It was the best-selling UK single of 1988, shifting 750,000 copies. 7) released as his Christmas single, while 1993 saw Richard's first new music studio album for over three years released. [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]. 13).[67]. Sir. [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. [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]. "[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. "I couldn't stand up and I found myself absolutely weeping like a child," he says. Bryan Ferry added hummed backing vocals to the song. Richard described Irving as "utterly beautiful" and says for a time they were "inseparable". It starred Olivia Newton-John, Hank Marvin and Una Stubbs, and included A Song for Europe. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday there was . 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. "Living Doll" was used in Richard's dbut film Serious Charge, but it was arranged as a country standard, rather than a rock and roll standard. [8] Richard has had 67 UK top ten singles, the second highest total for an artist (behind Presley). 1 cinema box office attraction in Britain for both 1962 and 1963, beating that of even James Bond. None of the other three played with the later and better known Shadows, although Samwell wrote songs for Richard's later career. Cliff Richard facts: Pop legend's age, net worth, partner and more He was born Harry Rodger Webb, in India at King George's Hospital, Victoria Street, in Lucknow, which was then part of British India. I've just had to make, probably, one of the biggest decisions I'm ever going to make and I'm hoping that it won't hurt you too much. 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. Standing up publicly as a Christian affected his career in several ways. His birth name is Harry Rodger Webb and he is currently 78 years old. 4. Sir Cliff faced child abuse allegations that dated all the way back to 1958 and spanned across three decades. [130] He called on the Church of England to affirm people's commitment in same-sex marriage. It compiled highlights of the previous year's "The Event" show, and provided two live tracks as singles, "Silhouettes" (UK No. In 1959, the Shadows (then still the Drifters) landed an EMI recording contract of their own, for independent recordings. The Foundation has since become part of the charitable wing of the Lawn Tennis Association. [131] He wrote: "In the end, I believe, people are going to be judged for what they are. "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. In 1972, he made a short BBC television comedy film called The Case with appearances from comedians and his first ever duets with a womanNewton-John. "[122] He attended her funeral in May 1999 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. [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. He said: "We have a mutual respect for each other and that means a lot to me. Like previous British rockers such as Tommy Steele and Marty Wilde, Richard adopted Elvis-like dress and hairstyle. "[109] In September 1983, Richard said that he had no immediate plans to marry Barker. I've made sure I've always played a part in their lives. 1 single and his 100th top 40 hit. 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. [14] In 2019, he relocated to New York. Sir Cliff Richard Children: Does Cliff Richard Have Kids? Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an English singer who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. [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. [164], On 21 June 2016, the BBC apologised publicly to Richard for causing distress after the controversial broadcast. 24) and "Healing Love" (No. "[111], In 1986, after Richard's romance with Barker had ended and she began dating tennis player Stephen Shaw, Richard said that he was still a friend of Barker. 1 single in the UK in each of five consecutive decades. Cliff Richard - With The Eyes Of A Child (The New London - YouTube The singer, 80, advertised the six-bedroom property on . He has also become a companion, which is great because I don't like living alone, even now. (1969) " With the Eyes of a Child ". Richard performed a selection of hits and tracks from the Bold As Brass album. In October 2011, Richard released his Soulicious album, containing duets with American soul singers including Percy Sledge, Ashford and Simpson, Roberta Flack, Freda Payne and Candi Staton. "[89], Richard has spoken of his irritation about other stars who are praised after taking drugs. In 1986, Richard reached No. Cliff Richard has never been married and hence does not have any children. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. 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". [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. 56 in the 2002 100 Greatest Britons list, sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public. [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. The single was featured on playlists until the true artist was revealed. [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. It was his fifth record and became his first No. I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band!) Sir Cliff Richard bio. He celebrated his 81st birthday in 2021. He made a surprise appearance at the Antwerp concert of the Night of the Proms on Thursday, 28 October 2010 and sang "We Don't Talk Anymore" to a great reaction from the surprised 20,000 fans at Sportpaleis Antwerp. 10. [167] In October 2016, it was reported that Richard was suing the BBC and South Yorkshire Police. 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. During the 1970s, Richard took part in several television shows and fronted his own show It's Cliff Richard from 1970 to 1976. 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. Published: 19:01 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 08:39 EDT, 14 October 2020. "I was never suicidal but I thought a couple of times I might die I'm thinking, 'I don't want . 1 by teaming up with The Young Ones to re-record his smash hit "Living Doll" for the charity Comic Relief. [73] In 2013, following another campaign, copyright on sound recordings was extended to 70 years after first publication to the public for works still in copyright at that point. 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. Secondly, to be good and responsible stewards of what was entrusted to us. [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. 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. The record made Richard the first act to reach the Hot 100's top 40 in the 1980s who had also been there in each of the three previous decades. [104], After Delia Wicks died in 2010, aged 71, her brother Graham Wicks said that she had been "devastated" by Richard's decision to end their relationship, describing Richard as "a very pleasant man".[103]. Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. [145] Richard was not arrested, and strongly denied the allegations. BBC pays out 2m in legal costs to Sir Cliff Richard The Shadows added bass players Brian Locking (196263) and then John Rostill (196368) and took on Brian Bennett permanently on drums. His given name is Sir Cliff Richard, friends call his Sir. He said: "Airplay is vital for single hits. To accompany the concerts, a new album of cover versions of swing standards, Bold as Brass, was released on 11 October. 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. He later said: "My father died very young. He said: "My three sisters have children, and it's been wonderful to watch them grow up, get married and start families of their own. He said: "It's not vital to get married and it's not vital to be a father. ", "Cliff Richard hopes Miley Cyrus 'grows out of' controversial behaviour", "I'll tell you something about Cliff Richard I would love to get stoned with him", "Cliff Richard: The first straight-edge icon? 2008present: 50th anniversary and Shadows reunion, Criticism of the music industry and commercial support, Property search, investigation and BBC litigation, Stark, Herbert Alick. The total of 18 concerts were attended by over 300,000 fans. Sir Cliff Richard says not being a father has 'never bothered' him. Richard later helped to raise money for the hospital in East London and said that his nephew "had a terrible time but the hospital saved his life. 10) and "From a Distance" (No. [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. Sir Cliff also . Four men claimed they had been. I've had girlfriends. In 2009, Cliff and the Shadows brought their partnership to an end with the "Golden Anniversary concert tour of the UK". [146][147] The BBC was criticised for its coverage of the search. In 2006, Richard received a Portuguese Order in which he was appointed Commander of the Order of Prince Henry (ComIH),[128] this in recognition of his forty years of personal and business involvement in that country which included investments in winemaking and a house in Algarve where he has spent part of the year throughout the decades. He has made overseas visits to see their work in Uganda, Bangladesh and Brazil. Sadly, his sister, Donna died in 2016. [69] He was to record fourteen tracks in a week. Richard was originally marketed as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of Presley and Little Richard. All that counts is what your family and friends know and they all trust and respect me. [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. [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. [129] Richard finished No. My 'freedom' allows me to continue my career. 3 in the UK singles chart. When did Sir Richard Page die? The head of programmes, Paul Baker, sent an e-mail to Blackburn stating that Richard "doesn't match our brand values. 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. That year, they released three singles, two of which featured double-sided vocals and one of which had instrumental A and B sides. EMI agreed to his demand despite the fact the single was expected to sell well. 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. [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. [138], Since March 1966, Richard has followed the practice of giving away at least one-tenth of his income to charity. What the people outside think, I have no control over. In November 2013, he said: "The music industry has changed drastically and that damages young artists. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. His father's name is Rodger Oscar Webb (manager) and his mother's name is Dorothy Marie Webb. The name Cliff was adopted as it sounded like "cliff face", which suggested "Rock". He was never arrested or charged . 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. [149] Richard pulled out of a visit to the US Open tennis championships, turned down the freedom of his adopted Portuguese home city of Albufeira, and cancelled a scheduled appearance at Canterbury Cathedral because he did not want the event to be "overshadowed by the false allegation". In 1979, Richard teamed up once again with producer Bruce Welch for the pop hit single "We Don't Talk Anymore", written and composed by Alan Tarney, which hit 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. In 1964, he became an active Christian and his faith has become an important aspect of his life. 1 singles,[10] and is the only singer to have had a No. It shook me rigid that someone as beautiful, talented and harmless could have been killed. "[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. 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Sir Richard Page. 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". Does Cliff Richard have children? - The Famous Celebrity 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. If he was to have a relationship, he would give it everything. [91] Richard said he is proud that he never adopted the hedonistic lifestyle of a typical rock star. 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. Sir Cliff Richard: Singer says not having children has 'never bothered However, it was with the Christmas single "Saviour's Day" that Richard scored his 13th UK No. The only way I can have a fair competition is if your records are on the radio. [15], Cliff Richard was born Harry Rodger Webb on 14 October 1940 at King George's Hospital (now KGMU Hospital), Victoria Street, in Lucknow, which was then part of British India. Increased focus on his Christian faith and subsequent softening of his music led to a more middle-of-the-road image, and he sometimes ventured into contemporary Christian music. To the Shadows' chagrin, "Apache" reached No. Sir. [78] It was reported on 16 June 2014 that Morrissey had cancelled the concert after collapsing with an "acute fever". "[120] Later in 1996, Richard said: "I'm aware of the rumours, but I am not gay. [162] Richard commented: "My reputation will not be fully vindicated because the CPS's policy is to only say something general about there being 'insufficient' evidence. "Throw Down a Line". Cliff Richard feared dying of heart attack after child sexual assault After the violence of Direct Action Day, they decided to relocate to England permanently. In the early 1960s, he had a prosperous screen career with films including The Young Ones, Summer Holiday and Wonderful Life and his own television show at the BBC. People are very unfair with their criticism and their judgements. In February 2013 Cliff Richard confirmed to the "[114][115], Although he has never married, Richard has rarely lived alone. This means Richard's recordings between 1958 and 1962 are out of copyright in the UK, but those from 1963 will be in copyright until 2034. Harry Webb attended a local primary school, Stanley Park Juniors, in Carshalton. Sir Cliff Richard sells off his property empire - Daily Mail He has British and Barbadian citizenship. 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".