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40 Golden Greats

Cliff Richard

108 min · 40 tracks · pop music

A vibrant collection of classic pop anthems, showcasing Cliff Richard's enduring charm and diverse musical influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Move It Start here — As Cliff Richard's debut single, this track embodies the early rock and roll spirit that helped him rise to fame and set a template for future British pop acts.
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    The Young Ones — This song captures the youthful exuberance of the early 1960s and became synonymous with Richard's image as a teen idol during that era.
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    Devil Woman — Known for its darker themes and compelling narrative, this track showcases Richard's ability to tackle more mature subject matter while still retaining mass appeal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of nostalgia
  • sing-along participation with friends
  • lighthearted tunes for gatherings
  • fragmented listening convenience
  • playful energy for road trips

Maybe skip if you

  • long immersive listening experiences
  • deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — A comprehensive collection of hits, ideal for new listeners to explore his music.
Themes
British pop legacy· 1960s teen idol· rock and roll origins
Career context
Released in 1977, '40 Golden Greats' marked a significant retrospective point in Cliff Richard's career, compiling hits from his earlier years. By this time, he had already established himself as a major figure in British pop music since his breakthrough with 'Move It' in 1958, and this album solidified his legacy as one of the UK's most beloved entertainers.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Presley· The Shadows· Buddy Holly

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Move It Start here 2:24
  • 2 Livin’ Doll 2:38
  • 3 Travellin’ Light 2:39
  • 4 Fall in Love With You 2:31
  • 5 Please Don’t Tease 2:59
  • 6 Nine Times Out of Ten 2:08
  • 7 Theme for a Dream 2:06
  • 8 Gee Whizz It’s You 2:00
  • 9 When the Girl in Your Arms 2:24
  • 10 A Girl Like You 2:31
  • 11 The Young Ones 3:11
  • 12 Do You Want to Dance? 2:15
  • 13 I’m Lookin’ Out the Window 2:46
  • 14 It’ll Be Me 1:55
  • 15 Bachelor Boy 2:02
  • 16 The Next Time 2:57
  • 17 Summer Holiday 2:07
  • 18 Lucky Lips 2:43
  • 19 It’s All in the Game 3:12
  • 20 Don’t Talk to Him 2:52

Disc 2

  • 1 Constantly 2:39
  • 2 On the Beach 2:28
  • 3 I Could Easily Fall (In Love with You) 2:55
  • 4 The Minute You’re Gone 2:21
  • 5 Wind Me Up (Let Me Go) 2:29
  • 6 Visions 3:01
  • 7 Blue Turns to Grey 2:22
  • 8 In the Country 2:43
  • 9 The Day I Met Marie 2:16
  • 10 All My Love 2:57
  • 11 Congratulations 2:32
  • 12 Throw Down a Line 2:49
  • 13 Goodbye Sam, Hello Samantha 2:48
  • 14 Sing a Song of Freedom 3:25
  • 15 Power to All Our Friends 3:03
  • 16 (You Keep Me) Hangin’ On 2:59
  • 17 Miss You Nights 3:58
  • 18 Devil Woman 3:36
  • 19 I Can’t Ask for Anymore Than You 2:50
  • 20 My Kinda Life 3:27

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata