[130] He called on the Church of England to affirm people's commitment in same-sex marriage. Singer Cliff Richard still hurt by accusation of child molestation Richard has said: "Playing a part in relieving poverty is, as I see it, the responsibility of us all. In 1981, the single "Wired for Sound" hit No. Bryan Ferry added hummed backing vocals to the song. 1s "Travellin' Light" and "I Love You" and also "A Voice in the Wilderness", lifted from his film Expresso Bongo, and "Theme for a Dream" cemented Richard's status as a mainstream pop entertainer along with contemporaries such as Adam Faith and Billy Fury. The singer, 80, advertised the six-bedroom property on . 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 . Sir. [78] It was reported on 16 June 2014 that Morrissey had cancelled the concert after collapsing with an "acute fever". [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. 2008present: 50th anniversary and Shadows reunion, Criticism of the music industry and commercial support, Property search, investigation and BBC litigation, Stark, Herbert Alick. 38; the album peaked at No. 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. After the violence of Direct Action Day, they decided to relocate to England permanently. The man claimed he had been sexually assaulted by Sir Cliff when he was a child in 1985. Released along with the singles "I Just Don't Have the Heart" (UK No. Richard confirmed in 2010 that he is no longer a resident of the United Kingdom and has been granted Barbados citizenship. [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". Legal papers were filed at the High Court in London on 6 October 2016. The BBC has paid out about 2m in legal costs to Sir Cliff Richard, ending one of the most expensive and embarrassing legal cases in the broadcaster's recent history, though the singer has . Richard and Black reportedly enjoyed each other's company dining together in Marbella and watching tennis in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. He always goes the extra mile. Sir Richard Page. On more than one occasion, a Shadows instrumental replaced a Richard song at the top of the British charts. [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]. 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. 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. [22], Harry Webb became interested in skiffle. When queried on it, his spokesperson said: "There will not be any comment on what is essentially a private matter other than to confirm Cliff's main home is in Barbados, as it has been for many years." He said of Dando's murder: "It is very difficult to understand and I find it all very confusing. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Richard concluded his thirtieth year in music by achieving a UK Christmas No. 56 in the 2002 100 Greatest Britons list, sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public. "[121] Richard said that Dando had many likeable qualities and described her as "a very genuine person". Throughout the early 1960s, his hits were consistently in the top five. [29] The title song of The Young Ones became his biggest-selling single in the United Kingdom, selling over one million copies in the UK. Cliff Richard is an English pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. 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. Advertisement Sir Cliff Richard OBE was born Harry Rodger Webb on October 14, 1940. The Shadows added bass players Brian Locking (196263) and then John Rostill (196368) and took on Brian Bennett permanently on drums. Cliff Richard's Wife and Children. Tony Meehan and Jet Harris left the group in 1961 and 1962 respectively and later had their own chart successes for Decca. Also in 1989, Richard received the Brits highest award: "The Outstanding Contribution award". 1 singles recording artist in UK), 2005: Rose D'or Music Festival (Paris): Golden Rose, Note: Entries scored out signify where the United Kingdom did not compete, This page was last edited on 29 April 2023, at 23:11. In 1964, he became an active Christian and his faith has become an important aspect of his life. 1 on the UK Vinyl Singles Chart in October 2018. 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]. ", "Mistletoe and Wine's political beginnings", "Sir Cliff Richard chose music over love, letter shows", "Sir Cliff Richard picked music over love", "Sir Cliff Richard talks of ex-priest companion", "Cliff Richard, the pop world's greatest survivor, says", "Sir Cliff Richard: Evergreen entertainer", "The Sun Hasn't Set on Cliff Richard in 20 Years, and Now He's Conquered the U.S. with 'We Don't Talk Anymore, "Book Review: Well, is he or isn't he? The name Cliff was adopted as it sounded like "cliff face", which suggested "Rock". Cliff Richard is not the only child of his parents and, it is on record that he has three sisters, Joan, Jacqui, and Donna. Richard responded to this by saying: "They're lying to themselves, and more importantly they're lying to the public. Does Cliff Richard Have Kids? 8) was the second lead single, followed by "Human Work of Art" (No. 1 single in 1988 with "Mistletoe and Wine", while simultaneously holding the No. With the Eyes of a Child - Wikipedia [79], In October 2015, Richard performed on tour to mark his 75th birthday. "[92], Richard has criticised the music industry for encouraging artists to court controversy. Cliff Richard Plastic Surgery: Where Is He Now? Richard performed a selection of hits and tracks from the Bold As Brass album. [152] Subsequently, David Crompton, chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, was criticised for his interactions with the BBC, and publicly apologised to Richard. 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. 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. When the suggestions were first put to him in the late 1970s, Richard responded by saying: "It's untrue. "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. [82], In August 2018 Richard announced the release of the album Rise Up, which includes new material. [50] The single peaked at No. [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 then started work as a filing clerk for Atlas Lamps. Sir Cliff faced child abuse allegations that dated all the way back to 1958 and spanned across three decades. Richard intended at first to "reform his ways" and become a teacher, but Christian friends advised him not to abandon his career just because he had become an active Christian. Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. "[105], Richard first met Barker in 1982, when she was aged 25. After the show, Richard said: "I'm lucky to be here". If he was to have a relationship, he would give it everything. 4 and "Dreamin'" peaked at No. [165] On 27 September 2016, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that the decision not to prosecute Richard over claims of historical sex offences had been upheld. 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. [99] Later in the 1960s, Richard considered marriage to the dancer Jackie Irving. [43] At the same time, he received, from the Queen, the award of Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to music and charity.[44]. 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." [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. Richard is a British and Barbadian singer-songwriter. He said: "It's not vital to get married and it's not vital to be a father. 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. Richard's next album, in 2001, was a covers project, Wanted, followed by another top ten album, Cliff at Christmas. [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. The Eurovision Song Contest The Official History. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday there was . [citation needed], In the UK meanwhile, "Carrie" reached No. Classic Gold managing director John Baish later confirmed Blackburn's suspension from the show. Along with the song, the recording contained comedy dialogue between Richard and the Young Ones. [69] He was to record fourteen tracks in a week. "Peace in Our Time" (No. It was "Move It" writer Ian Samwell who suggested the surname "Richard" as a tribute to Webb's musical hero Little Richard. "[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. 2. [8] Richard has had 67 UK top ten singles, the second highest total for an artist (behind Presley). Richard said that his run with the Olympic torch would be one of his top-10 memories. Sir Cliff Richard: Singer says not having children has 'never bothered They recorded on their own, but also reunited with Richard in 1978, 1984 and 198990. 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. Sir Cliff Richard was born in the Fall (autumn) of 1940 on Monday, October 14 in Lucknow, India . [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. [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. [171] His written statement was made available online by his lawyers, Simkins LLP. I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band!) Richard has three sisters, Joan, Jacqui and Donna (19422016).[19][20]. "[113] He said that in the early 1970s he was in love with the singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. 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. 10 in the UK on their respective charts. My 'freedom' allows me to continue my career. In the BBC Radio 2 documentary Cliff Take Another Look, he pointed out that many documentaries charting the history of British music (e.g. By that time, the group's line-up had changed with the arrival of Jet Harris, Tony Meehan, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch. He's not on the playlist, and you must stop playing him." His given name is Sir Cliff Richard, friends call his Sir. 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". [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. Sir Cliff speaks frankly about his 'companion' the ex-priest Sir Cliff Richard 'tarnished' by sex abuse allegations - BBC News In October 1986, "All I Ask of You", a duet that Richard recorded with Sarah Brightman from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical version of The Phantom of the Opera reached No. [91] Richard said he is proud that he never adopted the hedonistic lifestyle of a typical rock star. Cliff Richard - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com [68] In September, a single celebrating his 50 years in pop music, titled "Thank You for a Lifetime" was released. "[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. It shook me rigid that someone as beautiful, talented and harmless could have been killed. 1 single and his 100th top 40 hit. [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. (1969) "The Joy of Living". [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). It was his fifth record and became his first No. I shaved my sideburns off last night Jack Good said it would make me look more original. Sir Cliff Richard marks 80th birthday by releasing unseen childhood [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. [35] However, the allegations turned out to be untrue as it was a widely repeated rumour instigated by TVE. Cliff Richard's birth name is Harry Rodger Webb. Cliff Richard singles chronology. "[95], In an article for The Guardian in 2011, the journalist Sam Leith wrote of Richard's lack of commercial support among radio stations: "His uncompromising Christianity, his clean-living ways, and his connoisseurship of the fruits of his Portuguese winery have made him an object of incomprehension, even ridicule, for the uncultured, alcopop-drinking younger generation. He said his mother led a "chaotic" life and at one point she left her children with a babysitter for a whole week. Today Cliff Richard celebrates his 80th birthday with an album, an autobiography and a tour in 2021. I've made sure I've always played a part in their lives. "[163] It was subsequently reported that during the 22-month police investigation a man was arrested over a plot to blackmail Richard. The single went to No. 1 in April 1968. But he said his naming by the media, despite not being charged, meant he had been "hung out like live bait". 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. 1 singles,[10] and is the only singer to have had a No. In 1965, sessions under the direction of Billy Sherrill in Nashville, Tennessee were particularly successful, yielding "The Minute You're Gone", which topped the UK singles chart and "Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)" which made No. "[118] In 1986, Richard said that rumours about his being homosexual had previously been "very painful" to him. All that counts is what your family and friends know and they all trust and respect me. He said: "Airplay is vital for single hits. 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. Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an English singer who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. The album charted at No. 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. [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. 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 . British singer who has sold more than 250 million records internationally and who adopted a singing style reminiscent of Little Richard. He presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews for the BBC in 1971 and 1972.
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