Writing and development

The tracks used on the Cosmic Dancer album were released via download on Siobhan Fahey's official web site over a period of years. These tracks were not given inclusion on Shakespears Sister's forth studio album, Songs from the Red Room

Songs from the Red Room

Songs from the Red Room is a 2009 album released by the Irish pop act Shakespears Sister.-Writing and development:Siobhan Fahey began writing the album in 2000 with former Shakespears Sister band members Clare Kenny and Stephen Gallifant with the intention of creating her first solo album...

, released in 2009. Fahey decided to release these tracks as the fith studio album in 2011.

The album mainly consists of acoustic tracks and several cover versions, such as "Dancing Barefoot" by Patti Smith

Patti Smith

Patricia Lee "Patti" Smith is an American singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist, who became a highly influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album Horses....

, "My World Is Empty Without You" by The Supremes

The Supremes

The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, The Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco...

, "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...

 and the album's title track, "Cosmic Dancer" by Marc Bolan

Marc Bolan

Marc Bolan was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the founder, frontman, lead singer & guitarist for T. Rex, but also a successful solo artist...

. The album also includes an acoustic version of Shakespears Sister's own hit "Goodbye Cruel World

Goodbye Cruel World (Shakespears Sister song)

"Goodbye Cruel World" is a song by female duo Shakespears Sister. It was written by group member Siobhan Fahey, Fahey's husband Dave Stewart , and American drummer Steve Ferrera. Marcella Detroit did not co-write the song due to being heavily pregnant at the time, and only contributed vocals...

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Track listing

1. "Baby It's You
   Baby It's You
   "Baby It's You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach , and Luther Dixon and Mack David . It was recorded by The Shirelles and The Beatles, and became hits for both...
   
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2. "Dancing Barefoot"
3. "Goodbye Cruel World
   Goodbye Cruel World (Shakespears Sister song)
   "Goodbye Cruel World" is a song by female duo Shakespears Sister. It was written by group member Siobhan Fahey, Fahey's husband Dave Stewart , and American drummer Steve Ferrera. Marcella Detroit did not co-write the song due to being heavily pregnant at the time, and only contributed vocals...
   
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4. "You Can't Wear Shades Forever"
5. "Someone Else's Girl"
6. "Cosmic Dancer"
7. "Wish You Were You Here"
8. "Here Comes The Weather"
9. "Ned"
10. "My World Is Empty Without You
    My World Is Empty Without You
    "My World Is Empty Without You" is a 1965 song recorded and released as a single by The Supremes for the Motown label.-Overview:Written and produced by Motown's main production team of Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song's slow tempo accompanies a somber lyric which delves into the feelings of...
    
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11. "A Lonely Heart (Is A Loaded Gun)"
12. "C U Tonight"
13. "Wings"
14. "Cold"
15. "I'll Be Your Mirror
    I'll Be Your Mirror
    "I'll Be Your Mirror" is a song by The Velvet Underground. It appeared on their 1967 debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico. It also surfaced as a single a year earlier with "All Tomorrow's Parties" in 1966....
    
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