Cliff Richard - The Most Fascinating Facts Anywhere
Buy Cliff Richard CDs, Vinyl and Memorabilia
Explore Cliff Richard albums, singles, rare records and collectables on eBay.
Find Cliff Richard on eBay(Lenin is a participant in the eBay (EPN) affiliate program)
1. He was born Harry Webb in India
Cliff was born in Lucknow in 1940. His family moved to England in 1948.
2. The Drifters became The Shadows
His backing band was originally called The Drifters but changed the name to avoid confusion with the American group. They became The Shadows.
3. Move It is often called Britain's first rock and roll hit
The 1958 single was originally the B-side to Schoolboy Crush. Disc jockeys flipped it.
4. He became a film star
The Young Ones in 1961 and Summer Holiday in 1963 were big successes. They made him a family favourite.
5. He became a Christian in 1966
After attending a Billy Graham event in London he spoke publicly about his faith. It influenced his later music.
6. Devil Woman reached the US top ten
The 1976 single was a hit in America. It gave him a rare US success.
7. We Don't Talk Anymore returned him to number one
The 1979 single became one of his biggest hits. It reached number one in the UK.
8. Mistletoe and Wine was Christmas number one in 1988
It became the best-selling single of the year in Britain. The song is closely linked to his festive image.
9. He had number ones across five decades
Living Doll in 1959 to Saviour's Day in 1990 gave him chart-toppers over several decades. It is an unusual feat.
10. He sang during a Wimbledon rain delay
In 1996 he led a singalong on Centre Court with Martina Navratilova and the crowd. The moment became legendary.
11. He owns a Portuguese vineyard
The Vida Nova winery is in the Algarve. He has made wines there for years.
12. He was knighted in 1995
He became Sir Cliff Richard. He later won a privacy case against the BBC in 2018.
Find Cliff Richard Music and Collectables
Search for Cliff Richard albums, vinyl, CDs, singles and memorabilia.
Shop Cliff Richard on eBay(Lenin is a participant in the eBay (EPN) affiliate program)