Tracks: 1) Goin’ Out Of My Head; 2) Every Little Bit Hurts; 3) Baby It’s You; 4) Dancing In The Street; 5) Come To Me; 6) Ol’ Man River; 7) One Little Voice; 8) I’m Not Alone Anymore; 9) Whatcha Gonna Do ’Bout It; 10) Love Letters; 11) This Empty Place; 12) You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To; 13*) A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues; 14*) You’re My World (alt.
"showcasing Paul’s technical hook-craft rather than his ability to create emotionally meaningful soundscapes"
Something Cilla Black could provide, given It's for You. A pity that McCartney didn't write an album for her in the early 70's, with his Wings as backing band. In her case easy listening means a waste of vocal talent.
Yes, another song covered by both Cilla and Dusty. I think I'll actually get to the Dusty version earlier than to the Cilla one, chronologically speaking.
Thanks for your reply, George. I hadn’t heard Dusty’s before. Pondering which is my preferred version; both are excellent. And wondering which came first. Down a bit of a rabbit hole, it looks like both were 1965 UK releases (Cilla by single and Dusty by album), best I can tell, but didn’t see an exact date on the single. Interesting commentary here, if you’ve yet to read it: https://www.criticsatlarge.ca/2012/04/dusty-sings-newman-ive-been-wrong.html?m=1.
"a naturally powerful voice"
And very expressive too.
"showcasing Paul’s technical hook-craft rather than his ability to create emotionally meaningful soundscapes"
Something Cilla Black could provide, given It's for You. A pity that McCartney didn't write an album for her in the early 70's, with his Wings as backing band. In her case easy listening means a waste of vocal talent.
Great to find your writing again here, George. Looking forward to your take on Cilla and George M-do-Randy Newman in I’ve Been Wrong Before.
Yes, another song covered by both Cilla and Dusty. I think I'll actually get to the Dusty version earlier than to the Cilla one, chronologically speaking.
Thanks for your reply, George. I hadn’t heard Dusty’s before. Pondering which is my preferred version; both are excellent. And wondering which came first. Down a bit of a rabbit hole, it looks like both were 1965 UK releases (Cilla by single and Dusty by album), best I can tell, but didn’t see an exact date on the single. Interesting commentary here, if you’ve yet to read it: https://www.criticsatlarge.ca/2012/04/dusty-sings-newman-ive-been-wrong.html?m=1.