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: Incredibly, the lead vocal heard on the final master was reportedly recorded in just one take in a small studio behind Stansfield's parents' house. Chart Milestones

The track was a massive commercial success, breaking several records: Lisa Stansfield: how we made All Around the World lisa_stansfield_all_around_the_world

We put real strings on it at Strawberry Studios in Stockport, but otherwise it was all low-budget and DIY. It's hilarious, really. The Guardian : Incredibly, the lead vocal heard on the

: The song features a distinct spoken-word intro, intended as an unashamed homage to soul legend Barry White . Stansfield and White later turned this tribute into a reality by recording a duet version of the song in 1992. The Guardian : The song features a distinct

: Written by Stansfield alongside Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, the lyrics tell a story of longing and regret as a narrator searches the globe for an estranged lover.