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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cliff Live at his best!, 21 Jan 2004
I have loved this record from day one! Way back when on disc. Seeing this released on CD now with bonus tracks is really fantastic!! There are two GREAT tracks on this live album that stand out to me. "Softly As I Leave You" and also "Maybe Someday" These two songs Cliff never recorded in the studio for reasons unknown, They are both very moving. Also, This new CD release includes some tracks that were never on the 1983 LP, But most true Cliff fans will know. "Discovering, You Me And Jesus, The Golden Days Are Over, And Little Town. They were left off the original album due to time, But it's really great to hear them now on this CD!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of a kind, 28 Jul 2003
My father has had the tape of this concert for many years now, and whenever I want to listen to some excellent harmonies and some very nicely done orchestral arrangements, I listen to the almost worn out tape.
Sir Cliff and the background vocalists are doing a wonderful job, and the London Symphony Orchestra is as "pop" as it can be.
I especially like "Thief in the night". I get goosepumps every time I listen to it.
If you're a Cliff Richard fan, you really shouldn't be without this CD.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will melt your heart!, 30 Jun 2003
This is absolutely and completely magnificent! The beautiful voice of Cliff and the class of the London Philharmonic blend so beautifully together. Cliff sings with richness, polish, flair; enunciates his vocals with passion, feeling and finesse. The London Philharmonic play with warmth and sensitivity that gives these wonderful songs an added edge and vitality. "Green Light" is a stunning example of this. The sweeping orchestral arrangement lends Alan Tarney's great song about romantic insecurity a haunting, dramatic feel; and Cliff extends his vowels and sings in low mellow tones so the song sinks in deep. "We Don't Talk Anymore" is again performed with outstanding flair; heart-wrenchingly evocative holding of notes in the verse and chorus; and the high notes hit with real energy and skill. "True Love Ways" and "Softly As I Leave You" are truly stunning; possibly the best ever performances of these; with the sweetness and elegance of the London Philharmonic; and Cliff's quintessential showman's voice croons luscious, gorgeously melodic, creamy glissandos and vibratos. "Carrie" - how good can you get? I didn't think this, one of Cliff's most moving rockers, would work with a classical orchestra - but it does - Cliff sings hard here, with real edge; real bite; and tears at our heartstrings...then into one of Cliff's loveliest and most evocative ballads, "Miss You Nights" - it hasn't the intimacy nor the deep harmonies of the original studio album "I'm Nearly Famous" (highly recommended); but the use of more real instruments instead of keyboards brings out the sheer heartwarming beauty of the arrangement; and Cliff's dulcet vocal evokes its sadness to every heart. The next three songs are utterly unbelievable. "Galadriel" - an uplifting gospel song - and "Maybe Someday", a romantic ballad - and "Thief In The Night" - a great gospel rocker about the second coming - move from brittle, gorgeously soft intimacy to stunning grandeur. I don't know how Cliff hits these high notes with such tenderness and yet with such emotional energy, but he does. The London Philharmonic accentuate the highly excellent arrangements. "Up In The World"...one of the most beautiful love songs ever written, a Clifford T Ward ballad...is stunning here...the strings have so much more depth than on the original version from the 1977 "Every Face Tells A Story" album, and Cliff's voice a richer, deeper, maturer roundedness. "Treasure Of Love" - a lovely, evocative rendition with stunning strings work. "Devil Woman"...a great version of Cliff's 1976 disco rocker and worldwide smash...the disco influence gone, the London philharmonic emphasize the song's disconcerting, haunting power and Cliff's husky-sweet vocals have never sounded better. This album is a huge treat from start to finish. Enjoy!
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