Mike Clifford is an American singer and actor born on November 5, 1943. He signed with Liberty Records in 1959, releasing his debut single “Should I” (1959). In 1962, he signed with United Artists Records and released the single “Close to Cathy” (1962), which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks. His follow-up single “What to Do With Laurie” (1962) reached number 68. In 1965, United Artists released his debut album For the Love of Mike (1965). Clifford appeared on the television programs The Ed Sullivan Show, American Bandstand, and Where the Action Is. His acting work included performing in the film Village of the Giants (1965), playing roles in a national tour of the musical Grease in the 1970s, and appearing in the 1975 Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. He also toured with his singing partner Sandy Zacky, with whom he released the collaborative album Love Is Everything (2007).
