Cliff in the 60s 70s & 80s

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Three discs (also available separately) and 48 tracks offer up one of the most bizarre Cliff Richard hits packages yet released. The collection acknowledges that Richard soundtracked these three decades more thoroughly than anyone else you can name -- and then eschews the soundtrack itself in favor of a mad ramble through every corner of his discography. You want hits? Look elsewhere. Of course there are a few here -- the set opens with "Bachelor Boy," closes with "Two Hearts," and in between tops the chart with glorious regularity. But the meat here is the music drawn from the albums alone and designed, refreshingly, with a closer eye on the later '70s and '80s sets than the possibly over-compiled '60s material. If you are looking for a straightforward rendition of the songs you know and love, you will probably want to steer clear of this set despite its wonderfully budget price. This box is for the fan who wants to be reacquainted with what went on around the hit singles, and from a heartfelt "Homeward Bound" to the howling "Lucille," it succeeds with room to spare. For example, the first volume, covering the '60s, does a great job of at least outlining the developments and distinctions that shaped Richard's career throughout the decade, and few listeners could argue with the inclusion of "Hang on to a Dream," possibly the greatest hit that he never had. The '70s set is devoted almost wholly to the rush of reinvigorated rock that followed his mid-decade ("Devil Woman") breakthrough; the '80s set is dedicated to his realization that, suddenly, he could do nothing wrong. And all three together simply leave you hungry for more. ~ Dave Thompson
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