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Bill Clift

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General Info

  • Genre: Folk / Jazz / Pop

    Location whitstable, UK

    Profile Views: 22179

    Last Login: 9/25/2010

    Member Since 5/26/2006

    Website http://www.billclift.com

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    I've been writing, producing, singing and playing music for longer than I care to remember. My first professional outfit was The Late Show (look that up in your history books and you'll see what I mean) followed by a lot of bands, The Watusi Brothers, Happyhead, The Mishmash Band, 7Kings and Bloke to name but a few. I've session sung with lots of people, Robert Plant, Kylie Minogue, Mick Ronson and World Party being just a handful of them. I've played guitar for different bands and in 2000 did just that, touring The States with Wang Chung. I got interested in performing my own stuff again about five years ago and, in 2003 released the album 'Bill Clift' on Proper Records (PRPCD 15) becoming a proud stable-mate of Nick Lowe, Dann Penn and Spooner Oldham and Richard Thompson, among others. My new album, 'Smokescreen', is out now. No distribution but I'm selling it at gigs and hoping to put it up for sale on-line soon. I've already picked up some plays on The Danny Baker Show, on BBC Radio London and Phill Jupitus on BBC Radio 6. I think my biggest strength is songwriting. I've had deals with, Stiff Music, All Boys Music, Proper Music and Vigin/EMI Music, picking up several gold discs along the way. I'm presently looking for a way to get my songs to anyone who's looking for a bit of decent music to perform and record. Any ideas? Hope you enjoy the stuff. Let me know what you think. Billx

  • Members

    Bill does lead and backing vocals, guitars, some bass guitar and a bit of keyboard. Matt Percival plays guitar and sings. Al Richardson is on harmonica. Chris Morgan; double bass and vocals. This is usually the outfit that plays the live shows. Sometimes live, but more often appearing in the studio, we have, Gary Brady on bass guitar, keyboards, programming and production. Guy Whitby on drums and backing vocals. Quaff(aka Geoff Glen) also on backing vocals. The full personnel is too numerous to mention but I'd like to thank John O'Niell for his recent horn arrangements and sax/flute playing.

  • Influences

    Again, too numerous to mention. However, here's a bit of a list in no particular order (apart from The Beatles who are most definitely my biggest influence)So... The Fab Four, Kinks, Stones, Beach Boys, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Meters, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Led Zep, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Marley, Peter Cook, Little Feat, Frank Zappa, Elvis (Presley&Costello), Bowie, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchel, Chet Baker, Carl Marsh, Spidermouse, Buzzcocks, Hank Williams, Lieber&Stoller, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and Happy Mondays

  • Sounds Like

    The Beatles, Crowded House, Ron Sexsmith, Myracle Brah, Paul Simon, Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Norah Jones etc. etc.

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  • Carole J. May


    Hey!

    2 years ago
  • Carole J. May


    Hello,How are you ?

    2 years ago
  • Carole J. May


    Hello,thanks add!

    2 years ago
  • Maria R. Foushee



    How are you? My New friend.Thanks a lot for adding

    2 years ago
  • Dave Sutherland

    Got the "Cardie" back Bill and have been wearing ever since! Cheers!

    3 years ago
  • ABDELKADER SAADOUN

    NeverEndingSong: For 7 days, 24 hours a day In 7 cities.


    Abdelkader Saadoun joining A core group of musicians will live and breathe the specially composed NeverEndingSong: For 7 days, 24 hours a day In 7 cities. They will be performing in city centres and PizzaExpress restaurants, Performance Times Aperitivo performance – 5pm to 7pm, Evening performance – 8pm to 10pm. The core group of performers for this ambitious musical endeavour will be; The AllStars Collective – some of the world’s finest session musicians who between them have played with an impressive list of artists from Michael Jackson to Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder to Robbie Williams. For More info click on www.neverendingsong.co.uk or Email info@theneverendingsong.co.uk. Performances of the NeverEndingSong will be taking place at the following PizzaExpress restaurants between 5pm – 7pm and 8pm – 10pm: 7th September - Dean street Soho, 8th September – Jubilee Street, Brighton, 9th September – High Street, Cardiff, 10th September – Brindley Place, Birmingham, 11th September – South King Street, Manchester, 12th September – Corn Exchange, Leeds and on the 13th September – Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh.<

    3 years ago
  • Ceri James

    Some top new songs on your myspace. Really enjoyed listening! Is there a new album out yet?

    3 years ago
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    Hello there, we are a Post Rock/Electronica band from Cairo, Egypt. Please check us out ;)

    3 years ago
  • ABDELKADER SAADOUN

    Hi Bill I hope you are well.
    See you soon.

    Abdelkader
    -------------------
    ABDELKADER SAADOUN Performing This Sunday 24th May 3pm
    BLACK HORSE FESTIVAL - UK http://www.myspace.com/blackhorsefestival2009

    - AbdelKader Saadoun; Vox, Algerian Mandola & guitar
    - Jenny Adejayan: Cello & B Vocals
    - Adelfredo Pulido Mercado; bass guitar & B vocals
    - Khalid Salik: Derbouka & b vox
    - Victor Trivino Acosta: Drum Kit
    - Chafik Kobitti: Keyboard & B vocals
    - Andres Garcia: Elec guitar
    - Special Guest; Karim Merbouch on Bendir & karkabou

    A unique mixture of folk, roots, blues and world music
    in the glorious East Sussex countryside, Friday 22 May - Monday 25 May 2009
    http://www.blackhorsemusicfestival.org.uk/

    Abdelkader Saadoun and his big band will be also Rocking at The
    International Bellydance Conggress
    26 & 27th Sept 2009

    Europe's Biggest and most Exiting bellydance festival, featuring a galaxy of international megastars from Egypt, the USA and Europe!
    http://www.bellydancecongress.com/

    ABDELKADER SAADOUN
    Videos page http://www.youtube.com/abdelkadersaadoun
    Official Page http://www.saadoun.com



    TAKALEED

    4 years ago
  • Russell Keefe

    Thanks for adding me Bill.
    Top bloke. Your tunes sound fab. See you soon.

    4 years ago
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Bio:

I've been writing, producing, singing and playing music for longer than I care to remember. My first professional outfit was The Late Show (look that up in your history books and you'll see what I mean) followed by a lot of bands, The Watusi Brothers, Happyhead, The Mishmash Band, 7Kings and Bloke to name but a few. I've session sung with lots of people, Robert Plant, Kylie Minogue, Mick Ronson and World Party being just a handful of them. I've played guitar for different bands and in 2000 did just that, touring The States with Wang Chung. I got interested in performing my own stuff again about five years ago and, in 2003 released the album 'Bill Clift' on Proper Records (PRPCD 15) becoming a proud stable-mate of Nick Lowe, Dann Penn and Spooner Oldham and Richard Thompson, among others. My new album, 'Smokescreen', is out now. No distribution but I'm selling it at gigs and hoping to put it up for sale on-line soon. I've already picked up some plays on The Danny Baker Show, on BBC Radio London and Phill Jupitus on BBC Radio 6. I think my biggest strength is songwriting. I've had deals with, Stiff Music, All Boys Music, Proper Music and Vigin/EMI Music, picking up several gold discs along the way. I'm presently looking for a way to get my songs to anyone who's looking for a bit of decent music to perform and record. Any ideas? Hope you enjoy the stuff. Let me know what you think. Billx

Member Since:

May 26, 2006

Members:

Bill does lead and backing vocals, guitars, some bass guitar and a bit of keyboard. Matt Percival plays guitar and sings. Al Richardson is on harmonica. Chris Morgan; double bass and vocals. This is usually the outfit that plays the live shows. Sometimes live, but more often appearing in the studio, we have, Gary Brady on bass guitar, keyboards, programming and production. Guy Whitby on drums and backing vocals. Quaff(aka Geoff Glen) also on backing vocals. The full personnel is too numerous to mention but I'd like to thank John O'Niell for his recent horn arrangements and sax/flute playing.

Influences:

Again, too numerous to mention. However, here's a bit of a list in no particular order (apart from The Beatles who are most definitely my biggest influence)So... The Fab Four, Kinks, Stones, Beach Boys, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Meters, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Led Zep, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Marley, Peter Cook, Little Feat, Frank Zappa, Elvis (Presley&Costello), Bowie, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchel, Chet Baker, Carl Marsh, Spidermouse, Buzzcocks, Hank Williams, Lieber&Stoller, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and Happy Mondays

Sounds Like:

The Beatles, Crowded House, Ron Sexsmith, Myracle Brah, Paul Simon, Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Norah Jones etc. etc.

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