Is It Love?
Cilla Black · 1965
29 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A collection of lush pop ballads intertwined with heartfelt vocals and orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its commercial success, reaching the top of the UK charts and solidifying Cilla Black's status in the music industry. Furthermore, it features the hit single 'Anyone Who Had a Heart,' which became one of her signature songs and received critical acclaim for its emotional delivery.
- Best for
- heartfelt vocals with orchestral backing concise melodic journey for reflection front-loaded emotional intensity
- Context
- Released in early 1965, 'Is It Love?' marked Cilla Black's debut album following her rise as a prominent figure on UK television. At this time, she was transitioning from being a well-known singer on 'The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein's label to establishing herself as a recording artist in her own right.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 10cc· David Bowie· John Lennon· Ringo Starr· Fleetwood Mac· The Zombies· Elton John· Paul McCartney
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Is It Love? 2:57
- 2 I’m Not Alone Any More 2:25
- 3 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ Standout 3:12
- 4 Goin’ Out of My Head 2:17
- 5 Whatcha Gonna Do ’bout It 2:37
- 6 You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To 2:28
- 7 Love Letters 3:19
- 8 (Love Is Like a) Heat Wave Standout 2:11
- 9 Ol’ Man River 2:24
- 10 This Empty Place 2:47
- 11 Anyone Who Had a Heart Standout 2:51
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