The Minute You're Gone (1987 Remaster) (2027)
In 2018, Richard released a new version of the song accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for his album Rise Up .
is a digitally polished version of Cliff Richard’s 1965 chart-topping single, featured on the compilation album Love Songs . Originally written by Nashville-based musician Jimmy Gateley for Sonny James in 1963, the song became a massive success for Richard, spending a week at number one on the UK Singles Chart in April 1965. Production and the "Nashville Sound" The Minute You're Gone (1987 Remaster)
Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee , to satisfy his American label, Epic Records, which wanted to present him with a more authentic American sound. In 2018, Richard released a new version of
The 1987 remaster was part of a broader effort to preserve Richard's extensive catalog for the digital era. Production and the "Nashville Sound" Recorded in Nashville,
The song captures themes of . The lyrics describe a man who feels "like a child all alone at night" the second his partner leaves his sight, highlighting a deep emotional dependency.
Produced by Billy Sherrill and Bob Morgan , the recording features elite session musicians and backing vocals by The Anita Kerr Singers and The Jordanaires .