[116][117] In 1982, Richard described them as his "second family". "[114][115], Although he has never married, Richard has rarely lived alone. 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. [76][77] Morrissey said that he was "honoured and thrilled" to have Richard on the bill. [164], On 21 June 2016, the BBC apologised publicly to Richard for causing distress after the controversial broadcast. [70] The album was produced by Lamont Dozier and was supported by a short UK arena tour. He has made overseas visits to see their work in Uganda, Bangladesh and Brazil. [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". ", "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 album charted at No. 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. 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. After the Shadows split in 1968, Richard continued to record. Soon after, Mr Harris went to live with his. But I would like to settle down and have a family one day. [57] In 1996, he led the Wimbledon Centre Court crowd in singing during a rain delay when asked by Wimbledon officials to entertain the crowd. The Shadows had decided to re-form for another tour of the UK. In his 2008 autobiography, Richard wrote that his views on certain issues are less judgemental than when he was younger. He said: "I've never wanted to trash a hotel room. He then attended Cheshunt Secondary Modern School from 1952 to 1957. "[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. They had three children together. 20, followed by "A Little in Love" (No. As with the other existing rock acts in Britain, Richard's career was affected by the advent of the Beatles and the Mersey sound in 1963 and 1964. To that point Richard had released 47 studio albums, 35 compilations, 11 live albums and 7 film soundtracks. 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. [105], In the 1980s, Richard considered asking Sue Barker,[105] a former French Open tennis champion and Wimbledon semi-finalist,[106] if she would agree to marry him. Does Cliff Richard Have Kids? At the age of 22, a year after his relationship with Delia Wicks ended, Richard had a brief romance with the actress Una Stubbs. In all, he toured 12 German cities in November and December 2010, during the Night of the Proms concerts, as the headline act. 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. 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. Subsequent hits, the No. [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. He celebrated his 81st birthday in 2021. 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. 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. [105] Irving went on to marry Adam Faith. He was never arrested or charged . He said his mother led a "chaotic" life and at one point she left her children with a babysitter for a whole week. "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. [99] Sting also defended Richard, stating: "Cliff Richard is in my opinion one of Britain's finest singers technically and emotionally. [137] Richard was one of approximately 30,000 people who gathered at London's Trafalgar Square for a demonstration. In August 1986, Richard was involved in a five-car crash in torrential rain on the M4 motorway in West London. Cliff Richard was born on October 14, 1940. 3 in the UK singles chart. In 1981, the single "Wired for Sound" hit No. He is the son of Rodger Oscar Webb and Dorothy Marie Dazely. When not touring, he divides his time between Barbados and Portugal. O'Connor, John Kennedy. 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. Sir Cliff Richard has admitted that he never wanted children because starting a family would have got in the way of his career. "[103] The couple had been dating for 18 months. 10) and "From a Distance" (No. [91] Richard said he is proud that he never adopted the hedonistic lifestyle of a typical rock star. 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. In mid-1963, Cliff and the Shadows appeared for a season in Blackpool, where Richard had his portrait modelled by Victor Heyfron. These films created their own genre, known as the "Cliff Richard musical", and led to Richard's being named the No. [8] Richard has had 67 UK top ten singles, the second highest total for an artist (behind Presley). 3), "Lean On You" (No. Source: www.ghgossip.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT LYRICS: KiDi - I Lied 1s. It was "Move It" writer Ian Samwell who suggested the surname "Richard" as a tribute to Webb's musical hero Little Richard. 8. He always goes the extra mile. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday there was . On 17 June 1995, Richard was appointed a Knight Bachelor (invested on 25 October 1995),[56] becoming the first rock star to be so honoured. The head of programmes, Paul Baker, sent an e-mail to Blackburn stating that Richard "doesn't match our brand values. Richard says it's not surprising that so many have weighed in. Richard is a British and Barbadian singer-songwriter. [71] On 30 June 2012, Richard helped to carry the Olympic torch from Derby to Birmingham as part of the torch relay for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The Eurovision Song Contest The Official History. [16] Richard is primarily of English heritage, but he had one great-grandmother who was of half Welsh and half Spanish descent, born of a Spanish great-great-grandmother named Emiline Joseph Rebeiro. 10. It was also the lead single from the UK top ten album Stronger. The 72-year-old star said that, while he believes he would. Sir. "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. [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". The 72-year-old star has said that, while he believes he would have been a good father, he doesn't regret his decision not to have children. Sir Cliff Richard was born Harry Rodger Webb on October 14, 1940, in Lucknow, India. [125] Richard has been a family friend of the Northern Irish broadcaster Gloria Hunniford for over forty years. Secondly, to be good and responsible stewards of what was entrusted to us. 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. 4 in the UK and also became Richard's biggest hit in Australia since the early 1960s. "[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. [17], The Webb family lived in a modest home in Maqbara, near the main shopping centre of Hazratganj. In a career spanning nearly 65 years,[7] Richard has amassed several gold and platinum discs and awards, including two Ivor Novello Awards and three Brit Awards. [24], Harry Webb became lead singer of a rock and roll group, the Drifters (distinct from the US group of the same name). [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. [14] When asked in February 2013 if he had regrets about not starting a family, Richard said that if he had been married with children he could not have devoted so much time to his career. Initially, he believed that he should quit rock 'n' roll, feeling he could no longer be the rocker who had been called a "crude exhibitionist" and "too sexy for TV". Sir Cliff Richard bio. [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. 23) in 1981. In performance he struck a pose of rock attitude, rarely smiling or looking at the audience or camera. The concert in aid of charity was televised around the world and helped to raise $10.5million for disabled children and young musicians. The unnamed man in his forties contacted Richard's aides and threatened to spread "false stories" unless he received a sum of money. [78] It was reported on 16 June 2014 that Morrissey had cancelled the concert after collapsing with an "acute fever". [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. 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. "[105], In an interview with David Frost in 2002, Richard said that his many good friends have prevented him from feeling lonely and he has always got someone he can talk to. Four men claimed they had been. 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. John Lennon credited "Move It" as being the first British rock record.[28]. 1 by teaming up with The Young Ones to re-record his smash hit "Living Doll" for the charity Comic Relief. [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. "[42], In 1980, Richard officially changed his name, by deed poll, from Harry Rodger Webb to Cliff Richard. His 1980 duet "Suddenly" with Olivia Newton-John, from the film Xanadu, peaked at No. 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]. Sir Cliff was born on October 14, 1940. 1 in April 1968. [134], In 2010, Richard confirmed that he is no longer a resident of the United Kingdom and had been granted citizenship by Barbados. 1 single in the UK in each of five consecutive decades. In February 2013 Cliff Richard confirmed to the [170] On 13 April, Richard gave evidence for more than an hour, describing the television coverage as "shocking and upsetting". 1 singles,[10] and is the only singer to have had a No. [151] He was never arrested or criminally charged. Richard subsequently released a statement maintaining that the allegations were "absurd and untrue". In 1949, his father obtained employment in the credit control office of Thorn Electrical Industries and the family moved in with other relatives in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, where he attended Kings Road Junior Mixed Infants School, until a three-bedroom council house in nearby Cheshunt was allocated to them in 1950, at 12 Hargreaves Close. By that time, the group's line-up had changed with the arrival of Jet Harris, Tony Meehan, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch. Sir Cliff Richard says he feared having a 'heart attack' after false sexual assault allegations. The only way I can have a fair competition is if your records are on the radio. This time, Richard took Valium to overcome his nerves and his manager was almost unable to wake him for the performance. 1 spot again with "We Should Be Together" was unsuccessful (making No. In the letter he goes on to say, "I couldn't give up my career, besides the fact that my mother and sisters, since my father's death, rely on me completely. He said of Dando's murder: "It is very difficult to understand and I find it all very confusing. In 1994, the compilation The Hit List was released; meanwhile in the background, Richard was concentrating on bringing the musical Heathcliff to the stage. Richard's car was a write-off as another car swerved and braked hard. 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". He was born Harry Rodger Webb, in India at King George's Hospital, Victoria Street, in Lucknow, which was then part of British India. "[163] It was subsequently reported that during the 22-month police investigation a man was arrested over a plot to blackmail Richard. In reviewing the new album in Melody Maker, Geoff Brown heralded it the renaissance of Richard. [171] His written statement was made available online by his lawyers, Simkins LLP. At the age of 81, the star has been through numerous ups and downs in both. Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an English singer who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. One focus of their protest was against the Swedish sex education film Language of Love, which was showing at a nearby cinema. [62] Richard took it to an independent label, Papillon, which released the charity recording (in aid of Children's Promise). He said: "I was really angry with God. 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. [118] Latham's girlfriend, Jill, also lived at the house in Weybridge, Surrey, with them for a time. 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. "[92], Richard has criticised the music industry for encouraging artists to court controversy. In 1948, following Indian independence, the family embarked on a three-week sea voyage to Tilbury, Essex, England aboard the SSRanchi. [102], Richard is a lifelong bachelor. 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! It was on "Living Doll" that the Drifters began to back Richard on record. Mirror had reported that Cliff has purchased a new apartment in New York. [157] The BBC's tip-off regarding the search reportedly came from within Operation Yewtree, although Crompton said he could not be certain that the leak originated from there. 1 single and his 100th top 40 hit. 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 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. Metropolitan Police officers then passed the allegation on to South Yorkshire Police in July 2014. Richard hurt his back in the accident but was not seriously injured. They recorded on their own, but also reunited with Richard in 1978, 1984 and 198990. In 2009, Cliff and the Shadows brought their partnership to an end with the "Golden Anniversary concert tour of the UK". What the people outside think, I have no control over. He has achieved 14 UK No. [53][54], Later in 1990, a live album titled From a Distance: The Event was released. "[120] Richard said: "Even if I got married tomorrow there would be a group of people who would believe what they wanted to believe. 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. I will miss her dearly. That same year Richard opened in the West End as a rock musician called upon to defend Earth in a trial set in the Andromeda Galaxy in the multi-media Dave Clark musical Time. [88], In 2011, digital station Absolute Radio '60s, dedicated to playing popular music from the 1960s, announced they would not be playing any of Richard's records because they said they did not fit "the cool sound we're trying to create". 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. 13).[67]. Richard says: Spain is the best of Eurovision Song Contest. 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 said that his seatbelt had prevented him from flying through the windscreen.[45]. In the early years, particularly on album and EP releases, Richard also recorded ballads backed by the Norrie Paramor Orchestra with Tony Meehan (and later Brian Bennett) as a session drummer. 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]. 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. The CPS reviewed the evidence following applications by two of his accusers,[166] and concluded that the decision not to charge Richard was correct. 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. Having played in skiffle bands during his youth in northern London, Richard, backed by a band that eventually became known as the Shadows, moved on to rock and roll. In 1998, Richard demonstrated that radio stations were refusing to play his music when he released a dance remix of his forthcoming single "Can't Keep This Feeling In" on a white label using the alias Blacknight. [5], Before their first large-scale appearance, at the Regal Ballroom in Ripley, Derbyshire in 1958, they adopted the name "Cliff Richard and the Drifters". Soulicious became Richard's 41st top-10 UK hit album. Richard has three sisters, Joan, Jacqui and Donna (19422016).[19][20]. [50] The single peaked at No. 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. The Album was released on 12 November 2007. Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an English singer who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. He has 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. 38; the album peaked at No. Richard concluded his thirtieth year in music by achieving a UK Christmas No. Richard said that his run with the Olympic torch would be one of his top-10 memories. For Richard's debut session, Paramor provided him with "Schoolboy Crush", a song previously recorded by American Bobby Helms. [74] In November 2013, Richard released the 100th album of his career, The Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll Songbook. 2 in the US through a cover version by Danish guitarist Jorgen Ingmann which was almost unchanged from their worldwide hit. A month later they performed at the Royal Variety Performance. [79], In October 2015, Richard performed on tour to mark his 75th birthday. 3 over the Christmas period and was certified double platinum by the BPI.[48]. The reunion tour continued into Europe in 2010. [145] Richard was not arrested, and strongly denied the allegations. [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. Ethnicity: English (mostly), as well as 1/16th Dutch, 1/16th Welsh, either 1/16th or 1/32 Konkani Goan. It was claimed that Spanish TVE television executives offered to buy programmes in exchange for votes, as well as contract unknown-artists. [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. 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. "Peace in Our Time" (No. He has always vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The Air That I Breathe. I'm certainly not going to do it just to make other people feel satisfied. "[113] He said that in the early 1970s he was in love with the singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. [21] A development of retirement flats, Cliff Richard Court, has been named after him in Cheshunt. None of the other three played with the later and better known Shadows, although Samwell wrote songs for Richard's later career. Cliff Richard 2022 (Source: Metro) Personally, Richard intends on living a hundred years. [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. It was reported that Richard was seeking "very substantial" damages. [99] Later in the 1960s, Richard considered marriage to the dancer Jackie Irving. [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. Also in 1989, Richard received the Brits highest award: "The Outstanding Contribution award". [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 performed "Bachelor Boy" with the Shadows and "Congratulations" solo. In 1975, he released the single "Honky Tonk Angel", produced by Hank Marvin and John Farrar, oblivious to its connotations or hidden meanings. Sir Cliff Richard's autobiography is a little different, if no less illuminating. 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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". 56 in the 2002 100 Greatest Britons list, sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public. He's not on the playlist, and you must stop playing him." Richard's 1965 UK No. Sir Cliff Richard says not being a father has 'never bothered' him. In November 2013, he said: "The music industry has changed drastically and that damages young artists. [38] Richard's fans were excited about this revival of a performer who had been a part of British rock from its early days. The single went to No. 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. 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. [123], Richard has spoken of his friendship with John McElynn, an American former missionary whom he met in 2001 on a visit to New York City. [6] His 1958 hit single "Move It" is often described as Britain's first authentic rock and roll song. [131] He wrote: "In the end, I believe, people are going to be judged for what they are. [26] Richard was quoted as saying: It's wonderful to be going on TV for the first time, but I feel so nervous that I don't know what to do. [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. One is that Norrie Paramor's young daughter raved about the B-side; another was that influential TV producer Jack Good, who used the act for his TV show Oh Boy!, wanted the only song on his show to be "Move It" as opposed to "Schoolboy Crush". Many music names such as Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Elton John were seen sporting I'm Nearly Famous badges, pleased that their boyhood idol was getting back into the heavier rock, in which he had begun his career.
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