My Love Story (Toni Gonzaga album)

My Love Story is the seventh studio album of Toni Gonzaga under Star Records released on October 17, 2015 on Spotify,^[1] six days later on iTunes Philippines,^[2] and November 13 for CD format in the Philippines.^[3]

Background

Gonzaga first announced the details of her seventh album through her instragram account in October.^[4] In same month, StarMusic Philippines officially announced the release date of the album and single through Instagram.^[5]

''It’s time for the ULTIMATE COMEBACK!,'' noted.

Toni was inspired to do the LP after her wedding in June with Director Paul Soriano. She recalls it and the courtship of Soriano years ago. There are seven songs which consist of six revivals and the rearranged and newly mastered version of her 2007 hit, Catch Me, I’m Falling.

In addition, she believes that the set of songs were perfectly suits the story of love that she does with her husband. The entire album is like a short story of their shared love to each other which transpired and themed through music.

“Music moves you in different ways. And when you’re in love, it echoes the emotional chord of your heart,” Gonzaga said.

Production

The music and arrangement was done by herself and long-time professional partner, Jonathan Manalo. The selection of songs was chosen by Gonzaga herself. She also decided to do Interlude for each song which she talks about the details of courtship of Soriano. The last track is Catch Me, I’m Falling. It is sung and recorded dramatically compared to the 2007 version, with complete accompaniment of strings and piano.^[6]

Promotion

In October 2015, Gonzaga already sung Baby Now That I've Found You in various events including Acer campaign and others. Months later in January 2016, Star Music Philippines announced the official date list of her tour in February which started at Eastwood Open Park and SM City Baliwag a day after.^[7]^[8]^[9] Then in Vizayas region in March.^[10]

Singles

Baby, Now That I've Found You was the first single of the album. It was release on October 14, 2015 which premiered exclusively on MOR 101.9 radio station.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Love Story Intro"			01:06
2.	"When You Say Nothing At All"	Schlitz, Donald Alan Jr., Overstreet, Paul L.	Jonathan Manalo	03:46
3.	"Love Story Interlude 1"			01:08
4.	"You And Me"	Jason Wade, Jude Cole	Jonathan Manalo	03:37
5.	"Love Story Interlude 2"			01:12
6.	"Your Love (The Greatest Gift of All)"	Brickman, James Marrill, De Viller, Dane Anthony & Hosein, Syed Sean	Jonathan Manalo	03:05
7.	"Love Story Interlude 3"			00:49
8.	"Baby Now That I’ve Found You"	John MacLeod, Tony Macaulay	Jonathan Manalo	03:47
9.	"Love Story Interlude 4"			00:46
10.	"I Won’t Give Up"	Jason Mraz, Michael Natter	Jonathan Manalo	04:39
11.	"Love Story Interlude 5"			01:15
12.	"Falling Slowly"	Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová	Jonathan Manalo	03:40
13.	"Love Story Interlude 6"			00:54
14.	"Catch Me I’m Falling" (2015 Version)	Christian Martinez	Jonathan Manalo	04:22
Total length:				34:37

Personnel

Executive Producers – Malou N. Santos & Roxy LLiquigan
A & R Audio Content Head / Over-all Album Producer – Jonathan Manalo
Star Songs, Inc. & New Media Head – Marivic Benedicto
Sales & Distribution – Regie Sandel
Star Event Officer – Darwin Chiang
Promo Specialist – Jason Sarmiento
Promo Associate – Jholina Luspo
Music Publishing Officer – Beth Faustino
New Media Technical Assistant – Eaizen Almazan
Licensing Officer – Selwin Scotts de Jesus
Music Servicing Officer – Abbey Aledo
Graphic Design & Layout – Christine Joy I. Cheng
Creative Head – Andrew Castillo
Photographer – Pat Dy
Hair Stylist – Macy Dionido
Make-up Artist – Krist Bansuelo
Stylists – Veronica Gonzales, Miyuki Nishida, & Raj Rivera
Album Mixed & Mastered by Dante Tañedo

Release history

Country	Edition	Release Date	Label
Philippines	Streaming	October 17, 2015	Star Records
	Digital Download	October 23, 2015
	CD	November 13, 2015

References

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