Name: The Sweetest Illusion by Basia
Brand: Basia
SKU: 5099747651427
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

The sweet voiced Polish girl continues to set the standard by which other, less inventive adult contemporary vocalists should be measured. Her tender yet powerful feelings take listeners' hearts to places with fascinating, sometimes surreal imagery. Basia and partner/producer Danny White's real gift is rhythmic diversity, and the tandem take the artsy route on a big, brassy tour through Brazil and Latin America, employing jazzy touches that keep even the most staid tune hopping. The ballads are sweet as well. Nobody in this crowded genre outclassed or outperformed Basia, but as welcome as this comeback after four years was, the singer never followed up with another full-length studio project.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo

1. My Cruel Ways

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

2. The Prayer of a Happy Housewife

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

3. Drunk on Love

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Peter Ross
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Peter Ross
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Peter Ross; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Peter Ross; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Recording: Mark Chamberlain; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

4. Third Time Lucky

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Recording: Mark Chamberlain; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

5. Yearning

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

6. She Deserves It / Rachel's Wedding

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

7. An Olive Tree

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Kevin Robinson
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Kevin Robinson
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Kevin Robinson; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Kevin Robinson; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

8. The Sweetest Illusion

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Peter Ross
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Peter Ross
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Peter Ross; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Peter Ross; Composer

9. Perfect Mother

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Basia Trzetrzelwska
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Basia Trzetrzelwska
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelwska; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelwska; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

10. More Fire Than Flame

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Vocals: Basia Trzetrzelewska; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Peter Ross
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Peter Ross
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Peter Ross; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White
Peter Ross; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Bascombe; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

11. Simple Pleasures

by Basia

Primary Artist: Basia; Main Performer
Performer: Basia; Performer
Composer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Lyricist: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Composer
Composer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Lyricist: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Composer
Producer: Danny White
Basia Trzetrzelewska
Dannywhite; Production
Producer: Basia Trzetrzelewska
Danny White; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1405x1405 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Vocal, Vocal Pop, Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Adult Contemporary

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 28, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099747651427

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Notification

The Sweetest Illusion

1. My Cruel Ways

2. The Prayer of a Happy Housewife

3. Drunk on Love

4. Third Time Lucky

5. Yearning

6. She Deserves It / Rachel's Wedding

7. An Olive Tree

8. The Sweetest Illusion

9. Perfect Mother

10. More Fire Than Flame

11. Simple Pleasures

Technical Specifications

The Sweetest Illusion

Product information

Release options

1. My Cruel Ways

2. The Prayer of a Happy Housewife

3. Drunk on Love

4. Third Time Lucky

5. Yearning

6. She Deserves It / Rachel's Wedding

7. An Olive Tree

8. The Sweetest Illusion

9. Perfect Mother

10. More Fire Than Flame

11. Simple Pleasures

Technical Specifications