[2019-11-01] Cilla Black "Especially For You: Revisited/Classics And Collectibles (Expanded Edition)" 2CD set (SFE UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:34 pm

Description
Two Cilla Black albums are released for the very first time on CD in this stunning new 2 disc set, created with the blessing and input of Cilla’s Estate. The first disc is the all-new 2019 edition of Cilla’s best-selling “Especially For You” album from 1980. This Revisited edition debuts stunning new mixes of all of the album’s songs following the discovery of the original multi-track session masters. The second disc is a new collection, “Classics & Collectibles”, that collates fans’ favourites alongside other musical treats and rarities as recorded between 1976 and 1993.

For this edition, “Especially For You: Revisited”, engineer Ted Carfrae has revisited the original studio multi-track sessions, as initially produced by Bruce Welch of The Shadows, in order to create brand new updated mixes of each song. These new versions now offer listeners a fresh and contemporary take on this classic album. Of particular interest to Cilla fans is a previously unaired interview with her by former BBC DJ Peter Powell that was recorded in 1980 to promote the album on its first release. There are also special extended versions of ‘When I Need You’ and ‘Do That To Me One More Time’ which both feature previously unheard extra vocals by Cilla.

“Classics & Collectibles” is a new original album of musical treats & rarities for Cilla’s loyal fan base. The album contains various recordings from Cilla’s Estate which were discovered after her sad passing. These include, for the very first time on a Cilla Black album, live concert recordings of her hit single ‘Alfie’ and her two No.1 singles ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ and ‘You’re My World’.

Also featured are all of Cilla’s A-side singles that she released during the 80s and 90s. These include the catchy theme tune to her hit ITV series Surprise, Surprise, as featured on her 1985 album “Surprisingly Cilla”. Other highlights include the title song to her 1993 album “Through The Years” (as used in the closing sequence of Cilla – The Musical) and unforgettable duets with Dusty Springfield, Barry Manilow and her dear friend Cliff Richard.

Alongside all these delights are two stage songs from Cilla’s sell-out 1976 revue Cilla at the Palace and three all new and specially commissioned celebratory club remixes from Bronski Beat v Qubiq, Klubkidz and Club Junkies, all with a pleasingly upbeat electro-pop vibe.

The album comes packaged with a 20 page colour booklet richly illustrated with period photos.

Tracklist
[CD1: Especially For You – Revisited]
1. Baby Don’t Change Your Mind [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
2. Sometimes When We Touch [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
3. Just The Way You Are [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
4. Talking In Your Sleep [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
5. You Don’t Bring Me Flowers [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
6. How Deep Is Your Love [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
7. Bright Eyes [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
8. Don’t Cry For Me Argentina [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
9. When Will I See You Again [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
10. You Needed Me [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
11. If You Leave Me Now [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
12. When I Need You [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
13. Knowing Me, Knowing You [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
14. Still [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
15. When A Child Is Born [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
16. Do That To Me One More Time [Ted Carfrae Mix] +
Bonus Tracks:
17. Sometimes When We Touch [Stripped Down Ted Carfrae Mix] +
18. Interview With Cilla ++

[CD2: Classics & Collectibles]
1. The Fool On The Hill +
2. Keep Young And Beautiful [Mono] ++
3. You’re My World [Live In Concert; Mono] ++
4. Anyone Who Had A Heart [Live In Concert; Mono] ++
5. Alfie [Live In Concert; Mono] ++
6. Surprise! Surprise! +
7. There’s A Need In Me +
8. I Know Him So Well +
9. The Feelings Just Get Stronger (Through The Years)
10. Heart & Soul – Duet with Dusty Springfield
11. That’s What Friends Are For – Duet with Cliff Richard
12. You’ll Never Walk Alone – Duet with Barry Manilow
13. When Will I See You Again [Bronski Beat V. Qubiq Remix] ++
14. Knowing Me, Knowing You [Klubkidz Remix – Radio Edit] ++
15. Baby Don’t Change Your Mind [Club Junkies Disco Mix] ++
Bonus Tracks:
16. If You Leave Me Now [Jerry Stevenson Mix] +
17. When I Need You [Jerry Stevenson Mix] +
18. Still [Jerry Stevenson Mix] +

+ Debut On CD
++ Previously Unreleased

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XW5V8WB/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XW5V8WB/?tag=imwan-21

Kid Bailey · 16 Jul 2006

This should be a real treat , especially the live track. Cilla always showed great taste in choosing the songs she covered.

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Oct 07, 2019 3:18 pm

Both of the pre-order links are now active:

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XW5V8WB/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XW5V8WB/?tag=imwan-21

[2019-11-01] Cilla Black "Especially For You: Revisited/Classics And Collectibles (Expanded Edition)" 2CD set (SFE UK)

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