Concert in Jakarta in October 2023, Here are 7 Recommended Songs by The Corrs That Make Nostalgia More Exciting

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Ribka Ravika Sari

Are you ready to indulge in nostalgia with the legendary songs of The Corrs? Recently, the public has been buzzing with the news that The Corrs is scheduled to hold a concert in Indonesia on October 18, 2023. The Irish band, consisting of 4 siblings, namely Andrea (lead vocals), Sharon (violin, piano, vocals), Caroline (drums, piano, vocals), and Jim (guitar, piano, vocals), is highly anticipated after previously being on hiatus for 18 years. It is known that the last time The Corrs performed solo in Jakarta was on October 3, 2001 as part of the In Blue Tour.

According to various sources, all tickets for The Corrs concert are divided into six categories: Bronze (seating) priced at Rp1 million, Silver (seating) priced at Rp1.5 million, Festival (standing) priced at Rp2 million, Gold (seating) priced at Rp3.5 million, and VIP Platinum (seating) priced at Rp4.5 million. The The Corrs concert, which will be held at Beach City International Stadium Ancol, North Jakarta, is known to be promoted by Ravel Entertainment and has been greeted with great enthusiasm. This is evidenced by the fact that tickets for The Corrs concert, which went on sale on Wednesday (21/06/2023), sold out in just 18 minutes!

Meanwhile, The Corrs is known for their various hit songs that are beloved by music lovers around the world, such as Runaway (1995), What Can I Do (1998), So Young (1998), and many more legendary songs by The Corrs. So, here are 7 recommended songs by The Corrs that you can listen to to enhance your nostalgic atmosphere.

1. So Young (1997)

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The first recommended song by The Corrs is titled So Young which was released in 1997. This song tells the story of the parents of The Corrs band members.

With a cheerful rhythm, this song tells about youthful life. It is known that this song was written by the Corr siblings for their parents who, despite being old, always have a youthful spirit.

2. Summer Sunshine (2004)

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Released on May 17, 2004, this song reached twelfth place on the Irish music chart and sixth place on the UK Singles Chart. Meanwhile, in Hungary, the song reached first place for two weeks and in Spain, it managed to reach second place. It also reached the top 20 in Australia, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Being one of the most frequently played songs on various radios in Indonesia in the past, this song has a catchy rhythm that sounds cheerful and uplifting when listened to. However, the lyrics themselves tell a story of parting with a loved one and trying to face it.

3. Everybody Hurt (1999)

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The song titled Everybody Hurt was released in 1999 and is included in the MTV's Unplugged album series. Through this song, The Corrs want to give encouragement to everyone in facing life even though they have been hurt.

As an easy listening song, it is accompanied by the beautiful melodies of guitar and violin.

4. Runaway (1995)

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Released in September 1995, the song titled Runaway is also one of The Corrs' most popular songs of all time. It reached number 2 on the UK music chart after being re-released in 1999. The lyrics are relatively short and often repeated.

However, concert audiences can feel the deep meaning behind the simple words expressed. Presented with the beauty of the melody created by the instruments played, it can bring listeners into a romantic atmosphere. This song tells the story of someone who is falling in love and is packaged with beautiful music.

5. What I Can Do (1998)

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 First released in January 1998, but re-released in August of the same year in the form of a remix by the electronic music duo named Tin Tin Out. After the re-release, this The Corrs song gained more attention and reached number three on the UK music chart at that time.

This song tells the story of someone's dilemma in making their crush fall in love with them. Both versions of the song are beautiful and characteristic, the remade version offers enjoyable music, a faster tempo, and cheerful vibes. Meanwhile, the original song has a slower and lighter doo-wop style.

6. Breathless (2000)

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Released on July 18, 2000, this song became the best song by The Corrs which upon its initial release had successfully reached the number one position on various music charts worldwide and made it to the list of the best singles in 2000. In fact, this song reached number one in Spain and the United Kingdom and was also a top 40 hit in the US and the 33rd best-selling single in the UK in 2000.

Furthermore, in 2001, this song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and was used as the theme song for a Brazilian soap opera and the opening song for the film The Wedding Date. The song tells the story of flirtation and falling in love.

7. Radio (1999)

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Released in October 1999, this song entered the top 20 on music charts in several countries, such as Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The song titled Radio tells the story of someone who uses the radio as a source of comfort when feeling lonely after being left by their lover.

Then, they reminisce about their memories together through a song played on the radio. This song offers sad lyrics mixed with a cheerful melody. It's as if, even though everything has ended, they don't want to remember the separation as something that always brings them sadness.

8. So Young (1997)

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The first recommended song by The Corrs titled So Young was released in 1997. This song tells the story of the parents of The Corrs band members.

With a cheerful rhythm, this song tells about the youthful life. It is known that this song was written by the Corr siblings for their parents who, despite being old, always have a youthful spirit.

9. Everybody Hurt (1999)

Released in 1999, through this song, The Corrs want to give encouragement to everyone in facing life despite having been hurt.

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