(1969) "The Joy of Living". Cliff Richard performing "With The Eyes Of A Child" at "The New London Palladium Show" in January 1974.To stay up to date with all new releases on the channe. [176] The Guardian estimated that the BBC's costs for legal fees and damages had reached 1.9million after losing the case. [160][161] Richard said he was "obviously thrilled that the vile accusations and the resulting investigation have finally been brought to a close". [90] In 2009, Richard said he was the "most radical rock-and-roll singer Britain has ever seen" as he did not indulge in drugs or sexual promiscuity. "[113], In 1988, Richard's nephew Philip Harrison spent the first four months of his life in a children's hospital suffering from serious breathing problems. About 1,000 copies are known to exist on vinyl. Richard frequently declines conversations about intimate relationships, and when questioned about rumours that he might be gay, he categorically denies being so. [82], In August 2018 Richard announced the release of the album Rise Up, which includes new material. Carlton Books, UK. "[2] He currently divides his time between living in Barbados and Portugal. Sir Cliff Richard has revealed the devastating impact of his four-year legal battle with the BBC after it finally came to an end today, saying he 'won't go anywhere near children' again. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. Richard's car was a write-off as another car swerved and braked hard. After the violence of Direct Action Day, they decided to relocate to England permanently. During the 1970s, Richard took part in several television shows and fronted his own show It's Cliff Richard from 1970 to 1976. 3 on the UK music charts. That year, Bruce Welch relaunched Cliff's career and produced the landmark album I'm Nearly Famous, which included the successful but controversial guitar-driven track "Devil Woman", which became Richard's first true hit in the United States, and the ballad "Miss You Nights". He took to the stage across seven cities in the UK, including six nights at London's Royal Albert Hall, where he has performed on over 100 occasions during his career. [116][117] In 1982, Richard described them as his "second family". In 1999, controversy again arose regarding radio stations refusing to play his releases when EMI, Richard's label since 1958, refused to release his song, "The Millennium Prayer", having judged that the song did not have commercial potential. Cliff Richard and his new house in New York. Richard's passion for tennis, which was encouraged by his former girlfriend Sue Barker, also led him in 1991 to establish the Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation. 3 over the Christmas period and was certified double platinum by the BPI.[48]. [139] Richard has stated that two biblical principles have guided him in how to use his money. Four men claimed they had been. Today Cliff Richard celebrates his 80th birthday with an album, an autobiography and a tour in 2021. Does Cliff Richard Have Kids? "[109] In September 1983, Richard said that he had no immediate plans to marry Barker. I've had girlfriends. Following the success of the recent Christmas singles, Richard released his first Christmas album Together with Cliff Richard in 1991, but his bid for the UK Christmas No. [18] Dorothy's mother served as the dormitory matron at the La Martiniere Girls' School. His late 1958 and early 1959 follow-up singles, "High Class Baby" and "Livin' Lovin' Doll", were followed by "Mean Streak", which carried a rocker's sense of speed and passion, and Lionel Bart's "Living Doll". As a member of the top stream, he stayed on beyond the minimum leaving age to take GCE Ordinary Level examinations and gained a pass in English literature. His first such single without the Shadows was When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in Your Heart in 1961, and he continued to release one or two per year, including covers of "It's All in the Game" in 1963 and "Constantly" in 1964, a revival of a popular Italian hit. The charity has encouraged thousands of primary schools in the UK to introduce the sport, with over 200,000 children taking part in the tennis sessions which tour the country. Richard described Irving as "utterly beautiful" and says for a time they were "inseparable". He began 1970 by appearing live on the BBC's review of the sixties music scene, Pop Go The Sixties, which was broadcast across Britain and Europe on 31 December 1969. I will miss her dearly. [159] The following month, the CPS announced that after reviewing "evidence relating to claims of non-recent sexual offences dating between 1958 and 1983 made by four men", there was "insufficient evidence" to charge Richard with an offence, and that no further action against him would be taken. [151] He was never arrested or criminally charged. GUESTS can enjoy a summer holiday for a week or two at Sir Cliff Richard's 6million luxury Barbados home for 3,000 per night. He missed the best parts of my career. It was his fifth record and became his first No. Throughout the early 1960s, his hits were consistently in the top five. [69] He was to record fourteen tracks in a week. Following the Direct Action Day violence, his family moved to England permanently. In the early days, Richard was marketed as the British equivalent of Elvis. As time progressed, Richard balanced his faith and work, enabling him to remain one of the most popular singers in Britain as well as one of its best-known Christians. 10. If he was to have a relationship, he would give it everything. [24], Harry Webb became lead singer of a rock and roll group, the Drifters (distinct from the US group of the same name). [33][34] The story was widely covered and featured on UK's Channel 4 News as a main story on 7 May 2008, with Jon Snow interviewing author and historian John Kennedy O'Connor about the matter. The Air That I Breathe. [11] He also had four UK Christmas No. There are various stories about why the A-side was replaced by the intended B-side. Richard's next album, in 2001, was a covers project, Wanted, followed by another top ten album, Cliff at Christmas. He has total sales of over 21.5 million singles in the United Kingdom and is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.. Richard was originally marketed as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of . In all, he toured 12 German cities in November and December 2010, during the Night of the Proms concerts, as the headline act. Two's Company was released to coincide with the UK leg of his latest world tour, "Here and Now", which included lesser known songs such as "My Kinda Life", "How Did She Get Here", "Hey Mr. Dream Maker", "For Life", "A Matter of Moments", "When The Girl in Your Arms" and the Christmas single "21st Century Christmas", which debuted at No. On 11 November 2008, Richard's official website announced that Cliff and the Shadows would reunite to celebrate their 50th anniversary in the music business. [74] In November 2013, Richard released the 100th album of his career, The Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll Songbook. 1 music DVD in three years with the DVD release of Bold as Brass. On 14 October 2010, Richard celebrated his 70th birthday and to mark the occasion, he performed a series of six concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Police called for a cab from the accident scene so that he was able to perform that night in the "Time" musical. He went on to release a double live album, Cliff Live in Japan 1972, which featured Newton-John. [137] Richard was one of approximately 30,000 people who gathered at London's Trafalgar Square for a demonstration. 20, followed by "A Little in Love" (No. 24) and "Healing Love" (No. It was also the lead single from the UK top ten album Stronger. The unnamed man in his forties contacted Richard's aides and threatened to spread "false stories" unless he received a sum of money. 11). Sir Richard Page. Richard says: Spain is the best of Eurovision Song Contest. [53][54], Later in 1990, a live album titled From a Distance: The Event was released. Hostages To India: OR The Life Story of the Anglo Indian Race, London: The Simon Wallenberg Press: Vol 2: Anglo Indian Heritage Books, Richard himself stated that the latter theory is correct; interviewed for the first episode of the. They recorded on their own, but also reunited with Richard in 1978, 1984 and 198990. Cliff Richard 2022 (Source: Metro) Personally, Richard intends on living a hundred years. 8. In 1959, the Shadows (then still the Drifters) landed an EMI recording contract of their own, for independent recordings. Released along with the singles "I Just Don't Have the Heart" (UK No. They had three children together. [94] In 1997, Richard said of the rock band Oasis: "It's just a shame that part of what gives them their kick is their self-destructive impulse. It compiled highlights of the previous year's "The Event" show, and provided two live tracks as singles, "Silhouettes" (UK No. On 31 December 1976, he performed his latest single, "Hey, Mr. Dream Maker", on BBC1's A Jubilee of Music, celebrating British pop music for Queen Elizabeth II's impending Silver Jubilee. In 1980, "Carrie" broke into the US top 40, followed by "Dreamin'", which reached No. O'Connor, John Kennedy. Although baptised as an Anglican, Richard did not practise the faith in his early years. The name Cliff was adopted as it sounded like "cliff face", which suggested "Rock". Richard's 1965 UK No. 2008, Richard's 51st year in the music business saw the release of the eight-CD box set And They Said It Wouldn't Last (My 50 Years in Music). Sadly, his sister, Donna died in 2016. The band also continued to appear and record with Richard and wrote many of his hits. 2 in the US through a cover version by Danish guitarist Jorgen Ingmann which was almost unchanged from their worldwide hit. In 2008, Richard said of his relationship with Barker: "I seriously contemplated asking her to marry me, but in the end I realised that I didn't love her quite enough to commit the rest of my life to her. [47] The album was certified quadruple platinum, becoming Richard's first to be certified multi-platinum by the BPI since it introduced multi-platinum awards in February 1987.[48][49]. The album charted at No. [60][61] Richard then released the single under his own name as the lead single for his album Real as I Wanna Be, with each reaching No. In February 2013 Cliff Richard confirmed to the In 1960 they toured the United States and were well-received, but lacklustre support and distribution from a revolving door of American record labels proved an obstacle to long-term success there despite several chart records by Richard including the aforementioned "It's All in the Game" on Epic, via a renewed linking of the worldwide Columbia labels after Philips ended its distribution deal with CBS. He says that he is reading a book that gives his ideas on how to live a long life and adheres to the therapeutic measures recommended by the book. [131] He wrote: "In the end, I believe, people are going to be judged for what they are. He performed "Bachelor Boy" with the Shadows and "Congratulations" solo. Agent George Ganjou saw the group perform in London, and recommended them to Norrie Paramor for an audition.[25]. [102], Richard has also supported numerous UK charities over many years through the Cliff Richard Charitable Trust, both through donations and by making personal visits to schools, churches, hospitals and homes for special needs children. 2 on the UK singles chart. He has also become a companion, which is great because I don't like living alone, even now. [134], In 2010, Richard confirmed that he is no longer a resident of the United Kingdom and had been granted citizenship by Barbados. [40], With "We Don't Talk Anymore" in 1979, Richard finally began to receive some extended success in the United States to follow on from the success of "Devil Woman" in 1976. [41] The videos for "We Don't Talk Anymore", "A Little in Love", and "Dreamin'" were among the first to be played by MTV upon its launch in 1981. (1970) " With the Eyes of a Child " is a song by British singer Cliff Richard, released as a single in November 1969. [76][77] Morrissey said that he was "honoured and thrilled" to have Richard on the bill. In the BBC Radio 2 documentary Cliff Take Another Look, he pointed out that many documentaries charting the history of British music (e.g. Source: www.ghgossip.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT LYRICS: KiDi - I Lied [12] He has never achieved the same popularity in the United States despite eight US Top 40 singles, including the million-selling "Devil Woman" and "We Don't Talk Anymore". 17 in the UK, "It's in Every One of Us" and "Born To Rock 'n Roll", were released over 1985 and 1986 from the concept album recorded for Time. [86][87] In June 2004, British disc jockey Tony Blackburn was suspended from his radio job at Classic Gold Digital for playing records by Richard against station policy. His final acting role on the silver screen to date was in 1973, when he starred in the film Take Me High. Richard says it's not surprising that so many have weighed in. In a 2006 interview, he spoke about the difficulties he and his sisters had in dealing with their mother's condition. "Peace in Our Time" (No. When my father was sick, we became very close. Richard urged her to "find someone who is free to love you as you deserve to be loved" and who "is able to marry you". In June 2009, it was reported by Sound Kitchen Studios in Nashville that Richard was to return there shortly to record a new album of original recordings of jazz songs. The single went to No. [170] On 13 April, Richard gave evidence for more than an hour, describing the television coverage as "shocking and upsetting". Jacqui was born on November 21, 1947, and Joan was born in 1950. "Throw Down a Line". After the Shadows split in 1968, Richard continued to record. Richard was originally marketed as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of Presley and Little Richard. When Hunniford's daughter Caron Keating was diagnosed with breast cancer and chose to keep her illness private from the public, Richard was among a small close circle of friends who knew of Keating's condition. "[89], Richard has spoken of his irritation about other stars who are praised after taking drugs. Richard hurt his back in the accident but was not seriously injured. [124] In 2008, Richard said: "John now spends most of his time looking after my properties, which means I don't have to. The Daily Telegraph said that Richard and Black looked at properties together in Miami and were regularly seen together in Barbados, where they both owned villas. Marriage is a very special thing to me. "[105], In 2009, the British media reported on a growing friendship between Richard and Cilla Black. [103] In a three-page letter written in October 1961 to "his first serious girlfriend",[104] Australian dancer Delia Wicks, made public in April 2010 after her death from cancer, Richard wrote, "Being a pop singer I have to give up one priceless thing the right to any lasting relationship with any special girl. He said of Dando's murder: "It is very difficult to understand and I find it all very confusing. [68] In September, a single celebrating his 50 years in pop music, titled "Thank You for a Lifetime" was released. The first single of the album, "Rise Up", was released in vinyl format and reached No. All that counts is what your family and friends know and they all trust and respect me. [129] Richard finished No. Sir Cliff Richard says not being a father has 'never bothered' him. [99] In 1993, Bill Latham said of Richard's bachelor status: "His freedom has meant that he has been able to do much more than if he had a family. Singer Cliff Richard still hurt by accusation of child molestation Singer Cliff Richard said the 2014 allegations against him has made him so paranoid that he now makes sure that he does. It was another top-10 album, and produced three UK top-20 singles: "Something's Goin' On", "I Cannot Give You My Love", with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, and "What Car". "[114], For over forty years Richard has been a supporter of Tearfund, a Christian charity that aims to tackle poverty in many countries across the world. For many years he shared his main home with his charity and promotion schedules manager, Bill Latham and Latham's mother. Subsequent hits, the No. 6 in the UK charts in its opening week and peaked at No. I'm afraid I lost the chance. The Eurovision Song Contest The Official History. 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[99] Sting also defended Richard, stating: "Cliff Richard is in my opinion one of Britain's finest singers technically and emotionally. He said: "Firstly, it was the love of money (not money itself) that was the root of all evil. 2007. the best-selling music artists of all time, When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in Your Heart, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, And They Said It Wouldn't Last (My 50 Years in Music), 32 Minutes and 17 Seconds with Cliff Richard, List of Cliff Richard television appearances, National Viewers' and Listeners' Association, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards, "Sir Cliff Richard: Why Barbados beats Britain", "Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine", "The Official Singles Charts' biggest selling artists of all time revealed! Richard and the band appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was crucial for the Beatles, but these performances did not help them gain sustained success in North America. After the show, Richard said: "I'm lucky to be here". Richard and Black reportedly enjoyed each other's company dining together in Marbella and watching tennis in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Soon after, Richard re-emerged, performing with Christian groups and recording some Christian material. "I was never suicidal but I thought a couple of times I might die I'm thinking, 'I don't want . People are very unfair with their criticism and their judgements. 1 in April 1968. Richard announced that he would stage a free show for fans in New York on the same night the cancelled concert was due to take place. 2 in the UK. [132] After Black died in August 2015, Richard described her as "incredibly gifted" and "full of heart". [169], On 12 April 2018, the case against the BBC opened in the High Court. [14] In 2019, he relocated to New York. To the Shadows' chagrin, "Apache" reached No. He celebrated his 81st birthday in 2021. I shaved my sideburns off last night Jack Good said it would make me look more original. To accompany the concerts, a new album of cover versions of swing standards, Bold as Brass, was released on 11 October. [90][142][143], In August 2014, Richard was one of 200 public figures who were signatories to a letter to The Guardian expressing their hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom in September's referendum on that issue. The group was obliged to change its name to "The Shadows" after legal complications with the American group the Drifters as "Living Doll" entered the American top 40, licensed by ABC-Paramount. He continued to be popular, and have hits in the charts throughout the 1960s, though not at the level that he had enjoyed before. Sir Cliff Richard has said he thought he was "going to die of a heart attack" after he faced child sexual assault allegations. [52], On 30 June 1990, Richard performed to an estimated 120,000 people at England's Knebworth Park as part of an all-star concert line-up that also included Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Elton John and Tears for Fears. He then started work as a filing clerk for Atlas Lamps. 1 singles,[10] and is the only singer to have had a No. [174][175] On 15 August 2018, the BBC stated they would not appeal against the judgment. 13).[67]. "[119], Richard often declines discussion about close relationships and when asked about suggestions that he may be homosexual has stated categorically that he is not. [153], In February 2015, South Yorkshire Police announced that the inquiry into the alleged offences had increased, and would be continuing. In 1973, he sang the British Eurovision entry "Power to All Our Friends;" the song finished third, close behind Luxembourg's "Tu Te Reconnatras" and Spain's "Eres T". "[93] Richard expressed concern about the sexually explicit public image of singer Miley Cyrus, following controversy surrounding a semi-naked video for her song "Wrecking Ball". John Lennon credited "Move It" as being the first British rock record.[28]. I'm certainly not going to do it just to make other people feel satisfied. [22], Harry Webb became interested in skiffle. But I would like to settle down and have a family one day. Muggeridge criticised the media as being "largely in the hands of those who for one reason or another favour the present Gadarene slide into decadence and Godlessness. When Keating died in April 2004, Richard attended her funeral in Kent and performed his song "Miss You Nights" in tribute to her.[126][127]. [13] He has remained a popular music, film, and television personality at home in the UK as well as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Europe and Asia, and retains a following in other countries. They became contractually separate from Richard, and the group received no royalties for records backing Richard. 2008present: 50th anniversary and Shadows reunion, Criticism of the music industry and commercial support, Property search, investigation and BBC litigation, Stark, Herbert Alick. The 1950s entrepreneur Harry Greatorex wanted the up-and-coming rock 'n' roll singer to change his name. Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an English singer who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. [138], Since March 1966, Richard has followed the practice of giving away at least one-tenth of his income to charity. 1 singles, two of which were as a solo artist; "Mistletoe and Wine" and "Saviour's Day". [70] The album was produced by Lamont Dozier and was supported by a short UK arena tour. There is an ageism in the radio industry. Along with the song, the recording contained comedy dialogue between Richard and the Young Ones. Cliff Richard: We Have It Made: Cliff Richard and The Shadows: October 7, 1960: Pete Votrian: We Kiss in a Shadow: Cliff Richard and The Norrie Paramor Orchestra: April 14, 1961: Doretta Morrow and Larry Douglas: Wenn du lachst, lacht das Glck: Cliff Richard: March 1971: Miki Antony: What a Friend We Have in Jesus: Cliff Richard: October 21 . Sir Cliff Richard was born Harry Rodger Webb on October 14, 1940, in Lucknow, India. 2. More than 130 of his singles, albums, and EPs have reached the UK Top 20, more than any other artist. [75], Richard was scheduled to open for Morrissey at a live concert at New York's 19,000-capacity Barclays Center on 21 June 2014. I'm not going to judge I'll leave that to God. [35] However, the allegations turned out to be untrue as it was a widely repeated rumour instigated by TVE. Sir Cliff Richard has admitted that he never wanted children because starting a family would have got in the way of his career. In November 2013, he said: "The music industry has changed drastically and that damages young artists. At the time of this writing, the 82-year-old musician had no children. But he said his naming by the media, despite not being charged, meant he had been "hung out like live bait". As soon as he was notified that a "honky-tonk angel" was southern US slang for a prostitute, the horrified Richard ordered EMI to withdraw it and refused to promote it despite making a video for it. In performance he struck a pose of rock attitude, rarely smiling or looking at the audience or camera. [161] South Yorkshire Police later "apologised wholeheartedly" to Richard after its investigation into the singer was dropped on 16 June 2016. Richard performed a selection of hits and tracks from the Bold As Brass album. Richard has three sisters, Joan, Jacqui and Donna (19422016).[19][20]. One focus of their protest was against the Swedish sex education film Language of Love, which was showing at a nearby cinema. 1 single in 1988 with "Mistletoe and Wine", while simultaneously holding the No. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [83] He performed a duet with Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler on "Taking Control" that appeared on her 2019 studio album, Between the Earth and the Stars. "I couldn't stand up and I found myself absolutely weeping like a child," he says. The 28 tracks recorded comprise 25 re-recordings of their earlier work, with three "new" tracks, originally from that era (and earlier), the single "Singing the Blues", along with Eddie Cochran's "C'mon Everybody" and the Frankie Ford hit "Sea Cruise". Cliff Richard, in full Sir Cliff Richard, original name Harry Roger Webb, (born October 14, 1940, Lucknow, India), British singer whose "Move It" (1958) was the first great British rock-and-roll song. Last year Sir Cliff, 77, sold his Berkshire apartment which he said has been 'defiled' by a televised police raid after he was accused of historical sex abuse. "[133] Richard performed the song "Faithful One" in tribute to Black at her funeral in Liverpool. [172][173] On 18 July 2018, Richard won his High Court case against the BBC and was awarded 210,000 in damages. Sir. Notwithstanding this, Richard continued to release albums with contemporary Christian music content in parallel with his rock and pop albums, for example: Small Corners from 1978 contained the single "Yes He Lives". [158], In May 2016, South Yorkshire Police sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service. 7) released as his Christmas single, while 1993 saw Richard's first new music studio album for over three years released. [99] Later in the 1960s, Richard considered marriage to the dancer Jackie Irving. [55] The album itself reached No. The Webbs moved from comparative wealth in India, where they lived in a company-supplied flat at Howrah near Calcutta, to a semi-detached house in Carshalton, north Surrey. [37] Richard also hosted the BBC's qualifying heat for the Eurovision Song Contest, A Song for Europe, in 1970, 1971 and 1972 as part of his BBCTV variety series. [32] In May 2008, a Reuters news report claimed that voting in the competition had been fixed by the Spanish dictator leader, Francisco Franco, to ensure that the Spanish entry won, allowing them to host the contest the following year (1969). [65][66] Richard went to Nashville, Tennessee for his next album project in 2004, employing a writers' conclave to give him the pick of all new songs for the album Something's Goin' On. Richard said that his run with the Olympic torch would be one of his top-10 memories. Tony Meehan and Jet Harris left the group in 1961 and 1962 respectively and later had their own chart successes for Decca. In reviewing the new album in Melody Maker, Geoff Brown heralded it the renaissance of Richard. 5 in 2003. [5] With his backing group, the Shadows, he dominated the British popular music scene in the pre-Beatles period of the late 1950s to early 1960s. [30] The irreverent 1980s TV sitcom The Young Ones took its name from Richard's 1962 film. It seems to me that commitment is the issue, and if anyone comes to me and says: 'This is my partner we are committed to each other,' then I don't care what their sexuality is. Richard was permitted to record one of his own songs for the B-side; this was "Move It", written and composed by the Drifters' Samwell while he was on board a number 715 Green Line bus on the way to Richard's house for a rehearsal. Caption: Cliff Richard (Source: Fabiosa) He said that, while he believes he would have been a good father, he doesn't regret his decision not to have children. Over the decade of the 1980s he recorded with Olivia Newton-John, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Phil Everly, Janet Jackson, Sheila Walsh and Van Morrison. Advertisement Sir Cliff Richard OBE was born Harry Rodger Webb on October 14, 1940. In 1968, he sang the UK's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, "Congratulations", written and composed by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter; it lost, however, by one point to Spain's "La La La". A review by former chief constable Andy Trotter said South Yorkshire Police had breached police guidance on protecting the identity of those under investigation and the handling of the search had dented the force's reputation. Sir. [176], Cliff Richard's 1958 hit "Move It" is widely regarded as the first authentic British rock and roll record, and "laid the foundations" for the Beatles and Merseybeat music.

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