Now In A Minute

Now In A Minute

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1.Without Love(Single Info)
2.Mother(Single Info)
3.I Love You Always Forever(Single Info)
4.Nothing Ever Changes
5.Simone
6.Love And Affection
7.Agenais
8. Fools Paradise(Single Info)
9.Lights Of Life
10. Silent World
11.I Love You Always Forever(Philly Remix)

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Unreleased Songs during the "Now In A Minute" time period:
Pink Chairs
Have You Ever Loved?
Beauty & Wonder
You Sleigh Me(with Donna's "Christmas Lights")

Check out the press kit for "Now In A Minute"

A Magazine Promo for "Now In A Minute

My Review:
5/5(Five Out Of Five)
I rarely bestow the 5/5 solid rating on my albums. I have over 220 cds, and I think about 6 of them get the 5/5 solid rating.This is one of them. "Now In A Minute" has 11 solid tracks, each one over flowing with magic. Donna's voice is whispery and breathy, and would not fit well in a song by Nirvana. But she realizes her (wonderful) vocal abilities, and milks them with lurrid finesse. "Without Love" is a mourning prayer. "Agenais" is a breath taking, beautiful ballad. "Silent World" is classy and sad. And her #2 hit, "I Love You Always Forever" could bring someone out of a clinical depression. Donna really is that great. I think I would rate her in the top 5 best singers of all time. When I first bought the album, I only listened to "I Love You.." and "Agenais". But one night I was falling asleep, and "Simone" came on. I had the best sleep I've had in years. And from that point on, anything Donna was essential. Eat,sleep, breathe Donna. So my advice to you is, if you don't have this album, get it. Even if you like Marilyn Manson,this one is really a crowd-pleaser. Thats all I have to say. Buy it, NOW in this minute.

A review of "Now In A Minute" by David Anderson

Review by Auren Hoffman
I was sitting at home producing the Internet Herald listening to KRQR (97.3 in San Francisco) just minding my own business. Editing a magazine can be time consuming and the radio tunes make good company. But then, out of nowhere, I hear this song called "I Love You Always Forever." The song jolted me out of my chair and I started singing along even though I had never heard the song before. It was awesome. But, for the life of me, I could not figure out who sung the song. It sounded like a cross between Bjork, Sinead and Alanis.

Now, for those of you who haven't listened to KRQR recently they have a new format with only music no DJ's. So no DJ came on afterward to tell me what I had listened to. In the next week, I must have heard the song on KRQR over 10 times they played it at least 4 times a day. Finally, out of desperation and at the urging of a friend, I called the radio station to find out the name of the singer. "Your the tenth person who called in the last hour to find out," said a scratchy voice on the other end. So who is it? "Donna Lewis." Donna who? I had never heard of her...

So, after rushing to the local record store to by the album, entitled "now, in a minute," I have my chance to enlighten all you readers with Donna's fine voice. Yes, the return of female vocalists is in full swing. I can't guarantee that you'll love the album but you'll flip over "I Love You Always Forever." Check it, and remember, I told you so (unless you think it sucks).

Donna Lewis attracts a lot of chart attention
The big, wild return of Webb Wilder

It must be nice to feel wanted. Just ask British singer-songwriter Donna Lewis.

After honing her craft at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, she played in several cover bands before setting up a home studio to record her own songs.

That's not all that unusual. Artists have been doing the same thing since the advent of rock 'n' roll.

Now, here is where Lewis' story takes an odd turn:
She first tested her songs in clubs in Birmingham, England, then with a demo tape in hand, she packed up her dreams and flew stateside in search of a recording contract.

"When I first came over here," Lewis said recently, "people that I came over with had a few contacts with various labels and I didn't get a deal from anyone, but we had a very positive reaction, so we decided to come back later."

In a visit with friends in Woodstock, N.Y., Lewis came across Robbie Dupree, who in 1980 had a pair of Top 20 pop hits ("Steal Away" and "Hot Rod Hearts"). He heard Lewis' demo and offered to get it into the right hands.

"Through the people he knew, Jerry Marotta heard my music and stole the tape from Robbie," Lewis said. "And he sent it to Atlantic and later they contacted me.

"Robbie was trying to get some budget together to record the album, because he's very friendly with Tony Lavin and David Sanchez, that group of well-known session musicians. Robbie was mad because Jerry picked up the tape and took it."

Atlantic wanted to sign Lewis, but first they had to find her. Marotta, informed that he wasn't the label's choice to produce her, nonetheless gave them a phone number in England that might help.

"The funny thing was," Lewis said, "when I was in England, I got a call from the manager of the Fine Young Cannibals, John Mostin. He rang me up and said, 'I don't know what's going on, but my phone's been going all day from this American record company wanting to track you down. Do you know anything about it?' He said, 'I'm calling you to see if it's okay if I give them your number.' "

Had they not found her, Atlantic officials were prepared to hire a private detective to do their work for them.

Why all the fuss?

Just listen to "I Love You Always Forever," the first single off Lewis' debut album, "Now In a Minute." Atlantic knew they had a smash when they heard Lewis' sultry, Kate Bush-like vocals, the whimsical, Cyndi Lauperish qualities and lush, soaring harmonies.

And they were right: "I Love You Always Forever" debuted at No. 95 on Billboard's pop chart last week and jumped 30 notches to No. 65 this week.

Lewis is stunned by the turn of events.

"It's happening so fast," she said. "Although I thought it was a good song and a potential hit song, I'm still shocked by how it's been received, because it's one of my simple little songs that I've written.

"I've been writing for a long time, but if I had a goal, it's to have a successful album that appeals to the public and sells a lot of records and reaches all those people. I still can't believe that it's just starting."

-Interview done in June of 1996

GVA Review on 10/18/96:

Critic's rating (out of four): 3 stars

Album: "Now in a Minute"

Label: Atlantic Records

Music: Pop

First reaction: The first time I heard Donna Lewis' debut single, "I Love
You Always Forever," on the radio, her voice and the rhythm of the song
hit my soft spot. It makes me listen to her song every time I hear it. After
listening to this album, it's evident that Donna sings with her emotions.
This is a fabulous debut album.

I feel . . . That if Donna keeps singing like this, she is going to do well .
Best lyric: ". . . You've got the most unbelievable blue eyes I've ever
seen. You've got me almost melting away as we lay there under blue sky
with pure white stars. Exotic sweetness a magical time," from the song "I
Love You Always Forever."

Best song: There isn't really one song that is any better. All are great!

Critic's notes: "Now in a Minute" was an expression meaning "I'll be
right there," Donna says in the album's press kit. "There wasn't really any
hidden meaning behind the title," she explains. She attended the Welsh
College of Music and Drama to get a jump-start on her music career.

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