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50 Years of Buzz Clifford

Buzz started his recording career in New York back in 1957-58 when he was 15 years old. He recorded two singles for Bow Records, a part of King Records. He then was signed by Mitch Miller for Columbia Records in 1960. With Columbia he had a Top Ten Hit with “Baby Sittin’ Boogie” produced by Tony Piano in 1961. “Baby Sittin’ Boogie” placed 6 with Cash Box 9 with Billboard and 3 with Music Reporter.

He went on to record one record for Roulette Records. “No One Loves Me Like You Do” was produced by George Goldner. It charted in England’s top twenty in 1962-63.

Buzz toured in England with Dion, Del Shannon and Freddie Cannon in 1962. After returning from England, Buzz moved to California in 1964. He played with various bands, wrote and produced independent masters sold as singles for various labels.

He was hired as a writer in 1967 by Richard Delvey (producer of Wipe-Out) for MGM Records, BMI publishing company Hastings Music where he wrote “Echo Park” for Keith Barbour, recording for Epic Records in 1969. Echo Park became a Top 40 hit and soon after, Buzz recorded his album “See Your Way Clear” for Dot Records.