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Sir Cliff Richard talked to Lee Jordan about his 43 years at the top and his fight to stay there |
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| Saga Magazine arrived 10 minutes early. Everyone was waiting for the Peter Pan of Pop to make his grand entrance. And then... the artist with more UK record sales than the Beatles and Elvis walked in. There was no star swagger or celebrity aloofness about him. A genuine person, the real McCoy. There was no switch in persona for this knight, and whether he was facing an audience of one or thousands, Cliff Richard lives up to his “nice guy” image. He seemed truly pleased to meet Lee and although he was adept at answering an interviewer’s questions, his enthusiasm and anticipation concerning his new musical venture meant that Cliff was excited and happy to talk. |
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Cliff's latest album, 'WANTED', a compilation of his favourite songs... |
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| The conversation took place in the conservatory of Cliff Richard’s magnificent Surrey mansion, complete with tennis court. Outside, the early autumn sky was fighting off a late resurgence of summer as the sun shone down on the glass roof, warming up the room which in turn created a relaxed ambience. A lemon tree encircled by a table, so built to give the effect that it is growing through the center of the table, is suffering from a bug and is being treated, explains Sir Cliff. He is a keen gardener and also employs a professional to take care of his sprawling, lush green lawns and host of colourful plants. In the adjacent lounge, carpeted in a stunning, sapphire blue, is a grand piano decorated with photographs of happy times with family and friends. His mother (who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease) and three sisters are an integral part of his social life, as are pals such as Gloria Hunniford and Sir Elton lohn; he is still in regular contact with Flank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett from the Shadows’ days. He looks back to the years with his former band with fondness. | ||
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“Do you know I was probably the first person to bring a Fender guitar into the country? I bought it for Hank. But there were reservations because it was pink. It was similar to the one Buddy Holly played but his was a Stratocaster.” |
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