1 single and his 100th top 40 hit. It was his first time at the top of the UK singles chart in over ten years, and the song would become his biggest-selling single worldwide, selling almost five million copies throughout the world. 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. [2] He has total sales of over 21.5million singles in the United Kingdom and is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.[4]. Subsequent hits, the No. 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". The singer, 81, who was never arrested or found guilty and denied the . In performance he struck a pose of rock attitude, rarely smiling or looking at the audience or camera. 'I want to know if I am the secret love child of Cliff Richard' - Express Standing up publicly as a Christian affected his career in several ways. In Canada, he had a successful period in the early 1960s, the late 1970s and early 1980s, with some releases certified gold and platinum. To finish the year, "Daddy's Home" hit No. Nor did doors open to him in the US market; he was not considered part of the British Invasion, and despite four Hot 100 hits (including the top 25 "It's All in the Game") between August 1963 and August 1964, the American public had little awareness of him. Sir Cliff was born on October 14, 1940. The Eurovision Song Contest The Official History. This industry can be very destructive. [161] South Yorkshire Police later "apologised wholeheartedly" to Richard after its investigation into the singer was dropped on 16 June 2016. "[135], In 1971, Richard was a leading supporter of the Nationwide Festival of Light, a movement formed by British Christians who were concerned about the development of the permissive society. 10). 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". Sir Cliff Richard Children: Does Cliff Richard Have Kids? 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The only way I can have a fair competition is if your records are on the radio. [6] His 1958 hit single "Move It" is often described as Britain's first authentic rock and roll song. [84], Richard has openly complained about the lack of commercial support he receives from radio stations and record labels. "[141], Richard has donated to the dementia research charity, Alzheimer's Research UK. 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. 12 hit "On My Word" ended a run of 23 consecutive top ten UK hits between "A Voice in the Wilderness" in 1960 to "The Minute You're Gone" in 1965, which, to date, is still a record number of consecutive top ten UK hits for a male artist. "[95], Richard said that his faith in God was tested in 1999 after the murder of his close friend, the British television presenter Jill Dando. When not touring, he divides his time between Barbados and Portugal. Richard was originally marketed as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of Presley and Little Richard. "As time has gone on, the desire for reform has got larger and more radical. 3 over the Christmas period and was certified double platinum by the BPI.[48]. The 72-year-old star said that, while he believes he would. The unnamed man in his forties contacted Richard's aides and threatened to spread "false stories" unless he received a sum of money. The four members were Harry Webb (by then going under the stage name "Cliff Richard"), Ian Samwell on guitar, Terry Smart on drums and Norman Mitham on guitar. Three Richard singles, "She's So Beautiful", which reached No. Sir Cliff Richard was born in the Fall (autumn) of 1940 on Monday, October 14 in Lucknow, India . His father's name is Rodger Oscar Webb (manager) and his mother's name is Dorothy Marie Webb. 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. Cliff Richard's birth name is Harry Rodger Webb. [62] Richard took it to an independent label, Papillon, which released the charity recording (in aid of Children's Promise). "Peace in Our Time" (No. [99] Sting also defended Richard, stating: "Cliff Richard is in my opinion one of Britain's finest singers technically and emotionally. His father was a catering contractor in the Indian Railways. 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. fail to mention him (or the Shadows). In his autobiography, Richard stressed that "sex is not one of the things that drives me", but he also wrote of his seduction by Carol Costa, who at the time was the estranged wife of Jet Harris. His father, Rodger Oscar Webb, was born in Rangoon, now Yangon, Burma, of English and one eighth Dutch descent. It cost him 800,000. 2008present: 50th anniversary and Shadows reunion, Criticism of the music industry and commercial support, Property search, investigation and BBC litigation, Stark, Herbert Alick. 1 cinema box office attraction in Britain for both 1962 and 1963, beating that of even James Bond. More than 130 of his singles, albums, and EPs have reached the UK Top 20, more than any other artist. "[101][self-published source] Richard's mother, Dorothy, died in October 2007, aged 87, after a decade with Alzheimer's disease. [74] In November 2013, Richard released the 100th album of his career, The Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll Songbook. 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. At the time of this writing, the 82-year-old musician had no children. "I couldn't stand up and I found myself absolutely weeping like a child," he says. The single went to No. In November 2013, he said: "The music industry has changed drastically and that damages young artists. 17) and "Daddy's Home" (No. [93] In the 1970s, Richard said that he was disturbed by the visual imagery and mock horror of singer Alice Cooper. [70] The album was produced by Lamont Dozier and was supported by a short UK arena tour. 3 on the UK music charts. Bryan Ferry added hummed backing vocals to the song. He missed the best parts of my career. [102], Richard is a lifelong bachelor. [137] Richard was one of approximately 30,000 people who gathered at London's Trafalgar Square for a demonstration. [158], In May 2016, South Yorkshire Police sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service. For Richard's debut session, Paramor provided him with "Schoolboy Crush", a song previously recorded by American Bobby Helms. 14), the album become Richard's first studio album to amass four UK top twenty hits. [85], In 1998, Chris Evans, the then breakfast show host on Virgin Radio, vowed he would never again play a record by Richard, stating that he was "too old". Like Two's Company before it, this album includes both previously released material and newly recorded songs, namely "Waiting for a Girl Like You", "When You Say Nothing at All", "All Out of Love", "If You're Not the One" and "When I Need You" (the last was released as a single, reaching No. "[120] Later in 1996, Richard said: "I'm aware of the rumours, but I am not gay. "Throw Down a Line". Singer Cliff Richard still hurt by accusation of child molestation [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. For the "Move It" session, Paramor used the session guitarist Ernie Shears on lead guitar and Frank Clark on bass. 24) and "Healing Love" (No. He said: "I'm seeing Sue, the only girl I want to see at the moment and if marriage comes on the horizon, I shall relish it. Richard said: "At the time when I and many of us were in love with Olivia she was engaged to someone else. 2. [22], Harry Webb became interested in skiffle. [105] Irving went on to marry Adam Faith. Richard said that his run with the Olympic torch would be one of his top-10 memories. [144], In August 2014, Richard's apartment in Berkshire was searched after a complaint to the Metropolitan Police's Operation Yewtree, which investigated sexual misconduct allegations in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal. [97], In December 2013, Richard said that he felt two of his singles, "Mistletoe and Wine" and "The Millennium Prayer", had created a negative reaction against him. 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". 1 positions on the album and video charts with the compilation Private Collection, which summed up his biggest hits from 1979 to 1988. "[110] In July 1984, Barker said of her romance with Richard: "I love him, he's great and I'm sure we love each other. So because his commitments have been his career, his faith, and more latterly, tennis, he has given himself wholeheartedly to those three activities. "[100], Richard's father, Rodger Webb, died in 1961, aged 56, and that had a great impact on Richard. Two's Company, an album of duets released in 2006, was another top-10 success for Richard and included newly recorded material with Brian May, Dionne Warwick, Anne Murray, Barry Gibb and Daniel O'Donnell, plus some previously recorded duets with artists such as Phil Everly, Elton John and Olivia Newton-John. 17) and "Stronger Than That" (No. "[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". 1992 saw "I Still Believe in You" (No. 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! He's not on the playlist, and you must stop playing him." The memoirs of most pop stars follow a formula, describing in lurid detail their sexual exploits and battles with . His parents also spent some years in Howrah, West Bengal. In August 1986, Richard was involved in a five-car crash in torrential rain on the M4 motorway in West London. The head of programmes, Paul Baker, sent an e-mail to Blackburn stating that Richard "doesn't match our brand values. "[90] In 1997, he said: "People who are single shouldn't have to be second-class citizens we needn't be embarrassed or feel guilty about it, we all have a role to play. "[163] It was subsequently reported that during the 22-month police investigation a man was arrested over a plot to blackmail Richard. After a week of promotion, Richard flew out to rehearse for the German Night of the Proms concerts in Belgium at the end of October. He also was amassing a string of top ten albums, including I'm No Hero, Wired for Sound, Now You See Me, Now You Don't, a live album he recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra titled Dressed for the Occasion, and Silver, marking his 25th year in show business in 1983. Sir Cliff Richard sells off his property empire - Daily Mail "I was never suicidal but I thought a couple of times I might die I'm thinking, 'I don't want . 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 single went on to top the UK chart for three weeks, becoming his fourteenth and, as of December 2022, most recent No.1 single.[63][64]. The singer, 80, advertised the six-bedroom property on . 5 in the Australian charts. The reunion tour continued into Europe in 2010. In 1964, he became an active Christian and his faith has become an important aspect of his life. 56 in the 2002 100 Greatest Britons list, sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public. "[122] He attended her funeral in May 1999 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. In November 2010, he achieved his third consecutive UK No. Richard joined public figures such as Malcolm Muggeridge, Mary Whitehouse and Bishop Trevor Huddleston to demonstrate in London "for love and family life, against pornography and moral pollution". [55] The album itself reached No. The Shadows had decided to re-form for another tour of the UK. It was on "Living Doll" that the Drifters began to back Richard on record. I'm afraid I lost the chance. 1s. In his 2008 autobiography, Richard wrote that his views on certain issues are less judgemental than when he was younger. [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). "[118] In 1986, Richard said that rumours about his being homosexual had previously been "very painful" to him. They recorded on their own, but also reunited with Richard in 1978, 1984 and 198990. Published: 19:01 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 08:39 EDT, 14 October 2020. [78] It was reported on 16 June 2014 that Morrissey had cancelled the concert after collapsing with an "acute fever". [139] Richard has stated that two biblical principles have guided him in how to use his money. 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). Today Cliff Richard celebrates his 80th birthday with an album, an autobiography and a tour in 2021. 'I won't go near children anymore': Sir Cliff Richard reveals impact He said: "We have a mutual respect for each other and that means a lot to me. 7) released as his Christmas single, while 1993 saw Richard's first new music studio album for over three years released. [118] Latham's girlfriend, Jill, also lived at the house in Weybridge, Surrey, with them for a time. Richard and the Shadows appeared in six feature films including a debut in the 1959 film Serious Charge but most notably in The Young Ones, Summer Holiday, Wonderful Life, and Finders Keepers. Cliff Richard and the sex abuse claims - Married Biography Metropolitan Police officers then passed the allegation on to South Yorkshire Police in July 2014. 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. Cliff Richard is an English pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. A new album, titled Reunited, by Richard and the Shadows was released in September 2009. 2 in the US through a cover version by Danish guitarist Jorgen Ingmann which was almost unchanged from their worldwide hit. On 14 September 2008 it reached No. "[136], One of the targets for the Festival of Light's campaign was the growth of sexually explicit films. In May 1989, Richard released his 100th single, "The Best of Me", becoming the first British artist to achieve the feat. Richard has three sisters, Joan, Jacqui and Donna (19422016).[19][20]. [129] Richard finished No. 2 in the UK. Throughout the early 1960s, his hits were consistently in the top five. Sir Cliff Richard has said he feels "tarnished" by allegations of historical sexual abuse, after being told he will not face charges. The official party celebrating Richard's 70th birthday was held on 23 October 2010, with guests including Cilla Black, Elaine Paige and Daniel O'Donnell. 20, followed by "A Little in Love" (No. They had three children together. In the early days, Richard was marketed as the British equivalent of Elvis. "[105], In 2009, the British media reported on a growing friendship between Richard and Cilla Black. Their romance attracted considerable media attention after Richard flew to Denmark to watch her play in a tennis match and they were later photographed cuddling and holding hands at Wimbledon. 19) for Christmas. Morning briefing: Why teachers and campaigners want Ofsted to change It shook me rigid that someone as beautiful, talented and harmless could have been killed. 1 by teaming up with The Young Ones to re-record his smash hit "Living Doll" for the charity Comic Relief. The song was quickly added onto the end of his latest album Rock 'n' Roll Juvenile, which was re-titled We Don't Talk Anymore for its release in the United States. [21] A development of retirement flats, Cliff Richard Court, has been named after him in Cheshunt. Police called for a cab from the accident scene so that he was able to perform that night in the "Time" musical. I've been in love, but marriage is a big commitment and being an artist consumes a great deal of time. 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. His final acting role on the silver screen to date was in 1973, when he starred in the film Take Me High. Cliff Richard Plastic Surgery: Where Is He Now? To the Shadows' chagrin, "Apache" reached No. O'Connor, John Kennedy. On more than one occasion, a Shadows instrumental replaced a Richard song at the top of the British charts. Cliff Richard feared dying of heart attack after child sexual assault "Sag 'no' Zu Ihm" ("Don't talk to him"), 1961: Royal Variety Club: Show Business Personality, 1974: Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Committee: Silver Clef: Outstanding Services to the Music Industry, 1977: The Songwriters' Guild of Great Britain: Golden Badge Award, 1980: National Pop And Rock Awards: Best Family Entertainer, 1989: The Lifetime Achievement Diamond Award (Antwerp), 1995: The formal investiture of Richard as, 1998: Dutch Edison: Lifetime Achievement Award, 2000: South Bank Awards: Outstanding Achievement Award, 2004: Ultimate Pop Star (No. 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. Richard's 1965 UK No. Sir Cliff speaks frankly about his 'companion' the ex-priest He said that his seatbelt had prevented him from flying through the windscreen.[45]. After many years of limited success in the US, three of his singles simultaneously charted on the last Hot 100 of 1980 ("A Little in Love", "Dreamin'", and "Suddenly"). [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. Cliff Richard facts: Pop legend's age, net worth, partner and more When he was 16, his father bought him a guitar, and in 1957, he formed the school vocal harmony group The Quintones,[23] before singing in the Dick Teague Skiffle Group. According to John Kennedy O'Connor's The Eurovision Song ContestThe Official History, this was the closest result yet in the contest and Richard locked himself in the toilet to avoid the nerves of the voting. It compiled highlights of the previous year's "The Event" show, and provided two live tracks as singles, "Silhouettes" (UK No. However, it was with the Christmas single "Saviour's Day" that Richard scored his 13th UK No. [11] He also had four UK Christmas No. What the people outside think, I have no control over. [53][54], Later in 1990, a live album titled From a Distance: The Event was released. John Lennon credited "Move It" as being the first British rock record.[28]. He has British and Barbadian citizenship. Cliff Richard - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com I'm certainly not going to do it just to make other people feel satisfied. In all, he toured 12 German cities in November and December 2010, during the Night of the Proms concerts, as the headline act. But he said his naming by the media, despite not being charged, meant he had been "hung out like live bait". They became contractually separate from Richard, and the group received no royalties for records backing Richard. Sir Cliff Richard: Singer feared dying of heart attack after facing He was born Harry Rodger Webb, in India at King George's Hospital, Victoria Street, in Lucknow, which was then part of British India. DJ Pete Mitchell said: "Timeless acts of the decade that remain relevant today are the Beatles, the Stones, the Doors and the Who, not Sir Cliff." He spoke about this on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV in December 2007, pointing out that while new bands needed airplay for promotion and sales, long-established artists such as himself also relied upon airplay for the same reasons. [138], Since March 1966, Richard has followed the practice of giving away at least one-tenth of his income to charity. 1 in April 1968. The band also continued to appear and record with Richard and wrote many of his hits. 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Also in 1989, Richard received the Brits highest award: "The Outstanding Contribution award". Sir. [9] He holds the record, with Presley, as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (1950s2000s). He also noted that 1980s radio stations did play his records and that this went some way to help sales and maintain his media presence. But people seem to think that if a bloke doesn't sleep around he must be gay. The album charted at No. 1 in the UK and No. None of the other three played with the later and better known Shadows, although Samwell wrote songs for Richard's later career. [36] Nevertheless, "Congratulations" was a huge hit throughout Europe and Australia, and yet another No. Sir Cliff Richard rents his 6million holiday home in Barbados out on To that point Richard had released 47 studio albums, 35 compilations, 11 live albums and 7 film soundtracks. [68] In September, a single celebrating his 50 years in pop music, titled "Thank You for a Lifetime" was released. The iconic singer, who remains one of the world's bestselling musicians, has savoured around six decades in the music industry and was due to go on tour prior to the coronavirus pandemic. His parents were Rodger Oscar Webb, a manager for a catering contractor that serviced the Indian Railways, and the former Dorothy Marie Dazely.
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