Complete List Of Basia Songs From A to Z

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Basia Trzetrzelewska’s career is one of persistence, artistry, and unmistakable musical charm. Hailing from Jaworzno, Poland, she began her journey in music during the 1970s, developing a fascination with jazz and pop that would later define her distinctive sound. She first gained recognition in her home country as a member of several local Polish groups, including Alibabki and Perfect, before joining the band Matt Bianco in the early 1980s. That decision would become a turning point in her life, taking her from the Polish music scene to international stardom. With her expressive voice, Latin-inspired rhythms, and a deep love for melody, Basia brought a warmth to every project she touched, transforming her into one of the most recognizable vocalists of her era.

Her work with Matt Bianco helped her gain a foothold in the global pop and jazz markets. The band, which also included Mark Reilly and Danny White, achieved significant success with their 1984 album Whose Side Are You On? Basia’s vocals on songs like “Half a Minute” introduced her smooth, sophisticated style to audiences worldwide. Yet it was clear even then that she had a vision of her own. After leaving Matt Bianco in 1985, she and White began writing and recording together, forming the creative foundation that would define her solo career.

In 1987, Basia released her debut solo album, Time and Tide, which quickly became an international success. The album reached platinum status in the United States and featured hit singles like “New Day for You,” “Promises,” and the title track “Time and Tide.” Each song reflected her unique ability to blend pop, jazz, and Brazilian influences into a cohesive and joyful sound. Her voice carried a natural elegance, and her phrasing gave even the most upbeat songs a touch of emotional sophistication. The success of Time and Tide established Basia as an international artist with a devoted following across Europe, North America, and Japan.

Two years later, in 1989, she followed with London Warsaw New York, an album that deepened her global reputation. Once again working with Danny White, Basia crafted a collection of songs that reflected her multicultural identity, balancing vibrant rhythms with tender ballads. The album featured standout tracks like “Cruising for Bruising” and “Baby You’re Mine,” which became radio favorites and further showcased her vocal range and songwriting depth. The album achieved platinum status in the United States and reached the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. Critics praised her ability to fuse sophisticated pop with jazz and Latin influences, describing her as an artist who brought warmth and intelligence to contemporary pop music.

Her third studio album, The Sweetest Illusion, released in 1994, continued her exploration of lush harmonies and intricate production. The album featured the single “Drunk on Love,” which became a number one hit on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Although Basia’s success in the United States slowed as musical trends shifted, she maintained a strong international following. Her sound, characterized by layered vocals, rich instrumentation, and an undeniable sense of rhythm, remained timeless and loyal to the blend that had brought her acclaim.

After a long hiatus, Basia returned to recording with the 2009 album It’s That Girl Again. The record reunited her with Danny White and featured songs that balanced reflection with the optimism that had always defined her work. Tracks like “Blame It on the Summer” and “A Gift” reaffirmed that her voice had lost none of its charm or expressiveness. She continued to perform internationally, drawing enthusiastic audiences who had followed her career for decades.

In 2018, Basia released Butterflies, another collaboration with White, which further proved her staying power. The album’s combination of smooth jazz, bossa nova, and pop once again captured her signature style while demonstrating an artist fully in control of her craft. Songs such as “Matteo” and “Be.Pop” revealed that her passion for experimentation and melodic beauty remained as strong as ever.

Over the course of her career, Basia has released several albums that consistently charted around the world and has earned multiple certifications, including platinum and gold records in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Beyond her success as a performer, she has been admired for her songwriting and her ability to integrate jazz sophistication with pop accessibility. Her music has often been celebrated for bringing a cosmopolitan flavor to the pop landscape, bridging cultures and styles with grace and sincerity.

Complete List Of Basia Songs From A to Z

A Gift – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
A Gift – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Amelki śmiech – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
An Olive Tree – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
An Olive Tree – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Angels Blush – Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia – 1998
Astrud – Time and Tide – 1987
Astrud – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Baby You’re Mine – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Be.Pop – Butterflies – 2018
Best Friends – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Blame It on the Summer – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Brave New Hope – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Bubble – Butterflies – 2018
Butterfly – Butterflies – 2018
Clear Horizon – Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia – 1998
Clear Horizon (2009) – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Copernicus – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Copernicus – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Cruising For Bruising – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Cruising for Bruising – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Drunk On Love – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
Drunk on Love – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Dzień się budzi – Basia on Broadway – 1995
Everybody’s on the Move – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Forgive and Forget – Time and Tide – 1987
Freeze Thaw – Time and Tide – 1987
From Newport to London – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
From Now On – Time and Tide – 1987
From Now On – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Give Me That – Time and Tide – 1987
Go for You – Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia – 1998
Half a Minute – Basia on Broadway – 1995
How Dare You – Time and Tide – 1987
How Dare You – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
I Must – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
I Must – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
If Not Now Then When – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
If Not Now Then When – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
It’s That Girl Again – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Liang & Zhu – Butterflies – 2018
Like Crazy – Butterflies – 2018
Love Lies Bleeding – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Love Lies Bleeding – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Matteo – Butterflies – 2018
Miles Away – Time and Tide – 1987
More Fire Than Flame – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
My Cruel Ways – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
New Day for You – Time and Tide – 1987
New Day for You – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
No Heartache – Butterflies – 2018
Not An Angel – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Oh Mama – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Ordinary People – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Pandora’s Box – Butterflies – 2018
Perfect Mother – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
Prime Time TV – Time and Tide – 1987
Promises – Time and Tide – 1987
Promises – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Rachel’s Waltz – Butterflies – 2018
Reward – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Run for Cover – Time and Tide – 1987
She Deserves It / Rachel’s Wedding – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
Show Time – Butterflies – 2018
Simple Pleasures – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
Someone for Everyone – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Take Him Back Rachel – London Warsaw New York – 1990
The Prayer Of A Happy Housewife – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
The Sweetest Illusion – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
There’s a Tear – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
There’s a Tear – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
They Know Nothing About Us – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Third Time Lucky – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994
Third Time Lucky – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Time and Tide – Time and Tide – 1987
Time and Tide – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Two Islands – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Until You Come Back To Me – London Warsaw New York – 1990
Wandering – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More – 2011
Where’s Your Pride – Butterflies – 2018
Waters of March – Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia – 1998
Winners – It’s That Girl Again – 2009
Yearning – The Sweetest Illusion – 1994

Albums

Time and Tide (1987)

London Warsaw New York (1990)

The Sweetest Illusion (1994)

Basia on Broadway (1995)

Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia (1998)

It’s That Girl Again (2009)

From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More (2011)

Butterflies (2018)

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