Cliff Richard - The Day I Met Marie

Review by Faizi Rizky

The Day I Met Marie by Cliff Richard – A Retro Gem That Still Hits Right Alright, let’s dive into this old-school treasure trove of tunes, The Day I Met Marie. Released way back in 1964 (yeah, your parents—or maybe even grandparents—were probably grooving to it), this album is a mix of rock and pop vibes with some serious Pop Rock swagger. Cliff Richard was already making waves across Ireland, the UK, Yugoslavia, Poland, and Australia when this dropped, so no surprises that it got pressed under labels like Columbia and Jugoton. Pretty cool how music traveled back then without TikTok or Spotify, huh? Now, let me tell you about two tracks from this record that really stuck with me. First up, "The Day I Met Marie"—the title track itself. Man, it’s hard not to get swept away by its charm. It’s one of those songs where Cliff's voice feels smooth as butter, but there’s also this upbeat energy that makes you wanna tap your feet. The lyrics are kinda cheesy in the best possible way—they paint this picture of falling head over heels at first sight. You can almost imagine Cliff strolling down a street in black-and-white film mode, all dapper and romantic. Mike Leander did an ace job arranging this one; the strings feel lush, and the whole vibe just screams “classic romance.” Then there’s "I Get The Feelin’", which honestly feels like a hidden gem on the album. This track has more of a playful bounce to it, and you can hear how much fun everyone must’ve had recording it. It’s catchy as hell, with these little vocal runs that show off Cliff’s range. Like, seriously, dude could sing circles around most artists today. The production is tight too—credit to Norrie Paramor for keeping things crisp and Peter Vince for nailing the engineering side. Honestly, after listening to this tune, I found myself humming it for hours. And trust me, if a song sticks in my head longer than five minutes, it’s doing something right. One thing that strikes me about this album is how timeless it feels despite being nearly 60 years old. Sure, the style might scream ‘60s pop-rock, but the emotions behind the songs still resonate. Love, longing, excitement—it’s all universal stuff. Plus, having Mike Leander both arrange and conduct adds this layer of polish that keeps everything cohesive. But here’s the kicker: while writing this review, I couldn’t help thinking about how different music consumption was back then. People actually sat down with vinyl records, flipping through liner notes and giving full attention to albums like this. These days? We’re lucky if someone listens past the first 30 seconds before skipping to the next song. Kinda makes you wonder what we’ve lost along the way, doesn’t it? So yeah, The Day I Met Marie isn’t perfect by any stretch—it’s got its quirks and occasional cringe-worthy moments—but it’s wholesome, heartfelt, and packed with personality. Give it a spin sometime, especially if you’re feeling nostalgic or just want to appreciate how far music has come. Oh, and bonus points if you find the original vinyl version. There’s nothing quite like hearing these tunes exactly as they were meant to be heard. Catch ya later, music nerds!

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Artist: Cliff Richard
Album: The Day I Met Marie

1964

Rating: 3.83

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I Get The Feelin'
The Day I Met Marie
I'll Come Runnin'
Our Story Book

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Cliff Richard: Our Story Book

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Catalog Numbers

DB 8245
DO-5017
EPCO 9168
N° 113 A
DB(I) 8245

Labels

Columbia
Jugoton, Columbia
Sabina Zylbersztejn

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escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
EP
Single
Push out centre
Flexi-disc
6"
Shape
Single Sided
Card Backed
Picture Disc

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Published By	Shadows Music
Manufactured By	EMI (Australia) Limited
Licensed From	E.M.I. Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Jugoton
Printed By	"Naša Djeca", Zagreb

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Mike Leander
Conductor	Mike Leander
Engineer	Peter Vince
Producer	Norrie Paramor

Notes

℗ 1967
A: Shadows Music, Mecolico, BIEM, NCB
B: Leeds Mus, Mecolico, BIEM
Made in GT Britain
EP Cliff Richard i njegovi hitovi (Cliff Richard And His Hits).
(P) 1967
Made in Yugoslavia
Front image is a painting by Danuta Iwanicka titled "Ulica Bednarska w Warszawie".
MISPRESSED with B label on both sides.
Music correct.
B. Leeds Music
B: Leeds Music

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped): 7XCA 28611-1 GGT KT 1
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped): 7XCA 28612-1 LA KT 3
Matrix / Runout (A-side label matrix): 7XCA 28611
Matrix / Runout (B-side label matrix): 7XCA 28612
Other (Embossed on label): K T (Tax code)
Rights Society: Mecolico
Rights Society: BIEM/NCB
Rights Society: Belinda Music Pty. Ltd.
Matrix / Runout (Runout A): EPCO 9168 A 211167 ZP-VP
Matrix / Runout (Runout B): EPCO 9168 B 211167 MK-VP
Barcode (On Label A): epco-9168 A
Barcode (On Label B): epco-9168 B
Rights Society: OZAP
Rights Society: MCPS
Rights Society: BIEM
Rights Society: B I E M
Other (Number of indent / Year of release): 1183 G/1/64
Other (Postcard circulation): 50 000 egz.
Other: PWPW-89588
Other (Production department): L 28
Other (Retail price): Cena 1 zl + 10 g na SFOS
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped): 7XCA 28611-1 KT 1
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped): 7XCA 28612-1 KT 2

Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact: Cliff Richard's 1964 album *The Day I Met Marie* was a true international effort. It was released across several countries, including Ireland, the UK, Yugoslavia, Poland, and Australia. What’s cool is that different labels were involved in each region—like Columbia in the UK and Jugoton in Yugoslavia. The album even features production by Norrie Paramor, a key figure behind many of Cliff’s hits. Tracks like "I'll Come Runnin'" and the title song "The Day I Met Marie" showcase a mix of pop and rock styles, with Mike Leander handling both arrangement and conducting duties. It’s fascinating how this one album brought together so many talents and reached such diverse audiences back in the '60s.

Comments

mailynn034

2025-03-12

Another great song from Cliff just a pity that it was a B side and not an A side as it would have been huge. I prefer this to the day I met Marie and it would have been more commercial.Cliff was making some outstanding recordings at this stage of his career.

furnishings31

2025-03-12

Thanks to youtube and his faithful fans like you, I can now listen to his rare songs.

preussenblogger

2025-03-12

I wish it had pictures of him at the age he was singing the song. Still love the song but the pictures are not really appropriate.

rworkman17

2025-03-12

Great song well done :0)

pandeyrushali021

2025-03-12

Hey, Let Me Be the One and I Don't Wanna Lose You are my favourites too. Thanks

jenniherrera01

2025-03-11

Thank you ! 5*****

valorpublic0

2025-03-11

I keep waiting for the day EMI gets smart and releases a complete collection of Cliff's b-sides. Can you imagine how well that would sell?!?!? His b-sides are easily as good as many a-sides.

koruptorkelinci

2025-03-11

Thank you. Some audio cassettes of mine are waiting for being converted into a CD format. Then I will continue uploading songs that are not in the YouTube yet..