Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA The Cliff Richard Show with the Shadows - Live at the ABC Kingston 1962
 | On March 7th, 1962, these sessions were recorded live for an album that never got beyond the lacquer stage. The performance was recorded pretty well, given the usual British dullness of the day. The live energy is well captured, as is the musicianship. Six instros, plus lots of classic Cliff Richard vocals. The CD comes in a deluxe seven inch tri-fold package as if it is a single. |
Picks: Apache / Shazam, Shadoogie, Wonderful Land, Nivram, Little 'B', F.B.I.
Track by Track Review
Shadows (Instrumental)
Very good sound and pounding drums... The Shadows merge these two classics into a fine medley, with choked guitar and lots of drive. Excellent!
Shadows (Instrumental)
This classic guitar boogie is so much hotter live! Just plain fun, unpretentious, and groovy!
Shadows (Instrumental)
With the rhythm guitar more prominent, "Wonderful Land" takes on a warmer less stylized feel. Very nice!
Shadows (Instrumental)
The jazzy "Nivram" is warmly received among the throngs. Its walking bass line ably supports the noodly excursion that this classic is.
Shadows (Instrumental)
Great drums, bouncy country guitar, and lots of energy. "Little B" is perhaps most fun in this session. The long drum solo is well played, but overstays its welcome on disc.
Shadows (Instrumental)
This bouncy tune is catchy enough without the added screaming girls and live energy. Just too fun!