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As I Love You
EP 1958: Philips BBE 12212, Export No. 425 055 BE
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Cover Scan: Theo-MG
Side A
01. Kiss Me, Honey, Honey, Kiss Me
02. As I Love You
Side B
01. There's Never Been A Night
02. Hands Across The Sea
Sleeve Note
By John Franz |
For a girl at the age of 21 to have conquered London, Monte Carlo, Stockholm,
New York, Las Vegas, Hollywood and Sydney is a very great achievement.
This Shirley Bassey can truthfully claim to have done. Born in Cardiff
in 1937 the daughter of a West Indian seaman, this dynamic artist has never
stopped adding fresh laurels to her crown since her first appearance in
the West End where, to use an overworked phrase she "stopped the show."
This she has been doing ever since in all the famous places at which she
appeared. Listening to this record one is not hard put to find the answer
for here is an artist who apparently manages to give thrilling performances
on literally all types of numbers; for example, just compare the forcefulness
and intensity with which she treats 'As I Love You' with the completely
cute treatment she gives to 'Kiss me, honey honey, kiss me'.
Further examples of her versatility are to be found in her EP 'Shirley
Bassey at the Cafe de Paris' (BBE 12113) which was recorded during a live
performance at that famous venue, whilst fans of the blues are granted
a real treat with her magnificent LP 'Born To Sing The Blues' (BBR 8130).
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