''She'' is a

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album by

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recorded in 1994, accompanied by his newly formed funk band. "(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name" was included on Columbia Records'

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from action-comedy '' The Mask'', starring

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. It was also Connick's only single to reach the ''Billboard'' charts, peaking at #67. The album was certified

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Reception

In ''

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'',

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panned ''She'', finding McLean's lyrics "dumb" and the band's style of funk lacking in "elasticity and panache".

Tour

Connick took his funk music on a tour of the

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in 1994, and later to the

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in 1995, playing at the Shanghai Center Theatre. 29 October 1994 at the Brighton Centre, some fans left unhappy with the change of direction not expecting the jazz funk of the 'She' album, despite the tour being billed as supporting the new album. Those that remained enjoyed a very energetic performance. Connick's funk albums ''She'', and ''

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'' sold respectably, though some fans were upset with Connick's departure from his jazz roots.

Track listing

All tracks by Harry Connick Jr. and Ramsey McLean except where noted. #"She" – 5:36 #"Between Us" – 5:57 #"Here Comes the Big Parade" – 4:11 – an ode to Mardi Gras #"Trouble" – 2:40 #"(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name" – 4:50 #"Follow the Music" – 1:00 #"Joe Slam and the Spaceship" (Connick, Jonathan DuBose, Tony Hall) – 7:12 #"To Love the Language" – 5:01 #"Honestly Now (Safety's Just Danger...Out of Place)" – 5:31 #"She...Blessed be the One" – 1:35 #"Funky Dunky" (Connick) – 6:22 #"Follow the Music Further" – 1:19 #"That Party" – 5:12 #"Booker" – 6:26

Promo track listing

#"(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name" – 4:50 #"To Love the Language" – 5:01 #"Here Comes the Big Parade" – 4:11 #"She" – 5:36

Personnel

* Harry Connick Jr. –

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* Jonathan Dubose –

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, background vocals * Howard Kaplan –

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, background vocals *

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–

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, background vocals * David Russell Batiste Jr. –

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* Michael Ward –

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, background vocals * Tony Hall – bass, background vocals * Raymond Weber – drums, background vocals * Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste – drums, background vocals * Tracey Freeman – producer, vocals, clap * Leroy Jones –

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* Mark Mullins –

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* Alonzo Bowens –

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* Ramsey McLean –

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, partyman, vocals * Gregg Rubin – recording and mix engineer, clap, vocals * Fieldfines Samantha Rambardi – woolen squeak trinket

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

References

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