Cliff Richard and the Shadows

Having finished the take, Cliff sits in the control room to listen to what was recorded. Someone brought in some beer, and an orange juice for Cliff.

The master tape of the Dreaming session that was issued as a 45rpm single. At this time Cliff Richard had already sold 6 million records and was working on his third film. This session started in the early... read more evening and went on until late in the evening.

During the recording session, Cliff finds a spare moment to play around with a double bass.

Hank Marvin (right) chats with Cliff, the management and producers about the arrangement which isn't quite right. They want t cut out the bongo's and bring in a xylophone instead...

Cliff has a funny habit of cupping his hands by his ears while singing. He breathes into the mic but in the studio, you can't hear the words. He takes his Bronowski-type spectacles on and off. He gets... read more through the first verse then pours himself a glass of water.

Cliff did a lot less work than the Shadows. While they argue about the arrangements Cliff sits quietly, jacket hung beside him, and a jug of water nearby on a stool, he took his singing very casually,... read more it came easily.