On September 23, 2025, Daniel Henry Edward Thompson aka Danny Thompson died aged 86. He was musician (upright bass, tea chest bass), songwriter and record producer, member of Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, led a trio that included John McLaughlin, but was best known as member of Pentangle and long – time collaborator with John Martyn. During his long musical career he recorded and played with a large variety of other musicians, including Richard Thompson, Kate Bush, Tim Buckley, ABC, Skin, Ayuo, Richard Barbieri, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sam Brown, Graham Coxon, Donovan, Christine Collister, Barbara Dickson, Bick Drake, Everything but the Girl, Marianne Faithfull, Peter Gabriel, Davey Graham, Mara!, Linda Lewis, Mike Landup, Magna Carta, The Chris McGregor Septet, Loreena McKennitt, Ralph McTell, Alison Moyet, Cliff Richard, Dizrhythmia, David Sylvian, Duffy Power, Deva Premal, Andrew Ridgeley, Talk Talk, Loudon Wainwright III, Se. E. Rogie, Darell Scott, Songhai, Vivian Stanshall, Eric Bibb & North Country Far, Hunter Muskett, Mary Hopkin, John Stevens, Alan Holdsworth, Bert Jansch, David Wharnsby, Boo Hewerdine, Tasmin Archer, The Incredible String Band, T. Rex and Rod Stewart. As leader Thompson released seven albums.
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Cliff Richard: Every Face Tells A Story
On March 18, 1977, “EMI” label released “Every Face Tells a Story”, the nineteen Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded September 1976 – January 1977, at “Abbey Road” in London, and was produced by Bruce Welch.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard – vocals
- Terry Britten – guitar
- Mo Witham – guitar
- Graham Todd – keyboards
- Alan Hawkshaw – keyboards
- Alan Tarney – bass
- Alan Jones – bass
- Brian Bennett – drums, percussion
- Roger Pope – drums
- Frank Ricotti – percussion
- Tony Rivers, John Perry – backing vocals
- Richard Hewson – string arrangements
- Gered Mankowitz – photography
Track listing:
- My Kinda Life – Chris East
- Must Be Love – Terry Britten
- When Two Worlds Drift Apart – Peter Sills
- You Got Me Wondering – Terry Britten
- Every Face Tells a Story (It Never Tells a Lie) – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
- Try a Smile – John Perry
- Hey Mr. Dream Maker – Bruce Welch, Alan Tarney
- Give Me Love Your Way – Alan Tarney, Trevor Spencer
- Up in the World – Clifford T. Ward
- Don’t Turn the Light Out – Guy Fletcher, Doug Flett
- It’ll Be Me Babe – Hank Marvin, John Farrar
- Spider Man – Terry Britten
Herbie Flowers
On September 5, 2024, Brian Keith “Herbie” Flowers died aged 86. He was musician (bass, double bass, tuba), member of bands Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky. He played on more than 500 hit recordings, including ones for Elton John, Camel, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Roy Harper, David Essex, Al Kooper, Bryan Ferry, Harry Nilsson, Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Chanter Sisters, Allan Clarke, Jeff Wayne, Roger Daltrey, Steve Harley, Tim Rose, Cliff Richard, Sally Oldfield, Olivia Newton – John, Melanie, Hazel O’Connor and Jane Wiedlin. As leader, Flowers released four albums.
Cliff Richard: I’m Nearly Famous
On May 7, 1976, “EMI” label released “I’m Nearly Famous”, the eighteenth Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded September – December 1975, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Bruce Welch.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard – vocal
- Andrew Powell – arrangements
- Bruce Welch – arrangements
- Richard Hewson – arrangements
Track listing:
- I Can’t Ask for Anymore Than You – Ken Gold, Michael Denne
- It’s No Use Pretending – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
- I’m Nearly Famous – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
- Lovers – Mickey Newbury
- Junior Cowboy – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
- Miss You Nights – Dave Townsend
- I Wish You’d Change Your Mind – Terry Britten
- Devil Woman – Terry Britten, Christine Holmes
- Such is the Mystery – John Dawson Read
- You’ve Got to Give Me All Your Lovin – Ken Gold, Michael Denne
- If You Walked Away – David Pomeranz
- Alright, it’s Alright – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
Cliff Richard: I’m No Hero
On September 1, 1980, “EMI” label released “I’m No Hero”, the 23rd Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded May – June 1980, at “Riverside Recordings” in London, and was produced by Alan Tarney.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard – vocals
- Alan Tarney – guitars, bass guitars, arrangements
- Michael Boddicker – keyboards
- Nick Glennie-Smith – keyboards
- Trevor Spencer – drums
Track listing:
- Take Another Look – Alan Tarney
- Anything I Can Do – Alan Tarney
- A Little in Love – Alan Tarney
- Here (So Doggone Blue) – Alan Tarney
- Give a Little Bit More – Andy Hill, Jonathan Hodge
- In the Night – Rod Bowkett
- I’m No Hero – Trevor Spencer, Alan Tarney
- Dreamin’ – Leo Sayer, Alan Tarney
- A Heart Will Break – Trevor Spencer, Alan Tarney
- Everyman – Alan Tarney
Mo Foster
On July 3, 2023, Michael Ralph “Mo” Foster died aged 79. He was multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, author, and public speaker. In his career spanning over half a century, Foster recorded and performed with dozens of artists, including Jeff Beck, Gil Evans, Phil Collins, Ringo Starr, Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty, Brian May, Scott Walker, Frida (of ABBA), Cliff Richard, Van Morrison, Dr John, Hank Marvin, Heaven 17, the London Symphony Orchestra, Peter Green, Micheal Schenker, Gary Moore, Sting, Cher, Olivia Newton John, Elkie Brroks, Neil Innes, Judie Tzuke, Sheena Easton, Meat Loaf, Trevor Rabin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Luka Bloom, Tim Rice, Nigel Kennedy, Affinity, Mike d’Abo, Roger Glover, Jimmy Helms. Fancy, Veronique Sanson, Mike Smith, Cerrone, Ray Russell, Andy Bown, The Walker Brothers, Chris Rainbow, Dollar, Dennis Waterman, Eric Clapton, RMS, Bob Geldof, Joe Walsh, Tony Banks, Leo Sayer, Russ Ballard, Claudio Baglioni, Kenny Rogers, Howard Jones, Tanita Tikaram, Georger Martin, Nancy Griffith and Maggie Bell. As leader, Foster released several albums, and authored a humorous book on the history of British rock guitar. In 2014, he was awarded with the “BASCA Gold Badge Award”.
Cliff Richard: Don’t Stop Me Now
In April 1967, “Columbia” label released “Don’t Stop Me Now!”, the eleventh Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded in September 1966 – February 1967, at “EMI Abbey Road” in London, and was Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard – lead vocal
- Bruce Welch – backing vocals
- Hank Marvin – backing vocals
- Mike Leander – arrangements, conductor
- John Dove – photography
Track listing:
- Shout – O’Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley
- One Fine Day – Carole King, Gerry Goffin
- I’ll Be Back – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Heartbeat – Bob Montgomery, Norman Petty
- I Saw Her Standing There – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Hang On to a Dream – Tim Hardin
- You Gotta Tell Me – Roy Williams
- Homeward Bound – Paul Simon
- Good Golly Miss Molly – John Marascalco, Robert “Bumps” Blackwell
- Don’t Make Promises – Tim Hardin
- Move It – Ian Samwell
- Don’t – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- Dizzy Miss Lizzy – Larry Williams
- Baby It’s You – Burt Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams a.k.a. Luther Dixon
- My Babe – Willie Dixon
- Save the Last Dance for Me – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Cliff Richard: Same
In April 1965, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, seventh Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded 1962 – 1964, at “EMI Studios” in Barcelona, “EMI Studios” in London, “CBS 30th Street Studio” in New York City, “CBS Studios” in Nashville, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard – vocal
- Hank Marvin – lead guitar
- Bruce Welch – rhythm guitar
- Brian Locking – bass guitar
- Brian Bennett – drums
- The Norrie Paramor Orchestra – strings
- The Mike Sammes Singers – backing vocals
- The Jordanaires – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Angel
- Sway
- I Only Came to Say Goodbye
- Take Special Care
- Magic Is the Moonlight
- House Without Windows
- Razzle Dazzle
- I Don’t Wanna Love You
- It’s Not for Me to Say
- You Belong to My Heart
- Again
- Perfidia
- Kiss
- Reelin’ And Rockin’
The Shadows: Out of the Shadows
In October 1962, “Columbia” label released “Out of the Shadows”, the second Shadows (The) album. It was recorded January – June 1962, at “Abbey Road Studios”, “EMI Studio 2” in London, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Hank Marvin – vocals, lead guitar, piano
- Bruce Welch – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jet Harris – vocals, bass guitar
- Brian “Licorice” Locking – bass guitar, harmonica
- Brian Bennett – drums, percussion
- Norrie Paramor – orchestral accompaniment, liner notes
- Malcolm Addey – engineer
Track listing:
- The Rumble – Ike Isaacs
- The Bandit – Michael Carr, Alfredo Ricardo Do Nascimento, John Turner
- Cosy – Mort Garson, Earl Shuman
- 1861 – Brain Bennett, Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin
- Perfidia – Alberto Diminguez
- Little B – Brian Bennett
- Bo Diddley – Ellas McDaniel
- South of the Border – Michael Carr, Jimmy Kennedy
- Spring Is Nearly Here – Brian Bennet, Bruce Welch
- Are They All Like You – Tim Gale
- Tales of a Raggy Tramline – Brian Bennett, Jet Harris
- Some are Lonely – Cliff Richard
- Kinda Cool – Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch
The Shadows: Same
In September 1961, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Shadows (The) album. It was recorded October 1960 – June 1961, at “EMI Abbey Road” in London, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Hank Marvin – vocals, lead guitar, piano
- Bruce Welch – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jet Harris – vocals, bass guitar
- Tony Meehan – drums, percussion
- Malcolm Addey – engineer
- Cliff Richard – sleeve notes
Track listing:
- Shadoogie – Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris, Tony Meehan
- Blue Star – Victor Young, Edward Heyman
- Nivram – Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin, Jet Harris
- Baby My Heart – Sonny Curtis
- See You in My Drums – Tony Meehan
- All My Sorrows – Dave Guard, Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds
- Stand Up and Say That – Hank Marvin
- Gonzales – Jet Harris, Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin
- Find Me a Golden Street – Norman Petty
- Theme from a Filleted Place – Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris
- That’s My Desire – Helmy Kresa, Carroll Loveday
- My Resistance Is Low – Hoagy Carmichael
- Sleepwalk – Ann Farina, Santo Farina, Johnny Farina, Don Wolf
- Big Boy – Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin
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