Is It Love? cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt vocals with orchestral backing
  • concise melodic journey for reflection
  • front-loaded emotional intensity
  • nostalgic warmth for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lengthy, sprawling albums
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career 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
Dusty Springfield· Petula Clark· Helen Shapiro

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’ 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 2:11
  • 9 Ol’ Man River 2:24
  • 10 This Empty Place 2:47
  • 11 Anyone Who Had a Heart 2:51

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