Allisons Are You Sure CD

The Allisons were very nearly the UK's first Eurovision Song Contest winners in 1961, with the self-penned 'Are You Sure' (they came second, to Luxembourg). The song nonetheless topped the UK?charts and went on to become a huge worldwide hit, selling a couple of million copies. They subsequently?charted with 'Words' and 'Lessons In Love', while 'What A Mess' and 'I'll Cross My Fingers' were popular radio/turntable hits. This compilation features everything that the duo recorded for Fontana Records during 1961-62 - six singles and an LP, their entire recorded legacy. Apart from the celebrated title track, the bulk of this material is exceptionally rare and this marks the first time that many of these sides have ever appeared on CD, notably the stereo version of the LP, which?has never previously been reissued in any format. Included as a bonus track is their memorable live performance of 'Are You?Sure', at the 1961 Eurovision.

1. Are You Sure 2. There's One Thing More 3. Words 4. Blue Tears 5. What a Mess! 6. Lorraine 7. Lessons in Love 8. Oh, My Love 9. Sweet and Lovely 10. Sugar Love 11. I'll Cross My Fingers 12. You Should Be Sorry 13. It Doesn't Matter Anymore 14. There's One Thing More 15. Darling, Trust in Me 16. Never Be Anyone Else But You 17. Be My Guest 18. Are You Sure 19. Blue Tears 20. From Now on 21. Lightning Express 22. That'll Be the Day 23. Fool's Paradise 24. Be-Bop A-Lula 25. Are You Sure (Eurovision Live)