Limelight is a 2003 studio album by Marti Webb. The album was self-financed and co-produced by Webb with Gary Branch. It mainly features musicians that had been involved with The Magic of the Musicals tours throughout the 1990s and includes new recordings of Webb's most popular songs from previous albums.

Production

It was recorded at the JazzMouse Studios in East Berkshire. "Shall We Dance" is a duet with Ronobir Lahiri, who was playing The King of Siam in a UK tour of The King and I opposite Webb, who played as Anna Leonowens, at the time of this album's recording. "Elaborate Lives" features harmony vocals by Robert Meadmore, who had appeared in one of The Magic of the Musicals tours with Webb. Webb first performed the song "As Long As He Needs Me" as Nancy in Oliver! and "Stage Door John" when playing Susie Dean in the musical version of J. B. Priestley's The Good Companions. She had not previously recorded "As Long As He Needs Me". Webb had previously recorded "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Ben" for album Encore (1985), "Take That Look Off Your Face" for album Tell Me on a Sunday (1980) and "Always There" for her album Always There (1986).

Release, marketing and promotion

The album was only made available through the London musical theatre merchandise shop Dress Circle and at the venues on Webb's tours.

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians

Production credits