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Following the break-up ofTake That, Barlow went straight into the recording studio and began recording a solo album. On 5 July 1996, the album’s lead single, “Forever Love”, was released, peaking at number one on theUK Singles Chart. A second single, “Love Won’t Wait”, was released in April 1997, also peaking at number one.[1]On 26 May 1997, the album was subsequently released, peaking at number one on theUK Albums Charton the week of release.[1]The album was certifiedplatinum.[2]Following the album’s release, a further two singles, “So Help Me Girl” and “Open Road” were released, which charted at 11 and 7 respectively with the third single becoming Barlow’s first solo material to chart in America.[1]