Cliff Richard - Move It (1958) "Move It," Cliff Richard's debut hit in 1958, is recognized as the UK's first genuine rock and roll song, marking a significant shift in the British music scene. Originally slated as a B-side, the track's immediate popularity underscored the UK audience's appetite for rock and roll, a genre previously dominated by American artists. Richard's energetic performance and the sharp, engaging lyrics penned by Ian Samwell captured the rebellious spirit of youth, making it

"Move It" is a song written by Ian Samwell and recorded by Cliff Richard and the Drifters (the UK band that would later become "The Shadows"). Originally intended as the B-side to "Schoolboy Crush", it was released as Richard's debut single on 29 August 1958 and became his first hit record, reaching no.2 on the UK singles chart. It is credited with being one of the first authentic rock and roll songs produced outside the United States. "Schoolboy Crush", written by Aaron Schroeder and Sharon Gil