Cliff Contemporary Sound

The Eighties saw the advent of the "Walkman" remember them? a tiny cassette player with headphones now put that into a song add Cliff's voice and you have Wired For Sound Cliff's second studio album of the Eighties produced by Alan Tarney it also features the top ten hit Daddy's Home as well as other great songs including the anthem like 'Cos I Love That Rock 'n' Roll and the beautiful Summer Rain and Better Than I Know Myself

POP FUN, NOTHING OVERWHELMING

In reading the other reviews for this remastered edition of "Wired for Sound," I can see both sides of the coin. This is definitely not Cliff's best collection, but it is still representative of the chances Cliff was made (actually, forced) to take to try and succeed in the everchanging music world. This was the early 80s and technopop was on its way in, and Cliff along with his producer Alan Tarney, did their best to try and show that the not so young Richard still had rock in him. As always, though, it's his ballads that work the best. It's interesting to note that Cliff is responsible for the success of Christian singer/writer Chris Eaton, who has crafted some beautiful songs, including Amy Grant's "Breath of Heaven." His contribution on this CD is one of the best songs, "Lost in a Lonely World." All in all, this is certainly worth adding to your Richard collection. "I'm Nearly Famous" remains the best, though!

SIR CLIFF NEVER HAD A DOWN TURN

The previous review has a title "Back to Mediocrity" which seemed to have been written under a nincompoopish spell.Sir Cliff Richard never had a down turn in his musical career.I grew up on his mucic and followed his career always.He has been the biggest beacon of light for me since i was four.He's unparallelled and unmatched on this planet.Period..The album under review "Wired For Sound" may not be his best work but it has it's shinning moments and is very fine album.Title song is sensational provided the previous reviewer had a high resolution sound system and the calibre to review great Sir Cliff Richard."Once In a While" is a rocker with a steady beat.In this song and "Young Love" drums were played by Trevor Spencer who has done excellent job.While Graham Jarvis played drums on other songs.Alan Tarney's production has always done magic to Cliff Richard's albums and this one is no exception.Alan Tarney played most of the intsruments and did it very intelligently.His guitar
work on this albun is incredible and this album has one of the most memorable guitar riffs which are very emotional in nature and blend with the songs.No other guitarist in the world could have done a better job on this album, which has always been very special to me since 1981.John Clark played guitar instead of
AT on "Lost In a lonely World" and did an excellent job and the song is interesting and pleasing too.There's not a bad song on this album..This one is a must have album and deserves a four star ranking may be five if not compared with other great albums.
The whole album is finely crafted.The previous reviewer used words for this album that i find unacceptable.Perhaps he is used to listening to some new wave bands with croaking voices.The wonderful, warm voice of Sir Cliff Richard has always enlightened my heart since age four.I have never read these kind of silly comments about Sir CR and the reviewer should apollogise, hencefoth.For another reviewer who has problem with knighthood titles... i have to say this that the knighthood is only granted for the accomplishments not only in the musical career but the accomplishments and extraordinary work done for cahritable causes and other noble deeds for the benefit of humanity and common people.If he knew about this then he would have been less sarcastic and comical about the award of the knighthood by the Queen.
Sir Cliff Richard and Sir Bob Geldoff were knighted for reasons about which the reviewer is totally blank.Any ways, there are always some people who know about the artist very little and know the artist thru only few albums."Wired For Sound" came at the time of Sir Cliff Richards's height of the career and was not a down turn as the other reviewer has suggested.Alan Tarney has been the best producer for Sir Cliff Richard always and time has proven that.After the production of "Stronger" Alan Tarney was not not involved in some of the later projects and those albums were mellow and ballad orineted but less rocking that AT's productions.
But Alan back on the new album "Wanted", it is hoped that it will be rocking more than some albums of the recent years and would bring a new milestone to Sir Cliff Richard's illustrious, glorious and scintillating career.To the Sir Cliff Richard fans - if you want to listen to the wonders of Sir Cliff Richard at his best then listen to "Cliff - 21 Today". with the front cover showing a very young Sir CR blwing candles and surrounded by The Shadows.I have listened to this album all my life and The Shadows's backing is great.Get your self a doze of Hank Marvin's guitar and along with the wonderful voice of Sir Cliff Richard get your transported to a world where this album will open magic casements for you in a fairy land forlorn.Long Live Sir Cliff Richard and Rock On always.Aamen!!