1981 studio album by Cliff Richard
Wired for Sound studio album byCliff Richard , released in September 1981. The album peaked at number 4 in theUK album charts upon release, and spent a total of 25 weeks on the chart in 1981–82.[ 5] BPI , and achieved global sales of over one million.[ 6] [ 7]
The title track was released as thelead single of the album, and was followed up by a cover ofShep and the Limelites 1961US doo-wop hit, "Daddy's Home ". The singles peaked at numbers 4 and 2 respectively on theUK singles chart .[ 8] Human League 's "Don't You Want Me", but earned gold certification from the BPI for sales over half a million.[ 9] [ 10] Hammersmith Odeon on 1 May 1981, for arock 'n' roll special to be broadcast later byBBC Television .[ 6]
"Broken Doll" is a cover of aWreckless Eric single from 1980. Reportedly, Richard also wanted to record Eric's "(I'd Go The) Whole Wide World " too, but only if he could change some of the lyrics – which Eric refused.[ 3] cover version byDavid Cassidy featuringGeorge Michael . It was released as the lead single for Cassidy's 1985 albumRomance [ 11] [ 12] Leo Sayer on his 1980 albumLiving in a Fantasy
The promotional video for the title track is one of Richard's best-known, and was filmed around the centre ofMilton Keynes , thenew town inBuckinghamshire that was developed after theSecond World War . It features Richard walking around and on rollerskates, while listening to music on aWalkman cassette player; such devices were then newly available in the UK.[ 13]
Aremastered version of the album was issued in July 2001, with theB-sides of both singles included as bonus tracks.
All songs written and composed byAlan Tarney except where indicated.
Side one "Wired for Sound " (Tarney,B. A. Robertson ) – 3:36 "Once in a While" – 4:38 "Better Than I Know Myself" (Dave Cooke, Judy MacKenzie) – 3:39 "Oh No, Don't Let Go" – 3:37 "'Cos I Love That Rock 'n' Roll" – 4:10 Side two "Broken Doll" (Eric Goulden , Walter Hacon) – 4:15 "Lost in a Lonely World" (Chris Eaton ) – 4:01 "Summer Rain" (Eaton) – 4:15 "Young Love" – 4:03 "Say You Don't Mind"(does not appear on the US release) – 4:01 "Daddy's Home " (live) (James Sheppard , William Miller) – 2:56 2001 reissue bonus tracks "Shakin' All Over " (live) (Frederick Heath )(B-side of "Daddy's Home") – 2:43 "Hold On"(B-side of "Wired for Sound") – 3:43 Cliff Richard – vocals and backing vocalsJohn Clark – guitar on "Lost in a Lonely World" Nick Glennie-Smith – piano on "Young Love", engineerGraham Jarvis – drums on all tracks except "Once in a While", "Summer Rain" and "Young Love" Trevor Spencer – drums on "Once in a While", "Summer Rain" and "Young Love"Alan Tarney – all instruments except those listed in credits, backing vocals, arrangements, productionRebecca Swearingen – photography Charts and certifications [ edit ] ^ "Cliff Richard - Daddy's Home" .www.cliffrichardsongs.com . Retrieved30 September 2019 .^ Lewry, Peter; Goodall, Nigel (1991).Cliff Richard: The Complete Recording Sessions, 1958–1990 . London, England: Blandford Press. pp. 127– 129,156– 157, 175.ISBN 978-0-71372-242-0 ^a b Wired for Sound AllMusic . Retrieved 2 May 2015.^ Katz, Robin (1 October 1981)."Albums: Cliff Richard –Wired for Sound (EMI)" (PDF) .Smash Hits ISSN 0260-3004 . Archived fromthe original (PDF) on 20 May 2024. Retrieved31 December 2024 . ^a b "Cliff Richard | Artist | Official Charts" .UK Albums Chart .^a b Wired for Sound (CD liner).EMI Records . 2001.^ "Cliff Richard - The Six Continental Man" (PDF) .Billboard . Retrieved1 January 2017 .^ Roberts, David, ed. (2001).British Hit Singles ISBN 978-0-85112-156-7 ^ "Cliff Richard's UK Chart positions" .Official Charts Company . Retrieved23 July 2015 .^ "UK certification Database" .BPI . Retrieved23 July 2015 .^ "David Cassidy's UK Chart positions" . Official Charts Company. Retrieved4 April 2015 .^ "David Cassidy's Germany Chart positions" .GfK Entertainment . Archived fromthe original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved4 April 2015 .^ Bromley, Tom (2012).Wired for Sound: Now That's What I Call an 80s Music Childhood . London, England:Simon & Schuster .ISBN 978-1-84983-393-6 ^ Kent, David (1993).Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 ISBN 0-646-11917-6 ^ Billboard ISSN 0006-2510 .^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 402" .RPM Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved 10 May 2022.^ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de.Phononet GmbH .^ "Charts.nz – Cliff Richard – Wired for Sound" . Hung Medien.^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Cliff Richard – Wired for Sound" . Hung Medien.^ "Swedishcharts.com – Cliff Richard – Wired for Sound" . Hung Medien.^ "Cliff Richard Chart History (Billboard 200)" .Billboard ^ "Top 100 National Albums 1982 - Australia" . Retrieved27 December 2016 .^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 7529" .RPM Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved 10 May 2022.^ UK 1981 Best Selling Albums ^ "Kent Music Report No 453 – 28 February 1983 > Platinum Albums 1982 (Continued)" . Retrieved26 December 2022 – via Imgur.com.^ "Canadian album certifications – Cliff Richard – Wired for Sound" .Music Canada .^ "New Zealand album certifications – Cliff Richard – Wired for Sound" .Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved3 December 2024 .^ "British album certifications – Cliff Richard – Wired for Sound" .British Phonographic Industry .
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