Me and My Shadows [Mono & Stereo]
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EMI Int'l |
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5.0 |
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Tracklist of Me and My Shadows [Mono & Stereo]
Reviews:
Cliff at his best !
I agree completely with the reviewer in Burlington ( Cliff has always had many fans here in Canada ! ). This is the classic Cliff and the Shadows line-up at the peak of their powers--great rockers, lovely ballads, with their unique sound.
This is one of the best early rock n' roll albums by anyone--I repeat--anyone.
With consistent success in the United States always eluding him, Sir Cliff will likely never be inducted into the "Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame", which is very sad--he is much more deserving than some of the current "inductees"--listen to "Me and My Shadows" and see if you don't agree.
One of the best
This album is one of the best rock and roll albums ever released. This version is well worth having as the mono and stereo versions of several of the songs are quite different. The whole album rocks...standout tracks: "Gee Whiz It's You", "Choppin' and Changin'", and "She's Gone". A great album by a great master!
The Best British Rock 'N' Roll Album
This competes with Billy Fury's The Sound Of Fury for the above title. Whereas Billy had Joe Brown, Cliff had a raw, energetic, and skilfull Hank Marvin on lead guitar, showing everyone in England what this new Fender Stratocaster could do. Bruce's Rhythm guitar and Jet's Bass are in perfect time, and Tony Meehan's slick, energetic percussion (lots of snare and rim taps)gives a quality feel to the whole. Special mention must be made of Norrie Paramor's production. Every instrument and every voice is crystal clear, so the skill of all involved shows. Cliff is himself more professional than he was on his debut 'Cliff' album, but this does not detract from his cool teenage, slightly American intonation. One of the best things about this album is the mixture of American cover versions and English originals. The Shadows (and their former members Pete Chester and Ian Samwell) show themselves to be fine tunesmiths with great fast numbers like Choppin' and Changin', and I Cannot FInd A True Love, whereas Cliff gives ballads like Evergreen Tree a timeless quality. This is probably the best album Cliff and the Shadows ever made, and it is strange to think that these rebellious teenagers from Newcastle and India are now O.B.Es and knights of the realm.