Next (Vanessa Williams album)

Next is the fifth studio album by American singer and actress Vanessa Williams, released on August 26, 1997. It includes the singles "Happiness" (#36 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart), "Who Were You Thinkin' 'Bout", "First Thing on Your Mind" and "Oh How the Years Go By" (#6 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart).

Next
Studio album by
Vanessa Williams
ReleasedAugust 26, 1997 (1997-08-26)
Genre
Length53:09
LabelMercury
Producer
Vanessa Williams chronology
Star Bright
(1996)		 Next
(1997)		 Silver & Gold
(2004)
Alternative cover
Singles from Next
  1. "Happiness"
    Released: July 24, 1997
  2. "Who Were You Thinkin' 'Bout"
    Released: September 21, 1997
  3. "First Thing on Your Mind"
    Released: March 27, 1998
  4. "Oh How the Years Go By"
    Released: April 21, 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Los Angeles Times[2]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Who Were You Thinkin' 'Bout?"Phil Galdston, Keith ThomasKeith Thomas4:06
2."Happiness" (Samples "I Can't Wait" performed by Nu Shooz)James Harris, Terry Lewis, John SmithJames Harris, Terry Lewis4:27
3."And My Heart Goes"Joyce Dean, J. DibbsJ. Dibbs4:23
4."First Thing on Your Mind"Antonina Armato, Kenny LaMar McGowan, K. MillerAntonina Armato3:57
5."Crazy 'Bout You"Daryl SimmonsDaryl Simmons4:34
6."Lost Without You"Adrianne Johnson RossDennis Ross III4:40
7."Someone Like You"Van MorrisonJeff Kievit, Rob Mathes4:53
8."The Easiest Thing"Stephanie Lewis, R. MathesJ. Kievit4:34
9."Surrender"Barry J. Eastmond, Siedah GarrettBarry J. Eastmond4:55
10."Start Again"R. KellyR. Kelly3:56
11."And If I Ever" (featuring Simbi Khali)J. Harris, T. LewisJ. Harris, T. Lewis4:06
12."Oh How the Years Go By"Simon Climie, Will JenningsK. Thomas5:11

Charts
Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 53

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[4] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Next - Vanessa Williams - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  2. Johnson, Connie (1997-08-24). "POP MUSIC; ** 1/2 VANESSA WILLIAMS "Next," Mercury". Los Angeles Times.
  3. "Vanessa Williams - Chart history - Billboard". Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  4. "Japanese album certifications – Vanessa Williams – Next" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved March 23, 2020. Select 1997年8月 on the drop-down menu
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