''The Definitive Collection (A Life in Music)'' is a

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Cilla Black Priscilla Maria Veronica White (27 May 1943 – 1 August 2015), better known as Cilla Black, was an English singer and television presenter. Championed by her friends the Beatles, Black began her career as a singer in 1963. Her singles "A ...

, released in 2009 to celebrate her 45-year career in show business.

Overview

Released as a three disc set – two CDs and one

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, the album includes all of Black's biggest hit

singles Singles are people not in a committed relationship. Singles may also refer to: Film and television * ''Singles'' (miniseries), a 1984 Australian television series * ''Singles'' (1992 film), written and directed by Cameron Crowe * ''Singles'' ...

as well as new

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es, previously unreleased tracks and Black's first ever music DVD of rare live performances acquired from the

BBC The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, England. Originally established in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it evolved into its current sta ...

archives. The first 20 tracks on disc one also appeared on ''The Very Best of Cilla Black'' in

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Track listing

Disc one

Love of the Loved "Love of the Loved" is a song written mainly by Paul McCartney, credited to Lennon–McCartney. It is one of his earliest compositions and featured in the Beatles live act in their early days. The group recorded the song at their 1962 audition ...

" #" Anyone Who Had a Heart" #"

You're My World "You're My World" is a cover of Italian ballad originally recorded in 1963 as "Il mio mondo" ("My World") by Umberto Bindi, who co-wrote the original version with Gino Paoli. Subsequently, an English version was commissioned, and the lyrics wer ...

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You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' is a song by Phil Spector, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, first recorded in 1964 by the American vocal duo the Righteous Brothers. This version, produced by Spector, is cited by some music critics as the ultimat ...

" #"I've Been Wrong Before" #"Love's Just a Broken Heart" #" Alfie" #"Don't Answer Me" #"A Fool Am I" #"What Good Am I?" #"I Only Live to Love You" #"

Step Inside Love "Step Inside Love" is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited as "Lennon–McCartney") for Cilla Black in 1967 as a theme for her TV series ''Cilla (1968 TV series), Cilla'', which first aired on 30 January 1968. Background In late 1967 P ...

" #"Where Is Tomorrow?" #"Liverpool Lullaby" #" Surround Yourself with Sorrow" #"Conversations" #"

If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind" is a song written by British arranger John Cameron (musician), John Cameron and initially recorded by Swedish pop band Tages (band), Blond (Tages) under the title "(I Will Bring You) Flowers in the Morn ...

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Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight) "Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight)" is a song by English recording artist Cilla Black, released in 1971. Background Written by songwriters Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook, "Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight) ...

" #"Baby We Can't Go Wrong" #"Never Run Out (Of You)" #"He Was a Writer" #"Little Bit of Understanding" #"(I Wanted to Call It) Off" #"Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight)" ( Almighty Radio Edit)

Disc two

Goin' Out of My Head "Goin' Out of My Head" is a song written by Teddy Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein, initially recorded by Little Anthony and the Imperials in 1964. Randazzo, a childhood friend of the group, wrote the song especially for them, having also supplied ...

" #" Sing a Rainbow" #"

For No One "For No One" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album ''Revolver''. It was written by Paul McCartney, and credited to Lennon–McCartney. An early example of baroque pop drawing on both baroque music and nineteenth- ...

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Work Is a Four-Letter Word ''Work Is a Four-Letter Word'' (also known as ''Work Is a 4-Letter Word'') is a 1968 British Satire, satirical comedy film directed by Peter Hall (director), Peter Hall and starring David Warner (actor), David Warner and Cilla Black. It was writ ...

" (Film Version) #"Only Forever Will Do" #" Aquarius" #"

Words A word is a basic element of language that carries meaning, can be used on its own, and is uninterruptible. Despite the fact that language speakers often have an intuitive grasp of what a word is, there is no consensus among linguists on its ...

" #"On a Street Called Hope" #"

For Once in My Life "For Once in My Life" is a song written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden for Motown Records' Stein & Van Stock publishing company, and first recorded in 1965. It was written and first recorded as a slow ballad, in 1965 by Connie Haines, but the ...

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The April Fools ''The April Fools'' is a 1969 American romantic comedy film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Jack Lemmon and Catherine Deneuve. The film was produced through Lemmon's independent film production company, Jalem Productions. Plot Wall ...

" #"Oh Pleasure Man" #"

Your Song "Your Song" is a song written by musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was John's first international Top 10 chart single. "Your Song" was first released by American rock band Three Dog Night in March 1970 ...

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Junk Junk may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Junk'' (film), a 2000 Japanese horror film * '' J-U-N-K'', a 1920 American film * ''Junk'' (novel), by Melvin Burgess, 1996 * ''Junk'', a novel by Christopher Largen * '' Junk: Record of the Last ...

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(They Long to Be) Close to You "(They Long to Be) Close to You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David with sections of the early version written by Cathy Steeves. The best-known version is that recorded by American duo the Carpenters for their second studio album ' ...

" #"Our Brand New World" #"The World I Wish for You" ithout Fade#"I Hate Sunday" #"

I Don't Know How to Love Him "I Don't Know How to Love Him" is a song from the 1970 album and 1971 rock opera ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics), a torch ballad sung by the character of Mary Magdalene. In the opera sh ...

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Oh My Love "Oh My Love" is a song written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono that appeared on Lennon's '' Imagine'' album in 1971. Information The song was originally written with different lyrics and demoed in 1968 after sessions for the album ''The Beatles''. Th ...

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The Air That I Breathe "The Air That I Breathe" is a ballad written by the British-Gibraltarian singer-songwriter Albert Hammond and the English songwriter Mike Hazlewood. It was initially recorded by Hammond on his debut album, '' It Never Rains in Southern Californi ...

" #"Lay It All Down" #"Brooklyn" #"Black Paper Roses" (2009 Chicken Feed Remix) #"

Kiss You All Over "Kiss You All Over" is a 1978 song performed by American music group Exile, written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. It was included on the band's third album, ''Mixed Emotions'' (1978), and featured frontman Jimmy Stokley and guitarist J.P. Pe ...

" (2009 Acoustic Mix) #"Beautiful Goodbye" (2009 Klubkidz Remix)

Disc three (DVD)

#"You're My World" (''The

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'') #"Don't Answer Me" (''The

Ken Dodd Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd (8 November 1927 – 11 March 2018) was an English stand-up comedy, comedian, actor and singer. He was described as "the last great music hall entertainer" and was primarily known for his live stand-up comedy, stand-up pe ...

Show'') #"Step Inside Love" (''Cilla Show'') #"Love's Just a Broken Heart" (''Cilla Show'') #"Where Is Tomorrow" (''

Top of the Pops ''Top of the Pops'' (''TOTP'') is a British record chart television programme, made by the BBC and broadcast weekly between 1January 1964 and 30 July 2006. The programme was the world's longest-running weekly music show. For most of its histo ...

'') #"Liverpool Lullaby" (''Cilla Show'') #" The Look of Love"/"

Walk On By "Walk On By" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for singer Dionne Warwick in 1963. Warwick's recording of the song peaked at number 6 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 1 on the Cash Box Rhythm and Blues Chart In June 19 ...

" (''Cilla Show'') #"Surround Yourself with Sorrow" (''Top of the Pops'') #" Yesterday" (''Cilla Show''/Live In

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) #"Goin' Out of My Head" (''Cilla Show''/Live In Berlin) #"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (''Cilla Show'') #"I Am Woman" (''Cilla Show'') #"

You're So Vain "You're So Vain" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released as a single in November 1972. The lyrics describe a self-absorbed lover, whose identity has long been a matter of speculation. Simon said the song refers to three ...

" (''Cilla Show'') #"

Help Me Make It Through the Night "Help Me Make It Through the Night" is a country ballad written and composed by Kris Kristofferson and released on his 1970 album '' Kristofferson''. It was covered later in 1970 by Sammi Smith, on the album '' Help Me Make It Through the Nig ...

" (''Cilla Show'') #"Day by Day" (''Cilla Show'') #"Alfie" (''Cilla Show'') #"Baby We Can't Go Wrong" (''Cilla Show'') #"

When Will I See You Again "When Will I See You Again" is a song released in 1974 by American soul group the Three Degrees from their third album, '' The Three Degrees''. The song was written and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Sheila Ferguson sang the lead, ...

" (''Cilla Show'') #"

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the second single from his fourth studio album, '' Still Crazy After All These Years'' (1975), released on Columbia Records. Backing vocals on the sing ...

" (''Cilla Show'') #"If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind" (''Cilla Show'') #"

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" (''Cilla Show'') #"Something Tells Me" (''Cilla Show'') #"Conversations" (''Cilla Show'') #"Sing a Rainbow" (''Cilla Show'') #"You're My World" (''Cilla Show''/Live at the

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) #"Beautiful Goodbye" (Promo)

Credits

Personnel * Lead Vocals by

Overview

Track listing

Disc one

Disc two

Disc three (DVD)

Credits

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