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recording artist Sarah Connor. It was released by X-Cell Records on November 26, 2001, in
German-speaking Europe
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. Connor worked on the majority of the album with Bülent Aris and duo Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, all of who would become frequent collaborators on subsequent projects. She also collaborated with American rapper TQ as well as producers Adam Charon, Mekong Age, and Rufi-Oh. ''Green Eyed Soul'' is predominantly a pop album with major influences of
contemporary R&B
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,
hip hop
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and
soul music
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. The album's lyrics explore the complexities of romantic relationships and stages of love.
''Green Eyed Soul'' received a generally mixed reception from professional music critics, who declared it a mixed bag but considered it a solid career launcher. Upon its release, it opened at number two on the
German Albums Chart
The GfK Entertainment charts are the official charts for music, home video, and video games in Germany and are gathered and published by GfK Entertainment (formerly Media Control and Media Control GfK International), a subsidiary of GfK, on be ...
, and within the top five in Austria, Finland and Switzerland. Ranking among Connor's biggest-selling international efforts, the album eventually reached gold status in Austria, Czech, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland and was certified platinum by the Musiikkituottajat (IFPI Finland) and triple gold by the
Bundesverband Musikindustrie
The ( English: Federal Music Industry Association), or simply BVMI, represents the music industry in Germany. The association represents the interests of nearly 280 labels and music industry related enterprises, which comprise 90% of the music i ...
(BVMI).
Promotion
''Green Eyed Soul'' spawned three singles, including "
Let's Get Back to Bed – Boy!
"Let's Get Back to Bed – Boy!" is a song by German recording artist Sarah Connor. Written and produced by frequent collaborative duo Rob Tyger and Kay Denar, the song features American R&B singer TQ. Conceived for Connor's debut album, '' Gr ...
" featuring TQ, "
French Kissing
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No Diggity
"No Diggity" is a song by American R&B group Blackstreet featuring American rappers Dr. Dre and Queen Pen, serving as the first single from their second studio album, '' Another Level'' (1996). The song was released on July 29, 1996, by Inter ...
"), and the ballad "
From Sarah with Love
"From Sarah with Love" is a song by German recording artist Sarah Connor. It was co-written and produced by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar and Connor for her debut studio album, '' Green Eyed Soul'' (2001). The title of the song is inspired by the Jam ...
", Connor's first number-one hit and breakthrough song. A fourth track, " If U Were My Man", received a limited promotional release in Eastern Europe, but failed to chart anywhere. In support of the album, Connor embarked on the Green Eyed Soul Tour in 2002.
Critical reception
''Green Eyed Soul'' received a generally mixed reception from professional music critics, who declared it a mixed bag but considered it a solid career launcher. Michael Frömmer from ''
laut.de
''laut.de'' is a German online magazine covering music and entertainment. It was founded in Konstanz in 1996 by Rainer Henzehehas found her musical path, if she tries not to sing like
Mariah Carey
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and writes lyrics that come from deep within her, then she can really become a great pop diva."
Chart performance
The album debuted at number three on the
German Albums Chart
The GfK Entertainment charts are the official charts for music, home video, and video games in Germany and are gathered and published by GfK Entertainment (formerly Media Control and Media Control GfK International), a subsidiary of GfK, on be ...
in the week of 10 December 2001 and eventually peaked at number two the following week. It became the 28th biggest-selling album of the year in Germany and was eventually certified 3× Gold by the
Bundesverband Musikindustrie
The ( English: Federal Music Industry Association), or simply BVMI, represents the music industry in Germany. The association represents the interests of nearly 280 labels and music industry related enterprises, which comprise 90% of the music i ...
(BVMI). By February 2002, the album had sold more than 500,000 copies in the GSA region. ''Green Eyed Soul'' also peaked within the top five in Austria, Finland and Switzerland. Ranking among Connor's biggest-selling international efforts, it also reached Gold status in Austria, Czech, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland and was certified Platinum by the Musiikkituottajat (IFPI Finland).
Track listing
Notes
* denotes co-producer
* denotes additional producer
Sample credits
* "French Kissing" contains a sample from "
No Diggity
"No Diggity" is a song by American R&B group Blackstreet featuring American rappers Dr. Dre and Queen Pen, serving as the first single from their second studio album, '' Another Level'' (1996). The song was released on July 29, 1996, by Inter ...
", originally recorded by Blackstreet.
* "In My House" is a cover version of
Rick James
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