What’s it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What’s it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give
Or are we meant to be kind?
And if only fools are kind, Alfie
Then I guess it is wise to be cruel
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie
Will you lend on an old golden rule?
As sure as I believe, there’s a heaven above, Alfie
I know there’s something much more
Something even non-believers can believe in I believe in love, Alfie
Without true love we just exist, Alfie
Until you’ve found the love you’ve missed
You’re nothing, Alfie
When you walk, let your heart lead the way
And you’ll find love any day, Alfie
Alfie
Fabulous song by Bacharach beautifully sung by Cilla in her prime. Undeniably 60’s and the epitome of why it was such a great era for melody. Burt must have been so impressed with her delivery. She could sing delicately one second and turn up the gas a split second later in a way other singers would struggle to achieve. No wonder Agnetha Fältskog cited her as a big influence and there’s a lady who can speak with authority on the matter.
Pure elegance and bliss from a more basic but stylish age. Just look at the backing singers, they are wearing classy clothes, many people dressed like this everyday. If it was today they would be in ripped jeans and trainers. Music as beautiful as this can not be made today.