This aptly titled collection digs back into the archaeology of Cliff Richard's career to celebrate the seething rock & roll with which he announced his arrival -- and which kick-started the rocking dreams of an entire generation of British kids. The passage of time and the fictions of history have, between them, conspired to downplay the young Richard's significance -- rock's revenge for his defection to "family entertainment," once the competition grew too stern. But the fact remains, for four years prior to the emergence ...
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This aptly titled collection digs back into the archaeology of Cliff Richard's career to celebrate the seething rock & roll with which he announced his arrival -- and which kick-started the rocking dreams of an entire generation of British kids. The passage of time and the fictions of history have, between them, conspired to downplay the young Richard's significance -- rock's revenge for his defection to "family entertainment," once the competition grew too stern. But the fact remains, for four years prior to the emergence of the Beatles, Cliff Richard wasn't simply the biggest rock & roller in the country, he was also the best, and the 16 tracks here capture him at his earth-shattering best. It is impossible, of course, to speak too highly of "Move It," a song that remains, in terms of both impact and intent, British rock's Year Zero. But "High Class Baby," "Mean Streak," and "Dynamite" each proved that it wasn't a flash in the pan -- and, while this particular collection regrettably permits itself to be swayed by the hit ballads that quickly followed, the striking cover imagery still lets you know precisely what is within -- primal British beat from the man who all but invented it. ~ Dave Thompson, Rovi
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