The Very Best of Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks · 1997
79 min · 20 tracks · pop music
A soulful blend of pop ballads and blues-infused melodies, showcasing Elkie Brooks' powerful vocal range.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional journey throughout
- soulful vocals for reflective moments
- for late-night introspection
- catchy sing-along ballads present
- heartfelt storytelling in each track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek purely instrumental tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Very Best of Elkie Brooks' was released in 1997, Elkie Brooks had already established herself as a prominent figure in British pop music since her breakthrough in the 1970s. This compilation served not only as a retrospective of her career but also as a reminder of her enduring popularity, following her peak with hits like 'Pearl's a Singer' and 'No More the Fool'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dusty Springfield· Kiki Dee· Carly Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pearl’s a Singer 3:34
- 2 No More the Fool 4:44
- 3 Don’t Cry Out Loud 3:41
- 4 Fool If You Think It’s Over 4:48
- 5 I Just Can’t Go On 3:58
- 6 Sunshine After the Rain 3:17
- 7 I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues 4:41
- 8 Nights in White Satin 4:39
- 9 Only Love Can Break Your Heart 3:02
- 10 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 4:27
- 11 Lilac Wine 3:54
- 12 Blue Moon 3:56
- 13 If You Leave Me Now 3:46
- 14 Goin’ Back 4:22
- 15 Gasoline Alley 3:28
- 16 We’ve Got Tonight 4:08
- 17 Our Love 3:46
- 18 Loving Arms 2:58
- 19 The Runaway 4:22
- 20 Growing Tired 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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