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On My Word
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Wikipedia article
"'On My Word'" is a song written and first released by American singer-songwriter Chip Taylor as a single in April 1964. It was covered by British singer Cliff Richard and released as a single which peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
Cliff Richard version
Cliff Richard recorded his version of "On My Word" whilst in Nashville, Tennessee in August 1964 and features backing vocals by the Jordanaires and an orchestra conducted by Stan Applebaum. It was released as a single in June 1965 with the B-side "Just a Little Bit Too Late" written by Hank Marvin and recorded with the Shadows.
Reviewing for 'New Musical Express', Derek Johnson wrote: "Considerably snappier than "The Minute You're Gone", it's set to a shuffle rhythm with a subtle Latin flavour, plus brass and chirping girls. Cliff sings in huskily appealing low register, which contrasts effectively with the bouncing beat. The melody's not quite so whistleable as his last one, but it has an insistent quality".
Track listing
'7": Columbia / DB 7596'# "On My Word" 2:30
# "Just a Little Bit Too Late" 2:35
Charts
References
Category:Cliff Richard songs
Category:1964 singles
Category:1965 singles
Category:Columbia Graphophone Company singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Billy Sherrill
Category:Songs written by Chip Taylor
Category:1964 songs
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