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Into the Noughties and beyond(December 2004)
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff caught on camera in our Marylebone High Street HQ in December 2004
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Veteran popster Sir Cliff Richard joined Lord Crowley for a two-hour special.

Hear it again at your leisure...

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From his early Presley-esque chart toppers such as 'Move It', to Eurovision hits 'Congratulations' and 'Power To All Our Friends', through to 70s smashes 'Devil Woman' and'We Don't Talk Anymore' and his recent spate of Christmas number ones, Cliff Richard has been an ever-present feature on the UK charts.

Cliff RichardThe artist formerly known as Harry Webb, who was once dubbed a "crude exhibitionist" by the NME, joined Lord Crowley of Pop for a two-hour special on BBC London 94.9FM to celebrate his career and the release of his new album Something's Goin' On.

Sir Cliff talked about his early years as a sex symbol and Britain's answer to Elvis Presley, crossing paths with The Beatles, and his desire to still top the charts more than 40 years after his first record release.

Click on the links below to listen to the interview.

Audio
Cliff Richard - Part 1audio
He chats to Gary about his first hit single 'Move It' and why he still enjoys recording and performing.

Cliff Richard - Part 2audio
Cliff talks about his move from India to Britain andthe impact Elvis Presley's music had on him.

Cliff Richard - Part 3audio
He chats about making The Young Ones, working with Laurence Harvey and Robert Morley and dealing with bad press.

Cliff Richard - Part 4audio
Cliff talks about the emergence of The Beatles and the influence The Shadows had on Rock and Roll.


Cliff Richard - Part 5audio
Cliff's 70's smashes 'Devil Woman' and 'We Don't Talk Anymore' are discussed.

Cliff Richard - Part 6audio
He talks about recording his latest album in America and collaborating with Barry Gibb.

Cliff Richard - Part 7audio
Cliff chats about his relationship with his record company and the feeling he still gets when he's making music.

Cliff Richard - Part 8audio
He finishes the interview with a look back over his career.

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