1960 Adam Faith: Poor Me

Giving lie to the notion that lightning doesn't strike twice, 'Poor Me' is basically a re-tread of Faith's earlier 'What Do You Want'; another sub two minute zip of bouncing pizzicato strings and zings (again arranged by John Barry) that crams a breathless mini symphony into its brief running time. Rather than do battle with it all, this time round Faith swims with the current to give a far more disciplined vocal that's content to tip its hat to Buddy Holly rather than mimic him outright. Because of its tricksy restlessness, 'Poor Me' is a more satisfying listen than 'What Do You Want', though essentially it can't denied they are two sides of the same double headed coin. Which means, depending on your stomach for Mr Faith, you either can't lose or you can't win.