Screen Gems
Elkie Brooks · 1984
46 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A lush orchestral backdrop accompanies Elkie Brooks' emotive vocals, weaving classic standards into a modern pop tapestry.
Top tracks — play these first
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Am I Blue — This track highlights Brooks' ability to infuse traditional blues with contemporary pop sensibilities, making it resonate with both classic and new audiences.
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Ain’t Misbehavin’ — Brooks delivers a compelling rendition that captures the song's playful longing, demonstrating her knack for emotional depth within upbeat tempos.
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Love Me or Leave Me — The powerful emotional delivery in this track showcases Brooks' vocal range and ability to convey complex feelings, adding a standout moment to the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- emotive vocals for reflective moments
- timeless arrangements for cozy evenings
- for intimate gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1984, Elkie Brooks was already an established artist in the UK music scene, having achieved significant fame with her previous albums. 'Screen Gems' marked her transition into a collection of classic standards, showcasing her interpretative skills after a string of successful pop hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dusty Springfield· Kiki Dee· Carly Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once in a While 3:17
- 2 Am I Blue 3:58
- 3 That Old Feeling 4:24
- 4 Me and My Shadow 4:00
- 5 Blue Moon 3:59
- 6 Some of These Days 4:35
- 7 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 4:30
- 8 You’ll Never Know 3:50
- 9 What’ll I Do 3:23
- 10 My Foolish Heart 3:23
- 11 Love Me or Leave Me 4:00
- 12 Three O’clock in the Morning 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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