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#571 GOD GIVE ME STRENGTH Alison Moyet
When Burt Bacharach collaborated with Elvis Costello, they created a collection of classy compositions. These songs made up the 'Painted From Memory' which was released in 1998. Their first project is included on that album and was the beautiful ballad "God Give Me Strength". 
The song was written for the film 'Grace of my Heart', directed by Allison Anders and released in 1996. Kristen Vigard's vocals were used in the film but the version that is included on the movie soundtrack is performed by its 2 famous composers. 
In 2004, Alison Moyet recorded her version "... Strength" for her album 'Voice'. The track fits in perfectly between standards, French songs and a sprinkling of new tunes. With her distinctive vocals, Moyet makes this song her own. Anne Dudley produced the cover version.

This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
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