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 Polish groups including Alibabki and Perfect before joining Matt Bianco in the early 1980s. That decision became a turning point, taking her from the Polish music scene to international audiences. With her expressive voice, Latin-inspired rhythms, and deep love for melody, Basia developed into one of the most recognizable vocalists of her era.

Her work with Matt Bianco helped her gain a foothold in the international pop and jazz markets. The group, which also included Mark Reilly and Danny White, achieved significant success with the 1984 album Whose Side Are You On? Basia’s vocals on songs including “Half a Minute” introduced her smooth, sophisticated style to listeners around the world. After leaving Matt Bianco, she and White continued writing and recording together, establishing the creative partnership that would define her solo career.

In 1987, Basia released her debut solo album, Time and Tide, which became an international success. The album achieved platinum status in the United States and featured “New Day for You,” “Promises,” and the title track. Each song reflected her ability to blend pop, jazz, Brazilian music, and Latin rhythms into a cohesive sound. Her voice carried a natural elegance, while her phrasing gave even the most upbeat songs emotional sophistication.

Basia followed with London Warsaw New York in 1990. Once again working with Danny White, she created a collection that reflected her international identity while balancing vibrant rhythms with tender ballads. “Cruising for Bruising” and “Baby You’re Mine” became radio favorites, and the album also achieved platinum status in the United States. Its combination of sophisticated pop, jazz, soul, and Brazilian influences strengthened Basia’s reputation across Europe, North America, and Japan.

Her third studio album, The Sweetest Illusion, arrived in 1994 and continued her exploration of layered vocals, intricate arrangements, and rhythmic variety. “Drunk on Love” became a number-one hit on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart, while “Third Time Lucky,” “Yearning,” and “An Olive Tree” demonstrated the emotional range of the album. Although musical trends changed during the decade, Basia maintained a devoted international audience.

After a long break from solo recording, Basia returned with It’s That Girl Again in 2009. The album reunited her with Danny White and balanced reflection with the optimism that had always defined their work. Songs including “Blame It on the Summer,” “A Gift,” “I Must,” and “If Not Now Then When” confirmed that her voice had lost none of its warmth or expressiveness.

Basia released Butterflies in 2018, once again working closely with White. The album’s combination of jazz, bossa nova, Brazilian rhythms, and polished pop captured her signature style while allowing room for new arrangements and textures. “Matteo,” “Be.Pop,” “Bubble,” and “Where’s Your Pride” showed an artist still committed to experimentation and melodic beauty.

Beyond her solo albums, Basia has appeared on recordings by Peter White, Spyro Gyra, Taro Hakase, Mietek Szcześniak, Monika Lidke, Pectus, and The Clarisse Sisters. Her work continues to be admired for its cosmopolitan character and its ability to unite jazz sophistication with pop accessibility. The list below focuses on Basia’s solo song catalog and credited guest performances. It does not attempt to reproduce the complete catalogs of Matt Bianco, Perfect, or her other group projects.

Complete List Of Basia Songs From A to Z

“A Gift” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“Amelki śmiech” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“An Olive Tree” – The Sweetest Illusion (1994)
“Angel’s Blush” – Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia (1998)
“Astrud” – Time and Tide (1987)
“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 version)” – It’s That Girl Again Borders edition (2009)
“Copernicus” – London Warsaw New York (1990)
“Cruising for Bruising” – London Warsaw New York (1990)
“Drunk on Love” – The Sweetest Illusion (1994)
“Dzień się budzi (live)” – Basia on Broadway (1995)
“Everybody’s on the Move” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“Fire & Ice” – The Clarisse Sisters featuring Basia; standalone single (2021)
“Forgive and Forget” – non-album recording; later included on Brave New Hope (1991)
“From Newport to London” – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More (2011)
“From Now On” – Time and Tide (1987)
“Give Me That” – non-album recording; later included on Brave New Hope (1991)
“Go for You” – Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia (1998)
“Half a Minute (live)” – Basia on Broadway (1995)
“How Dare You” – Time and Tide (1987)
“I Must” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“If Not Now Then When” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“It’s That Girl Again” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“Just Another Day” – Peter White featuring Basia; Caravan of Dreams (1996)
“Liang & Zhu” – Butterflies (2018)
“Like Crazy” – Butterflies (2018)
“Love Lies Bleeding” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“Love Will Find You” – Peter White featuring Basia; Good Day (2009)
“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)
“No Heartache” – Butterflies (2018)
“Not an Angel” – London Warsaw New York (1990)
“Oh Mama” – It’s That Girl Again Borders edition (2009)
“Ordinary People” – London Warsaw New York (1990)
“Ostatnia z niedziel” – Pectus featuring Basia; Kobiety (2015)
“Pandora’s Box” – Butterflies (2018)
“Perfect Mother” – The Sweetest Illusion (1994)
“Prime Time TV” – Time and Tide (1987)
“Promises” – Time and Tide (1987)
“Rachel’s Waltz” – Butterflies (2018)
“Reward” – London Warsaw New York (1990)
“Run for Cover” – Time and Tide (1987)
“Save the Best for Last” – Mietek Szcześniak featuring Basia; Signs (2012)
“She Deserves It/Rachel’s Wedding” – The Sweetest Illusion (1994)
“Show Time” – Butterflies (2018)
“Simple Pleasures” – The Sweetest Illusion (1994)
“So Nice (Summer Samba)” – Taro Hakase featuring Basia; Duets (1999)
“Someone for Everyone” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“Springtime Laughter” – Spyro Gyra featuring Basia; Got the Magic (1999)
“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 (Acoustic)” – 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)
“Time and Tide” – Time and Tide (1987)
“Tum Tum Song” – Monika Lidke featuring Basia Trzetrzelewska; If I Was to Describe You (2014)
“Two Islands” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” – London Warsaw New York (1990)
“Wandering” – with Mietek Szcześniak; From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live … and More (2011)
“Waters of March” – Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia (1998)
“Where’s Your Pride” – Butterflies (2018)
“Winners” – It’s That Girl Again (2009)
“Yearning” – The Sweetest Illusion (1994)