Arienne
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"Arienne" is the fourth single to be released by the British singer-songwriter
Tasmin Archer
. Released in August 1993, it became Archer's fourth UK Top 30 hit in a year (peaking at no.30).
7" vinyl
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Tasmin Archer
Tasmin Archer
Tasmin Archer is an English pop singer. Her first album, Great Expectations, spawned the hit "Sleeping Satellite" which reached number one in the United Kingdom and Ireland.-Biography:...
. Released in August 1993, it became Archer's fourth UK Top 30 hit in a year (peaking at no.30).
Song
- Archer states the lyrics of “Arienne” are about “finding your way in the world and having to cope with growing up in a world that's not so friendly.”
- Five instruments were used in the recording of Arienne, John Hughes, Elliott RandallElliott RandallElliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
and Robbie McIntoshRobbie McIntoshRobbie McIntosh is an English guitarist. McIntosh is well known as a session guitarist and member of The Pretenders from 1982 until 1987. In 1988 he began doing session guitar work for Paul McCartney joining his band full time until early 1994...
provided the guitars in the song whereas John BeckJohn BeckJohn Dalton Beck is an American football quarterback starting for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
and Paul WickensPaul WickensPaul "Wix" Wickens is a keyboardist and composer from Essex, United Kingdom. Wickens has worked with musicians such as Paul McCartney, Nik Kershaw, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bon Jovi and many other artists. Wickens has been a member of McCartney's touring band since 1989.-Career:Wickens began...
played keyboards. The drummer on the track was Charlie MorganCharlie MorganCharlie Morgan is an English drummer and percussionist.In 1985 his drumming work with Nik Kershaw attracted the attention of Elton John, who booked him to play on his Ice on Fire album. Later that year John invited him to play with his band at Live Aid...
whilst Peter KayePeter KayePeter John Kaye is an English former professional footballer.Kaye began his career as a trainee with Huddersfield Town, although he had a trial with Manchester United in 1994...
played fairlight. Paul WickensPaul WickensPaul "Wix" Wickens is a keyboardist and composer from Essex, United Kingdom. Wickens has worked with musicians such as Paul McCartney, Nik Kershaw, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bon Jovi and many other artists. Wickens has been a member of McCartney's touring band since 1989.-Career:Wickens began...
also played accordion on the track
Track listings
CD single- "Arienne"
- "In Your Care" (live)
- "Man at the Window" (live)
7" vinyl
- "Arienne"
- "In Your Care" (live)