Now in a Minute

Now in a Minute
Now in a Minute
Studio album by Donna Lewis
Released	7 May 1996
Recorded	1995–1996
Studio	Shelter Island (New York City, New York); Unique (New York City, New York); BBC Pebble Mill (Birmingham, England); Third Story (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania);
Genre	Dream pop
Length	45:51
Label	Atlantic
Producer	Donna Lewis; Kevin Killen;
Donna Lewis chronology
Singles from Now in a Minute
	"I Love You Always Forever"; Released: April 16, 1996; "Without Love"; Released: 1996; "Mother"; Released: 1997;

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]
Robert Christgau	^[3]
Music Week	^[4]

Now in a Minute is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Donna Lewis, released in 1996. The album is best known for the single "I Love You Always Forever", which broke the airplay record in the United States for exceeding one million spins on radio, becoming the most-played single up to that point. Two other singles were released from the album, "Without Love" and "Mother".

A 25th anniversary edition, including the same tracks as the original CD, was released on vinyl in the United States on 2 April 2021. Subsequently, an expanded edition of the album, including remixes and B-sides, was released on digital platforms on the album's exact 25th anniversary, 7 May 2021.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Donna Lewis, except where noted.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
1.	"Without Love"	Dave Taylor	Lewis	3:41
2.	"Mother"			4:34
3.	"I Love You Always Forever"			4:00
4.	"Nothing Ever Changes"			4:26
5.	"Simone"			4:26
6.	"Love & Affection"			3:55
7.	"Agenais"			4:12
8.	"Fool's Paradise"			4:01
9.	"Lights of Life"			4:51
10.	"Silent World"			2:52
11.	"I Love You Always Forever" (Philly remix)			4:41

2021 expanded edition
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
12.	"Don't Ask"			1:53
13.	"Pink Chairs"			3:26
14.	"Have You Ever Loved"			3:33
15.	"I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 edit)			4:40
16.	"Without Love" (radio edit long version)	Taylor	Lewis	3:26
17.	"Simone" (lullaby version)			2:53
18.	"Beauty & Wonder"			2:44
19.	"Mother" (remix)			3:54
20.	"Fool's Paradise" (radio edit)			3:50
21.	"Fool's Paradise" (Tevendale's Tunnel Mix)			8:05
22.	"Fool's Paradise" (Donnapella)			3:36
23.	"I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 remix)			9:00
24.	"I Love You Always Forever" (Sylk 130 instrumental)			5:00
25.	"I Love You Always Forever" (drumapella)			5:12

Personnel

Credits for Now in a Minute adapted from the liner notes.^[5]

Donna Lewis – vocals, keyboards (1-9), acoustic piano (2-5, 10), Omnichord (2), music box (2), programming (3, 5, 9), string arrangements (5, 7)
Mark Hutchins – additional keyboards (1, 4, 6), percussive scissors (1)
Harvey Jones – Prophet-5 (1, 4-6, 9), atmospheric keyboards (3), Mellotron flutes (5), keyboards (6)
Gerry Leonard – electric guitar (1), acoustic guitar (1, 2), EBow (2), guitars (3, 4, 6, 8), classical guitar (9)
Bill Dillon – guitars (1)
Tony Franklin – bass (1-9)
Jimmy Bralower – drum programming (1-6, 8, 9)
Dean Sharp – drum programming (1, 6)
Peter Keppler – music box (2)
Eric Friedlander – cello (5, 7)
Kevin Killen – Omnichord (8)
Cosmic Lounge Brass Ensemble – horns (11)

Production

Jennifer Stark – A&R
Donna Lewis – producer, arrangements, mixing (3)
Kevin Killen – producer, engineer, mixing (1, 2, 4-10)
Jimmy Bralower – mixing (3)
Tim Leitner – mix engineer (3)
Ian Rae – recording (10)
Peter Keppler – additional engineer, assistant engineer, mix assistant (1, 2, 4-10)
Carl Glanville – additional assistant engineer
Ed Miller – assistant mix engineer (3)
King Britt – remixing (11)
John Wicks – remixing (11)
Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine)
Martin Harris – project coordinator
Brenda Rotheiser – art direction, design
Norman Jean Roy – photography
Nancy Sprague – hair, make-up
Kym Cantor – stylist
Grainne Fitzpatrick - chef

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[6]	47
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)^[7]	17
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)^[8]	66
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[9]	43
UK Albums (OCC)^[10]	52
US Billboard 200^[11]	31

Year-end charts

Chart (1996)	Position
US Billboard 200^[12]	155
Chart (1997)	Position
US Billboard 200^[13]	157

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[14]	Platinum	1,000,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ Unterberger, Andrew (29 June 2017). "The 100 Greatest Pop Songs of 1997: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2025. Lewis' entire Now In a Minute album is actually sort of a marvel; Cocteau Twins-like dreampop with enough of an adult-alternative backbone to get played at Lilith Fair.
^ Demalon, Tom. "Now in a Minute - Donna Lewis". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Donna Lewis". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
^ "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 21 September 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
^ Now in a Minute (liner notes). Donna Lewis. Atlantic. 1995. 82762.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ "Australiancharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 9813". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
^ "Swisscharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
^ "Donna Lewis Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
^ "American album certifications – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 17 March 2016.

[Unterberger_2017-1] Unterberger, Andrew (29 June 2017). "The 100 Greatest Pop Songs of 1997: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2025. Lewis' entire Now In a Minute album is actually sort of a marvel; Cocteau Twins-like dreampop with enough of an adult-alternative backbone to get played at Lilith Fair.

[2] Demalon, Tom. "Now in a Minute - Donna Lewis". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 October 2011.

[3] Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Donna Lewis". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

[4] "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 21 September 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 5 September 2021.

[5] Now in a Minute (liner notes). Donna Lewis. Atlantic. 1995. 82762.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[ac_Australia_Donna_Lewis-6] "Australiancharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.

[group=-7] "Top RPM Albums: Issue 9813". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 26 July 2023.

[ac_Germany4_Donna_Lewis-8] "Offiziellecharts.de – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 23 September 2021.

[ac_Switzerland_Donna_Lewis-9] "Swisscharts.com – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 September 2021.

[ac_UK2_-10] "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2021.

[ac_Billboard200_Donna_Lewis-11] "Donna Lewis Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.

[12] "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2021.

[13] "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2021.

[United_StatesDonna_LewisNow_in_a_MinutealbumCertRef-14] "American album certifications – Donna Lewis – Now in a Minute". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 17 March 2016.

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Singles	"I Love You Always Forever" "At the Beginning" "I Could Be the One"
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