It Makes Me Feel Good (Produced by David Mackay) Release Date: March, 1976 Label: EMI Genre: Soft Rock, Country rock Recorded: 1975

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It Makes Me Feel Good is the title of Cilla Black's ninth solo studio album released in 1976 by EMI. The album was Cilla's second to be produced by David Mackay.

Mackay revealed on an interview on Cilla's official website that he considered this album as his best work with the songstress and by far the project with the most memories attached. This was mainly down to the fact recording sessions were held in the USA away from the distractions of Cilla's usual television work commitments.

The creative process involved Mackay flying out beforehand to Los Angeles were he scouted for suitable song material and session musicians. Mackay achieved his goals and hired acclaimed musicians, such as guitarist Lee Rittenour (Carly Simon, Barbra Streisand), bassist Herbie Flowers (Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson) and Alan Tarney (The Shadows). Cilla with her husband Bobby Willis then joined Mackay to finalise the song selection and lay her vocals. This was notably Cilla's first ever recording sessions to be held outside the United Kingdom.

Although completed in 1975, the release of the album was purposely delayed until Cilla returned to BBC television with her 1976 variety show series "Cilla". The album however eluded chart success but did receive critical acclaim in the national press. Cilla's official website also conducted an opinion poll in the 1990s which revealed the album to be one of her fans all-time favourites. The sessions also yielded Mackay's personal favourite Cilla recording which was the cover he produced of "I'll Take a Tango".

1. Something About You
   (Brian Holland/Lamont Dozier/Eddie Holland Jr.)
    
2. I'll Take A Tango
   (Alex Harvey)
    
3. September Love Affair
   (Mike D'Abo)
    
4. Lay The Music Down
   (Albert Hammond/Hal David)
    
5. San Diego Serenade
   (Tom Waits)
    
6. Heartbeat
   (Norman Petty/Bob Montgomery)
    
7. Running Out Of World
   (Patti Dahlstrom/Artie Wayne)
    
8. To Know Him Is To Love Him
   (Phil Spector)
    
9. It Makes Me Feel Good
   (Will Jennings/Barry Goldberg)
    
10. Lay It All Down
    (Will Jennings/Barry Goldberg)
     
11. One Step From Your Arms
    (Brian Cadd)
     
12. Lovin' Land
    (Mentor Williams/Troy Seals)

Bonus Tracks on the 2009 Digital Download Re-issue:

13. Fantasy
    (Will Jennings)
     
14. It's Now
    (Walt Meskell/Tim Martin)
     
15. I Believe (When I Fall In Love, It Will Be Forever)
    (Stevie Wonder/Yvonne Wright)
     
16. Easy In Your Company
    [Opening theme for the ITV sitcom series ‘Cilla's World Of Comedy’]
    (Mike Vickers)