So Natural (song)

"So Natural" is a song recorded by the British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 1993 album, So Natural. It was released as the first proper single in the United Kingdom on 11 October 1993 and in other European countries in November 1993. The song was written by Stansfield and her husband Ian Devaney, and produced by Devaney.

"So Natural"
Single by Lisa Stansfield
from the album So Natural
Released11 October 1993 (1993-10-11)
Recorded1993
Genre
Length5:05
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ian Devaney
Lisa Stansfield singles chronology
"In All the Right Places"
(1993)		 "So Natural"
(1993)		 "Little Bit of Heaven"
(1993)
Music video
"So Natural" on YouTube

An accompanying music video, directed by Marcus Nispel, was also released. "So Natural" was remixed by Roger Sanchez, DJ Duro, Frankie Foncett and Vassal Benford. The single reached number fifteen in the United Kingdom.

In 2003, it was included on Biography: The Greatest Hits. In 2014, the remixes of "So Natural" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of So Natural (also on The Collection 1989–2003).[1]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from many music critics. Quentin Harrison from Albumism said that the song "emphasizes Stansfield’s rich, honeyed tone; the plush arrangement recalls the pinnacle of early-to-mid ‘70s soul."[2] Larry Flick from Billboard called it "quite nice".[3] Music & Media wrote that "what Marvin requested, Lisa delivers. She seduces the lyrics in an almost underplayed way, only to see the slow rhythm teasingly broken by a vintage Barry White bridge."[4] They also described it as "sophisticated" and "sensual".[5] R.S. Murthi from New Straits Times said that Stansfield "acquits herself with style and grace" on tunes like "So Natural".[6] Pop Rescue noted that "her breathy, soulful vocals, usher in this gentle ballad, and it is a perfect showcase of her rich vocals".[7]

Track listings

European 7" single

  1. "So Natural" (Original Version) – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" (Roger's Club Mix) – 5:41

Japanese CD single

  1. "So Natural" (Original Version) – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" (U.S. Remix) – 5:25

European CD/12" single

  1. "So Natural" (Original Version) – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" (Be Boy Mix) – 5:18
  3. "So Natural" (DJ Duro's Hip Hop Mix) – 5:27

UK CD/12" single

  1. "So Natural" (Original Version) – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" (Be Boy Mix) – 5:18
  3. "So Natural" (Erotic Jeep Ride) – 5:17
  4. "So Natural" (No Preservatives Mix) – 7:30
  5. "So Natural" (DJ Duro's Hip Hop Mix) – 5:27
  6. "So Natural" (U.S. Remix) – 5:25

UK promotional 2x12" single

  1. "So Natural" (Be Boy Mix) – 5:18
  2. "So Natural" (Erotic Jeep Ride) – 5:17
  3. "So Natural" (Original Version) – 4:42
  4. "So Natural" (The Max)
  5. "So Natural" (No Preservatives Mix) – 7:30
  6. "So Natural" (Roger's Deep Dub)
  7. "So Natural" (Roger's Club Mix) – 5:41
  8. "So Natural" (DJ Duro's Hip Hop Mix) – 5:27

Other remixes

  1. "So Natural" (No Presevatives Mix by Roger Sanchez) – 6:42

Charts
Chart (1993) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 69
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[9] 38
Germany (Official German Charts)[10] 67
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[11] 36
Italy (Hit Parade)[12] 26
Netherlands (Tipparade)[13] 6
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 47
Spain Radio (PROMUSICAE)[15] 25
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 15

References
  1. "Lisa Stansfield – The Collection: tracklists". lisa-stansfield.com. 2 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
    - "Exclusive: First pictures takes you inside the reissues 'The Collection 1989–2003'". lisastansfield.net. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. Harrison, Quentin (6 November 2018). "Lisa Stansfield's 'So Natural' Turns 25: An Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  3. Flick, Larry (6 November 1993). "Dance Trax: Face It: Cheeks Is Back, And She's `So In Love'" (PDF). Billboard. p. 38. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 10. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. "Lisa Stansfield Sings R&B So Naturally" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 46. 13 November 1993. p. 9. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  6. "Sermon of soul from Rev Green". New Straits Times. 22 December 1993. p. 28. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  7. "REVIEW: "SO NATURAL" BY LISA STANSFIELD (CD, 1993)". Pop Rescue. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  8. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  9. "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  10. "Lisa Stansfield - So Natural" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  11. "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (02.12.1993-08.12.1993)" (PDF) (in Icelandic). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  12. "HitParadeItalia - Stansfield, Lisa" (in Italian). Hit Parade Italia. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  13. "Lisa Stansfield - So Natural" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  14. "Dutchcharts.nl – Lisa Stansfield – So Natural" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  15. Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  16. "Lisa Stansfield: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
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