So Natural (song)


"So Natural" is a song recorded by the British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 1993 album, So Natural. It was released as the first proper single in the United Kingdom on 11 October 1993 and in other European countries in November 1993. The song was written by Stansfield and her husband Ian Devaney, and produced by Devaney.
An accompanying music video, directed by Marcus Nispel, was also released. "So Natural" was remixed by Roger Sanchez, DJ Duro, Frankie Foncett and Vassal Benford. The single reached number fifteen in the United Kingdom.
In 2003, it was included on . In 2014, the remixes of "So Natural" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of So Natural.

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from many music critics. Quentin Harrison from Albumism said that the song "emphasizes Stansfield’s rich, honeyed tone; the plush arrangement recalls the pinnacle of early-to-mid ‘70s soul." Music & Media wrote that "what Marvin requested, Lisa delivers. She seduces the lyrics in an almost underplayed way, only to see the slow rhythm teasingly broken by a vintage Barry White bridge." They also described it as "sophisticated" and "sensual". R.S. Murthi from New Straits Times said that Stansfield "acquits herself with style and grace" on tunes like "So Natural". Pop Rescue noted that "her breathy, soulful vocals, usher in this gentle ballad, and it is a perfect showcase of her rich vocals".

Track listings

European 7" single
  1. "So Natural" – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" – 5:41
Japanese CD single
  1. "So Natural" – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" – 5:25
European CD/12" single
  1. "So Natural" – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" – 5:18
  3. "So Natural" – 5:27
UK CD/12" single
  1. "So Natural" – 4:42
  2. "So Natural" – 5:18
  3. "So Natural" – 5:17
  4. "So Natural" – 7:30
  5. "So Natural" – 5:27
  6. "So Natural" – 5:25
UK promotional 2x12" single
  1. "So Natural" – 5:18
  2. "So Natural" – 5:17
  3. "So Natural" – 4:42
  4. "So Natural"
  5. "So Natural" – 7:30
  6. "So Natural"
  7. "So Natural" – 5:41
  8. "So Natural" – 5:27
Other remixes
  1. "So Natural" – 6:42

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