Good, Bad but Beautiful cover

Good, Bad but Beautiful

Shirley Bassey · 1975

42 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Shirley Bassey’s voice soars over lush orchestration, blending pop sensibilities with emotional depth and theatrical flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • theatrical vocal performances throughout
  • for reflective evenings
  • uplifting anthems for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Good, Bad but Beautiful' was released in 1975, Shirley Bassey had already established herself as a significant figure in popular music, known for her powerful vocals. This album followed her successful run in the 1960s and early 1970s, including hits like 'Goldfinger.' At this point, she was transitioning to a more introspective style while maintaining her dramatic performance roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Liza Minnelli· Barbra Streisand· Adele

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Emotion 4:17
  • 2 Send in the Clowns 3:22
  • 3 Good, Bad but Beautiful 3:24
  • 4 Sing 3:27
  • 5 Way We Were, The 2:48
  • 6 I'll Be Your Audience 3:05
  • 7 Feel Like Makin' Love 3:38
  • 8 All in Love Is Fair 3:55
  • 9 Run on and on and On 3:24
  • 10 Other Side of Me, The 3:42
  • 11 Jesse 3:53
  • 12 Living 3:41

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