I Capricorn
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I Capricorn is a 1972 album by Shirley Bassey.
Following on from the success of her previous two albums, I Capricorn saw Bassey still in the midst of her revival in the 1970s. Some months earlier she had released the single "For All We Know", which had become one of the biggest hits of her career, peaking at No.6 in the UK and remaining on the charts for half a year.[1] This album was released just as the single was leaving the chart and just as her second James Bond theme, "Diamonds are Forever", was entering the chart.[2] Surprisingly, the Bond theme song was not featured on this collection. The album itself made No.13 and remained on the UK album chart for 11 weeks, it was also a top 100 hit in the US. [3]
The album also contains the popular songs "Losing My Mind", "The Look of Love" and John Lennon's "Love". The title track was appropriate in that Bassey was indeed a Capricorn (born January 8). I Capricorn remains one of the most highly regarded albums by her fans.[4]
Early issues of this album had a metalic gold finish and the artwork was pasted on. I Capricorn was re-issued on CD in 2000 by EMI with alternative artwork.
Track listing
Side One
- I Capricorn (Larry Grossman, Hal Hackaday)
- The Look of Love (Burt Bacharach, Hal David)
- The Way a Woman Loves (Johnny Harris, John Bromley)
- Love (John Lennon)
- Where am I Going? (Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields)
- I've Never Been a Woman Before (Ron Miller, Tom Baird)
Side Two
- For All We Know (Fred Karlin, Robb Wilson, Arthur James)
- The Greatest Performance of My Life (Sandro, Anderle, R.I. Allen)
- Where is Love? (Lionel Bart)
- Losing My Mind (Stephen Sondheim)
- One Less Bell to Answer (Burt Bacharach, Hal David)
- Lost and Lonely (Guistina, Pecchia)
Personnel
- Shirley Bassey – Vocals
- Johnny Harris – Producer, Arranger and Conductor
- John Bromley – Assistant Arranger and Conductor