All Woman

"All Woman" is a song recorded by British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 1991 album, Real Love. It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. It was released as the second single on 9 December 1991 in the United Kingdom and in early 1992 in the rest of the world. The Nick Brandt-directed music video was also released. The song reached number twenty in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number fifty-six on the Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number twenty-one on the Adult Contemporary Singles. The single's B-side included previously unreleased track, "Everything Will Get Better." The latter was remixed by Danny Tenaglia and reached number thirty-six on the Hot Dance Club Songs.

For the 1918 film, see All Woman (film). For the album by Hurricane G, see All Woman (album).
"All Woman"
Single by Lisa Stansfield
from the album Real Love
Released9 December 1991 (1991-12-09)
Recorded1991
Genre
Length5:17
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ian Devaney
  • Andy Morris
Lisa Stansfield singles chronology
"Change"
(1991)		 "All Woman"
(1991)		 "Time to Make You Mine"
(1992)
Music video
"All Woman" on YouTube

In 2003, "All Woman" was included on Biography: The Greatest Hits. In 2014, the remixes of "Everything Will Get Better" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of Real Love (also on The Collection 1989–2003).

Critical reception

The song received favorable reviews from many music critics. AllMusic editor Alex Henderson noted it as a "poigant and heartbreaking ballad".[1] Bay Area Reporter stated in their review of Real Love, that "it’s the ballad “All Woman” that's going to sell this set."[2] Larry Flick from Billboard described it as a "deeply affecting ballad", noting that "poignant lyrics inspire what is easily Stansfield's strongest performance to date; she is caressed by muted strings and a soft, R&B-grounded bass line."[3] He added that the song "reveal a distinctive and confident style."[4] Another editor said it's a "glorious ballad".[5] Boston Herald wrote that "the husky-voiced singer purrs through a string of lushly orchestrated dance/pop love ballads", as "All Woman".[6] Cashbox commented, "This beautifully sung, tender and soulful ballad is a cry for renewed love in relationships that have lost their spark and gently reminds us of the complacency trap couples fall into when they start to take each other for granted."[7] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report called it a "slice of real life [to] stir human emotions". He stated that Stansfield "puts all her heart" into the song.[8] Another editor said, "Lest there by any doubt...Ms. Stanfield can carry a tune and this song of feminine affirmation is a home run."[9] Daniel S. Housman from Miscellany News commented that it is "a smoldering ballad about a hardworking housewife who is hurt by her husband's insensitive remarks."[10] Music & Media wrote that the song is a "smooth ballad, not heard anymore since the top days of Shirley Bassey." They added that Stansfield "should be an excellent choice to sing lead on a future 007 soundtrack."[11] Stephen Holden from Rolling Stone noted it as a "gem" from the Real Love album. He said it is an "almost overripe ballad about a long-suffering wife that sounds tailor-made for Gladys Knight, although Knight would have a hard time topping Stansfield's version."[12] Caroline Sullivan from Smash Hits stated that "she raises the hairs on your neck".[13]

Track listings

European/US 7" single / Japanese CD single

  1. "All Woman" (Edit) – 4:49
  2. "Everything Will Get Better" – 5:00

European CD single

  1. "All Woman" (Edit) – 4:49
  2. "Everything Will Get Better" (Extended Mix) – 8:03
  3. "Change" (Metamorphosis Mix) – 7:04

US 12" single

  1. "All Woman" – 5:16
  2. "Everything Will Get Better" (Sax on the Beach Mix) – 6:35
  3. "Everything Will Get Better" (Ian & Andy 12") – 8:01
  4. "Everything Will Get Better" (Underground Club Mix) – 9:54

Charts

Cover versions

The song was covered by Marcia Hines for her 2007 album, Life.

See also

References
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  4. Flick, Larry (23 November 1991). "Dance Trax: Lisa Stansfield Puts Real Emotions Into New Album" (PDF). Billboard. p. 29. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  5. "Album Reviews: Spotlight" (PDF). Billboard. 16 November 1991. p. 80. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
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  7. "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. 22 February 1992. p. 6. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
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