A definitive collection of love masterpieces sung with rich emotional voices.
A collection of love songs sung by Shirley Bassey, centering on standards and pop ballads, featuring a harmonious blend of deep vocals and magnificent orchestration.
Bassey's voice is both powerful and sensitive, and every track expresses a wealth of emotion. The orchestral accompaniment is lavish but never obscures her voice, highlighting the vocal inflections. The arrangements are dramatic, with strings and horns adding flourishes at key points. Songs of varying tempos are skillfully arranged, creating a natural flow throughout the album. The recording is clear, and the hall-like acoustics enhance her sense of scale. The album bridges the gap between pop and standards, reaffirming the breadth of her expressive power. The song selection, which explores the theme of love from multiple angles, shines through, demonstrating her maturity as a singer.
