THE ESSENTIAL
The Essential is a compilation album by Sandra, released on March 31st 2003. This album is part of the “Essential” series by Virgin Records, which compiles some of the most significant tracks from artists’ careers. The compilation features a selection of Sandra’s most iconic hits from the 1980s and early 1990s, such as “(I’ll Never Be) Maria Magdalena,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Everlasting Love,” and “Secret Land.”
The album serves as a comprehensive introduction to Sandra’s work, highlighting her contributions to the Europop and synth-pop genres.
1.(I’ll Never Be) Maria Magdalena – 3:58
2.In the Heat of the Night – 5:20
3.Little Girl – 3:11
4.Innocent Love – 4:20
5.Hi! Hi! Hi! – 4:10
6.Loreen – 4:17
7.Midnight Man – 3:04
8.Everlasting Love – 3:41
9.Stop for a Minute – 4:04
10.Heaven Can Wait – 4:07
11.Secret Land – 4:05
12.We’ll Be Together – 3:48
13.Around My Heart – 3:10
14.Hiroshima – 4:11
15.(Life May Be) A Big Insanity – 4:29
16.One More Night – 3:41
17.Don’t Be Aggressive – 4:22
18.Johnny Wanna Live – 3:52
• Production: Michael Cretu, Armand Volker
• Songwriting: Michael Cretu, Klaus Hirschburger, Hubert Kemmler, and others