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Listen to Cliff!

Cliff Richard · 1961

40 min · 16 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary Christian music

A lively collection of romantic ballads and upbeat pop tunes showcasing Cliff Richard's vibrant vocal charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • romantic tunes for cozy evenings
  • uplifting tracks for happy moments
  • vibrant vocals for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
British rock and roll· vibrant vocal charm
Career context
Released on April 1, 1961, 'Listen to Cliff!' was Cliff Richard's debut studio album, marking his transition from a burgeoning pop star to a household name in the UK. Following his successful single 'Livin' Doll', this album solidified his position as a leading figure in British rock and roll during the early 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Presley· The Shadows· Buddy Holly
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Dance with The Shadows by The Shadows — Shares vibrant instrumental rock and roll vibe, complementing Cliff's vocal charm with catchy melodies.
The Sound of Fury by Billy Fury — Captures the same romantic ballad spirit with passionate vocals and a similar early 60s pop-rock energy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 What’d I Say 2:59
  • 2 Blue Moon 3:30
  • 3 True Love Will Come to You 2:37
  • 4 Lover 1:45
  • 5 Unchained Melody 3:28
  • 6 Idle Gossip 2:50
  • 7 First Lesson in Love 1:53
  • 8 Almost Like Being in Love 2:02
  • 9 Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum 1:55
  • 10 Memories Linger On 2:36
  • 11 Temptation 2:21
  • 12 I Live for You 2:11
  • 13 Sentimental Journey 2:04
  • 14 I Want You to Know 1:27
  • 15 We Kiss in a Shadow 3:23
  • 16 It’s You 3:17

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