With the Eyes of a Child explained

With the Eyes of a Child
Cover:Cliff Richard With the Eyes of a Child.jpg
Caption:Cover of the single released in the Netherlands
Type:single
B-Side:So Long
Recorded:29 July 1969[1]
Studio:EMI Studios, London
Genre:Pop
Length:2:55
Label:Columbia
Producer:Peter Vince
Prev Title:Throw Down a Line
Prev Year:1969
Next Title:The Joy of Living
Next Year:1970

"With the Eyes of a Child" is a song by British singer Cliff Richard, released as a single in November 1969. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.

Release and reception

"With the Eyes of a Child" was written by songwriting duo Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett, who had previously written "Wonderful World" and "What's More (I Don't Need Her)" for Richard and who would go on to write numerous more for him, such as "Sing a Song of Freedom" and "Power to All Our Friends". It was produced by Peter Vince, credited on the record as 'An NP [<nowiki/>[[Norrie Paramor]]] production by Peter Vince'. It was released with the B-side "So Long", written by Chris Arnold, David Martin and Geoff Morrow.

Reviewing for New Musical Express, Derek Johnson described "With the Eyes of a Child" as "an enchanting ballad with a philosophic lyric pleading for universal brotherhood. And while it isn't strictly a Christmas disc, its release is in keeping with the season of goodwill".[2]

Track listing

7": Columbia / DB 8641

  1. "With the Eyes of a Child" – 2:55
  2. "So Long" – 2:38

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cliff Richard Song Database - Song Details. 2021-10-11. www.cliffrichardsongs.com.
  2. 22 November 1969. Top Singles. New Musical Express. 6. 11 August 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.