CLIFF RICHARD AND THE SHADOWS/CINDERELLA SX 6103 (-67) UK MONO

 A combo that today by many is seen as dated, but I still carry a torch for them as they were one of the acts that in the first years of the sixties paved the way to modern pop and rock for a then very young Swedish radio listener. This is a later exemple of what the guys could do, but one I can still enjoy. Music penned by The Shadows for a childrens play, performed with help from Norrie Paramor Orchestra and Mike Sammers Singers, all produced by Paramor. Regardless of what one may think about the style and/or genre this is very well done. Meticulously arranged and produced with smashing mono audio. One track has solo vocals by Irish session singer Jackie Lee (who among others also worked with Jimi Hendrix, Tom Jones and Elton John), one a duet between Lee and Richard, two by The Shadows, while the rest is sung by Richard, either with The Shadows or to string arrangements. As a whole not the least nasty or adventurous, but a good mix of songs, most of them with a happy twist. Favorite tracks - "In The Country", "Hey Doctor Man" and "The Flyder And The Spy". Also issued on vinyl in Holland, Israel, Downunder and Taiwan. UK reel (TA-SX 6103). To my knowledge never issued in US or on CD. Premiere UK (stereo SCX 6103) had label as shown here in a laminated flip/back cover.  (CXÄ*)  (FÄV*)