In All the Right Places

"In All the Right Places" is a song recorded by British singer Lisa Stansfield for the 1993 drama film Indecent Proposal, starring Robert Redford and Demi Moore. It was released as a lead single in the United Kingdom on 24 May 1993 and in other European countries in July 1993. The lyrics were written by Lisa Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and the music was composed by John Barry, who created the soundtrack for the film. Devaney and Morris also produced the song which received positive reviews from music critics. An accompanying music video, directed by Nick Brandt, was also released. The single reached number eight in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and number ten in Italy.

"In All the Right Places"
Single by Lisa Stansfield
from the album Indecent Proposal: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and So Natural
Released	24 May 1993
Recorded	1993
Genre	Pop soul
Length	5:42
Label	Arista
Songwriter(s)	John Barry Lisa Stansfield Ian Devaney Andy Morris
Producer(s)	Ian Devaney Andy Morris
Lisa Stansfield singles chronology
"Someday (I'm Coming Back)" (1992) "In All the Right Places" (1993) "So Natural" (1993)
Music video
"In All the Right Places" on YouTube

The Soul Mix of "In All the Right Places" was included on Stansfield's next studio album, So Natural which was released in November 1993. Ten years later, "In All the Right Places" was also featured on Biography: The Greatest Hits (2003). In 2014, the soundtrack version of "In All the Right Places" was included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of So Natural (also on The Collection 1989–2003).[1][2] The song was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song.

Critical reception

Quentin Harrison from Albumism called it one of the album's "most significant compositions", noting that Stansfield "vocally burns the house" on the song.[3] Larry Flick from Billboard complimented it as a "shimmering pop ballad fueled by Stansfield's positively flawless vocal and an arrangement reminiscent of vintage compositions." He noted that it "builds from a quiet place to a climax that will leave you with goosebumps."[4] R.S. Murthi from New Straits Times said that Stansfield "acquits herself with style and grace" on tunes like "In All the Right Places".[5]

Track listings

UK 7" single

1. "In All the Right Places" (Edit) – 5:17
2. "In All the Right Places" (Soul Mix) – 6:03

European CD single

1. "In All the Right Places" (Edit) – 5:17
2. "In All the Right Places" (Soul Mix) – 6:03
3. "In All the Right Places" (Instrumental) – 3:10

UK CD single

1. "In All the Right Places" (Edit) – 5:17
2. "In All the Right Places" (Soul Mix) – 6:03
3. "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" (Classic 12" Club Mix) – 7:43
4. "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" (Classic Reprise Mix) – 5:48

UK 12" single

1. "In All the Right Places" (Soul Mix) – 6:03
2. "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" (Classic 12" Club Mix) – 7:43
3. "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" (Classic Reprise Mix) – 5:48

US promotional CD single

1. "In All the Right Places" (Special U.S. Edit) – 4:08
2. "In All the Right Places" (Album Version) – 5:42

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1993) Peak position Australia (ARIA Chart)[6] 132 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[7] 26 Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[8] 24 Germany (Official German Charts)[9] 63 Ireland (IRMA)[10] 8 Italy (Hit Parade)[11] 10 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 20 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 24 Poland (LP3)[14] 10 Portugal (AFP)[15] 4 UK Singles (OCC)[16] 8

Year-end charts Chart (1993) Position Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17] 160 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[18] 60

References

1. "Lisa Stansfield – The Collection: tracklists". lisa-stansfield.com. 2 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
2. "Exclusive: First pictures takes you inside the reissues 'The Collection 1989–2003'". lisastansfield.net. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
3. Harrison, Quentin (6 November 2018). "Lisa Stansfield's 'So Natural' Turns 25: An Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
4. "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 29 May 1993. p. 91. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
5. "Sermon of soul from Rev Green". New Straits Times. 22 December 1993. p. 28. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
6. "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 15 July 2015". imgur.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
7. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 1001." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
8. "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
9. "Lisa Stansfield - In All the Right Places" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
10. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – In All the Right Places". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
11. "HitParadeItalia - Stansfield, Lisa" (in Italian). Hit Parade Italia. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
12. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 32, 1993" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 20 May 2015.
13. "Dutchcharts.nl – Lisa Stansfield – In All the Right Places" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
14. "Notowanie nr596" (in Polish). LP3. 16 July 1993. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
15. "Top 10 Portugal" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
16. "Lisa Stansfield: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
17. "Jaarlijsten 1993" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
18. "Official Singles Chart 1993". Retrieved 20 May 2015.