Cliff Richard and the Shadows, after 50 years of on off partnership they have reunited for one final hurrah in celebration of their golden anniversary, Glasgow in cluding two dates. While they could never hope to refootage the hunger and impact of their 1950s avatar, a bunch of silver they made a tight sound haired rock 'n' rollers. Sir Cliff, the showbiz trouper in his shocking pink jacket, was in fine expressive voice. The two hour plus set was divided between vintage rock 'n' roll and wholesome bobbysoxer pop, such as Lucky Lips and Livin' Doll, the latter introduced by Cliff with a speech deriding the short termism of modern pop vehicles such as The X Factor.During one dreamy interlude, the sight of Cliff, now in a pristine white suit, was too much for one fan, who shouted "I Love You". But that was a rare hot-under-the-collar moment in a cosy nostalgia trip culminating in Summer Holiday, the prophetic Bachelor Boy, Move It and a joyful Young Ones.
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