Encore (Russell Watson album)

Encore, released in October 2001, is the second album by British tenor Russell Watson. This album peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Classical Albums Chart on 18 October 2002.

Critical reception
The AllMusic review of Encore concludes with, "It's important to note that Watson did begin his career as a pop singer, but no one has ever straddled the great stylistic divide quite so successfully as he does on ENCORE."

Musicians

 * Russell Watson – vocals (Lead), Vocals (Background)
 * James Banbury – Cello
 * Jay Berliner – guitar
 * Jeff Bova – keyboards
 * Paul "Wix" Wickens – keyboards
 * Neil Jason – bass
 * Bashiri Johnson – percussion
 * Steve Butler – vocals (Background)
 * Rita Campbell – vocals (Background)
 * Alistair Gordon – vocals (Background)
 * Judith Abbott – vocals (Background)
 * Sue Quin – vocals (Background)
 * Laurence Cottle – guitar
 * John McCurry – guitar
 * John Parricelli – guitar
 * Richard Cottle – keyboards, Tin Whistle
 * Andy Findon – Whistle (Human)
 * Lulu – Duet Vocals on "The Prayer"
 * Lionel Richie – Duet Vocals on "Magic of Love"
 * John Lubbock – Conductor

Production

 * Leon Zervos – Mastering
 * Nick Patrick – arranger, producer
 * Russell Watson – producer
 * Philip Bodger – mixing
 * Jerry Clifford – Photography
 * Andrew Southam – Photography, Tray Card
 * Rory Johnston – Production Executive
 * David Maurice – editing, mixing, programming
 * Mark Millington – Art Direction, Design, Photography
 * Mark Smith – editing, programming
 * Giles Stanley – production coordination
 * Bill Borrows – Liner Notes

Track information and credits adapted from Discogs and AllMusic, then verified from the album's liner notes.