Something - SHIRLEY BASSEY****

Something/Spinning Wheel/Yesterday I Heard The Rain/Sea & Sand/My Way/What About Today/You & I/Light My Fire/Easy To Be Hard/Life Goes On/What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life/Yesterday When I Was Young

Powerful songstress Shirley Bassey returned to commercial and artist form with the release of Something. Her interpretation of the title track equalled the No. 4 placing of The Beatles original. (US:105 UK:5)

"Every song on this is A1 and Shirley belts them out like nobody else can. This is one of the best LPs ever released by one of the most talented singers to come out of Britain. The emotion that Shirley puts into these songs makes every one 'something' special. Her vocal range and the orchestral arrangements are exceptional."

"Shirley Bassey is my favourite singer - in this album she puts her take on the most popular songs of the time. This album was a huge comeback for her, and it stayed on the charts for a long time."

"Its hard to think about this today because music is not made like this anymore. Most 'adult contemporary' is a backed by digital wash, and the world of Ed Sullivan, who would have provided a home for this type of sound, is long, long gone. There is no modern reference point to compare it to. You have to put Something in the 'adult' context of 1970 to really understand it, but once you do, you are in for amazing layers of dynamic sound, and a hell of a voice to go on top."

"Over the years whenever I introduce anyone to Shirley I use this work as an introduction and this hooks them every time and creates another hard-core fan for life. Classics such as Spinning Wheel, Light My Fire, and Easy To Be Hard are totally amazing covers that rival in greatness the originals."

"The very best vocals, lyrics and arrangements here are simply outstanding. Shirley gives all the feelings she's got towards life."

"Opening with the definitive version of George Harrison's Something, Shirley has no competition and creates a stunning classic that became a major chart hit internationally and a knock-out stunner."

"It benefits from the groovy arrangements by Johnny Harris. Shirley does not rock, but she is a little electrified."