The Bewitching Miss Bassey

by Shirley Bassey

The Bewitching Miss Bassey cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1959
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 47:02
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing her immense dynamic range and legendary vibrato, the Welsh powerhouse tackles a highly dramatic set of ballads and show tunes. The lush, cinematic orchestrations provide a sweeping backdrop for her commanding, slightly theatrical phrasing, firmly establishing her larger-than-life persona. The recording perfectly distills the majestic, highly emotive style that would define her international superstardom.

Genres

Descriptors: vocal, theatrical, classic, orchestral, bombastic

Tracklist

  1. Burn My Candle (At Both Ends) (3:27)
  2. Night and Day (2:59)
  3. Crazy Rhythm (2:28)
  4. The Wall (2:31)
  5. The Banana Boat Song (2:48)
  6. The Gypsy in My Soul (2:54)
  7. Love for Sale (3:53)
  8. From This Moment On (1:45)
  9. Kiss Me, Honey, Honey, Kiss Me (2:25)
  10. You, You Romeo (2:45)
  11. My Funny Valentine (3:14)
  12. Fire Down Below (2:46)
  13. How About You? (2:24)
  14. As I Love You (2:53)
  15. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Showboat) - Bonus Track (4:20)
  16. Bill (Showboat) - Bonus Track (3:24)

Credits

  • Shirley Bassey - primary artist
  • Ross Parker - written-by
  • Cole Porter - written-by
  • Irving Caesar - written-by
  • Joseph Meyer - written-by
  • Roger Wolfe Kahn - written-by
  • Cliff Owens - written-by
  • Dave Dreyer - written-by
  • John Franz - liner notes, producer
  • Mitch Miller - producer

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