Cliff Richard - Wanted [2001] [FLAC] [7L]

Wanted is the 70th studio album by British singer Cliff Richard, released by Papillion on 5 November 2001 in the UK. This album was produced by Alan Tarney who had previously worked with Richard on the hits including We Don't Talk Anymore, Dreamin, Wired For Sound and Some People. The two had not worked together since the 1989 album Stronger. The album reached #11 in the UK Albums Chart and stayed in the charts for 11 weeks.[1]

The album is primarily made up of cover songs, including songs by artists such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Tina Turner. At the time of release the official website for the album explained that it consisted of "hits Cliff's always Wanted to record."[2]

The inspiration for the album came when Richard was sent a copy of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's recording of "Over the Rainbow" combined with "What a Wonderful World" weeks into the year 2000. He knew immediately he wanted to record it.[3]

Two singles were released from this album, the first being the song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" which reached #11 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed for 6 weeks. The second single release was one of the three original songs on the album, "Let Me Be The One", which came in at #29. The two other original songs were, "Do You Wonder" and "This Love You Will Never Forget".

The album has sold over 220,000 copies worldwide.

01. Somewhere Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World
02. Right Here Waiting
03. What's Love Got To Do With It
04. Let Me Be The One
05. And I Love Her
06. All Shook Up
07. Love Me Tender
08. Do You Wonder
09. You've Got A Friend
10. Moon River
11. This Love You Will Never Forget
12. Like Strangers
13. When You Walk In The Room