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C'mon, C'mon (2002)

Where the lyrics of C'mon, C'mon take you, and where it was really made.

Arguably Sheryl Crow's most pop-influenced record, C'mon, C'mon was a sharp break from the folk and rock sound of her previous album, The Globe Sessions.

Key places

Recorded at Clinton Recording Studios (2002)

Recording site Clinton Recording — The Discogs release notes list Clinton Recording Studio under Recorded At for this album. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recorded at Sunset Sound (2002)

Recording site Sunset Sound — The Discogs release notes list Sunset Sound under Recorded At for this album. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recorded at The Sound Factory (2002)

Recording site The Sound Factory — The Discogs release notes list The Sound Factory under Recorded At for this album. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recorded at Henson Recording Studios (2002)

Recording site A&M Recording Studios — The Discogs release notes list Henson Recording Studios under Recorded At for this album. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recorded at Ocean Way Nashville (2002)

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Album story

Overview

• C'mon, C'mon: fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow
• Released April 8, 2002 in the United Kingdom and April 16, 2002 in the United States
• Lead single "Soak Up the Sun" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart
• Arguably her most pop-influenced album to date
• Producers: Sheryl Crow, with Jeff Trott and John Shanks on some tracks
• Executive producer Scooter Weintraub; mastering by Howie Weinberg
• Art direction and design by Jeri Heiden, with Glen Nakasako on design

Background

• A big departure from the folk and rock sound of her previous album, The Globe Sessions
• "Safe and Sound" is dedicated to Crow's former boyfriend Owen Wilson and tells of their relationship
• Music videos were made for "Steve McQueen", "Soak Up the Sun", and a live version of "Safe and Sound"

Recording

• Discogs release notes list several studios under Recorded At, including Sunset Sound, Clinton Recording Studio, Henson Recording Studios, and Ocean Way Nashville
• Mixing by Andy Wallace and Jack Joseph Puig, with assistants Steve Sisco and Joe Zook
• Recorded by Trina Shoemaker, with Eric Tew

Cover

• Photography by Sheryl Nields
• Design by Jeri Heiden and Glen Nakasako

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com

Tracklist

Sources: musicbrainz.org

Artist

Early life

• Born February 11, 1962 in Kennett, Missouri.
• Studied music education at the University of Missouri, earning a BS Ed in 1984.
• Worked as a music teacher and sang commercial jingles before moving into music.

Career

• Toured as a backing vocalist for Michael Jackson during the Bad World Tour (1987–1989).
• Debut album Tuesday Night Music Club (1993) produced hits including "All I Wanna Do" and "Strong Enough"; won three Grammys at the 37th ceremony.
• Released 12 studio albums, five compilations and three live albums; sold over 50 million albums worldwide.
• Won nine Grammy Awards from 32 nominations; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
• Known for a rock-oriented sound blending blues, country, folk and pop, with idealistic lyrics.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Reception

At release

• Debuted at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and on the US Billboard 200
• First-week sales of 185,000 copies in the United States
• Lead single "Soak Up the Sun" peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100
• The single became one of Crow's biggest hits since "All I Wanna Do"
• Described as arguably her most pop-influenced album to date

Records

• Certified Platinum in the United States and Japan
• Sold 2.1 million units in the United States as of January 2008
• A French source says the album won a Grammy Award in 2002 for best female rock vocal performance for "Steve McQueen"
• The Accolades section of the source lists the Grammys and the American Music Awards

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · fr.wikipedia.org

Trivia

• "Safe and Sound" is dedicated to Crow's former boyfriend Owen Wilson and is an account of their relationship
• Stevie Nicks sings on "C'mon, C'mon" and "Diamond Road"
• Liz Phair sings on "Soak Up the Sun" according to the Spanish credits
• Mixing was split between Andy Wallace and Jack Joseph Puig by track
• "Steve McQueen" is the song tied to the album's 2002 Grammy win in the French source

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · es.wikipedia.org

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