Carrie (Cliff Richard song)
| "Carrie" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Moving In" "Language of Love" (US release) |
"Carrie" is a song performed by Cliff Richard and released as a single in 1980. Written by Terry Britten and B. A. Robertson, it was the third single lifted from Richard's 1979 album Rock 'n' Roll Juvenile. It reached no. 4 in the UK Singles Chart[2] and became an international hit.
Personnel
- Cliff Richard - vocals, backing vocals
- Terry Britten - guitar, backing vocals
- Herbie Flowers - bass
- Graham Jarvis - drums, percussion
- Billy Livsey - keyboards
- Tristan Fry - percussion
- Mel Collins - brass
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
| Charts (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 4 |
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 18 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] | 26 |
| Canada (RPM 100 Singles)[5] | 78 |
| Invalid chart entered Germany2 | 26 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 4 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 29 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 8 |
| South Africa (Springbok Radio)[9] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 34 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1980) | Rank |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom[11] | 65 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Silver | 250,000^ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Lewry, Peter; Goodall, Nigel (1991). Cliff Richard The Complete Recording Sessions 1958-1990. London: Blandford. p. 156. ISBN 0-7137-2242-8.
- ^ a b "Cliff Richard: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
{{cite book}}:|format=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Cliff Richard – Carrie" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "RPM Top Singles - Volume 33, No. 6, May 3, 1980" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Carrie". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Cliff Richard – Carrie" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Cliff Richard – Carrie". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "South Africa Charts 1965-1989 - Springbok Radio / Radio Orion". Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ "Cliff Richard Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "UK Singles of the Year" (PDF). Record Mirror. London: Spotlight Publications. December 27, 1980. p. 30. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ^ "British single certifications – Cliff Richard – Carrie". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Carrie in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.