''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, actress and television presenter. Championed by her friends the Beatles, Black began her career as a singer in 1963. Her ...

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

Overview

Released as a three disc set – two CDs and one DVD, the album includes all of Black's biggest hit

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

" #" Anyone Who Had a Heart" #"

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

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It's for You "It's for You" is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles for Cilla Black for whom it was a UK Top Ten hit in 1964. The song is mainly a McCartney composition. Background Composition Paul McCartney, who had been present ...

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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, whose version was also produced by Spector and is cited by some music critics as ...

" #"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" #"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" (also recorded as "(I Will Bring You) Flowers in the Morning") is a song that was originally performed by Edwards Hand, written by John Cameron (musician), John Cameron. The song has been covered by many ...

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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)" (

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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. A blend of baroque pop and chamber music, the song is about the end of a relat ...

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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 satirical comedy film directed by Peter Hall and starring David Warner and Cilla Black, in her only acting role in a cinematic film. The film was not w ...

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

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" #"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. There are differing accounts of ...

" #" The April Fools" #"Oh Pleasure Man" #"

Your Song "Your Song" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter 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 M ...

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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. The best-known version is that recorded by American duo the Carpenters for their second studio album '' Close to You'' (1970) and produced by Jack Daugherty. Rel ...

" #"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 ...

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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 British-Gibraltarian singer-songwriter Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, initially recorded by Hammond on his debut album, '' It Never Rains in Southern California'' (1972). It was a major hit for ...

" #"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 group Exile, written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. It was included on the band's third album, ''Mixed Emotions'' (1978), and featured lead vocalist Jimmy Stokley and guitarist J.P. Pen ...

" (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 comedian, singer and occasional actor. He was described as "the last great music hall entertainer", and was primarily known for his live stand-up performances. A lifel ...

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

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'') #"Liverpool Lullaby" (''Cilla Show'') #" The Look of Love"/" Walk On By" (''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" (''Cilla Show'') #" Help Me Make It Through the Night" (''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, acc ...

" (''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 singl ...

" (''Cilla Show'') #"If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind" (''Cilla Show'') #" Imagine" (''Cilla Show'') #"Something Tells Me" (''Cilla Show'') #"Conversations" (''Cilla Show'') #"Sing a Rainbow" (''Cilla Show'') #"You're My World" (''Cilla Show''/Live at the

Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London. One of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is held in trust for the nation and managed by a registered charity which receives no govern ...

) #"Beautiful Goodbye" (Promo)

Credits

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Overview

Track listing

Disc one

Disc two

Disc three (DVD)

Credits

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