What makes Get the Party Started by Shirley Bassey notable?

This album is notable for introducing Bassey’s timeless voice to a younger audience through collaborations with contemporary producers. It features the titular track, a cover of P!nk's hit, which helped it gain traction on charts and solidified Bassey’s enduring legacy in pop music. Released in 2007, 'Get the Party Started' marked Shirley Bassey's return to the music scene after a long hiatus, following her last studio album in 1995. At this point in her career, she was embracing a new generation of listeners while staying true to her iconic sound, showcasing both nostalgia and contemporary influences.

Who is Get the Party Started for?

Get the Party Started works well if you're into celebratory dance floor energy, powerful vocal performances throughout and dynamic peaks and valleys.

How many songs are on Get the Party Started?

Get the Party Started has 13 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Get the Party Started

Shirley Bassey · 2007

59 min · 13 tracks · pop music

A vibrant celebration of classic pop standards reimagined with Shirley Bassey's powerful vocals and modern production flair.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

celebratory dance floor energy
powerful vocal performances throughout
dynamic peaks and valleys
sing-along anthems for gatherings
vibrant party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

prefer understated, quiet moments
not seeking introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2007, 'Get the Party Started' marked Shirley Bassey's return to the music scene after a long hiatus, following her last studio album in 1995. At this point in her career, she was embracing a new generation of listeners while staying true to her iconic sound, showcasing both nostalgia and contemporary influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Liza Minnelli· Barbra Streisand· Adele

Tracklist

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

1 Get the Party Started 4:00
2 Big Spender 3:24
3 I Who Have Nothing 3:46
4 This Is My Life 4:22
5 Slave to the Rhythm 6:30
6 Can I Touch You There 5:36
7 What Now My Love 2:50
8 Kiss Me Honey Honey 4:36
9 Hello 4:57
10 You Only Live Twice 4:45
11 The Living Tree 4:59
12 Where Is the Love 5:25
13 I Will Survive 3:48

What to play next

Listen next

Four Decades of Song

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Thank You for the Years

2003

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