Ian Samwell

Ian Samwell's most enduring contribution to rock history is probably as the composer of "Move It," Cliff Richard's first British hit, and probably the best of the few classic British rock singles of the 1950s. Samwell also played in Richard's first backup group, and wrote some more of the singer's best late-'50s sides, including the hits "Mean Streak," "Never Mind," and "High Class Baby." Samwell remained active as a songwriter and producer in the 1960s and 1970s, penning the early Small Faces hit "What'cha Gonna Do About It," and producing early releases by America.