In April 1959, “Columbia” label released “Cliff”, the debut Cliff Richard (and his band the Drifters, later known as the Shadows) album. It was recorded 9 – 10 February 1959, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard– lead vocals
- Hank Marvin– lead guitar
- Bruce Welch- rhythm guitar
- Jet Harris– bass guitar
- Tony Meehan– drums
- Mike Sammes Singers– backing vocals
- Malcolm Addey – engineer
Track listing:
- Apron Strings – George David Weiss, Aaron Schroeder
- My Babe – Willie Dixon
- Down the Line – Roy Orbison
- I Got a Feeling – Baker Knight
- Jet Black – Jet Harris
- Baby I Don’t Care – Leiber, Stoller
- Donna – Ritchie Valens
- Move It – Ian Samwell
- Ready Teddy – John Marascalco, Robert Blackwell
- Too Much – Lee Rosenberg, Bernard Weinman
- Don’t Bug Me Baby – Leon Luallen, Johnny Bragg
- Driftin’ – Hank Marvin
- That’ll Be the Day – Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison
- Be-Bop-A-Lula – Gene Vincent
- Danny – Ben Weisman, Fred Wise
- Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On – Dave “Curly” Williams