D-Side
OriginIreland
GenresPop
Years active2001–2006
LabelsPolydor, Avex
Past membersDamien (Dane) Guiden
Derek Moran
Shane Creevey
Damien Bowe
Derek Ryan
Websitedsideofficial.com

D-Side were an Irish boy band established in 2001 by Irish twin doctors Rory and Eoghan Mac Sweeney and signed by Clive Black at Edel Records. Edel brought in Kim Glover to manage the band after her success with New Kids on the Block, Ant & Dec (as PJ & Duncan), B*Witched and Let Loose. A highlight for D-Side was getting a recording contract with in Japan with Avex and they worked with them until the end of 2007. They had huge success in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Europe, winning 'Best New Band Award' at the Smash Hits Tour in 2002 and scoring 3 UK Top Tens.

The group was made up of 5 members, Derek Ryan (who performed under the alias Ryan O'Rian), Derek Moran, Damien "Dane" Guiden, Shane Crevey and Damien Bowe. The band released their first single "Stronger Together" in Ireland only, which reached No. 5 on the Irish charts. The group then prepared to release their second single, "Speechless" across Europe, building on the successes in their home market. "Speechless" was released thereafter achieving three top 10 singles in the UK/Ireland and some around Europe. They supported Blue, Westlife and many other groups on tour during 2001 and 2002, before headlining their own live shows, as well as being involved in many charity events such as Soccer Magic, Soccer 6, Children in Need and ChildLine. In 2006, D-Side took part in the international contest "New Wave" in Urmala. They released a total of Three albums in Japan, as well as a greatest hits compilation. They were signed to the Japanese record label Avex and were managed by Warren Askew at Total Artist Management. After their split in 2007, Moran went on to present Milkshake! on Channel 5.

History

2001–2003: Stronger Together

Stronger Together was the title of the first album written by Red Rhythm a.k.a. Simon Britton, Cliff Randall and Tara McDonald. It was released in 2003 by Polydor UK. The album was a hit in many countries, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, France and China, reaching the top 10 in those countries. The album contained five singles. The first single, titled "Stronger Together", was released only in Ireland and reached No. 5. The second single was "Speechless", released internationally, gaining some success in Europe and Asia. The single reached the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart (#9). In the other countries, it reached the top 40. The third single was "Invisible", released in late 2003 which reached No. 7 in the UK. The song was also a hit in Europe and Asia, reaching the top 5 in countries such as China, Ireland and France. The song was later covered by Clay Aiken. The fourth single, "Real World", was released in February 2004. It reached No. 4 in Ireland and No. 9 in the UK. The fifth and final single was "Pushin' Me Out", released in April 2004. It reached No. 21 in the UK.

2004–2006: Gravity and Unbroken

Gravity was the second album from the group, released by Avex/Polydor. The group had become a trio by this time. The album peaked at No. 10 in China, but generated less interest elsewhere, only reaching No. 20 in Ireland, and landing within the top 40 in France and Germany. The album contained three singles, but only one was released in Europe. "One More Night Alone" missed the top 40 in France and Germany, and in China peaked at No. 27. The next single was "Sacrifice", a pop-ballad duet with Antony Costa, which was released only in Japan and China. It reached No. 1 on the Chinese charts. The third single, "Who Wants the World", was only released in Japan.

Their third and final album, Unbroken, was released on 28 October 2006. "No One" is an unreleased track written by Bryan Adams.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

Album details Peak chart positions Track list
JAP UK
Stronger Together
  • Release date: 2003
  • Label:
 –[2] 62
No.TitleLength
1."Invisible" 
2."Pushin' Me Out" 
3."I'd Be Lyin'" 
4."Real World" 
5."Speechless" 
6."Crazy World of Love" 
7."Dear You" 
8."Everything About You" 
9."My Best Chance" 
10."Can We Dance" 
11."Where Do You Run" 
12."The Favourite" 
13."Anybody Else But You" 
14."Stronger Together" 
15."Fix Me" 
16."Back in His Arms (Where She Belongs)" 
17."Here I Stand" 
18."Anything (featuring Simon Webbe) (Japanese bonus track)" 
19."Everyday (Japanese bonus track)" 
Gravity
  • Release date: 2005
  • Label:
 271[2]  –
No.TitleLength
1."Sacrifice (featuring Antony Costa)" 
2."Alright" 
3."Superstar" 
4."I'll Give You Everything" 
5."Who Wants the World" 
6."Timeless" 
7."Don't Cry" 
8."Gravity" 
9."One More Night Alone" 
10."Baby Don't Cry" 
11."Back to You" 
12."Never Know" 
13."Lonely Nights" 
14."She Gives Me Life" 
15."Not in Love with You" 
16."Always" 
17."A Different Kind of Love" 
18."Leaf Upon the Wind" 
19."When You Wish Upon a Star (Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)" 
Unbroken
  • Release date: 2006
  • Label:
 58[2]  –
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Unbroken"Phil Thornalley • Colin Campsie • Anders HanssonThornalley • Campsie • Hansson 
2."Let Me Be the One"Simon Perry • Mats PeterssonPerry • Petersson 
3."Mother's Son"Campsie • Martin HedstormThornalley • Hedstorm 
4."Dare to Dream"Perry • David Thomas • Don BlackPerry 
5."No One"Thornalley • Bryan Adams • Jörgen ElofssonThornalley 
6."Bullet Proof"John McLaughlin • Dave James • Tom Gilbert • Julian EmeryJames 
7."Missing You"Perry • Steve Mac • Wayne HectorPerry 
8."Never Too Young"Alan Glass • Sandi Stimlain • Nick StatonGlass • Stimlain 
9."My Faith in You"McLaughlin • James • Maeve O'BoyleJames 
10."Fly"Creevey • O'Riain • Moran • Kai McKenzieMcKenzie 
11."Million Ways"McKenzie • Hans-Peter AaserudMcKenzie 
12."Misunderstood"McKenzie • Tim HartMcKenzie • Hart 
13."Fragile Heart"McLaughlin • James • O'BoyleJames 
14."My Saving Grace"McLaughlin • James • O'Boyle • Alan RossJames 
15."Then You Kissed Me"Perry • Mac • HectorPerry 
16."Tokyo"O'RiainMcKenzie 

Compilation albums

Album details Peak chart positions Track list
JAP UK
Best of D-Side 2004–2008
  • Release date: 2008
  • Label:
 154[2]  –
No.TitleLength
1."Invisible" 
2."Pushin' Me Out" 
3."Speechless" 
4."Real World" 
5."Everything About You" 
6."Back in His Arms (Where She Belongs)" 
7."Anything" 
8."Sacrifice (featuring Anthony Costa)" 
9."Gravity" 
10."Leaf Upon the Wind" 
11."Who Wants the World" 
12."Unbroken" 
13."Bullet Proof" 
14."No One" 
15."Let Me Be the One" 
16."Beautiful" 
17."Nothing Is Impossible" 
18."Invisible (Acoustic Version)" 

DVDs

Album details Peak chart positions Track list
JAP
Gravity – Deluxe Edition Bonus DVD
  • Release date: 2005
  • Label:
 271[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Invisible (Live from VenusFort, 23 July 2005)" 
2."Who Wants The World (Live from VenusFort, 23 July 2005)" 
3."Gravity (Live from VenusFort, 23 July 2005)" 
4."Sacrifice (Live from VenusFort, 23 July 2005)" 
5."Backstage at VenusFort" 
6."Sacrifice (Video)" 
7."Who Wants the World (Video)" 
8."In the Recording Studio" 
9."UK Photoshoot" 
10."Japan Photoshoot" 
11."D-Side Soccer Training" 
12."Beautiful City" (Bonus track)" 
13."Beautiful City" (Montage Video)" 

Singles

Release date Single Peak positions Track listing
IRE JAP UK
July 2002 "Stronger Together" - – –
  • "Stronger Together"
  • "Stronger Together" (Mark McCabe Mix)
  • "You Are Not Alone" (Acoustic)
April 2003 "Speechless" 8 - 9
  • "Speechless" (Radio Edit)
  • "Speechless" (Almighty Mix)
  • "Speechless" (Acoustic)
  • "Everyday"
  • "Speechless" (Video)
  • "Speechless" (Box Talk Interview)
July 2003 "Invisible" 5 - 7
  • "Invisible" (Radio Edit)
  • "Invisible" (Lifestylerz Radio Edit)
  • "Invisible" (Lifestylerz Dub)
  • "Fallen For You"
  • "Bring You Out"
  • "Invisible" (Video)
  • "Invisible" (Lifestylerz Dub Video)
January 2004 "Real World" 4 - 9
  • "Real World" (Radio Edit)
  • "Real World" (Album Version)
  • "Invisible" (Lifestylerz Club Mix)
  • "Real World" (Late Night Mix)
  • "Anything" (featuring Simon Webbe)
  • "Real World" (Video)
March 2004 "Pushin' Me Out" - - 21
  • "Pushin' Me Out"
  • "Tempted"
  • "Pushin' Me Out" (Bimbo Jones Mix)
  • "No Regrets"
  • "Pushin' Me Out" (Video)
January 2005 "One More Night Alone" – - –
  • "One More Night Alone"
  • "Leaf Upon the Wind"
  • "One More Night Alone" (Video)
July 2005 "Sacrifice" – - –
  • "Sacrifice" (featuring Anthony Costa)
  • "When You Wish Upon a Star"
  • "Sacrifice" (Video)
March 2006 "Unbroken" – - –
  • "Unbroken"
  • "Tokyo"
  • "Unbroken" (Video)

References

  1. ↑ "Bryan Adams". Bryan Adams. 25 October 2006. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "ディーサイドのアルバム売上ランキング".
  3. ↑ "グラヴィティー・デラックス・エディション - ディーサイド".
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