First Day Of My Life

Album: Beautiful Intentions (2005)
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Songfacts®:

  • This was co-written by former Robbie Williams collaborator Guy Chambers and Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias. It was previously recorded by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
  • This was Melanie C's biggest European hit to date peaking at #1 in Germany, Portugal, Poland, Switzerland and Spain. However it was never released in her native UK.
  • The song was released on Mel C's own independent label, Red Girl Records. The name was inspired by her love of Liverpool Football Club and her propensity to blush easily.

Comments: 1

  • Shawn from Green Bay, WiAbsolutely beautiful song. Complete travesty this never had wide release. I am going to buy it right now if I can find it.
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