A Touch of Blue

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A Touch of Blue
A Touch of Blue cover.jpg
Studio album by
Released2003
Genre Easy Listening, Pop, 70's Pop
LengthDisc 1 36:41; Disc 2 – 33:27
Label Universal Music
Producer Ted Carfrae
David Cassidy chronology
Then and Now
(2002)
A Touch of Blue
(2003)
David Cassidy Part II – The Remix
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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A Touch of Blue was David Cassidy's 17th and final studio album. A bonus disc was included with this album that contained re-recorded versions of Cassidy's previous songs.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Spooky"3:34
2."New York City Life"3:16
3."Blackbird"2:41
4."Since I Fell for You"2:53
5."Walk Away Renee"3:25
6."Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"2:58
7."Hollywood Nights"4:20
8."A Song for You"4:26
9."Mother and Child Reunion"3:29
10."More Than Words"5:19
Bonus Album
No.TitleLength
1."Could It Be Forever"2:39
2."Cherish"4:09
3."How Can I Be Sure"3:07
4."Daydreamer"2:49
5."Some Kind of A Summer"3:43
6."I Write the Songs"4:08
7."If I Didn't Care"3:07
8."Looking Through the Eyes of Love"3:07
9."It's One of Those Nights (Yes Love)"3:44
10."I Think I Love You"2:54

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References

  1. O'Brien, Jon. "David Cassidy – A Touch of Blue". AllMusic.