In this episode of pplpod, we revisit 1996 to explore "'Disco' La Passione", the unique dance-pop collaboration between British singer-songwriter Chris Rea and the legendary Shirley Bassey. We discuss how the song served as the centerpiece for Rea’s semi-autobiographical film La Passione—marking Bassey's feature film debut—and examine why the movie struggled at the box office while the single found success in the Dutch and Belgian charts.

Tune in as we break down the track’s production, featuring the Gavin Wright Film Orchestra, and look at its chart run where it just missed the UK Top 40. We also touch on the different versions released, including the Adams and Gielen remixes, and ...