Summer holiday was the first of a new idea in british films. Fans board a special bus for summer holiday to visit cliff. Listen to your favorite songs from summer holiday by cliff richard now. Summer holiday was the film that cliff richard didnt really want to make. Featuring the legendary title song, alongside 7 days to a holiday and take you for a ride, this dvd gives you the opportunity to sing along with cliff. Filming summer holiday was terrifying for cliff richard and crew, says costar melvyn hayes. Summer holiday by cliff richard on amazon music unlimited. Cliff, summer holiday and a red london bus whats it. Our extensive database contains over 3000 collections and tracks recorded by cliff since 1958, including details of most of the 43 studio albums, 6 soundtracks, 35 compilation albums, 6 gospel albums, 10 live albums and 9 singles. Cliff richard, lauri peters, melvyn hayes, teddy green, jeremy bulloch. This publicity photo was taken while i was making summer holiday with cliff richard. The catchy title song of summer holiday instantly puts the listener into a summery mood and its impossible not to think of cliff behind the wheel of the bus when listening to it.
So, there you have it cliff richard s three most treasured movie musicals. It is their second film soundtrack album and richard s eighth album overall. They pick up in quite the nicest way three stranded girls, a. While on lunch one rainy day, they come up with the idea of converting an old rt bus into a mobile home. Summer holiday, is a soundtrack album by cliff richard and the shadows to the film of the same name. Sir cliff richard reunited with summer holiday cast telegraph. It is the third in a series of film musicals following the young ones 1961 and summer holiday 1963. Into the grey world of early 60s realism comes cliff richard, driving his red bus and literally. Filming summer holiday was terrifying for cliff richard. Orchestra cliff richard the norrie paramor strings. Where was the 1963 movie summer magic filmed answers. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Cliff and i had to learn to drive london doubledecker buses, before going off to film summer holiday in greece, he remembers. Apr 22, 2019 incredible then and now pictures from forgotten cliff richard movie filmed on location birmingham.
Cliff richard learns to drive bus for his next film, summer holiday. Cliff richard and the shadows the final reunion dvd. Fans board a special bus for summer holiday to visit cliff richard. The film was directed by peter yates his directorial debut. Aug 26, 2019 in august 2014, the house of veteran pop singer sir cliff richard was raided by uk police after a historic claim of sexual assault was made against him.
Of richard s own performances, the anthemic bachelor boy, the blistering dancing shoes, and the impossibly stately the next time have all been accorded classic status, commercially and musically, while a trio of shadows instrumentals. Green, cliff richard in summer holiday allstar studiocanal. The best of cliff richard s movie soundtrack albums, summer holiday is dominated by its allconquering title track, but by no means is it cowed by it. It has subsequently been voted into lists of both the best and the most annoying christmas songs. With the release of the cliff richard collection, anchor bay continues their practice of catering to even the smallest of film. It was a tourism film, showing brits what life was like abroad and a couple of the sights to see. Summer holiday cliff richard and three mechanic buddies set out for a european holiday in a borrowed doubledecker london bus. Living doll, its all in the game, travellin light, bachelor boy, wonderful land and apache cliff richard and the shadows also appeared together in the movies summer holiday and the young ones, from which came millionselling hit singles and albums. Farewell party for cliff richard before he goes on american tour. Sir cliff richard says if heads roll at the bbc it will be.
Check out summer holiday by cliff richard on amazon music. This is the very first film i went to see as a teenager cliff richard 1963 summer holiday. With cliff richard, lauri peters, melvyn hayes, una stubbs. The original screenplay was written by peter myers and ronald cass who also wrote most of the song numbers and lyrics. Jeremy bulloch, teddy green, cliff richard in summer holiday allstar.
It is taken from the film of the same name, and was released as the second single from the film in february 1963. Sir cliff richard reunited with summer holiday cast sir cliff richard was reunited with cast members from summer holiday, 45 years after the hit film was first released. Summer holiday is a song recorded by cliff richard and the shadows, written by rhythm guitarist bruce welch and drummer brian bennett. Now we have been through the harvest winter has truly begun now we have walked in the chill of the night we are waiting for, waiting for for the saviours day many have. Summer holiday 1963 movie clip seven days to a holiday. Bachelor boy cliff richard dons his dancing shoes and brings a beat to the beach in the breeziest summer holiday on record. Sep, 2018 the band revisits a string of classic hits including living doll, summer holiday and the young ones. The hit 1960s film starring cliff richard is now the feelgood musical of the year. Now though, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, hes glad he took the plunge. Cliff richard and the shadows summer holiday 2003, cd. Early in 1958 harry rodger webb became cliff richard. During the titles a band plays summer holiday by the seaside in typically.
A fabulous 60s musical 4 london bus mechanics strike up a deal with london transport. The films opening sequence is among the most iconic of its era. Brass band opening summer holiday previously unreleased film version 23 cliff richard the shadows bachelor boy film. The young ones, summer holiday and wonderful life saw cliff outdo any other actor at the box office in the early 60s, but its the mayhem and trepidation that make melvyn laugh. While on the road in france they pick up 3 ladies whose car breaks down and offer. In 1962 the opening ten minute scene of cliff richards musical film summer holiday were filmed at the aldenham works, and cliffs character and friends are all supposed to be mechanics at aldenham. S swingers paradise is a 1964 british film made as a vehicle for pop star cliff richard. The adverts soundtrack of summer holiday was released by cliff richard back in 1963 and featured in the singers film of the same name. Now though, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, hes. Summer holiday stars elderlyladiesfavourite cliff richard aka the peter pan of pop the english elvis as don, a london bus mechanic who, along with his workmates, converts a double decker into a hotel on wheels, intending to drive it across france during their summer break. If you have any information regarding this film, any of the stills, or even better, some. It was the directorial debut of peter yates and spawned many hit songs that have overshadowed the movie itself performed by richard and 1960s band the shadows. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
Ray quinn stars in the happiest musical around alongside 70s legend bobby crush as jerry the hit iconic 1960s film starring cliff richard is now the feel good musical of the year, bringing music, laughter and fun to the stage as it becomes the happiest hit musical around. Popular star cliff richard is seen here with vivacious laurie peters high stepping in top gear during making of his newest film summer holiday at elstree, herts, cliff plays the role of a bus driver who is taking a party of holiday makers through europe what a gay. Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. Brass band opening summer holiday previously unreleased film version 1. The film, shot in greece, was released in february 1963. That little black and white tv picture wasnt half as good as the big widescreen colourful film at the cinema. Summer holiday 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Popular star cliff richard is seen here with vivacious laurie peters high stepping in top gear during making of his newest film summer holiday at elstree, herts, cliff plays the role of a bus driver who is taking a party of holiday makers through europe what a gay party. Aug 06, 2016 filming summer holiday was terrifying for cliff richard and crew, says costar melvyn hayes. He has total sales of over 21 million singles in the united kingdom and is the thirdtopselling artist in uk singles chart history, behind the beatles and elvis presley. However, they became the drifters, unaware that in the u. The film was directed by peter yates his debut, produced by kenneth harper. Lyrics to summer holiday film version by cliff richard from the summer holiday album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Sir cliff richard obe born harry rodger webb on 14 october 1940 is a british singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist.
The film was directed by peter yates his directorial debut, produced by kenneth harper. Melvyn hayes on filming summer holiday with cliff richard. Mar 08, 2008 cliff richard once filmed a video for a christmas single in swanage and at durdle door. In a paris night club, don cliff richard and pals mostly watching as steve teddy green, with sandy una stubbs and angie pamela hart, performs a rollicking dance number, staged by herbert ross, in summer holiday, 1963, directed by peter yates. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Amazing photos from forgotten cliff richard movie filmed in. As you can imagine, things dont quite go to plan, as they find. Sep 20, 2008 sir cliff richard reunited with summer holiday cast sir cliff richard was reunited with cast members from summer holiday, 45 years after the hit film was first released. Cliff richard, lauri peters, melvyn hayes, una stubbs, teddy green.
If youve ever watched the 1963 film summer holiday, youll know that the title sequence starts off in black and white and shows scene after scene of miserable looking holiday makers trying to shelter from torrential rain at britains various seaside resorts and piers. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the summer holiday movie on. Originally released in summer 1963, summer holiday was the most successful movie and soundtrack that cliff richard ever put his name to, an almost absurdly feelgood flick accompanied by some of the best and bestloved songs in his entire catalog. Singing star cliff richard leaves london airport on his way to an australian tour. The film also showed the sort of fun the english language only brits could have abroad. Summer holiday is a british musical film released in february 1963, featuring singer cliff richard.
Upon its release, summer holiday went on to become the second most successful film at the british box office in 1963, after the guns of navarone and a movie industry survey showed cliff richard to be more popular than elvis presley, sean connery and peter sellers. Jul 19, 20 melvyn hayes on filming summer holiday with cliff richard melvyn hayes remembers learning to drive a doubledecker bus with cliff richard and getting his hair dyed for the role in summer holiday. The song spent a total of three weeks at the top of the uk singles chart. The film, shot in greece, was released in february 1963 and became one of the years most popular movies at the british box office. Summer holiday is a british cinemascope and technicolor musical film featuring singer cliff richard. The planets was a name suggested for his backing group. In 1959 cliff richard first recorded and performed with the shadows. Summer holiday has the distinction of being the first film i saw on tv which i had previously seen during its first run at the cinema.
Bbc radio solents jon cuthill spoke to some of the people involved as they recalled their brush with the. Firsttime director peter yates shooting on location at the aldenham bus works, hertfordshire, with don cliff richard and mates melvyn hayes, teddy green, jeremy bulloch leading in seven days to a holiday, then a reprise of the theme, early in summer holiday, 1963. A priceless snapshot of the moment that american teen culture swept into britain and the 60s began to swing, the film. They do up a double decker london bus, drive it around europe as a hotel and if they make it they will own and be in charge of a whole fleet. Filmed at elstree studios and on location in greece, the iconic red london bus travelling through europe accompanied by memorable songs still endures in the. Summer holiday is a 1963 british musical comedy starring cliff richard, fresh off his success in another popular 1960s musical the young ones, and lauri peters. In 2009 exactly 50 years later, cliff and the shadows are back on the road 20 years since they last performed together in concert.
Summer holiday pop art print, part of the cliff richard pop art collection. A fabulous 60s musical 4 london bus mechanics strike up a deal with. Filming summer holiday was terrifying for cliff richard and crew. Summer holiday is a british musical released in february 1963, featuring singer cliff richard in his bestknown film. Bbc dorset history durdle door, cliff richard and me. Filming summer holiday was terrifying for cliff richard and.
The opening ten minutes was filmed at the aldenham works, elstree, where cliffs character and friends are mechanics at the main bus servicing depot for london transport. It was the directorial debut of peter yates and spawned many hit songs that have overshadowed the movie itself performed by richard. Discovery holiday parks pambula beach your perfect summer holiday destination. Sep 26, 2015 clearly a hot and beautiful day in the summer of 1961. Were all going on a summer holiday no more working for a week or two fun and laughter on our summer holiday no more worries for me or you for a week or two were.
While on the road in france they pick up 3 ladies whose car breaks down and. Melvyn hayes on filming summer holiday with cliff richard melvyn hayes remembers learning to drive a doubledecker bus with cliff richard and getting his hair dyed for the role in summer holiday. Les girls previously unreleased film version 21 cliff richard the shadows the norrie paramor strings. Cliff s best lead role took place in the midlate 60s film two a penny, which saw cliff as a young man who gets involved in drug dealing while. Elsa summer holiday baby game episode baby games st kids world. He has total sales of over 21 million singles in the united kingdom and is the thirdtopselling artist in uk singles chart history, behind the beatles. Unframed art giclee print, printed on 310gsm fine art museumquality matte paper, made from 100% cotton, using archival pigment inks for longevity. Summer holiday the musical is at southends cliffs pavilion this weekend and stars, ray quinn. It is taken from the film of the same name, 1 and was released as the second single from the film in february 1963. Lyrics to summer holiday film version by cliff richard from the the great cliff richard album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Fun and laughter on our summer holiday, no more worries for me or you, for a week or two. The musical was directed by peter yates his debut and was produced by kenneth harper for the associated british studios at elstree.
May 15, 2008 were all going on a summer holiday no more working for a week or two. Cliff and the shadows appeared in a number of films, most notably in the young ones which would give its name to 1980s tv sitcom the young ones, summer holiday, wonderful life and finders keepers. In an interview, melvyn hayes, who played cyril, revealed that he and cliff richard had to learn to drive london doubledecker buses before going off to film in. Don cliff richard, sandy una stubbs, steve teddy green, edwin jeremy bulloch, cyril melvyn hayes, angie pamela hart, mimsie jacqueline daryl and a disguised barbera winters lauri peters enjoy a song opposite the bus in the same location as image suho006. The young ones and summer holiday are available separately, but wonderful life is only available in the cliff richard collection box set. This operation holiday with argos youre good to go video was posted to the companies youtube channel on 27 april, 2018. Cliff richard and the shadows play bus mechanics who transform an old doubledecker london transport bus into a motel on wheels, in order to travel across europe for their summer holiday. The cliff richard collection the young ones summer holiday wonderful life. Aldenham was the subject of much film time, including a 1957 british transport film, entitled overhaul, about the work taking place at aldenham. Written by brian bennett and bruce welch of the shadows. It was the united kingdom christmas number one single in 1990, the second occasion richard had a solo christmas number one.
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