Lewis
Released7 May 1996
Recorded1995–1996
Studio
GenreDream pop[1]
Length45:51
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Donna Lewis chronology
Now in a Minute
(1996) 		Blue Planet
(1998)
Singles from Now in a Minute
  1. "I Love You Always Forever"
    Released: April 16, 1996
  2. "Without Love"
    Released: 1996
  3. "Mother"
    Released: 1997
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Robert Christgau(dud)[3]
Music Week[4]

Now in a Minute is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Donna Lewis, released in 1996. The album is best known for the single "I Love You Always Forever", which broke the airplay record in the United States for exceeding one million spins on radio, becoming the most-played single up to that point. Two other singles were released from the album, "Without Love" and "Mother".

A 25th anniversary edition, including the same tracks as the original CD, was released on vinyl in the United States on 2 April 2021. Subsequently, an expanded edition of the album, including remixes and B-sides, was released on digital platforms on the album's exact 25th anniversary, 7 May 2021.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Donna Lewis, except where noted

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Without Love"Dave TaylorLewis3:41
2."Mother"  4:34
3."I Love You Always Forever"  4:00
4."Nothing Ever Changes"  4:26
5."Simone"  4:26
6."Love & Affection"  3:55
7."Agenais"  4:12
8."Fool's Paradise"  4:01
9."Lights of Life"  4:51
10."Silent World"  2:52
11."I Love You Always Forever" (Philly remix)  4:41
2021 expanded edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
12."Don't Ask"  1:53
13."Pink Chairs"  3:26
14."Have You Ever Loved"  3:33
15."I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 edit)  4:40
16."Without Love" (radio edit long version)TaylorLewis3:26
17."Simone" (lullaby version)  2:53
18."Beauty & Wonder"  2:44
19."Mother" (remix)  3:54
20."Fool's Paradise" (radio edit)  3:50
21."Fool's Paradise" (Tevendale's Tunnel Mix)  8:05
22."Fool's Paradise" (Donnapella)  3:36
23."I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 remix)  9:00
24."I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 instrumental)  5:00
25."I Love You Always Forever" (drumapella)  5:12

Personnel

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Credits for Now in a Minute adapted from the liner notes.[5]

  • Donna Lewis – vocals, keyboards (1-9), acoustic piano (2-5, 10), Omnichord (2), music box (2), programming (3, 5, 9), string arrangements (5, 7)
  • Mark Hutchins – additional keyboards (1, 4, 6), percussive scissors (1)
  • Harvey Jones – Prophet-5 (1, 4-6, 9), atmospheric keyboards (3), Mellotron flutes (5), keyboards (6)
  • Gerry Leonard – electric guitar (1), acoustic guitar (1, 2), EBow (2), guitars (3, 4, 6, 8), classical guitar (9)
  • Bill Dillon – guitars (1)
  • Tony Franklin – bass (1-9)
  • Jimmy Bralower – drum programming (1-6, 8, 9)
  • Dean Sharp – drum programming (1, 6)
  • Peter Keppler – music box (2)
  • Eric Friedlander – cello (5, 7)
  • Kevin Killen – Omnichord (8)
  • Cosmic Lounge Brass Ensemble – horns (11)

Production

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  • Jennifer Stark – A&R
  • Donna Lewis – producer, arrangements, mixing (3)
  • Kevin Killen – producer, engineer, mixing (1, 2, 4-10)
  • Jimmy Bralower – mixing (3)
  • Tim Leitner – mix engineer (3)
  • Ian Rae – recording (10)
  • Peter Keppler – additional engineer, assistant engineer, mix assistant (1, 2, 4-10)
  • Carl Glanville – additional assistant engineer
  • Ed Miller – assistant mix engineer (3)
  • King Britt – remixing (11)
  • John Wicks – remixing (11)
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine)
  • Martin Harris – project coordinator
  • Brenda Rotheiser – art direction, design
  • Norman Jean Roy – photography
  • Nancy Sprague – hair, make-up
  • Kym Cantor – stylist
  • Grainne Fitzpatrick - chef

Charts and certifications

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References

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  1. ^ Unterberger, Andrew (29 June 2017). "The 100 Greatest Pop Songs of 1997: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2025. Lewis' entire Now In a Minute album is actually sort of a marvel; Cocteau Twins-like dreampop with enough of an adult-alternative backbone to get played at Lilith Fair.
  2. ^ Demalon, Tom. "Now in a Minute - Donna Lewis". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  3. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Donna Lewis". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 21 September 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. ^ Now in a Minute (liner notes). Donna Lewis. Atlantic. 1995. 82762.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 9813". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Donna Lewis Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  12. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  14. ^ "American album certifications – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 17 March 2016.


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