'Disco' La Passione
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"Disco La Passione" is a 1996 song by Chris Rea
. The song was written for the film La Passione, a semi-autobiography by Rea. Shirley Bassey
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
, charting at #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.
UK 3 track maxi CD single and 12" vinyl single
Chris Rea
Chris Rea is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The British Hit Singles & Albums stated that Rea was "one of the most popular UK singer-songwriters of the late 1980s. He was already a major European star by the time he finally...
. The song was written for the film La Passione, a semi-autobiography by Rea. Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey
Dame Shirley Bassey, DBE , is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the late 1950s and was "one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century"...
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
La Passione
La Passione is a 1996 album by Chris Rea, and the soundtrack for the movie with the same title, also written by Rea. Shirley Bassey provides vocals on two tracks.-Track listing:All songs by Chris Rea.# "La Passione" - 4:55...
. 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
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, charting at #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