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:

1. Apron Strings – George David Weiss, Aaron Schroeder
2. My Babe – Willie Dixon
3. Down the Line – Roy Orbison
4. I Got a Feeling – Baker Knight
5. Jet Black – Jet Harris
6. Baby I Don’t Care – Leiber, Stoller
7. Donna – Ritchie Valens
8. Move It – Ian Samwell
9. Ready Teddy – John Marascalco, Robert Blackwell
10. Too Much – Lee Rosenberg, Bernard Weinman
11. Don’t Bug Me Baby – Leon Luallen, Johnny Bragg
12. Driftin’ – Hank Marvin
13. That’ll Be the Day – Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison
14. Be-Bop-A-Lula – Gene Vincent
15. Danny – Ben Weisman, Fred Wise
16. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On – Dave “Curly” Williams