Título: The Corrs
Seção: 1995-1999: International fame
Background: The Corrs are an Irish band that combine pop rock with traditional Irish themes within their music. The group consists of the Corr siblings; Andrea (lead vocals, tin whistle, ukulele); Sharon (violin, vocals); Caroline (drums, percussion, piano, bodhran, vocals) and Jim (guitar, piano, keyboards, vocals). They are from Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. The Corrs have released seven studio albums and numerous singles, which have reached Platinum in many countries, and have sold 40 million albums worldwide.

Conteúdo: Jason Flom, Atlantic Records's head of A&R, recommended that they meet David Foster, a Canadian musician, producer, composer and arranger. The Corrs played live for Foster and he agreed to sign them to Atlantic Records. They extended their stay in the US for over five months to record their debut album, Forgiven, Not Forgotten. It featured six instrumental selections among its Celtic-influenced tracks. The album sold well in Ireland, Australia, Japan, Norway and Spain. Major success in the US and the UK, however, was not immediately forthcoming. Eventually, the album reached Platinum status in the UK and Australia, and 4x Platinum in Ireland, making it one of the most successful debuts by an Irish group.  The Corrs' next album, 1997's Talk on Corners, was produced by Glen Ballard, who was respected for his collaboration with Alanis Morissette. The Corrs also collaborated with Carole Bayer Sager, Oliver Leiber, Rick Nowels and Billy Steinberg. The album met with lukewarm response. It was successful in Ireland and entered the Australian album charts at number 3.  After the band recorded a version of Dreams for a Fleetwood Mac tribute album, they re-released Talk on Corners, with new remixes of "What Can I Do?", "So Young" and "Runaway". The special edition topped the charts worldwide and again reached multi-Platinum status in the UK and Australia.  In June 1998, The Corrs participated in the Pavarotti and Friends for the Children of Liberia charity concert. The concert was held

user: How did they get international fame?

assistant: Jason Flom, Atlantic Records's head of A&R, recommended that they meet David Foster, a Canadian musician, producer, composer and arranger.

user: How did Foster help them?

assistant: he agreed to sign them to Atlantic Records.

user: What music did they then release?

assistant: They extended their stay in the US for over five months to record their debut album, Forgiven, Not Forgotten.

user: How did the music sound on the album?

assistant: It featured six instrumental selections among its Celtic-influenced tracks.

user: Did this album do well?

assistant: The album sold well in Ireland, Australia, Japan, Norway and Spain. Major success in the US and the UK, however, was not immediately forthcoming.

user: Did the album later do better on the charts?

assistant: Eventually, the album reached Platinum status in the UK and Australia, and 4x Platinum in Ireland, making it one of the most successful debuts by an Irish group.

user: What was the next album released?

assistant: The Corrs' next album, 1997's Talk on Corners,

user: Who did they work with for the album?

assistant: Glen Ballard, who was respected for his collaboration with Alanis Morissette.

user: Were there other collaborations?

assistant: The Corrs also collaborated with Carole Bayer Sager, Oliver Leiber, Rick Nowels and Billy Steinberg.

user: What other career highlights did they have?

assistant: The Corrs received a BRIT Award for Best International Band.

user: Did they have any other important performances?

assistant: In June 1998, The Corrs participated in the Pavarotti and Friends for the Children of Liberia charity concert.

user: Were other famous people at the charity?

assistant: Other performers included Jon Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Spice Girls and Stevie Wonder.