In this episode, we have a first for the podcast, a returning guest! We again have the great privilege of talking with industry veteran Andy Murray, who was the European Marketing Director for Warner Music International during The Corrs' rise to fame.

Andy recounts the challenges the band faced in the album's gestation period, from the initial recording of demo tracks to navigating the complex dynamics with their American label, Atlantic Records. He shares how he fought to ensure key songs like "So Young" and "What Can I Do" were included, despite some resistance, ultimately helping shape the album's final track list.

We hear firsthand of the technical and creative decisions that went into the album’s success and details of the involvement of producers, David Foster and Glenn Ballard, as well as personal anecdotes - from the band gifting him a rare guitar to the making of some of the the album's iconic music videos. Andy shares insights that shed new light on the high-stakes environment of breaking an international act in the late 90s.

At 00:09:27 you can hear a clip of the March 1997 Demo of 'What Can I Do' with as then, unfinished lyrics. Andrea can be heard to sing about 'Johnny' referring to the bands manager John Hughes who was no doubt watching her put down these vocals.

At 00:32:51 you can hear the backing vocals for 'Helpless' (Hopelessly Addicted) sung by Andrea and layered by Oliver Leiber from the master recorded on 7th August 1997.

At 00:43:04 you can hear a clip of the band's first ever live performance of Fleetwood Mack's 'Dreams' at Melkweg in Amsterdam on the 18th of November 1997.

At 00:52:58 you can hear the beginning of 'What Can I Do?' as heard in the music video.

At 01:09:38 you can 'Runaway' Tin Tin Out Remix as heard in the music video.

At 01:29:03 you can hear a clip of 'Help Me Find My Heart’ produced by Andy Murray and Mike Gaffey for consideration by The Corrs for 'Talk on Corners'.

In this episode Andy describes being gifted a limited edition Fender Stratocaster guitar by the band after the gig at the NEC in Birmingham on December 22nd 1998. An image of this wonderful gift can be found at the following link HERE.

Andy also describes receiving a fax from Emma Hill (PA to John Hughes and the band) with a provisional running order of the songs for 'Talk on Corners', this can be seen HERE.

Andy also shared with us a promotional poster which was ultimately unapproved by the band but was considered for early promotion of the Royal Albert Hall release on VHS and DVD, a link to this can be found HERE.

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