Name: Sweet Inspiration / Images
Brand: Cilla Black

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Catalogue number

QSFE073D

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929848320

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Cilla Black

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

The iconic showbiz star, <en>Cilla Black</en>, was born on May 27, 1943 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Her career spanned over 50 years and she achieved success both as a musician and a television personality. Cilla Black had numerous musical hits throughout her career and also hosted popular TV shows such as Blind Date and Surprise Surprise.

With her unique talent and captivating performances, Cilla Black became one of the most beloved entertainers of her time. She left an indelible mark on the music industry with her soulful voice and charismatic stage presence.

During her remarkable career, Cilla Black collaborated with various artists who shared her passion for music. Some notable performers who are similar to Cilla Black include Sandie Shaw, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Lulu, Helen Shapiro, Freddie & The Dreamers, Billy J. Kramer, Petula Clark, Love Affair, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Searchers, The Seekers, Adam Faith, The Fortunes,
The Bachelors,
Herman's Hermits,
Manfred Mann,
The Merseybeats,
The Fourmost,
Kathy Kirby,
and The Tremeloes.

Cilla Black was the best-selling, British female recording artist in the U.K. during the 1960s. An accomplished and truly popular song stylist, she continued her legendary association with Beatles’ producer Sir George Martin into the early 1970’s. The two classic albums that make up this deluxe 2-disc set were both Sir George Martin productions as they were her first two album releases of the 1970s; ‘Sweet Inspiration’ from 1970 and 1971’s ‘Images’.

Cilla’s fifth studio album, 1970’s ‘Sweet Inspiration’, reunited her with Manfred Mann star and respected arranger Mike Vickers. The result was an album of powerful pop tunes, many of which were written by some of the best songwriters of the day, such as Joni Mitchell (‘Both Sides Now’), Les Reed (‘Dear Madame’), Jackie DeShannon (‘Put A Little Love In Your Heart’), Lennon &amp; McCartney (‘Across The Universe’) and Elton John &amp; Bernie Taupin (‘I Can’t Go On Living Without You’) which Cilla recorded in 1969 before Elton’s own ascendency to super-stardom! Also included is Cilla’s rendition of the title song from the movie ‘The April Fools’, which had been penned by crack song-writing team Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and a spirited and jubilant interpretation of ‘Rule Britannia’. 

Her next album, her sixth, employed again both Mike Vickers as musical arranger and Sir George Martin as producer. For 1971’s ‘Images’ album, Sir George Martin, together with Cilla and her husband and manager, Bobby Willis, shortlisted an impressive selection of then contemporary songs which included evergreen classics like ‘First of May’ by The Bee Gees, ‘Make It With You’ by Bread and ‘(They Long To Be) Close To You’ by The Carpenters. Another exceptional track which made the cut was ‘Your Song’ which was an out-take from Cilla’s previous LP ‘Sweet Inspiration’. Notably, Cilla was the first person to cover this now revered song by the then upcoming singer-songwriter, Elton John. Other album highlights are Cilla’s deft cover versions of Paul Simon’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and Paul McCartney’s ‘Junk’ which Paul had only himself released the year before on 1970’s ‘McCartney’ album – his first ever solo album!

Sweet Inspiration / Images

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