"Disco' La Passione" is a 1996 song by British singer-songwriter
Chris Rea
Christopher Anton Rea ( ; born 4 March 1951) is an English rock and blues
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. The song was written for the film ''
La Passione'', a semi-autobiography by Rea.
Shirley Bassey
Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey (; born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer. Best known for her career longevity, powerful voice and recording the theme songs to three James Bond films, Bassey is widely regarded as one of the most popular vocalists ...
made her feature film debut here, but the film was a disappointment at the box office. A single was issued, produced by Rea and, unusual for Bassey, credited as co-performer. The track also appears on the soundtrack album ''
La Passione''. The single sold well in Europe, making the Top 40 of the Dutch and Belgian charts, but just missed being a Top 40 hit on the
UK Singles Chart
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, charting at number 41.
A video was issued to promote the single, it is taken from the performance made in the film. Shirley Bassey performed the song frequently live in 1996 and 1997, a live recording of the song appears on the 1997 CD ''The Birthday Concert''.
Track listing
European 2 track CD single
# Disco' La Passione" (Film Version) -4.54
# Disco' La Passione" (Adams and Gielen 12 Inch Mix) -5.22
UK 3 track maxi CD single and 12" vinyl single
# Disco' La Passione" (Film Version) -4.54
# Disco' La Passione" (Adams and Gielen 12 Inch Mix) -5.22
# Disco' La Passione" (Adams and Gielen 7 Inch Mix) -3.21
# "Horses" (Instrumental) -3.05
Personnel
* Shirley Bassey - Vocal
* Gavin Wright Film Orchestra
* Max Middleton - Conductor
* Chris Rea - Bass, Drums, Guitars and Keyboards
References
External links
Songs about disco
1996 singles
1996 songs
Shirley Bassey songs
Chris Rea songs
Songs written by Chris Rea
East West Records singles
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