(15th January 1963)
Cliff is generally most effective when he’s most gentle, and this sleepy ballad does its job with smoochy aplomb. Cliff’s considerate tones aren’t really what makes a forgettable tune work, though - the lovely, echo-cushioned piano should take most of the credit. 5
Written by Tom on Monday, November 15th, 2004 | 620 views |
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rosie on July 27th, 2008
Double A-side, surely, with Bachelor Boy (which some felt to be apt)