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.
Why this album works
'Bookbinder's Kid' is significant for solidifying Elkie Brooks' status in pop music during the late 1980s, featuring notable cover tracks like 'Stairway to Heaven'. The album received positive reviews for its production quality and Brooks' vocal performance, helping it chart within the UK Top 40, further establishing her legacy as a prominent singer-songwriter.
- 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
- giorge mijael· Bee Gees· Diana Ross
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sail On Standout 4:04
- 2 Stairway to Heaven Standout 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 Standout 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
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