21 Today
Cliff Richard · 1961
38 min · 16 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary Christian music
A vibrant blend of early '60s pop and rock, reflecting youthful exuberance and romantic longing.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs youthful exuberance and nostalgia for celebratory moments
- Context
- In 1961, Cliff Richard was transitioning from his initial success as a rock and roll star to becoming a mainstream pop icon. Released shortly after his breakthrough album 'Me and My Shadows', '21 Today' solidified his status in the UK music scene as he turned 21, marking a significant moment in his career.
- If you like
- pop rock, rock & roll, contemporary Christian music
21 Today is an album by Cliff Richard, released in 1961. A vibrant blend of early '60s pop and rock, reflecting youthful exuberance and romantic longing. This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart, which further established Cliff Richard's prominence in British pop culture. It also highlights Richard's transition towards a more mature sound while appealing to younger audiences seeking relatable themes of love and celebration. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 21 Today sound like?
A vibrant blend of early '60s pop and rock, reflecting youthful exuberance and romantic longing. Rooted in pop rock and rock & roll.
What makes 21 Today by Cliff Richard notable?
This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart, which further established Cliff Richard's prominence in British pop culture. It also highlights Richard's transition towards a more mature sound while appealing to younger audiences seeking relatable themes of love and celebration. In 1961, Cliff Richard was transitioning from his initial success as a rock and roll star to becoming a mainstream pop icon. Released shortly after his breakthrough album 'Me and My Shadows', '21 Today' solidified his status in the UK music scene as he turned 21, marking a significant moment in his career.
Who is 21 Today for?
21 Today works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, youthful exuberance and nostalgia and for celebratory moments.
How many songs are on 21 Today?
21 Today has 16 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happy Birthday to You 1:33
- 2 Forty Days (To Come Back Home) Standout 2:45
- 3 Catch Me Standout 2:27
- 4 How Wonderful to Know 2:38
- 5 Tough Enough 2:14
- 6 50 Tears for Every Kiss 2:29
- 7 The Night Is So Lonely 2:42
- 8 Poor Boy 2:57
- 9 Y’ Arriva 3:34
- 10 Outsider 2:42
- 11 Tea for Two 2:15
- 12 To Prove My Love for You 1:50
- 13 Without You 2:05
- 14 A Mighty Lonely Man Standout 2:13
- 15 My Blue Heaven 2:26
- 16 Shame on You 2:08
Release Date
October 14, 1961
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
38 min 58 sec
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