Cilla Black: The Abbey Road Decade 1963-1973 - Disc 1 of 3 CD Track Listing

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Cilla Black The Abbey Road Decade 1963-1973 - Disc 1 of 3 (1997)
1997 EMI Records Ltd.\n\nOriginally Released September 16, 1997\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Three CDs and 65 songs is probably more Cilla Black than most of us want to own. At least, that was this reviewer's impression when he first spotted this collection; as it turns out, however, Black's output is far superior to the limited reputation the carries in the U.S.A., where she charted but a handful of songs. The material features all of Black's hits, all of her important B-sides and album tracks; also, disc three is made up entirely of rarities, including some surprising demos like "Step Inside Love" from 1968 with Paul McCartney accompanying her on acoustic guitar -- it's almost good enough to have been released, which also proves that McCartney could have been a top session player if he hadn't made it in any other area. There's also Black's original rehearsal cut of "A Shot of Rhythm and Blues," a full-blown, Cavern-style Merseybeat performance with a band; a surviving Dick James Music acetate of Black's cover of "Fever," accompanied by Gerry & the Pacemakers; plus her unissued versions of "Heatwave" and "Shotgun," both among the best records she ever made, and closing with her mid-'70s cover of Phil Ochs' "Changes." All of the relevant tracks that weren't originally released in stereo have been remixed that way, and a good job done of it, too. The surprise for most casual listeners will come from the non-hits -- even with her original vocal limitations, which she quickly overcame, Black had a distinctive sound that made her work eminently enjoyable and even impressive. Coupled with some good arrangements and George Martin's crisp production, her music holds up astonishingly well. And Black, as she gained confidence, displays a surprisingly soulful approach on songs such as "He Won't Ask Me" and "You've Lost That Loving Feeling." ~ Bruce Eder\n\nAmazon.com Album Description\n65 track retrospective of her decade with George Martin at Abbey Road, 1963- 1973. The pop chanteuse was known for hit covers of tunes by legendary songwriters as Burt Bacharach, Hal David, John Lennon, Paul McCartney & Phil Spector, to name a few. Contained here are many of those which brought her fame, including 'It's For You', 'Alfie', 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling' & 'Anyone Who Had A Heart'. The third CD is 17 previously unreleased tracks, including a rare demoof 'Step Inside Love' with Paul McCartney on guitar and backing vocals. Double jewel case. 1997 EMI release. \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nWow....Amazingly Addictive !!, August 28, 1999\nReviewer: A music fan\nThis is a lavish 3xCD Set. It has all of Cilla's A & B Side Singles from 63-73. All songs are produced by George Martin who is acclaimed for working with The Beatles, Celine Dion etc. CD3 also contains some WONDERFUL unissued tracks/rarities like Track #64 which is an absolute corker, as well as a demo version of the Lennon/McCartney song "Step inside love" which also features Paul ! It comes with a very informative colour booklet and an unlisted out- take which suprisingly appears after CD3's Track #65 finishes. This is just a Goldmine of Classic Cilla !!! A must have for any music lover :-)\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nOne Word-Wow!!, April 20, 2002\nReviewer: Tom Roman (Plano, Texas USA) - See all my reviews \nI'm in the states and have been a Cilla Black fan since her incredible 45 "Your My World" hit the U.S. charts in the summer of 1964. Cilla should have been much bigger in the United States than she was. You folks in England have truly been fortunate to have had this very talented individual for all of these years. This CD set has virtually everything! There are truly many surprises. The remastering job that was done was terrific. Of course my two favorites by Cilla were included: "Your My World" and "Yesterday". The booklet itself would be worth the price alone. The CD set is wonderful in every way. Simply astonishing.\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nGod, this is good!, September 16, 2002\nReviewer: "simnia" (snowy bayou country, USA) - See all my reviews \nThis has got to be the ultimate Cilla Black collection. By far my favorite song of hers is "Step Inside Love" (written by the Beatles, but not released by them in that era), and there are *three* versions of it here! My next favorite is the very rare "Work Is A Four-Letter Word" and there are two versions of that! On top of those is every greatest hit I've ever heard by her, and the cutest photo I've ever seen of her (in a short skirt) in the booklet. Whew!\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nCilla Black Exposed !!!, September 12, 1998 \nReviewer: A music fan \n"Unbelievable !!!" 3CDs packed full of Cilla on Top Form Belting out her Singles from 63-73 & many Stunning Rare tracks from her EMI Archives exposed here for the first time (Inc. Demo with Paul McCartney). \n\nProduction by George Martin this reveals why she was the Biggest Selling UK Female Singer of the 60s. The shear variety of styles and backing is captivating & with vocals to move you to tears this Set is AMAZING !!!! Best Buy of the Decade, Century..... \n\nHalf.com Album Notes\nA Unique Collection Of Every Cilla Black Parlaphone A & B Side Recorded Between 1963 And 1973, Plus Exclusive Rarities And Unissued Tracks. The Complete Set Has Been Produced By The Legendary George Martin And Recorded At The Celebrated Abbey Road Studios.\n
This misc cd contains 24 tracks and runs 60min 6sec.
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