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Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 2.83 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2006
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000C4LWY
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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P. N. Clark

Black's Back!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 10, 2003

I wasn't sure what to make of the concept of yet another Greatest presentation of Cilla's hits, this time packaged within new songs. I am, however, extremely delighted with the end result. The "Hit" songs (alas, mostly not in the USA but just about everywhere else) sound extremely contemporary in amongst the new recordings; almost giving them new life.
The "Hit" selection included here ALL made the Top 10 in the UK between 1964 and 1971 but only represent SOME of the hits that Cilla had in the UK, Europe, South Africa and Australia during that time. This selection includes Cilla's outstanding No. 1 sellers "Anyone Who Had A Heart" (which has remained since 1964 the biggest selling single ever in the UK by an English female artist) and "You're My World" which hit the top spot in almost every country it was released. All of these 60's songs serve to remind just how superb those original recordings, all produced by George Martin, were and still are!
The new songs are equally excellent, revealing a Cilla for 2003 who is extremely contemporary. Stand out tracks for me amongst the new ones include "Beginnings", "Imagine", "Let There Be Love", "Photograph" and "Anyone Who Had A Heart (Late Night Version)". This comes down to personal taste and doesn't mean that I don't also adore the tracks I haven't mentioned.
Cilla is the original 60s Brit diva and she proves with this recording that she can still very much cut it. I especially love the surprise inclusion of the unlisted track 21, Cilla's updated "Step Inside Love". Pure 2003.
I recommend this CD to anyone who has ever wondered whether Cilla could still be regarded as a contemporary artist. Hats off to Ted Carfrae for pushing Cilla where David MacKay (Cilla's mid 70s to early 80s producer) feared to tread and BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Cilla. You still rock babe!!!!

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Mr. P. Smith

Good to hear Cilla singing again

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 18, 2004

Quite an enjoyable CD, with some good new tracks. Would really like to see Cilla do an original song again which was specially written for her.
All in all a good return album, which I hope EMI will follow up with some original material.

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Mr. K

Cilla's 15th studio album and it's a cracker....

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 17, 2003

Almost 10 years after her last offering (Through The Years) the Liverpudlian legend surprises us all with a new studio album.
Having vowed in recent years that her music was just a faded memory it seems quite a miracle to be listening to 11 recent recordings. Furthermore, the quality of production here combined with a much rejuvenated sounding Black, completely overshadows her musical offerings from the last two decades!!
It would be fair to say that her re-signing to the EMI group, who launched her career back in 1963, has spurred quite a transformation as she takes on some really credible and diverse song material. In fact the whole package from artwork down to her choice of songs is a serious attempt to prove she can still cut it alongside her contemporaries, such as Streisand, Midler and Bassey, who each have stayed true and committed over the years to their musical roots.
Stand out NEW songs on this fusion of rock, pop, ballad and jazz would be the title track "Beginnings" penned specially by old pal Burt Bacharach, "Beautiful Goodbye" a hit country song from Nashville, the timeless "Let There Be Love", Faith Hill's "This Kiss", 70s classic "My Man (You've Changed My Tune)" and "Photograph" written by George Harrison - intended for Cilla and a massive hit for Ringo Starr.
If there is any justice this release will pave the way for her 16th which will no doubt continue the rebirth of a truly great singer.

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Cilla - Better Than Ever!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 12, 2003

The new album, "Beginnings", which mixes `greatest hits` with new tracks, is a great way for anyone who knows nothing about Cilla, to start.
The `greatest hits` tracks, include both her UK No.1s: `Anyone Who Had A Heart` and `You`re My World`, as well as `Step Inside Love` (written fro her by Paul McCartney), `Alfie` and `Conversations`. In total there are eight classic tracks.
Of the new tracks, `Beautiful Goodbye`, `My Man (You`ve Changed My Tune)`, and `Imagine` (with backing vocals by Sir Cliff Richard), stand out.
Cilla shows that she has lost none of her talent, and retains a voice as good, if not better than in her 60s heyday.
The re-working of `Anyone Who Had A Heart`, `I`ve Been Wrong Before` and `Step Inside Love`, also show that she isn`t afraid to update her sound, and that new producers want to work with her.
As Cilla celebrates 40 years in showbusiness, and her 60th birthday, this new album is a deserved winner.

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New Beginnings

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 7, 2011

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The thought of Cilla doing a new album was so exiting for her fans with a mixture of old hits, revamped hits, and brand new stuff. Cilla's version of the Ringo hit Photograph is superb and means a lot as she lost her beloved Bobby 4 years earlier.
Cilla also recorded a brand new Burt Bacharach song "Beginnings". Bert wrote Cilla's very first number 1 hit Anyone who had a heart 40 years earlier.
All the songs on this album are superb especially Beautiful Goodbye, This Kiss, I want to kiss you all over (which has a telephone answer machine message to Cilla from Jude Law at the beginning of the song). Theres also Cliff doing backing on the John Lennon track Imagine which Cilla handles so delicately. There's also a completely different "late night" version of Bert's penned hit Anyone who had a heart. This Album is just superb and worth listening to, not just by Cilla fans but by everyone.

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Ian Yule

Cilla (You've changed my tune)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 24, 2003

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Like many other Cilla fans I was anticipating this release with a mixture of excitement and fear. My expectation was that the "then" and "now" argument about Cilla's voice would show up so clearly. The old hits would be exciting, the new ones would be embarrassing.
I am really pleased to tell Cilla fans - have no fear! The arrangements are fantastic and Cilla is singing in great form, far better than the dire "Surprisingly Cilla" album and often better than "Through the years." Ted Carfrae has done a fantastic job in bringing out the best in Cilla's voice and the album is often exciting. The highlight has to be "My man (you've changed your tune)" where Cilla's voice hints at hitting that great range that we love her for. The version of "Imagine" is sensitive and "This Kiss" sees Cilla rocking with the best of them.The late night "Anyone is a heart" is different enough to be interesting and is a fitting gentle ending to the album bringing Cilla's music career full circle.Keep the CD playing after track 20 it's good news for those who missed the TS vs CB single!
Welcome back Cilla. You're not just retro you're also rocket!

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Miss H. Dodd

great Album and It is so worth buying and to ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 31, 2016

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great Album and It is so worth buying and to have and thank you for your great serivce this Album is one of The best Album that CILLA has done and do not forget do not frow this away it is worth so much money in the years to come.

Linda Bridges

Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 22, 2020

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Product as stated great CD . Thanks

C A A Andrews

Love Cilla

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 21, 2020

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Great CD, arrived timely and nice price too! Thank you

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