"Jesus" is a song by Austrian rock musician Helmut Grabher, under the alias Jeremy Faith, released as a single in June 1971 from his album ''Lord''. It was a hit in several European countries and was later covered by
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an Indian-born British musican, singer, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. He has total sales of over 21.5 million s ...
, who had a minor hit with it.
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Cliff Richard version
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Richard released his version in February 1972 with the B-side "Mister Cloud" which was written by songwriting duo
Guy Fletcher
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and
Doug Flett
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. It was produced by
Nick Ingman
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Born and educated in London, Ingman moved ...
, credited on the record as 'An NP
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. And ''Jesus'' was the first one I did. I was convinced that it would be wrong for me just to record a single – religious sort of gospel content single – just because I was a Christian. And I wanted very much to be sure that it was a good song. And I waited a long time for that particular song, ''Jesus''. But when it came, I instantly knew I had to record that one. We spent a bit time on it too, of course, and did a, you know, did some phasing on it and gave it some effect. And I must say, I was really quite pleased with the recording".[
However, after it failed to be particularly successful, Richard said that "somehow it seems very difficult for people to accept me with a gospel single. Everybody else can make them but somehow whenever I do, the motive or intention is held suspect. A number of BBC producers would not play ''Jesus'' because of the title although they are perfectly prepared to plug a Hare Krishna (mantra), Hari Krishna [''sic''] or Maharishi inspired song".]
Track listing
7": Columbia / DB 8864
# "Jesus" – 4:15
# "Mister Cloud" – 3:45
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Cliff Richard songs
1971 singles
1972 singles
1971 songs
Songs written by Michel Berger
Decca Records singles
Columbia Graphophone Company singles
Song recordings produced by Michel Berger
Songs about Jesus