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.
Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Date taken: 4th May 1961
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
Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Date taken: 4th May 1961
During the recording session, Cliff finds a spare moment to play around with a double bass.
Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Date taken: 4th May 1961
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...
Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Date taken: 4th May 1961
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
Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Date taken: 4th May 1961
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
Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Date taken: 4th May 1961