World of Our Own
Studio album by
Westlife
Released12 November 2001
Recorded2000–2001;
Rokstone Studios, London
Windmill Lane Studios, Ireland
Olympic Studios, London
C&N Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
Cheiron Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
GenrePop, Dance rock
Length76:35
LabelRCA, BMG
ProducerSimon Cowell (exec.), Cutfather & Joe, Andrew Frampton, Julian Gallagher, Steve Kipner, David Kreuger, Josef Larossi, Steve Mac, Per Magnusson, Andreas "Quiz" Romdhane, Richard Stannard
Westlife chronology
Coast to Coast
(2000) 		World of Our Own
(2001) 		Unbreakable – The Greatest Hits Volume 1
(2002)
Alternative cover
European cover
Singles from World of Our Own
  1. "Uptown Girl"
    Released: 5 March 2001
  2. "Queen of My Heart"
    Released: 5 November 2001
  3. "World of Our Own"
    Released: 18 February 2002
  4. "Bop Bop Baby"
    Released: 20 May 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
SwiselyB[1]

World of Our Own is the third studio album recorded by Irish boy band Westlife. It was released through RCA Records on 12 November 2001. It reached number one in the United Kingdom and includes the singles "Queen of My Heart" (which was a double A-side with "When You're Looking Like That"), "World of Our Own" (which was a double A-side with "Angel"), "Bop Bop Baby", and the final single from the group's last album, "Uptown Girl". "Evergreen" was later covered by Will Young as his winner's single for the 2002 Pop Idol competition.

The album went 4× Platinum in the UK and is the fourteenth biggest selling boy band album ever in the UK.[2] The album was one of the best selling international albums in Hong Kong in 2002.[3] In January 2005, the album was re-released in a 2-in-1 box set with the group's previous album, Coast to Coast.[4]

The album sold over 5,5 million copies worldwide.[5]

Background

The band spent four months making this album and wrote seven songs on it.[6] The album cover was shot in Dublin.[7]

"Uptown Girl" was recorded by the band as a part of the 2001 Comic Relief charity single. It was released on 5 March 2001. "Queen of My Heart" was released on 5 November 2001 as the first single from this album.[8] In an interview, Kian said that the song was about a person who wants to go back to their soulmate whom they have been away from each other for a long time.[9] "World of Our Own" was released on 18 February 2002 as the second single from this album. The band described it as a 'poppy' song.[10] "Bop Bop Baby" was released on 20 May 2002 as the third single from this album.

Bonus track "Bad Girls" was originally intended to be recorded by Luis Fonsi.[11]

World of Our Own Tour

Main article: World of Our Own Tour

The World of Our Own Tour saw Westlife touring the UK and Europe in 2002. The tour centered on a space theme with giant globes for the band's entrance.

Track listing

World of Our Own — UK/Europe Standard version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Queen of My Heart" (Radio Edit)Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, John McLaughlin, Steve RobsonMac4:20
2."Bop Bop Baby"Brian McFadden, Shane Filan, Graham Murphy, Christopher O'BrienMac4:23
3."I Cry"Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson, David KreugerKreuger, Magnusson4:12
4."Why Do I Love You"Elofsson, Magnusson, KreugerKreuger, Magnusson3:40
5."I Wanna Grow Old with You"Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Markus Feehily, Filan, McFaddenMac4:09
6."Evergreen"Elofsson, Magnusson, KreugerKreuger, Magnusson4:05
7."World of Our Own"Mac, Hector, Dennis Morgan, Simon ClimieMac3:33
8."To Be Loved"Mac, HectorMac3:21
9."Drive (for All Time)"Mac, HectorMac3:28
10."If Your Heart's Not in It"Steve Kipner, Andrew FramptonKipner, Frampton4:21
11."When You Come Around"Byrne, Egan, Richard Stannard, Julian Gallagher, Ash Howes, Martin HarringtonStannard, Gallagher3:42
12."Don't Say It's Too Late"McFadden, Filan, Andreas "Quiz" Romdhane, Josef LarossiRomdhane, Larossi4:13
13."Don't Let Me Go"Byrne, Egan, Gallagher, Howes, Harrington, Stannard, Sharon Murphy, Dave MorganStannard, Gallagher3:30
14."Walk Away"Krueger, Magnusson, Carlsson, Pelle NylénKrueger, Magnusson4:00
15."Love Crime"McFadden, Filan, Romdhane, LarossiRomdhane, Larossi3:18
16."Imaginary Diva"Egan, Byrne, Mark FeehilyCutfather & Joe3:41
17."Angel"Sarah McLachlanMac4:24
World of Our Own — European second re-issue version (bonus track)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."When You're Looking Like That" (Single Remix)Rami, Andreas Carlsson, Max MartinRami3:52
World of Our Own — Japanese edition bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Bad Girls"Romdhane, Larossi, Clyde Lieberman, Savan KotechaRomdhane, Larossi3:22
19."I Promise You That"Nick Jarl, Patric Jonsson, Lilli SjöbergJarl, Jonsson, Pär Åström3:35
World of Our Own — International Standard Version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Queen of My Heart" (Radio Edit)Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, John McLaughlin, Steve RobsonMac4:20
2."Bop Bop Baby"Brian McFadden, Shane Filan, Graham Murphy, Christopher O'BrienMac4:23
3."I Cry"Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson, David KreugerKreuger, Magnusson4:12
4."Uptown Girl" (Radio Edit)Billy JoelMac3:08
5."Why Do I Love You"Elofsson, Magnusson, KreugerKreuger, Magnusson3:40
6."I Wanna Grow Old with You"McFadden, Filan, Kian EganMac4:09
7."When You're Looking Like That" (Single Remix)Rami, Andreas Carlsson, Max MartinRami3:54
8."Evergreen"Elofsson, Magnusson, KreugerKreuger, Magnusson4:05
9."World of Our Own"Mac, Hector, Dennis Morgan, Simon ClimieMac3:33
10."To Be Loved"Mac, HectorMac3:21
11."Drive (for All Time)"Mac, HectorMac3:28
12."If Your Heart's Not in It"Steve Kipner, Andrew FramptonKipner, Frampton4:21
13."When You Come Around"Egan, Nicky Byrne, Richard Stannard, Julian Gallagher, Ash Howes, Martin HarringtonStannard, Gallagher3:42
14."Don't Say It's Too Late"McFadden, Filan, Andreas "Quiz" Romdhane, Josef LarossiRomdhane, Larossi4:13
15."Don't Let Me Go"Egan, Byrne, Stannard, Gallagher, Howes, Harrington, Sharon Murphy, Dave MorganStannard, Gallagher3:30
16."Walk Away"Krueger, Magnusson, Carlsson, Pelle NylénKrueger, Magnusson4:00
17."Love Crime"McFadden, Filan, Romdhane, LarossiRomdhane, Larossi3:18
18."Imaginary Diva"Egan, Byrne, Mark FeehilyCutfather & Joe3:41
19."Angel"Sarah McLachlanMac4:24
20."Bad Girls"Romdhane, Larossi, Clyde Lieberman, Savan KotechaRomdhane, Larossi3:22
World of Our Own — Asian deluxe edition bonus disc
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bop Bop Baby" (Almighty Radio Edit)McFadden, Filan, Murphy, O'BrienMac, Almighty3:55
2."Bad Girls"Andreas Romdhane, Josef Larossi, Lieberman, KotechaRomdhane, Larossi3:22
3."I Promise You That"Nick Jarl, Patric Jonsson, Lilli SjöbergJarl, Jonsson, Pär Åström3:35
4."My Private Movie"Kipner, David Kopatz, Jack KugellCutfather & Joe4:05
5."Don't Get Me Wrong"Jake, Mike HofstenSteve Mac3:45
6."Crying Girl"McFadden, RobsonSteve Robson3:42
7."You Don't Know"McFadden, Filan, Egan, Byrne, FeehilyChristopher O'Brien, Graham Murphy4:15
8."Reason for Living"McFadden, Filan, Egan, Byrne, FeehilySteve Mac3:50
World of Our Own — Asian special edition bonus VCD
No.TitleLength
1."My Love"3:55
2."Uptown Girl"3:40
3."What Makes a Man"4:02
4."I Lay My Love on You"3:35
5."Queen of My Heart"4:25
6."World of Our Own"3:40
7."Angel"4:32
8."Bop Bop Baby"4:57

Credits

Release history

Country Release Date
Taiwan 1 November 2001
Europe 12 November 2001
Australia 3 December 2001

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for World Of Our Own
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[44] Gold 20,000*
Chile[5] Gold 10,000[5]
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[45] Platinum 50,000^
Germany (BVMI)[46] Gold 150,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[47] Gold 40,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[48] 2× Platinum 30,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway)[49] Platinum 50,000*
South Africa (RISA)[50] Platinum 50,000*
Sweden (GLF)[51] Platinum 80,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[52] Gold 20,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[53] 4× Platinum 1,200,000^
Summaries
Europe (IFPI)[54] 2× Platinum 2,000,000*
Worldwide — 5,500,000[5]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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