Smith & Co

Our JUST ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT GETS! series is now an established guarantee of great value, authoritative compilations, expert re-mastering, consistently recognisable presentation, positive reviews and persistent sales in the Formula One reissue market.  So no further introduction required?  Well perhaps a few more words about this particular 2CD set…

Yes, we know that these days Sir Cliff is a weathered looking bronze old boy, better preserved than most if a little crinkly at the edges.  Nonetheless, when he was a callow youth (just emerging from the chrysalis of Harry Webb to fly as Cliff Richard) he cut some of the best British rock ’n’ roll records of the late 1950s into the early ‘60s.  He also recorded some very classy strollers and romantic ballads.  According to your age and inclination in matters of romance you may consider the ballads mushy or yummy - his legion of young female fans certainly loved them.  Our Volume 1 (SCCD1193) illustrated why Cliff Richard was the best-selling UK rockin’ pop star of the era; these follow-up 47 tracks are no less convincing.  Don’t worry, this was long before Congratulations.

CD 1   
1    Nine times out of ten
2    Gee whizz it's you
3    Choppin' 'n' changin'
4    She's gone
5    Willie and the handjive
6    Fall in love with you
7    Flamp of love
8    Please don't tease
9    Don't be mad at me
10    I'm gonna get you
11    D' in love
12    Evergreen tree
13    I love you
14    I cannot find a true love
15    Where is my heart
16    Thinking of our love
17    Working after school
18    Tell me
19    I love you so
20    You and I
21    You're just the one to do it
22    I'm willing to learn
23    We have it made
24    I don't know
25    Left out again

CD 2   
1    I'm gonna get you
2    You and I
3    I cannot find a true love
4    Evergreen tree
5    She's gone
6    Left out again
7    You're just the one to do it
8    Lamp of love
9    Choppin' 'n' changin'
10    We have it made
11    Tell me
12    Gee whizz it's you
13    I love you so
14     I'm willing to learn
15    I don't know
16    Working after school
17    A voice in the wilderness
18    Bongo blues
19    Love
20    A voice in the wilderness
21    The shrine on the second floor
22    Cliff's personal message to you