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Jill Oaker and Larry Houlieff
SHOULD I * * *
Billboard review August 10, 1959
Mild rocker is sung with appeal by the lad. Again Patience and Prudence offer memorable support.
WHISPER, WHISPER * * *
Billboard review August 10, 1959
Folkish tune is crooned pleasantly by Clifford with fine assistance from Patience and Prudence. Tune has a slight Latin twist.
I DON'T KNOW WHY * * *
Billboard review November 30, 1959
A slow rocking version of the standard, pleasantly chanted by Clifford to a chorus background which also features a repetitive sax figure. Spinable wax.
I'M AFRAID TO SAY I LOVE YOU * * *
Billboard review November 30, 1959
A good rocker with a nice strummed guitar rhythm effect. Clifford sings the up beater with style. Also programmable.
POOR LITTLE GIRL * * *
Billboard review December 31, 1960
Wistful vocalizing by Clifford on a pretty, teen appeal ballad.
STRANGER * * *
Billboard review December 31, 1960
Expressive chanting on a attractive ballad by Clifford, a new discovery of Johnny Mathis manager, Helen Noga.
LOOK IN ANY WINDOW * * *
Billboard review March 6, 1961
This chanter performs this sad P.A. tune with warmth and feeling over simple support. Song is from the picture of the same name. Also a good side.
UH HUH * * *
Billboard review March 6, 1961
Mike Clifford handles this Paul Anka tune with a lot of verve and bounce over sock support by Orchestra and chorus. Side could grab play.
PRETTY LITTLE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS * * * *
Billboard review May 29, 1961
Simple backing is very effective on this lovely folkish ballad by the boy. Tune is from the "Last Sunset." A strong side by Clifford.
AT LAST * * *
Billboard review May 29, 1961
The lovely song which has a varied movie career, currently in "The Last Time I Saw Archie" gets a strong reading by the boy. Tune is done with a Latin beat.
BOMBAY * * * *
Billboard review November 13, 1961
A smart, swinging arrangement backs Clifford's pipes here. It's a tune that builds neatly and has a chance for play. Worth watching.
WHEN WE MARRY * * *
Billboard review November 13, 1961
JOANNA * * *
Billboard review February 17, 1962
Moderate sales potential
Mary Mary * * *
Billboard review February 17,1962
SHE'S JUST ANOTHER GIRL * * * *
Billboard review August 4, 1962
The lad makes his debut on the label with a lovely ballad here. Clifford is lushly backed by strings in a date written and produced by Leiber - Stroller.
CLOSE TO CATHY * * *
Billboard review August 4, 1962
WHAT TO DO WITH LAURIE
Billboard review December 8, 1962
This is Clifford's follow up to "Close To Cathy" and it's a winner. This side, like the hit, is a soft ballad which spotlights a warm vocal by the lad against lush strings.
THAT'S WHAT THEY SAID (Flip is:)
Billboard review December 8, 1962
ONE BOY TOO LATE * * * *
Billboard review March 23, 1963
DANNY'S DREAM * * * *
Billboard review March 23, 1963
GEE, I DON'T REMEMBER * * * *
Billboard review July 6, 1963
COTTON DRESSES * * * *
Billboard review July 6, 1963
ALL THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW /
IT HAD BETTER BE TONIGHT
Billboard review May 2, 1964
(Single reviews - programming specials)
ONE BY ONE THE ROSES DIED
Billboard review September 12, 1964
Mike is fine talent possessing a warm and tender voice. This is a romantic and sentimental ballad sincerely delivered. Moderate sales potential.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER (Flip:)
Billboard review September 12, 1964
DON'T MAKE HER CRY
Billboard review December 5, 1964
(Chart Specials - Bottom 50 Chart Potential and Bubbling Under)
HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE
Billboard review February 6, 1965
Fine new adult swinging style from Clifford. Jack Lemmon's title film tune composed by Neal Hefti is given a top arrangement by Herb Bernstein.
HERE'S TO MY LOVER ( Flip:)
Billboard review February 6, 1965
BEFORE I LOVED HER
Billboard review September 18, 1965
Intriguing Mann-Weil teen ballad serves as a dramatic Cameo debut for the smooth soft sell vocalist. Power house production work.
SHIRL GIRL (Flip:)
Billboard review September 18, 1965
SEND HER FLOWERS
Billboard review June 3, 1967
(Spotlight Singles - Predicted to reach the Hot 100)
MARY JANE
Billboard review March 9, 1968
The "Close To Cathy" man switches affections and comes up with a rhythm winner for all types of programming. Clifford is in top vocal form on this film theme.
BROKEN-HEARTED MAN
Billboard review March 14, 1970
That "Close To Cathy" guy returns to the disk scene with a strong commercial rock item that has all the ingredients and performance to bring him back to the charts once again.
YOU BETTER START SINGING SOON
Billboard review August 15, 1970
Infectious rock item with a clever lyric line. Could easily bring that "Close To Cathy" guy back to the Hot 100 with ease. Strong vocal workout!
YOU SAY LOVE
Billboard review September 25, 1971
From the flick "Dagmar's Hot Pants, Inc." comes a commercial top 40 rhythm item that could break Clifford through for a heavy chart item.
ALBUMS
FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE
Billboard review February 13, 1965
In this his initial album, Mike's versatility and appeal in both the teen hits "Close To Cathy" and "What To Do With Laurie" are included. He swings beautifully with Henry Mancini's "It Had Better Be Tonight" and with much sensitivity delivers a first rate of Mancini's "Song About Love" done in dual voice tracking.
MONDO HOLLYWOOD
Billboard review November 4, 1967
Four Star Album * * * *
THE GOLDEN BREED
Billboard review February 17, 1968
Four Star Album * * * *
MARY JANE
Billboard review February 24, 1968
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