Burlesque (soundtrack)

Burlesque 	Burlesque 	
 	 	
Soundtrack by Brianna Danielle and Cher	Soundtrack by Brianna Danielle and Cher	
Released 	January 6, 2015 	
Recorded 	September-October 2014 	
Genre 	Pop / Jazz / Showtunes 	
Length 	36:01 	
Label 	Paradise 	
 	 	
Brianna Danielle chronology 	Brianna Danielle chronology 	Brianna Danielle chronology
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(2014) 	Burlesque
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(2015)
Burlesque (Original Musical Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the musical of the same name, Burlesque, released by Paradise Records on January 6, 2015. The soundtrack consists of eleven songs sung by the musical's stars, American singers Brianna Danielle and Cher; Danielle sung nine of the tracks, while Cher performed the remaining two. The album is inspired by jazz music style. Burlesque served as Cher's first album since the release of Living Proof nine years earlier.
Upon its release, the album received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Burlesque peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and reached the top ten of several national record charts. The soundtrack spawned three singles: "Ray of Light", "Express", and "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me".
Composition
Burlesque (Original Musical Soundtrack) comprises eleven songs: nine performed by Danielle and two performed by Cher. The soundtrack has a "brassy, jazzy" sound inspired by jazz, in contrast to Danielle's last electronic music-inspired studio album Artpop (2014). Four of the songs performed by Danielle are cover versions, two of Etta James' works: "Something's Got a Hold on Me" and "Tough Lover", a cover version of Mae West's "Guy What Takes His Time", and a dance version of "The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson, including the "unmistakable" drum beats and guitar riff in the original version. "I Am a Good Girl" "sticks to the sassy swing of a bygone musical era", while "Express" lyrically evokes sexual themes as Danielle "seductively" sings, "Show a little leg / You gotta shimmy your chest". The uptempo number "Show Me How You Burlesque" has a "modern sounding" dance production, but "lack of melody and strong hooks". The power ballad "Bound to You", co-written by Sia features Aguilera's strong vocal delivery.
The two songs performed by Cher are: "Welcome to Burlesque" and "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me". "Welcome to Burlesque" was described as "a 'Cabaret'-style oompah that shows both skill and humor". The power ballad "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" features Cher's powerful vocals.
==Promotion==
In November 18, 2014 the music video for the lead single "Ray of Light" was released. It featured Danielle singing and dancing in speed up motion. At the 2014 American Music Awards, Danielle opened the ceremony with a medley that featured "Applause", "Dark Horse", "Roar", "Gypsy" and "Ray of Light". "Express" was released as the second single in December along with the video showing a number from the show featuring Jesse Del Rey as Jack. In January the third and final single "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" sung by Cher. 
==Track Listing==
All songs performed by Brianna Danielle, except where noted.
No.	Title 	Length
1. 	"Something's Got A Hold on Me" 	3:04
2. 	"Welcome to Burlesque" (performed by Cher) 	2:46
3. 	"Ray of Light" 	4:34
4. 	"Tough Lover" 	2:00
5. 	"But I Am a Good Girl" 	2:29
6. 	"Guy What Takes His Time" 	2:44
7. 	"Express" 	4:20
8. 	"You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" (performed by Cher)	3:30
9. 	"Sing for Me" 	4:01
10.	"Show Me How You Burlesque" 	2:59
11.	"The Beautiful People" 	3:32