Marc Cohn | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 12, 1991 | |||
Studio | Quad Recording, New York City | |||
Genre | Folk rock, alternative country | |||
Length | 45:41 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Marc Cohn, Ben Wisch | |||
Marc Cohn chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
NME | 7/10[2] |
The Vancouver Sun | [3] |
Marc Cohn is the debut studio album released in 1991 by American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn.[4] The album peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard 200 Chart.[5] It was RIAA certified gold in 1992 and was certified platinum in 1996.[6] The album peaked at number 31 in Australia and was certified gold there in 1992.[7]
The album is known for the hit single "Walking in Memphis". Following the release of the album, Cohn won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.[6][8]
Track 9 written by Willie Dixon; all other tracks written by Marc Cohn.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Walking in Memphis" | 4:13 |
2. | "Ghost Train" | 4:13 |
3. | "Silver Thunderbird" | 4:39 |
4. | "Dig Down Deep" | 5:09 |
5. | "Walk on Water" | 4:02 |
6. | "Miles Away" | 3:23 |
7. | "Saving the Best for Last" | 5:35 |
8. | "Strangers in a Car" | 2:47 |
9. | "29 Ways" | 3:06 |
10. | "Perfect Love" | 4:24 |
11. | "True Companion" | 4:10 |
Adapted from the album's liner notes.[9]
Chart (1991–1992) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA Charts)[10] | 31 |
US Billboard 200 | 38 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[11] | Gold | 35,000^ |
Germany (BVMI)[12] | Gold | 250,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Gold | 100,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |