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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- celebratory dance floor energy powerful vocal performances throughout dynamic peaks and valleys
- 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
- 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.
- 1 Get the Party Started Standout 4:00
- 2 Big Spender 3:24
- 3 I Who Have Nothing Standout 3:46
- 4 This Is My Life Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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