tracks 3-1 to 3-14 alto saxophone [the section], tenor saxophone [the section] Richie Buckley
tracks 3-1 to 3-14 arranged by Tanita Tikaram
tracks 3-1, 3-5 arranged by [harmony vocals] Jennifer Warnes
tracks 3-2 to 3-4, 3-6 to 3-14 arranged by [harmony vocals] Rod Argent
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 arranged by [kreisler string orchestra], conductor [kreisler string orchestra] Rod Argent
tracks 2-3 arranged by [music arranged by] Helen O'Hara
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-10 arranged by [music arranged by] Peter Van Hooke
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-10 arranged by [music arranged by] Rod Argent
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10 arranged by [music arranged by] Tanita Tikaram
tracks 3-1 to 3-14 arranged by [string orchestra], conductor [string orchestra] Rod Argent
tracks 3-1 to 3-14 arranged by [string quartet] Rod Argent
tracks 3-1 to 3-8, 3-10 to 3-13 arranged by [the section] Helen O'Hara
tracks 3-1 to 3-8, 3-10 to 3-13 arranged by [the section] Mark Isham
tracks 3-1 to 3-8, 3-10 to 3-13 arranged by [the section] Richie Buckley
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 cello [kreisler string orchestra] Mark Davies
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 cello [kreisler string orchestra] Rachel Maguire
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 cello [kreisler string orchestra] Robert Woollard
tracks 3-1 to 3-14 coordinator [groove masters studios] Veronica Albano
design Estuary English
design Estuary English
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 double bass [kreisler string orchestra] Andrew Davis
tracks 5-6 engineer Paul Dieter
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 3-1 to 3-14 engineer Simon Hurrell
tracks 3-1 to 3-14 engineer [assistant engineer, abbey road studio] Gavin Cousins
tracks 3-1 to 3-14 engineer [assistant engineer, bearsville studio] Chris Laidlaw
tracks 3-1 to 3-14 engineer [groove masters studios] Paul Dieter
tracks 5-5 engineer, mixed by John Hudson
tracks 5-2, 5-4, 5-7, 5-9 engineer, mixed by Paul Dieter
tracks 5-1, 5-3, 5-8, 5-10 engineer, mixed by Steve Price
tracks 3-1 to 3-8, 3-10 to 3-13 flugelhorn [the section], trumpet [the section] Mark Isham
tracks 3-1, 3-14 leader [the string orchestra] Gavyn Wright
liner notes Tanita Tikaram
liner notes Tanita Tikaram
mastered by Simon Murphy
tracks 5-6 mixed by Bob Salcedo
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 3-1 to 3-14 mixed by Peter Van Hooke
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 3-1 to 3-14 mixed by Rod Argent
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 3-1 to 3-14 mixed by Simon Hurrell
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 3-1 to 3-14 producer Peter Van Hooke
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 3-1 to 3-14 producer Rod Argent
tracks 3-1 to 3-14, 5-1, 5-3, 5-5, 5-8, 5-10 producer Tanita Tikaram
tracks 5-2, 5-4, 5-6, 5-7, 5-9 producer Thomas Newman
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 viola [kreisler string orchestra] Elspeth Cowey
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 viola [kreisler string orchestra] Helen Kamminga
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 viola [kreisler string orchestra] John Metcalfe
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 viola [kreisler string orchestra] Mairi Campbell
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Abigail Brown
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Anne Solomon
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Chris Brierley
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Ginny Strawson
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Katherine Shave
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Louisa Fuller
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Mark Pharoah
tracks 2-2, 2-7, 2-10 violin [kreisler string orchestra] Rick Koster
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Barry Wilde
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Belinda Bunt
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Jeremy Painter
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Jim Archer
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Jim McLeod
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Lyn Fletcher
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Mark Berrow
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Michael McMenemy
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Peter Oxer
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Roy Gillard
tracks 3-1, 3-14 violin [other violins, the string orchestra] Wilf Gibson
tracks 3-1 to 3-8, 3-10 to 3-13 violin [the section] Helen O'Hara
tracks 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 3-1 to 3-14, 4-1 to 4-12, 5-1 to 5-10 words by, music by Tanita Tikaram
Published By Acqua Azzurra Srl
Published By Brogue Music
Published By Stevie Smith Estate
Published By Warner Chappell Music
Published By WCM Publishing Ltd.
Recorded At Abbey Road Studios
Recorded At Angel Studios
Recorded At Bearsville Studios
Recorded At Groove Masters
Recorded At Mayfair Studios
Recorded At Red House Studios
Recorded At Roundhouse Studios
Recorded At Sound Chambers, North Hollywood
Recorded At The Wool Hall
Phonographic Copyright (p) Warner Music UK Ltd.
Copyright (c) Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Licensed From Warner Music UK Ltd.
Marketed By Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Distributed By Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Clamshell cardboard box containing 5 CDs in individual card sleeves recreating the original artwork of each album
24-page booklet containing track-by-track commentary by Tanita (for album tracks), photos (some previously unissued) and credits

Booklet states incorrect durations for tracks 3-19, 4:14 (correct: 2:53) and 5-11, 4:24 (correct 4:10).

[Box bottom:]
All tracks ℗ 1988-1996 Warner Music UK Ltd.
This compilation © 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.
Made in the EU.

[In booklet:]
Published by Warner Chappell Music/Brogue Music [all tracks, except:]
5-12: Published by Warner Chappell Music/Brogue Music/WCM and the Stevie Smith Estate)
5-15: Original publisher Acqua Azzurra Mus SRL
[All individual tracks:] Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.
Notes by Tanita Tikaram, January 2024

[Thank you section on back of booklet:]
Thank you to everyone who has supported my music over the years, I truly appreciate it.
Thank you to my parents for teaching me to love the library and buying me my first guitar.
Thank you Alex Pullan and John Reed at Cherry Red for putting this beautiful box set together, Richard Manners at WCM and Paul Spraggon at SSB.
Thank you to Vince Power for everything he did for the music scene in the UK and for giving me my first gig.
Àngel Molina and Patrick Schwarz my gratitude for always looking out for my songs. Thank you Rod Argent, Paul Charles, Mark Creswell, Malcolm Dunbar RIP, Helen O'Hara, Mark Isham, Simon Hurrell, Thomas Newman, Peter Van Hooke, Jennifer Warnes, Gavyn Wright and all the other wonderful musicians and technicians who have shared their time and artistry on these albums. Thank you Gillie Holmes and the Kings for being pals and turning up in the rain. Sarah Pearson thank you for always being on the side of the artist. Natacha, thank you for everything.
Tanita Tikaram, March 2024
Photos, memorabilia, knowledge and invaluable help: Àngel Molina

[From booklet:]
CD1 / ANCIENT HEART
(P) 1988, 1-14: (P) 1991, 1-15, 1-16: (P) 1989
Original album credits:
Rod Argent & Peter Van Hooke appear courtesy of MMC Records / Paul Brady appears courtesy of PolyGram International / David Lindley appears courtesy of Elektra/Asylum Records / Mark lsham appears courtesy of Virgin America.
Mark Creswell and Brendan Croker are members of Leeds' finest Brendan Croker & The Five O'Clock Shadows, and appear regularly at The Mean Fiddler
Engineered by Simon Hurrell at the Red House Studio - April/June/July 1988
CD2 / THE SWEET KEEPER
(P) 1990
Original album credits:
Kreisler String Orchestra: Violins: Katherine Shave, Christopher Brierley, Abigail Brown, Anne Solomon, Louisa Fuller, Richard Koster, Virginia Strawson, Mark Pharoah / Cellos: Robert Woollard, Rachael Maguire, Mark Davies / Violas: John Metcalfe, Elspeth Cowey, Helen Kamminga, Mairi Campbell / Double Bass: Andrew Davis
Rod Argent & Peter Van Hooke appear courtesy of MMC Records / Mark lsham appears courtesy of Virgin Records / Mark Creswell appears courtesy of Silvertone Records / Sonny Landreth appears shortly at a theatre near you with John Hiatt & The Goners
Engineered by Simon Hurrell at the Red House Studio June/July/September 1989
CD3 / EVERYBODY'S ANGEL
(P) 1991, 3-17: (P) 1992, 3-18, 3-19: (P) 1989
Original album credits:
Recorded at: Bearsville Studio / Assistant Engineer: Chris Laidlaw / Abbey Road Studio / Assistant Engineer: Gavin Cousins / Groove Masters Studios / Engineer: Paul Dieter / Co-ordination by Veronica Albano / Red House Studios / The Section arrangements by The Section, who are: Mark lsham: Flugelhorn or Trumpet / Helen O'Hara: Violin / Richie Buckley: Alto or Tenor Sax
Jennifer Warnes appears by kind permission of Private Music / Rod Argent appear by kind permission of MMC Records / Mark Isham appears by kind permission of Virgin Records
CD4 / ELEVEN KINDS OF LONELINESS
(P) 1992, 4-15: (P) 1995
Original album credits:
Recorded at: Wool Hall, Bath / Mayfair Studios, London / Sound Chambers, LA / The Roundhouse, London.
Mark lsham appears courtesy of Virgin Records.
CD5 / LOVERS IN THE CITY
(P) 1995, 5-15: (P) 1996
Original album credits:
Tanita produced tracks recorded at Angel Studios, London, England. Engineered and mixed by Steve Price. 5-5 recorded at Mayfair Studios, London, England, Engineered and mixed by John Hudson.
Thomas produced tracks recorded at Groove Masters Studios, LA, USA, Engineered and mixed by Paul Dieter. 5-6 mixed by Robert Salcedo.
Jennifer Warnes appears by kind permission of Private Music / Jim Keltner appear by kind permission of Cynthia / Mark Creswell and Adam Kirk appears by kind permission of This Way Up / Don Edwards appears by kind permission of Warner Bros.
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Matrix / Runout: CA QCRCD5BOX174CD1 @@ (CD1)
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