The Time in Between (song) explained

The Time in Between
Cover:Cliff Richard The Time in Between.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cliff Richard and the Shadows
B-Side:Look Before You Love
Recorded:10 May 1965[1]
Studio:Estúdios Valentim de Carvalho, Lisbon, Portugal
Genre:
Length:2:58
Label:Columbia
Producer:Norrie Paramor
Prev Title:On My Word
Prev Year:1965
Next Title:Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
Next Year:1965

"The Time in Between" is a song by Cliff Richard and the Shadows, released as a single in August 1965. It peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.

Release

Originally a French song, "The Time in Between" was written by Georges Aber, guitarist Micky Jones (later known for playing in rock band Foreigner) and drummer Thomas Brown. The Shadows were thinking of recording it by themselves, but "when Cliff heard it he was so enthusiastic about it that [they] passed it over to him". The song was recorded at the Estúdios Valentim de Carvalho whilst the group were in Portugal.[1] It was released single with the B-side "Look Before You Love", written by Chris Arnold, David Martin and Geoff Morrow. Richard "was convinced ["The Time in Between"] was going to be a smash", saying "I think we did a really good job on the track. And yet it didn't get higher than 20 [on the UK Singles Chart]".

Reviewing for New Musical Express, Derek Johnson wrote: "It's medium fast, with Hank and Bruce providing a vocal harmony backing. It's a snappy number, full of life and buoyancy, and you've just got to keep moving to the beat. The melody content is both strong and appealing, while the Shads are in vital and vibrant form".[2]

Track listing

7": Columbia / DB 7660

  1. "The Time in Between" – 2:58
  2. "Look Before You Love" – 2:57

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1965)Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] 83
scope=rowHong Kong[4] 9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cliff Richard Song Database - Song Details (The Time In Between). 2021-10-02. www.cliffrichardsongs.com.
  2. 13 August 1965. Singles. New Musical Express. 4. 2 October 2021.
  3. Book: Kent, David. Australian Chart Book 1940–1969. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. . 2005. 0-646-44439-5. Kent Music Report.
  4. 20 November 1965. Hits of the World. Billboard. 30. 2 October 2021.