Released: 24th Nov 2003
2 Versions of this CD were released:
CD1 - Leave Right Now Featuring Ticket to Love, Live from Exeter.
CD2 - Leave Right Now, Cry, Leave Right Now (Accoustic) and Leave Right Now (Video).
2 Versions of this CD were released:
CD1 - Leave Right Now Featuring Ticket to Love, Live from Exeter.
CD2 - Leave Right Now, Cry, Leave Right Now (Accoustic) and Leave Right Now (Video).
dailymusicguide - Source
Listening to 'Leave Right Now', you realise just how important it was in keeping his career going. The Eg White written track could have ended up in any pop star's hands, but Young made it his own and it's one of the best British pop songs of the decade. To his credit, on the second album Young was already doing some of the writing.
Last year’s Pop Idol voters went for vulnerability in a big way. Gareth looked and acted the part, with his bog-brush hair and his stutter, but Will sung it: there’s a lightness and politeness to his voice which can make him sound wonderfully wimpy. (In the imaginary ‘Indie’ week on Pop Idol, Will would have aced ‘The State I Am In’). ‘Leave Right Now’ is obviously custom-written for him – the way it goes from wounded well-mannered diffidence to fierce pride is so Will Young – and it works.
Freaky Trigger - Source
On previous singles when Will has dropped the oh-gosh schoolboyisms and snarled a bit he’s come across more like an angry gerbil than a passionate soul man. Here, suddenly, he gets it right – the bridge at 2’20″ is startling and spectacular and, yes, soulful. For thirty seconds it’s a quite new Will Young we’re hearing, totally convincing, the best British pop-soul singer since George Michael.
I hope ‘Leave Right Now’ is a big hit. I can’t see why it wouldn’t be, unless the wish to clear the boards for this year’s Idol crop blinds radio programmers to the tune’s potential. I’m guessing Young still has enough public goodwill (ouch) to pull it off. And if he does – and if the album isn’t filled with makeweights–well, let’s wait and see. But next time you need to offer a justification of the whole Reality Pop thing, reach for this moment.
Jukebox Junior - Source
After the canny water-treading of the contractually obliged debut, Willis returned with a classic ballad, an Eg White composition to rank with any of White’s own work for Eg & Alice and the quiet storms of his solo records. Young’s delivery is perfect, every syllable brimming with pain and musicality, and the sparse arrangement yields new pleasures every time.
Junior says: “It’s a sad song, because he’s leaving before he goes into the sea.” I can’t add to that.
Best bit: The sheer beautiful torture of “I couldn’t bear to lose you again…”.
The Truth about Music - Source
Will Young is a talented artist and worthy of being this weeks #musicmonday.
English based Will Young was the original winner of Pop Idol. The very same format that has evolved into American Idol and spun off series like America’s Got Talent. It was a format that was untested–bringing someone from complete unknown and thrusting them wholeheartedly into the spotlight. Young handled it remarkably well and set the standard for years to come, releasing his first single and joining the list of one of the best selling singles in UK history.
While this song has a considerably slower tempo than the songs that i usually choose for my #musicmondays, it kinds of lends to the charm of the song. Soulful and Elegant, the music has enough in it to bring you into the song, while you may not be brought on straight away by lyrics or vocals. But as soon as it hits the chorus you find Will Young and the song hitting their stride. From there you’re in, captured by the melody and Young’s soft yet powerful voice and captured in the moment of the song.
UKMix - Source
2003 has been a quiet year for Will Young. Rather than lap up his new found fame, the Pop Idol winner has chosen to hide away from the spotlight. His first new material in a year is a typically powerful ballad, complete with his amazing and distinctive vocals. Will has released some quality singles, and this is no exception. "Leave right now" is full of the emotion and meaning that many current songs lack. While Gareth Gates' success may be dwindling, it looks like Will Young will continue his success for years to come.
Dazzle
Will Young releases his first new material in over a year. The track is a lilting ballad which showcases Will's superb vocals, and is probably the best track to be created by the British Idol. It's a testament to his talent that he shares writing credits on the track. With the imminent release of his second, eagerly awaited album "Friday's Child", it looks as if he'll finally gain the credibility and respect he deserves.
ollie44
Listening to 'Leave Right Now', you realise just how important it was in keeping his career going. The Eg White written track could have ended up in any pop star's hands, but Young made it his own and it's one of the best British pop songs of the decade. To his credit, on the second album Young was already doing some of the writing.
Last year’s Pop Idol voters went for vulnerability in a big way. Gareth looked and acted the part, with his bog-brush hair and his stutter, but Will sung it: there’s a lightness and politeness to his voice which can make him sound wonderfully wimpy. (In the imaginary ‘Indie’ week on Pop Idol, Will would have aced ‘The State I Am In’). ‘Leave Right Now’ is obviously custom-written for him – the way it goes from wounded well-mannered diffidence to fierce pride is so Will Young – and it works.
Freaky Trigger - Source
On previous singles when Will has dropped the oh-gosh schoolboyisms and snarled a bit he’s come across more like an angry gerbil than a passionate soul man. Here, suddenly, he gets it right – the bridge at 2’20″ is startling and spectacular and, yes, soulful. For thirty seconds it’s a quite new Will Young we’re hearing, totally convincing, the best British pop-soul singer since George Michael.
I hope ‘Leave Right Now’ is a big hit. I can’t see why it wouldn’t be, unless the wish to clear the boards for this year’s Idol crop blinds radio programmers to the tune’s potential. I’m guessing Young still has enough public goodwill (ouch) to pull it off. And if he does – and if the album isn’t filled with makeweights–well, let’s wait and see. But next time you need to offer a justification of the whole Reality Pop thing, reach for this moment.
Jukebox Junior - Source
After the canny water-treading of the contractually obliged debut, Willis returned with a classic ballad, an Eg White composition to rank with any of White’s own work for Eg & Alice and the quiet storms of his solo records. Young’s delivery is perfect, every syllable brimming with pain and musicality, and the sparse arrangement yields new pleasures every time.
Junior says: “It’s a sad song, because he’s leaving before he goes into the sea.” I can’t add to that.
Best bit: The sheer beautiful torture of “I couldn’t bear to lose you again…”.
The Truth about Music - Source
Will Young is a talented artist and worthy of being this weeks #musicmonday.
English based Will Young was the original winner of Pop Idol. The very same format that has evolved into American Idol and spun off series like America’s Got Talent. It was a format that was untested–bringing someone from complete unknown and thrusting them wholeheartedly into the spotlight. Young handled it remarkably well and set the standard for years to come, releasing his first single and joining the list of one of the best selling singles in UK history.
While this song has a considerably slower tempo than the songs that i usually choose for my #musicmondays, it kinds of lends to the charm of the song. Soulful and Elegant, the music has enough in it to bring you into the song, while you may not be brought on straight away by lyrics or vocals. But as soon as it hits the chorus you find Will Young and the song hitting their stride. From there you’re in, captured by the melody and Young’s soft yet powerful voice and captured in the moment of the song.
UKMix - Source
2003 has been a quiet year for Will Young. Rather than lap up his new found fame, the Pop Idol winner has chosen to hide away from the spotlight. His first new material in a year is a typically powerful ballad, complete with his amazing and distinctive vocals. Will has released some quality singles, and this is no exception. "Leave right now" is full of the emotion and meaning that many current songs lack. While Gareth Gates' success may be dwindling, it looks like Will Young will continue his success for years to come.
Dazzle
Will Young releases his first new material in over a year. The track is a lilting ballad which showcases Will's superb vocals, and is probably the best track to be created by the British Idol. It's a testament to his talent that he shares writing credits on the track. With the imminent release of his second, eagerly awaited album "Friday's Child", it looks as if he'll finally gain the credibility and respect he deserves.
ollie44