Four Decades of Song
Shirley Bassey · 2008
182 min · 54 tracks · pop music
A rich tapestry of classic pop standards delivered with Shirley Bassey's signature dramatic flair and powerful vocals.
Why this album works
The album not only highlights Bassey's legacy but also celebrates her influence on the pop genre, particularly as an early female artist in a predominantly male industry. It received notable acclaim for its production quality and Bassey's vocal performance, reaffirming her status as a beloved figure in music history.
- Career context
- By the time 'Four Decades of Song' was released in 2008, Shirley Bassey had enjoyed a storied career spanning over fifty years, marked by her iconic performances of James Bond themes and other classic tracks. This album serves as a retrospective celebration, encapsulating her remarkable trajectory while showcasing her enduring vocal prowess across various musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Lennon· Ringo Starr· 10cc· David Bowie· The Zombies· Elton John· Paul McCartney· Fleetwood Mac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Something 3:37
- 2 As Long as He Needs Me 3:00
- 3 Goldfinger Standout 2:51
- 4 With These Hands 3:18
- 5 Don't Rain on My Parade 2:12
- 6 In the Still of the Night 3:19
- 7 Feelings 4:41
- 8 You Are the Sunshine of My Life 3:34
- 9 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? 3:02
- 10 Cry Me a River 3:30
- 11 You'd Better Love Me (Live) 1:55
- 12 Imagination 4:02
- 13 All of Me 2:43
- 14 The Days of Wine and Roses 3:04
- 15 If You Love Me (I Won't Care) 3:04
- 16 Love Is a Many Splendored Thing 2:54
- 17 As If We Never Said Goodbye 3:49
- 18 Don't Cry for Me Argentina Standout 5:12
Disc 2
- 1 The Look of Love 3:08
- 2 Bridge Over Troubled Water 5:08
- 3 My Way Standout 3:36
- 4 Funny Girl 2:25
- 5 It's Impossible 2:46
- 6 Breakfast in Bed 3:35
- 7 One Less Bell to Answer 2:29
- 8 Greatest Love of All 4:54
- 9 You Never Done It Like That 3:12
- 10 Better Off Alone 3:43
- 11 As We Fall in Love Once More 4:15
- 12 Night Moves 3:16
- 13 Anyone Who Had a Heart 3:28
- 14 The Magic Is You 3:48
- 15 How Insensitive 3:01
- 16 Run on and on and On 3:24
- 17 I'll Be Your Audience 3:05
- 18 All in Love Is Fair 3:54
Disc 3
- 1 The Way We Were 2:50
- 2 What I Did for Love (From Musical "A Chorus Line") 3:46
- 3 Emotion 4:15
- 4 Good Bad but Beautiful 3:23
- 5 Where or When 3:26
- 6 Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me 2:25
- 7 Ave Maria 3:53
- 8 My Special Dream 2:55
- 9 Let There Be Love 3:12
- 10 I've Got You Under My Skin 3:35
- 11 In Other Words (Fly Me to the Moon) 3:33
- 12 Just One of Those Things 3:02
- 13 Secret Love 3:45
- 14 Born to Lose 5:45
- 15 Come Back to Me 2:18
- 16 If I Were a Bell 2:51
- 17 Something Wonderful 2:45
- 18 He Loves Me 2:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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