The Songs of Shirley Bassey

Tracklisting:

1. 3:35 - Never, Never, Never
2. 2:49 - Baby I'm-A Want You
3. 2:51 - Someone Who Cares
4. 3:03 - The Old Fashioned Way
5. 3:25 - I Won't Last A Day Without You
6. 2:19 - Somehow
7. 2:59 - There's No Such Thing As Love
8. 4:29 - Killing Me Softly With His Song
9. 2:10 - Going, Going, Gone
10. 4:25 - No Regrets
11. 3:12 - Together
12. 3:34 - Make The World A Little Younger

Review from the "Billboard" magazine for week ending May 12th, 1973:

How can an artist like this with such a great voice, knowing how to project and interpret a lyric have such a hard time in the U.S.? How can such a super pro not get radio exposure and be known by the public? These are puzzling questions, all the more so in light of this superb production, done in England with care and love and showcasing Shirley's outstanding vocal range, supplemented by a large orchestra. Perhaps this LP will turn things around. Best cuts: "I Won't Last a Day Without You," "There's No Such Thing as Love," "Killing Me Softly With His Song." Dealers: this is a top English vocalist who knocks out audiences with her concerts. She is currently on a national concert tour.

Biography from accompanying book
There was an accompanying book by Peer-Southern Publications with the sheet music for all songs of this album. It contains the following short biography:

"An international star of the first magnitude - a captivating and sensuous performer - and electrifying and dynamic singer." To anyone who has seen or heard her, they would know immediately that these are the qualities that best describe Shirley Bassey.

Shirley has played to sell-out crowds at the London Paladium, and has broken all attendance records at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall. These accomplishments lead a long list of performances that have taken her to concert halls in England, Sweden, Australia, France, Italy, and the United States. No matter where she is appearing, the result is the same, an unforgettable performance charged with pure excitement.

As a little girl in England, Shirley always loved to sing, but it was some years later that she made her professional debut at the Astor Club in London's West End. That appearance marked the beginning of a career that would take her around the world. Her rise to international acclaim has been highlighted by performances for the late president John F. Kennedy, and Queen Elizabeth, II.

As a recording artists, she has been to the top of the charts with her best selling single "Goldfinger," and her rendition of the Beatles "Something". Her recording of "Never, Never, Never," was an international hit reaching the number one position in several countries of the world. With the release of her hit album "Never, Never, Never," Shirley Bassey has reached the pinnacle of an ever growing popularity, both as a recording artist and performer.

Shirley Bassey's success is a result of talent, hard work, and dedication, but most of all it is due to an irresistible uniqueness that is Shirley Bassey. If you've ever heard or seen her, I think you will agree.