CILLA BLACK-ALFIE. -MUSIC BY-((BURT BACHARACH --Hal David )) ((orig recording 65))

CILLA BLACK-ALFIE.
CONDUCTED BY BURT BACHARACH
MUSIC BY BURT BACHARACH--- lyrics written by Hal David --((orginal recording))
recorded at abbey studios 65
What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give
or are we meant to be kind?
And if only fools are kind, Alfie,
then I guess it's wise to be cruel.
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie,
what will you lend on an old golden rule?
As sure as I believe there's a heaven above, Alfie,
I know there's something much more,
something even non-believers can believe in.
I believe in love, Alfie.
Without true love we just exist, Alfie.
Until you find the love you've missed you're nothing, Alfie.
When you walk let your heart lead the way
and you'll find love any day, Alfie, Alfie.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• CILLA
• BLACK
• ALFIE
• BURT
• BACHARACH
• Hal
• David

[unclenora]

OK but most importantly - she does that thing - she suddenly transforms the power in her voice - the power ! - she suddenly blows all and everything into the weeds. I have never heard anyone describe what she does and when she does that. They all talk about her technically but she is / was inique. What was that POWER. She got the power ! POWER

[faltskog36abba]

this song is beautifully sung by cilla black,the very best version in my opinion,alison moyet does a credible version too,dionne and cher are great singers but this song belongs to cilla.

[JudgeJulieLit]

She's no Dionne Warwick! Dionne brought the "magic" of her truer emotional range purveyed in captivating melodic nuances and in her singular voice and dramatic interpretations. Vocal power alone (as in a roar) is not art. Cilla's voice (like British food) ... authoritative yet bland.

[alanleespin]

A different era but Whitney, who sadly passed away today, had the same power in her voice. This is Cilla very early in her career given a golden chance to show her wares and she does just that. A brilliant performance that compliments that of Michael Caine in the title role of the movie. Essential 60's stuff - not to be missed.

[ninjabluewings]

A BEAUTIFUL SONG! By Cilla, In The Studio Burt Bacharach Made Cilla Sing This Song Over & Over Again Coz He Was Not Happy With It Then George Martin Said ''Burt What Is It That Your Looking For?'' Burt Said ''I'm Looking For That Magic Sound'' And George Simply Said ''That Magic You Are Looking For Was On Take 4'' And Take 4 Ladies & Gentlemen Is The Take You Hear Today

[steamyboy69]

Cilla startles me everytime she hits the high notes starting with the line "What's it ALL aBOUT when you sort it out Alfie " HAHA<, My vote for the best version of Alfie goes to Dionne Warwick. hands down.

[sammy7819]

It's pretty good

[duckiwi]

Cilla Black will always be for me one of the 60s' great singers."Alfie"was the first ballad she'd ever tackled and she nailed it. Yes, the sessions were an ordeal for everyone because Bacharach is a perfectionist, but look at the results he got! Stunning, moving performance which hits that emotional chord perfectly. And check out what Bacharach brought out in Dusty Springfield when she sang Ä House Is Not A Home"alongside him - magic.

[washboardblues]

BACHARACH WAS A FUCKING TYRANT ON THIS SESSION AND MADE CILLA CRY - PLUS HE LOOKED AND ACTED FRUITY. WHAT A JEWISH JERK.

[glenys081]

clair magire

[PGMEagle]

My dogs name is Alfie