We don't talk anymore - Cliff Richard

Alan Tarney wrote 'We don't talk anymore' in 1979, planning to use it on an album with the Tarney/Spencer Band. However, Tarney played a demo of the song to Bruce Welch during a break in recording sessions for Where to Now by Charlie Dore (which the two were producing). Welch instantly knew it was going to be a hit and phoned up Richard's manager Peter Gormley, as he believed "there was only one person who could record it — Cliff Richard". It was then quickly recorded in May 1979.

It was released as a stop-gap single between his albums Green Light and Rock 'n' Roll Juvenile. However, it wasn't meant to be included on Rock 'n' Roll Juvenile, as Cliff Richard didn't think it was appropriate for "an energy packed album of progressive rock 'n' roll". However, his record label EMI were insistent on including it after it became a massive hit and Richard reluctantly conceded. 

Funnily enough, two different versions of the single's sleeve exist. The 'blue' one was released in the Netherlands, whereas the 'red' one was released in Germany and adds the 'No. 1 hit Engeland' logo (although a version without it also exists). I decided to buy both.

My collection: 7" single no. 8377 & 8378
Found: Parkstad Record Shop, Kerkrade, 29 July 2026
Tracks: 'We don't talk anymore' / 'Count me out'