''Green Eyed Soul'' is the debut album by
German
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recording artist
Sarah Connor. It was released by X-Cell Records and
Epic Records
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on November 26, 2001, in
German-speaking Europe. Connor worked on the majority of the album with Bülent Aris and duo Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, all of who would become frequent collaborators on subsequent projects. She also collaborated with American rapper
TQ as well as producers Adam Charon, Mekong Age, and Rufi-Oh. ''Green Eyed Soul'' is predominantly a pop album with major influences of
contemporary R&B
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The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythm ...
,
hip hop and
soul music
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. The album's lyrics explore the complexities of romantic relationships and stages of love.
''Green Eyed Soul'' received a generally mixed reception from professional music critics, who declared it a mixed bag but considered it a solid career launcher.
Upon its release, it opened at number two on the
German Albums Chart, and within the top five in Austria, Finland and Switzerland.
Ranking among Connor's biggest-selling international efforts, the album eventually reached gold status in Austria, Czech, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland and was certified platinum by the
Musiikkituottajat (IFPI Finland) and triple gold by the
Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI).
In 2002, it ranked number twenty-eighth on the German Albums year-end chart.
Altogether ''Green Eyed Soul'' spawned three singles, including "
Let's Get Back to Bed – Boy!
"Let's Get Back to Bed – Boy!" is a song by German recording artist Sarah Connor. Written and produced by frequent collaborative duo Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, the song features American R&B singer TQ. Conceived for Connor's debut album, ''Gre ...
" featuring TQ, "
French Kissing
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" (based on a sample of
Blackstreet's "
No Diggity"), and the ballad "
From Sarah with Love
"From Sarah with Love" is a song by German recording artist Sarah Connor. It was co-written and produced by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar and Connor for her debut studio album, ''Green Eyed Soul'' (2001). The title of the song is inspired by the James ...
", Connor's first number-one hit and breakthrough song.
A fourth track, "
If U Were My Man", received a limited promotional release in Eastern Europe, but failed to chart anywhere. In support of the album, Connor embarked on the Green Eyed Soul Tour in 2002.
Track listing
Notes and sample credits
*
denotes co-producer
*
denotes additional producer
* "French Kissing" contains a sample from "
No Diggity", originally recorded by
Blackstreet.
* "In My House" is a cover version of
Rick James's same-titled 1984 song.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
External links
SarahConnor.com— official site
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2001 debut albums
Sarah Connor (singer) albums