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The Best of Cilla Black

Cilla Black · 1968

73 min · 25 tracks · pop music

A collection of soaring ballads and heartfelt pop melodies that showcase Cilla Black's emotive vocal style.

Why this album works

'The Best of Cilla Black' became a significant commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Albums Chart. It not only solidified her status as a pop icon but also highlighted her influence on British pop music during the 1960s, with several tracks becoming enduring classics.
Best for
heartfelt ballads for introspection dynamic progression with emotional peaks for nostalgic reflection
Context
Released in late 1968, 'The Best of Cilla Black' served as a retrospective compilation during her peak popularity following her hit single 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' in 1964. At this point, Black had firmly established herself as a leading pop vocalist in the UK, transitioning from a successful television career to music stardom.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love of the Loved 2:06
  • 2 Anyone Who Had a Heart Standout 2:52
  • 3 You’re My World 3:00
  • 4 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ 3:11
  • 5 Love’s Just a Broken Heart 2:32
  • 6 Alfie Standout 2:42
  • 7 I Only Live to Love You 2:49
  • 8 What Good Am I 3:11
  • 9 Step Inside Love 2:25
  • 10 Where Is Tomorrow 2:45
  • 11 Sing a Rainbow 2:46
  • 12 It’s for You 2:24
  • 13 Yesterday 2:30
  • 14 Goin’ Out of My Head 2:16
  • 15 Surround Yourself With Sorrow 2:37
  • 16 Conversations 4:13
  • 17 Something Tells Me 2:30
  • 18 Baby We Can’t Go Wrong 3:06
  • 19 Someone 2:56
  • 20 I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song 2:44
  • 21 He Was a Writer 3:36
  • 22 Alfie Darling 3:14
  • 23 It’s Now 3:02
  • 24 I Believe 4:45
  • 25 I Wanted to Call It Off 3:38

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