The Performance cover

The Performance

Shirley Bassey · 2009

42 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A lush orchestral backdrop highlights Bassey's powerful, emotive vocals, blending classic pop with contemporary flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
  • powerful vocals for dramatic moments
  • for reflective evening listening
  • lush orchestral arrangements enhance emotion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek purely instrumental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'The Performance' marked Shirley Bassey's return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus since her last album in 2005. At this point in her career, she was celebrated as an enduring voice of British pop, with a legacy that included timeless hits and a strong theatrical presence.
Stylistic neighbors
Liza Minnelli· Barbra Streisand· Adele

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Almost There 4:51
  • 2 Apartment 3:28
  • 3 This Time 4:10
  • 4 I Love You Now 3:45
  • 5 Our Time Is Now 3:09
  • 6 As God Is My Witness 4:32
  • 7 No Good About Goodbye 4:21
  • 8 The Girl From Tiger Bay 4:16
  • 9 Nice Men 2:52
  • 10 After the Rain 3:05
  • 11 The Performance of My Life 3:32

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