Bookbinder's Kid cover

Bookbinder's Kid

Elkie Brooks · 1988

47 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A blend of heartfelt ballads and vibrant pop tunes showcasing Elkie Brooks' powerful vocals and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • vibrant tunes for sing-alongs
  • engaging storytelling through vocals

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Bookbinder's Kid' was released in 1988, Elkie Brooks was already an established artist in the UK music scene, known for her soulful voice and hits from the late 1970s and early 1980s. This album followed her successful period marked by hits like 'Pearl's a Singer', positioning her as a mature pop vocalist with a diverse musical palette.
Stylistic neighbors
Dusty Springfield· Kiki Dee· Carly Simon

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sail On 4:04
  • 2 Stairway to Heaven 4:27
  • 3 You Ain’t Leavin’ 3:25
  • 4 Keep It a Secret 3:34
  • 5 When the Hero Walks Alone 3:51
  • 6 Only Love Will Set You Free 3:41
  • 7 What’s the Matter Baby 3:59
  • 8 Can’t Wait All Night 4:02
  • 9 Kiss Me for the Last Time 3:25
  • 10 Love Is Love 3:55
  • 11 Foolish Games 4:14
  • 12 I Can Dream, Can’t I 4:26

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata