Breathless is the sixth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G, released in November 17, 1992, on Arista Records. It reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.[6] The track "Forever in Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition at the 1994 ceremony[7] and reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Breathless | ||||
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Released | November 17, 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
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Length | 69:57 (US version) 75:29 (International version) | |||
Label | Arista | |||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Entertainment Weekly | D[4] |
Music Week | [5] |
Despite negative reviews from critics, the album was still certified Diamond for selling over 15 million copies in the US,[8] making it one of the top 10 best-selling albums in the United States.[9]
Note: On the international version, "Jasmine Flower" is track 14, omitting "Natural Ride".
All music is composed by Kenny G, unless otherwise indicated below
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Joy of Life" | 4:23 | |
2. | "Forever in Love" | 5:01 | |
3. | "In the Rain" | 5:03 | |
4. | "Sentimental" |
| 6:38 |
5. | "By the Time This Night Is Over" (with Peabo Bryson) |
| 4:50 |
6. | "End of the Night" | 5:25 | |
7. | "Alone" | 5:28 | |
8. | "Morning" |
| 5:17 |
9. | "Even If My Heart Would Break" (with Aaron Neville) | 5:01 | |
10. | "G-Bop" |
| 4:09 |
11. | "Sister Rose" |
| 6:16 |
12. | "A Year Ago" | 5:18 | |
13. | "Homeland" | 4:36 | |
14. | "Natural Ride" (US track) |
| 5:17 |
15. | "The Wedding Song" (International track) |
| 3:25 |
16. | "Jasmine Flower" (Japan bonus track) | Traditional | 4:40 |
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Year-end charts edit
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[35] | 3× Platinum | 210,000^ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[36] | Platinum | 250,000* |
Canada (Music Canada)[37] | 15× Platinum | 1,500,000^ |
Germany | — | 250,000[38] |
Ghana | — | 80,000[39] |
Ireland | — | 180,000[40] |
Japan (RIAJ)[41] | Platinum | 200,000^ |
Korea | — | ≈1,000,000[42] |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[43] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
Singapore | — | 160,000[44] |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[45] | 8× Platinum | 800,000^ |
Taiwan | — | 200,000[46] |
United Kingdom (BPI)[47] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[48] | 15× Platinum | 15,000,000^ |
Summaries | ||
Asia Pacific | — | 13,000,000[42] |
Worldwide | — | 40,000,000[49] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |