Best Hits Of The 60s
On The Acoustic

Daddy's Home was first recorded by Shep and the Limelites in 1961. Cliff Richard made his own version of the song in 1981, and it became a hit in the UK, making it to the top 10.

In Richard's recording, you can hear his distinctive voice and a catchy pop-rock sound with lively guitar parts. The lyrics talk about a man's excitement and happiness about coming back home to the person he loves, bringing up feelings of nostalgia and longing for romance.

To play this song on acoustic guitar, tune it to standard tuning and use chords like D, Bm, Em, A7, D#, D7, Dmaj7, A/Db, Bm/A, and E7. Put a capo on the 2nd fret to keep the song in its original key.

There's no lead guitar in this song. For the rhythm, you can use a pattern of down down up down up down down, and repeat it.

Devil Woman was sung by Cliff Richard in 1976 and comes from his album "I'm Nearly Famous." The song was written by Terry Britten and Christine Holmes and became one of Richard's biggest hits, making it into the top 10 in both the UK and the US.

The song has a catchy beat with strong guitar sounds and a chorus you won't forget. The lyrics tell a story about a man meeting a mysterious and alluring woman who he thinks might be a witch or demon. Richard's singing in the recording shows off his strong voice and his ability to rock out.

"Devil Woman" is a well-loved song in Richard's collection and still popular with fans today. You can play it on acoustic guitar using standard tuning. Follow a rhythm pattern of down down down up down up, repeating it. Use chords like D, G, F, C, Dm, A7, and A# to play along. There's no lead guitar part for acoustic players in this song.

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Lucky Lips was recorded by Cliff Richard in 1963. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and became a big hit in the UK, reaching the top of the charts. You can find it on Cliff's album "40 Golden Greats."

The song has a catchy tune with a lively rock and roll rhythm, and it really shows off Richard's special singing style. The lyrics tell the story of a man who's happy and feels lucky because he's found a woman with "lucky lips" who brings him joy and good fortune. Fans loved to sing along with the catchy chorus.

"Lucky Lips" is one of Cliff's contributions to the rock and roll scene of the 1960s.

To play this song, you'll need just four chords: D, G, A, and D7. There's some lead guitar playing in it, and it sounds best with Drop D tuning and a capo on the 2nd fret. The rhythm follows a pattern of down up down up down up, with some walking bass mixed in.

My Foolish Heart was released by Cliff Richard in 1965 for his album "Love is Forever." The song was written by Lionel Bart and has a romantic ballad-style melody with orchestral music.

The lyrics talk about a man who wants to make things right with his partner after a misunderstanding, showing how sad and lonely he feels. In the recording, you can hear Richard's emotional singing and the beautiful arrangement with lots of instruments, which shows how good he is at singing touching ballads.

The song actually goes way back to 1949 but wasn't released as a single by Cliff Richard.

If you're playing this on acoustic guitar, you'll need to know chords like G, Em, Am, D, G6, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, B7, Cmaj7, Em/D#, Em/D, Em/Db, Esus, and E. There's no lead guitar part to worry about, and you play it in standard tuning with a capo on the 1st fret. The rhythm is a simple pattern of root down up down up, which you repeat.

Summer Holiday was part of Cliff Richard 1963 movie of the same name. The song was written by Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett, members of Richard's backing band, The Shadows. It features a cheerful melody with upbeat, pop-infused rock and roll instrumentation and showcases Richard's signature vocals.

The lyrics describe the joys of summer vacation and the freedom to travel and explore new places. The recording is notable for its catchy chorus, memorable guitar riffs, and energetic performance by Richard and The Shadows. The song was a huge commercial success, reaching number one in the UK charts and becoming a signature hit for Richard.

Summer Holiday is a classic song in Richard's discography and remains a beloved anthem for summertime adventures.

The song can be played with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning. There is a bit of picking in this one while using the chords D, Bm, Em, A7, Gbm, E7, A and a Dmaj7. For rhythm, use a root down up root up down up pattern.

The Way You Look Tonight song dates back to 1936 when Fred Astaire sang the song in a film called Swing Time.

Up through the years other artists recorded the song including Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Bing Crosby and in 1961, The Lettermen had a #13 in the US and a #36 in the UK with their version.

Time Won't Let Me is from 1966 by The Outsiders, a band based out of Cleveland Ohio.

They managed a #5 hit in the USA and Canada. This song is from the album of the same name.

Venus was a monster hit for the Dutch group Shocking blue in the summer of 1969. The song reached #1 in nine countries, including the US.

The song appeared on their 2nd album "At Home" released in 1969.

Walk Away Renee was a 1966 hit for The Left Banke, reaching #5 on the US and New Zealand and #3 in Canada.

The track is from the album of the same name.

Whiter Shade Of Pale was released back in 1967 and has been covered more than 1000 times up through the years. It peaked at #1 in the UK and #5 in the US. The song had four verses but many times only two are heard.

I've put in three verses in my version here. The song was in the can in two takes and can be found on their debut album.