Mike Clifford
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In 1959, Clifford signed with Liberty Records and recorded his first single, “Should I,” written and produced by [[Mary McIntyre (New Zealand artist)|Mark McIntyre]]. The recording featured additional vocals from Patience and Prudence, and guitar by [[Eddie Cochran]]. |
In 1959, Clifford signed with Liberty Records and recorded his first single, “Should I,” written and produced by [[Mary McIntyre (New Zealand artist)|Mark McIntyre]]. The recording featured additional vocals from Patience and Prudence, and guitar by [[Eddie Cochran]]. |
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Helen Noga, known for managing [[Johnny Mathis]] early in his career, became Clifford’s personal manager and helped him secure a contract with [[Columbia Records]]{{Cite web |title=Mike Clifford on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/au/artist/mike-clifford/6144753 |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=Apple Music - Web Player |language=en-AU}}. Noga also arranged Clifford’s television debut on ''[[The Ed Sullivan Show]]'', where he appeared three times |
Helen Noga, known for managing [[Johnny Mathis]] early in his career, became Clifford’s personal manager and helped him secure a contract with [[Columbia Records]]{{Cite web |title=Mike Clifford on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/au/artist/mike-clifford/6144753 |access-date=2025-10-09 |website=Apple Music - Web Player |language=en-AU}}. Noga also arranged Clifford’s television debut on ''[[The Ed Sullivan Show]]'', where he appeared three times in 1961. |
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==Initial success== |
==Initial success== |
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On the 50th anniversary of Judy Garland's passing, Clifford released a new recording and video of "[[Over the Rainbow|Over The Rainbow]]". |
On the 50th anniversary of Judy Garland's passing, Clifford released a new recording and video of "[[Over the Rainbow|Over The Rainbow]]". |
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In December 2021, Clifford released a new recording of "Ave Maria", sung in Latin, arranged by Ben DiTosti, and produced by Maurice Gainen |
In December 2021, Clifford released a new recording of "Ave Maria", sung in Latin, arranged by Ben DiTosti, and produced by Maurice Gainen. |
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In June 2023, Mike released a new version of the classic ballad, "A Time for Love" featuring a flute solo by Maurice Gainen. The song and video were both produced by Mike Clifford and Maurice Gainen. |
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Within two weeks, "A Time for Love" reached the top five in the Reverb Nation LA Jazz Chart. |
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In 2025, Mike recorded a tribute to the late Jack Jones. One of his biggest Grammy winning hits “Wives and Lovers” was updated with a new recording and video by Mike Clifford and Maurice Gainen. Within weeks this new version made the top 10 of the LA Reverb Nation Jazz Chart. |
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On March 20, 2026 Mike released his version of the hit Sting song “Fields of Gold”. With a great new arrangement by Maurice Gaines, he also filmed a new video of the song. Reaction to this new recording and video ranged from awesome to the best video and recording yet! Within one week Mike’s version hit the LA Jazz Reverb Nation Chart top 5! |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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