Is Every Face Tells a Story a good place to start with Cliff Richard?

Yes, Every Face Tells a Story is recommended as a starting point for new Cliff Richard listeners. An upbeat blend of pop rock and soft ballads that showcases heartfelt storytelling and melodic hooks. Released in March 1977, Every Face Tells a Story marked Cliff Richard's transition into a more mature sound, following the commercial success of his previous album, I'm Nearly Famous. At this stage in his career, Richard was solidifying his status as a pop icon in the UK while exploring themes of love and introspection.

Who is Every Face Tells a Story for?

Every Face Tells a Story works well if you're into wave-like pacing with emotional peaks, heartfelt ballads for reflective moments and sing-along choruses for joyful gatherings.

How many songs are on Every Face Tells a Story?

Every Face Tells a Story has 15 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Every Face Tells a Story

Cliff Richard · 1977

58 min · 15 tracks · pop music

An upbeat blend of pop rock and soft ballads that showcases heartfelt storytelling and melodic hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Kinda Life Start here — The opening track sets a vibrant tone with its infectious melody and optimistic lyrics about embracing life and love, embodying the album's overall spirit.
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Every Face Tells a Story (It Never Tells a Lie) — This title track encapsulates the album’s theme of personal reflection and the stories behind faces, showcasing Richard’s knack for storytelling through music.
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When Two Words Drift Apart — A poignant ballad that highlights emotional vulnerability and the complexities of relationships, featuring rich vocal delivery that resonates with listeners.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
heartfelt ballads for reflective moments
sing-along choruses for joyful gatherings
steady progression through storytelling
warm melodies for cozy afternoons

Maybe skip if you

prefer immediate gratification tracks
dislike slower, unfolding narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked a transition to a more mature sound, enhancing Richard's commercial appeal.
Themes: personal reflection· whimsical storytelling· romantic nostalgia
Career context: Released in March 1977, Every Face Tells a Story marked Cliff Richard's transition into a more mature sound, following the commercial success of his previous album, I'm Nearly Famous. At this stage in his career, Richard was solidifying his status as a pop icon in the UK while exploring themes of love and introspection.
Stylistic neighbors: Elvis Presley· The Shadows· Buddy Holly