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Cliff with the london philarmonic orchestra

krishnan35 | Baltimore, MD USA | 02/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Truly superb! This is cliff richard with the london philarmonic
orchestra recorded live at the royal albert hall in 1982;
conducted by richard hewson. I think the versions of the songs on
this album are the best. The pieces are:Green Light, We dont talk anymore, True love ways, Softly as I leave you, Carrie, Miss you nights, Galadriel, Maybe someday,Thief in the night,Up in the world, Treasure of love,Devil Woman. Check out a detailed review
of THIS album mistakenly posted for the CD: The Hit List. This
albums version of We dont talk anymore, and Miss you nights is in the CD :Cliff 1980s. Compare with other versions of these songs on the CD: The Whole Story and judge for yourself."

Deliciously magical!

Louise Lacaille | Amersham, UK | 05/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Magnificent! The beautiful voice of Cliff and the class of the London Philharmonic blend so beautifully together. Cliff enunciates his vocals with passion, feeling and finesse. The London Philharmonic play with warmth and sensitivity that gives these wonderful songs an added edge and vitality. "Green Light" is a stunning example of this. The sweeping orchestral arrangement lends Alan Tarney's great song about romantic insecurity a haunting, dramatic feel; and Cliff extends his vowels and sings in low mellow tones so the song sinks in deep. "We Don't Talk Anymore" is performed with sensual harmonies, powerful sensitivity and flair. The unforgettable "True Love Ways", "Softly As I Leave You" and "Treasure Of Love" dazzle with the sweet elegance of the London Philharmonic; and Cliff's rich, mellow vocal. "Carrie" - perhaps better with the original rockier mix, but an aching and passionnate performance. "Golden Days Are Over" and "Galadriel" are quite simply two of the finest live recordings ever, and skilfully combine grandeur and intimacy. "Maybe Someday" is a true jazz stunner and shows the true strength and quality of Cliff's voice. "Miss You Nights" is one of Cliff's most evocative ballads,- harmonic, intense and intimate. For "You, Me and Jesus", a stirring gospel song written by Cliff, the London pharmonic take a break and Cliff is accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, accentuating the strength and beauty of his voice. "Thief In The Night" is a storming gospel rocker and works brilliantly in this new orchestral arrangement. "Up In The World"...one of the most melancholy love songs ever written, a Clifford T Ward ballad...is gorgeous here...deep strings and haunting vocals. "Discovering" is just one of the most beautiful religious songs ever; real smooth jazzy presentation here and the world would be a better place if we made it the anthem of our times as opposed to John Lennon's "Imagine". In complete contrast, "Devil Woman, the 1976 disco rocker and worldwide smash, is one of the sexiest songs recorded...it oozes soul and Cliff's edgy, husky-sweet vocals have never sounded better. Cliff gives two encores: a stunning version of "Daddy's Home" and a beautifully re-arranged version of the Christmas carol "Oh Little Town". A superb, amazing, legendary concert!"