Although the original Italian version by composer Umberto Bindi was not a hit, this song came to the attention of UK record producer George Martin, who commissioned an English translation to be recorded by his protogee Cilla Black. Cilla cut the song - translated as "You're My World" - at Abbey Road Studios with Johnny Pearson conducting his orchestra and The Breakaways providing background vocals; Cilla has said that her manager and future husband Bobby Willis also sang on the track. Big Jim Sullivan was the lead guitarist on the session."You're My World" reached #1 in Britain on the chart dated 30 May 1964 and remained there for a total of four weeks, one week more than Cilla's preceding single "Anyone Who Had a Heart". Although Cilla would return to the UK Top Ten eight times, "You're My World" would be her final #1.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Cilla Black: You're My World (1964)
Although the original Italian version by composer Umberto Bindi was not a hit, this song came to the attention of UK record producer George Martin, who commissioned an English translation to be recorded by his protogee Cilla Black. Cilla cut the song - translated as "You're My World" - at Abbey Road Studios with Johnny Pearson conducting his orchestra and The Breakaways providing background vocals; Cilla has said that her manager and future husband Bobby Willis also sang on the track. Big Jim Sullivan was the lead guitarist on the session."You're My World" reached #1 in Britain on the chart dated 30 May 1964 and remained there for a total of four weeks, one week more than Cilla's preceding single "Anyone Who Had a Heart". Although Cilla would return to the UK Top Ten eight times, "You're My World" would be her final #1.
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