News from Leo's Den

[David Martin]

Hi Everyone,



Here we are again with details of new releases, update on Jet, and dates for Cliff’s 70th Birthday Celebration concerts.



BEFORE WE CONTINUE WE HAVE TO ADVISE YOU THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE 10TH to the 17TH MARCH INCLUSIVE AND UNFORTUNATELY EMAILS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED OR ORDERS DESPATCHED DURING THIS PERIOD.



First about Jet. He has now started performing again and we understand that he doesn’t need to see his specialist for a few months and hopefully the results will be good. Jet is due to collect his M.B.E on the 10th March so we hope all goes well for this very special occasion.



The concerts in Australia etc. have gone well and at least ‘the boys’ have seen the sun – more than we can say here in England.

Shortly it will be the turn of South Africa to experience the phenomenon that is Cliff Richard and The Shadows. What an exciting time ahead for many South African fans who probably have never ever seen them perform together.



As Cliff fans have come to expect, Cliff always tours every 2 years with his own solo concerts. Although he has been performing already this year, he is sticking to tradition and will be appearing again later in the year. This time it will be at the Royal Albert Hall and he will celebrate his 70th Birthday with 6 nights at the Royal Albert Hall, in London on the 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16, and 17th October. Note there is currently no concert for the 14th October (Cliff’s birthday). Called “Bold As Brass” he will feature songs from his still-to-be released CD of the same title and will be accompanied by a big ‘swing’ band. Tickets go on sale on the 7th March at 9.0 am. Only 4 tickets will be allowed per application. No queuing or camping will be allowed at the Albert Hall prior to the 7th March. If you want to apply personally, it is advisable to visit the Box Office before that date and obtain a queuing voucher which will allow you to queue in number order from 7.0 am to 8.30 am. on the 7th March . Any voucher holders arriving after that time will have to join the end of the queue. Tickets are only available from the Royal Albert Hall and from no other ticket agencies ANYWHERE – so be warned. Booking details are: Tel: 0845 401 5033, Online www.royalalberthall.com

Or by person to the Box Office, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London with proof of identity. If you are thinking of booking online or by phone, we would advise you that Circle tickets are at the very top of the Albert Hall, and the seating is steep, so not good if you do not like heights. The choir stalls are round the back of the stage. You can go to the Royal Albert Hall web site prior to the 7th and print off a seating plan so you will know where any offered tickets are positioned.



Now for some new releases:



At last we have another new release from THE CHARADES and this time they have Jet Harris as a guest on 4 tracks. Details as below:



“AS HOT AS COOL CAN BE” 2-CD (Finland) GBP 15.99

As many of you will know this is a great instrumental group from Finland who have appeared at Shadowmania and Pipeline in the past. Tracks as follows: Sunny Afternoon, Little House On The Praire, Unchain My Heart, It Was A Very Good Year, Dick Tracy, Calafuria Twist, Thunderbolt, Vivaldi’s Summer Twist, For Me It Is Time To Go. MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM, 36-24-36, SCARLETT O’HARA, THEME FOR SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT (these 4 tracks with Jet fronting the band), Bam Bam Bam, Ultra Q’s Theme, Omoide No Nagisa, Hana No Kubikazari, Blue Chateau, Aoi Hohikuzu, Ginza Lights, Blue Star, Washington Square (featuring Mel Taylor), Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying, Interceptor, Eliminator, Nami Oi Bito (Silent Beak), Summer In The City, Traces, Green Pepper Beat, He Ain’t Heavy....”, Walkin’ The Carpet, Psychedelic Sandwich, All Quiet On Mer. Ordering details on our shopping cart very soon.



“RARE AND UNSEEN” DVD due for release on the 29th March. GBP 11.99 + postage.

All the information we have is that it will contain rain TV and film footage, plus a photo-gallery of private photographs. But still will be a good item for every collector. Ordering details on our shopping cart very soon.



“ROCKIN’ THE 50’S” 4-CD BOX SET (10” X 5”) with 7 page booklet Cliff with The Shadows (Due end March) GBP 15.99 + postage

Includes As & Bs 1958 and 1959, Cliff 1 EP (stereo), Cliff 2 EP (stereo), plus stereo alternate versions, “Expresso Bongo”, “Serious Charge”, and again “Cliff” and “Cliff Sings”. The packaging alone will make this a great collector’s item. Ordering details on our shopping cart shortly.



As many of the releases below (in stock) feature similar tracks full details can be found on our web site.



“CLIFF ROCKS” LP (Import) GBP 15.99 + postage

Very rare to get a vinyl release these days - full track details on our web site.



“GOLDEN GREATS” 3-CD set (Import) GBP 9.99

From the Disky label, includes “Jean Dorothy”. 50 tracks - full track details on our web site. Unfortunately there is no booklet in this CD set.



“SHADES OF ROCK” GBP 9.99 (UK RPM label)

This reissue now in stock and includes the additional track “Scotch on the Socks”.



“READY TEDDY” (Import) GBP 5.99

From the German ZYX label. Again tracks from the same period as most of the other new releases since Christmas. 20 tracks as listed on our web site.



“CLIFF ROCKS” 3-CD set (Import) GBP 15.99

Although the CD set comes in a wrap-around card sleeve, and has the same cover picture as the LP with the same title above, it is on the IMC label from Europe. 51 tracks again full listing on our web site.



“CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS – VINTAGE 2010” (Import) GBP 5.99

Although the record label called it Vintage 2010 this is not printed on the CD anywhere. Another from the Disky label with 20 tracks.



CLIFF HALL “MOON DANCE” GBP 12.99.

We have come to an arrangement with Cliff Hall whereby we can supply copies of the above CD. Previously it was available as a download but we have been supplied with CD versions. Titles: Love for Sale, All The Things You Are, Jeepers Creepers, Close Enough for Love, Scheherazade, Honeysuckle Rose, Moon Dance, You’ve Changed, I’ve Got Rhythm, As Time Goes By, Stompin’ At the Savoy, Just The Way You Look Tonight.



Ian McCutcheon’s “SHADOWS WORKOUT 14” GBP 12.99. Full track details on web site.



Good Luck if you will be trying for Cliff tickets on the 7th March.

Jet’s dates are listed on our Tour Info pages on our web site along with Club get-togethers in Europe.



Best regards

Pat and John

LEO'S DEN MUSIC

THE Cliff & The Shadows Music Mailing House

P.O.Box 4088, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1YP, UK

Tel: 01258 820134 Tel/Fax: 01258 821341

Email: pat@leosden.co.uk Web Site: www.leosden.co.uk

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