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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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