We know his story the music, the man, the hits, awards, records, sellout tours and his legacy, but this book is his story and his history, in an indelible collection of memorable photographs that comprises an incomparable and. Travellin light, and today he continues to be one of the leading. Cliff is a british pop singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist, who is well known as is one of the most famous pop singers and has sold a whopping 250 million records in his career. Bachelor boy sir cliff richard had number one hits in five consecutive decades after first reaching the top of the charts in 1959 with living doll. Sir cliff richard singer, actor, businessman was born in india in 1940 and moved to britain in 1947. On the whole i dont care for cliff richard i probably got this book out because some of his jive records were played at a dance the other day and they were. His father, rodger oscar, worked for a catering contractor employed by indian railways and the webb family remained in india until the country gained its independence from britain in 1948. An administrative history 1992, by peter russell illustrated html at national park service items below if any are from related and broader terms.
Based on research from original sources and interviews with friends, family. Cliff richards most popular book is my life, my way. Sir cliff richard, the elder statesman of british rock and pop turns 80 later this year and is going on tour to celebrate with his legions of fans. Pop singer sir cliff richard, obe, enjoyed one of the most storied musical careers in his native england and throughout much of the world, with an estimated 250 million records sold worldwide and over 100 top 20 singles in the u. During the 90s and into the new millennium, there was little question cliff richard was a british pop music institution, appearing regularly on television and at public events and occasionally popping up on the charts. First thoughts cliff richard is right to seek anonymity for those accused of sex crimes. Travellin light, and today he continues to be one of the leading figures in pop rock music, having had a hit single in each of the last five decades. Cliff richard the day i met marie our story book discogs. Cliff richard was born harry rodger webb in lucknow, india on october 14, 1940. Sir cliff is truly one of the most admirable men ive read about. His albums have sold over 250 million copies world wide and he is the third top selling artist in uk singles chart. He has total sales of over 21 million singles in the united kingdom and is the third topselling artist in uk singles chart history. Cliff richard was born harry rodger webb on october 14, 1940 in lucknow, united. The life and times of the artist who has enjoyed more number one hits than any other british solo artist in chart history.
Sir cliff richard bio, facts, family famous birthdays. I first heard him in 1963 while growing up in the philippines, and ill always love him and his music. Explore books by cliff richard with our selection at. In november 20, richard released his latest album, the fabulous rock n roll songbook. The authorised photographic memoir by richards, cliff isbn. In each chapter, richard relates painful and confusing memories that lead to a better understanding of the man a black, southern, american writer who eventually emerges. Sir cliff richard obe is a british singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist. Cliff richard, the british elvis presley as he is known as, is one of the most famous pop singers and has sold a whopping 250 million records in his career. In 1958, a talented young musician by the name of harry webb adopted a new stage name and as the saying goes, the rest is history. Cliff richard burst onto the rocknroll world in 1958 with his hit single move it. Sir cliff richard has emerged victorious in his privacy case against the bbc over their coverage of a police raid on his home four years ago. He burst onto the rocknroll scene in 1958 with his hit. Dubbed the british elvis presley, he was a national figure in britain but was little known in the united states. Cliffsnotes is the original and most widely imitated study guide.
Cliff richard is one of the uks most successful artists of all time. Bookazine sir cliff richard 60 years of a british icon free cd. Richard s sales of singles within the uk itself make him the. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Cliff richard, british singer whose move it 1958 was the first great british rockandroll song. He burst onto the rocknroll scene in 1958 with his hit single move it and was then known as britains answer to elvis presley.
It is claimed cliff richard s worldwide sales are 260 million, which makes him the second highest selling british male solo artist worldwide of all time, after sir elton john. Cliff richard full official chart history official. His name is also recognized due to his involvement to celebrity big brother festive. In 1995, he was honored with the appointment of a knight bachelor in the british empire. Cliff richard biography affair, single, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is cliff richard. He is one of musics giants, has a wonderful sense of humour and touched all the while by his christian beliefs. Cliff richard has 47 books on goodreads with 2298 ratings. His date great 80 tour begins in gateshead and takes in venues in blackpool, sheffield and manchester. Hot on the heels of the fall 1959 hit living doll, abc picked up two cliff richard albums for u. Sir cliff richard shares faith at crusaders centenary.
Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. He has scored an impressive 14 number 1 singles and 7 number 1 albums as a solo artist. Cliff richard is one of the uks most durable poprock stars gaining number one hits over five different decades. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear. Cliff richard the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. The authorised photographic memoir this photo book offers a retrospective of cliffs life from childhood to the present, through an extensive collection of monochrome and colour photographs, accompanied by captions and text that sets the scene every step of the way. Cliff richard s most popular book is my life, my way. Archaeological surveying new mexico gila cliff dwellings national monument history. Founded in 1958 by clifton keith hillegass, cliffsnotes is the original company that produced study guides and book summaries. Cliff richard the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and. Cliff richard latest news updates, pictures, video. I couldnt put the book down until id read the last page.
Cliff richard burst onto the music scene in the 1950s with such hits as. Latest news head over to the now and then page for all the latest official cliff news. Facts about cliff richard talk about a pop icon worldwide. He is the only male solo artist to have had number one singles in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Cliff richard has 48 books on goodreads with 2302 ratings. Cliff richard biography childhood, life achievements. He has total sales of over 21 million singles in the united kingdom and is the thirdtopselling artist in uk singles chart history, behind the beatles and elvis presley. Sir cliff richard obe born harry rodger webb on 14 october 1940 is a british singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Cliff richard agent, manager, publicist contact info.
The evening was completed in fine style as sir cliff richard performed one of his gospel numbers faithful one before singing when i survey the wondrous cross completely unaccompanied. He figures prominently in brendan ocarroll s hilarious comic novel, the mammy in which agnes browne, the main character, fulfills. Sir cliff richard, obe born harry rodger webb, 14 october 1940 is a british singer, musician and actor. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Cliffs life told by himself, very honest and open and indicative of the man himself. Steve chalke, the president of crusaders, fired the questions, encouraging sir cliff to share his story in a relaxed, open and very entertaining manner. He has never wavered in his faith, he is a musical billy graham and one of the the most admired. The authorised photographic memoir hardcover 9 sep 2010. Absolutely essential by cliff richard 8055201056 cd. The shadows a british instrumental rock group, and cliff richards backing band, with 69 uk chart singles from the 1950s to the 2000s, 35 credited to the shadows and 34 to cliff richard and the shadows. The rock n roll years, 19581963 cliff richard allmusic. Book summary black boy, an autobiography of richard wrights early life, examines richards tortured years in the jim crow south from 1912 to 1927.
Cliff richard is a british pop singer, musician, actor, and philanthropist born in lucknow, british india on october 14, 1940. This page is currently inactive and is retained for historical reference. He has sold over 260 million records and has achieved 14 number ones in five consecutive decades the 1950s, 1960s. Richard, together with his backing band the shadows, were particularly dominant in the uk from 1958 to 1963 during the prebeatles era. During the videoclip you can see some photos where cliff is singing two of my favourites. Based on research from original sources and interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, this is the exhilarating story of cliff richards life. Heavily influenced by his hero elvis presley in his younger years, cliff.