56 in the 2002 100 Greatest Britons list, sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public. With the Eyes of a Child - Wikipedia "[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. [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]. When the suggestions were first put to him in the late 1970s, Richard responded by saying: "It's untrue. [151] He was never arrested or criminally charged. The man claimed he had been sexually assaulted by Sir Cliff when he was a child in 1985. Sir Cliff Richard says he feared having a 'heart attack' after false sexual assault allegations. He said: "I'm officially a non-resident [of the UK], although I will always be British and proud of it. 5 in 2003. [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. On 14 September 2008 it reached No. 10) and "From a Distance" (No. [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. (1970) " With the Eyes of a Child " is a song by British singer Cliff Richard, released as a single in November 1969. 17) and "Daddy's Home" (No. 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. He said: "Firstly, it was the love of money (not money itself) that was the root of all evil. 1 cinema box office attraction in Britain for both 1962 and 1963, beating that of even James Bond. "[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. People are very unfair with their criticism and their judgements. Sir Cliff Richard's Girlfriend + Relationships, Exes & Rumors (2023) [99] Later in the 1960s, Richard considered marriage to the dancer Jackie Irving. [14] In 2019, he relocated to New York. This industry can be very destructive. BBC pays out 2m in legal costs to Sir Cliff Richard "[113] He said that in the early 1970s he was in love with the singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. 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. 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. [134], In 2010, Richard confirmed that he is no longer a resident of the United Kingdom and had been granted citizenship by Barbados. 20, followed by "A Little in Love" (No. 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. He said his mother led a "chaotic" life and at one point she left her children with a babysitter for a whole week. Sir Cliff Richard was born Harry Rodger Webb on October 14, 1940, in Lucknow, India. He said: "I was really angry with God. [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. I've been in love, but marriage is a big commitment and being an artist consumes a great deal of time. Mirror had reported that Cliff has purchased a new apartment in New York. 1992 saw "I Still Believe in You" (No. Harry Webb attended a local primary school, Stanley Park Juniors, in Carshalton. [164], On 21 June 2016, the BBC apologised publicly to Richard for causing distress after the controversial broadcast. 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. But I would like to settle down and have a family one day. Richard has said: "Playing a part in relieving poverty is, as I see it, the responsibility of us all. In performance he struck a pose of rock attitude, rarely smiling or looking at the audience or camera. Cliff Richard facts: Pop legend's age, net worth, partner and more After the Shadows split in 1968, Richard continued to record. He presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews for the BBC in 1971 and 1972. He has made overseas visits to see their work in Uganda, Bangladesh and Brazil. 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. The total of 18 concerts were attended by over 300,000 fans. "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. If you ask me to record a new song, I'm not sure it would get the support it needs. [153], In February 2015, South Yorkshire Police announced that the inquiry into the alleged offences had increased, and would be continuing. Richard hurt his back in the accident but was not seriously injured. Richard and Black reportedly enjoyed each other's company dining together in Marbella and watching tennis in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. At the time of this writing, the 82-year-old musician had no children. Cliff Richard 2022 (Source: Metro) Personally, Richard intends on living a hundred years. [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. 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. [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. It cost him 800,000. In 1975, he released the single "Honky Tonk Angel", produced by Hank Marvin and John Farrar, oblivious to its connotations or hidden meanings. [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. All that counts is what your family and friends know and they all trust and respect me. [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. To accompany the concerts, a new album of cover versions of swing standards, Bold as Brass, was released on 11 October. 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. [148] The former Director of Public Prosecutions, Lord Macdonald of River Glaven, QC, criticised the police force for its "completely disreputable conduct" and said its action could make the warrant unlawful. Sir. He celebrated his 81st birthday in 2021. 24) and "Healing Love" (No. Cliff Richard is an English pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. Soon after, Mr Harris went to live with his. After the show, Richard said: "I'm lucky to be here". Four men claimed they had been. He has British and Barbadian citizenship. [158], In May 2016, South Yorkshire Police sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service. Richard said that his run with the Olympic torch would be one of his top-10 memories. [130] He called on the Church of England to affirm people's commitment in same-sex marriage. [152] Subsequently, David Crompton, chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, was criticised for his interactions with the BBC, and publicly apologised to Richard. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday there was . [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. [177] John Lennon reportedly said of Richard that before Cliff and the Shadows, there had been nothing worth listening to in British music. He said: "I've never wanted to trash a hotel room. It was their first studio project in forty years. His father's name is Rodger Oscar Webb (manager) and his mother's name is Dorothy Marie Webb. 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. 10). 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. [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. Sir Cliff Richard was born in the Fall (autumn) of 1940 on Monday, October 14 in Lucknow, India . [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. Richard has three sisters, Joan, Jacqui and Donna (19422016).[19][20]. ", "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? His given name is Sir Cliff Richard, friends call his Sir. 1 singles,[10] and is the only singer to have had a No. He said: "It's not vital to get married and it's not vital to be a father. 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. Throughout the early 1960s, his hits were consistently in the top five. 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. 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. I've made sure I've always played a part in their lives. The 72-year-old star said that, while he believes he would. At the age of 81, the star has been through numerous ups and downs in both. Sir Cliff Richard sells off his property empire - Daily Mail The single went to No. In 1961, EMI records organised Richard's 21st birthday party at its London headquarters in Manchester Square led by his producer Norrie Paramor. "[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. 1 music DVD in three years with the DVD release of Bold as Brass. In Canada, he had a successful period in the early 1960s, the late 1970s and early 1980s, with some releases certified gold and platinum. "[2] He currently divides his time between living in Barbados and Portugal. [22], Harry Webb became interested in skiffle. Richard, and the Shadows in particular, however, never achieved star status in the United States. Bryan Ferry added hummed backing vocals to the song. O'Connor, John Kennedy. 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. 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. Singer Cliff Richard still hurt by accusation of child molestation [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 speaks frankly about his 'companion' the ex-priest 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! About 1,000 copies are known to exist on vinyl. It was reported that Richard was seeking "very substantial" damages. His birth name is Harry Rodger Webb and he is currently 78 years old. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. "[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. Sir Cliff faced child abuse allegations that dated all the way back to 1958 and spanned across three decades. What is the birth name of Cliff Richard? 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. In the early days, Richard was marketed as the British equivalent of Elvis. It starred Olivia Newton-John, Hank Marvin and Una Stubbs, and included A Song for Europe. Agent George Ganjou saw the group perform in London, and recommended them to Norrie Paramor for an audition.[25]. [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]. 2 in the UK. To the Shadows' chagrin, "Apache" reached No. [139] Richard has stated that two biblical principles have guided him in how to use his money. (1969) "The Joy of Living". 23) in 1981. Cliff Richard Siblings: Does Cliff Richard Have Siblings? [132] After Black died in August 2015, Richard described her as "incredibly gifted" and "full of heart". He has achieved 14 UK No. They had three children together. A month later they performed at the Royal Variety Performance. [131] He wrote: "In the end, I believe, people are going to be judged for what they are. What the people outside think, I have no control over. [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". He then started work as a filing clerk for Atlas Lamps. 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 continued to be popular, and have hits in the charts throughout the 1960s, though not at the level that he had enjoyed before. 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. [8] Richard has had 67 UK top ten singles, the second highest total for an artist (behind Presley). [36] Nevertheless, "Congratulations" was a huge hit throughout Europe and Australia, and yet another No. In 1994, the compilation The Hit List was released; meanwhile in the background, Richard was concentrating on bringing the musical Heathcliff to the stage. 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. 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. 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. [82], In August 2018 Richard announced the release of the album Rise Up, which includes new material.

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