We are only doing about eight shows, I think. I think the days of me going on tour for six months are way behind me … It is so terrifying to be on tour for lengths of time because you never know what day you are going to wake up and that’s not going to work,” he said, pointing to his vocal cords.

They found success with songs 'Love Song' and 'Theme For Great Cities' and spent a lot of time touring in their early years, even supporting Peter Gabriel on tour. The only artist in the world to achieve top 5 albums in eight consecutive decades, Christmas With Cliff sees Cliff fresh from celebrating his 80th Birthday with newfound passion, bringing together an album of classics such as It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Sleigh Ride, Joy to the World, When a Child is Born, and many more in his own distinct style. The album also includes new Christmas songs – First Christmas, Six Days After Christmas (Happy New Year) and Heart of Christmas.Next year is my 65th year and here I am in the charts with the most popular artist of the decade and I am able to still compete. So I am just really happy about it.” Cliff Richard said: “I have always loved being in recording studios ever since Studio 2, Abbey Road, in 1958. I recorded this album in Criteria Studios in Miami Florida – 4,427 miles away from Abbey Road and once again I felt that I was in a world of my own! I had the help of two producers, Sam Hollander and Chris Walden. They guided me through the “well known” Christmas songs and freed me to sing them my way. They had differing approaches to the songs that I asked them to produce for me, and they gave this album the dynamics that I had hoped for. This album is not just mine. It belongs to all of us involved in creating it and I hope that we add a little something special to your Christmas season.” Richard said he didn’t “know Stormzy at all”, adding: “I was going to say: ‘May the best man win’, but I am not saying it just in case he does win.” Throughout their years, they provided us with timeless classics such as 'Here Comes the Sun', 'Hey Jude', 'Come Together' and 'Let it Be'. Sadly, John passed away in 1980, and George passed away in 2001. Ringo and Paul have since worked together on numerous projects and performances.

When I was told that I had had a top five album in eight consecutive decades, in fact my feet have not touched the ground since, because you can’t plan that. Despite taking various breaks throughout their career, the band have toured consistently and played popular music festivals, such as the Newmarket Nights festival in 2016 and the Forest Live festival in 2019. It therefore came as no surprise when she was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her "tireless charity campaigns and championing of humanitarian causes". Dabbling in the world of film and television, Phil also made appearances on the big screen. He had a cameo appearance in Steven Spielberg's Hook, as well as starring in British rom-com Buster. Byran Adams has gone on to lead an incredibly successful career, producing huge hits such as '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You', 'Heaven' and, of course, 'Summer Of '69'.Richard’s first new Christmas album in 19 years, Christmas With Cliff, currently sits just behind This Is What I Mean, the third album from Stormzy, in the midweek charts. As well as being available digitally, on CD and on Vinyl, Cliff has also released 'Christmas With Cliff' in a new magazine format, which is a career first! Famous outfits: More famous for getting his kit off … he went topless for his annual calendar every year until recently. Music means so much to us all and to ensure it is available to all no matter who they are or what age they are is important. This format has enabled me to share my love of Christmas and a few personal memories, so I’m delighted that I can share these with you in such a beautiful way." Speaking about the album's release Cliff Richard said: "I have had many firsts in my career, but have never had an album released in a magazine format, it’s like Christmas has come early for me.

Heart of Christmas' is featured on Cliff's Christmas album 'Christmas With Cliff', which was released on 25th November, and is available in a new magazine format. The magazine includes all the lyrics to the songs on the album, and Cliff's thoughts on each song. The album contains Cliff's renditions of several classic Christmas songs including 'It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year', 'Sleigh Ride', and 'Joy to the World'. The 81-year-old has also recorded three original songs titled 'First Christmas', 'Six Days After Christmas (Happy New Year)' and 'Heart of Christmas'. While performing at a concert in Perth, Australia in 2012, the group announced that it would be their last show. Drummer Jon Farriss said: "Tonight is very likely to probably be the last show we ever do." A statement released also read: 'We understand that this must come as a blow to everybody, but all things must eventually come to an end. We have been performing as a band for 35 years, it's time to step away from the touring arena.' Christmas With Cliff’s No 2 finish is his highest placement since The Album, which peaked at No 1 in April 1993. Appearing on This Morning, Richard said this week that he didn’t “know Stormzy at all”. He added: “Next year is my 65th year and here I am in the charts with the most popular artist of the decade and I am able to still compete. So I am just really happy about it.” Jones, Alan (2 December 2022). "Charts analysis: Stormzy scores third consecutive No.1 album". Music Week . Retrieved 4 December 2022.The group achieved huge worldwide success, with their debut album 'The Hurting' reaching Number 1 in the UK Albums Chart, their second album 'Songs from the Big Chair; reaching Number 1 on the US Billboard 200 and their third album 'The Seeds of Love' going platinum. In 1985, Simple Minds recorded the famous song 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' for the film The Breakfast Club. That year, the group played this song at Live Aid in Philadelphia along with 'Promised You a Miracle' and 'Ghost Dancing'. Celebrating 65 years in the music industry, Cliff Richard has announced the release of his brand new orchestral album, a career-spanning hit-laden collection with a full orchestra. Dutchcharts.nl – Cliff Richard – Christmas with Cliff" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 December 2022. Most poignant on the album is the inclusion of Cliff Richard’s hit duet Suddenly from the 1980 film Xanadu with the late Olivia Newton-John.