CHARTS LATEST is now on 'Hits totals' page. Welcome to the new-look extended 'Chat' page! Sep 5: From Daily Express Day and Night 'Cliff books in his friends'. "Celebrating the launch of his revelatory autobiography, Sir Cliff Richard was all smiles as he shared champagne and cuddles with his favourite showbiz gal pals at London’s Century nightclub. Sir Cliff, 67, partied with long-term chums Gloria Hunniford, Cilla Black, Patti Boyd and co-author Penny Junor. “Cliff was in his element,” says our mole. “He invited only his closest friends, many of whom are fellow showbiz veterans, and spent the whole night reminiscing about old times". Sep 5: Cliff at Reading book signing. You can see Cliff at the Reading book signing on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_CnnezJcqM Sep 5: "That's fantastic!" - Dan Minshull (Competition winner). Sep 5: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Out now. Cliff's new official book is today at No.1 in Woolworths book chart. Sep 5: Did you know?... that over 5,000 Cliff fans have viewed the Thank you for a life time video on; www.youtube.com/user/Cliffsings1 Sep 5: 'Chat' Six Years Anniversary Competition. There has been a great response to the competition. The answer to the comp. was, of course, in 1958 Cliff played at Butlins, Clacton. The draw has just taken place and the first correct winner drawn is Dan Minshull. Dan wins Cliff's new official book My life, My way. WELL DONE DAN! Thanks to all who took part. Better luck next time! Sep 5: "Bought the new book yesterday from W H Smith's in Leicester for £10 and am already half way through it - I've found it a very interesting read so far. Got home from the shops yesterday to find the new CD had been delivered from Woolworths having ordered it on-line - thought it wasn't released until next week. Love listening to both Thank You For A Lifetime and Mobile Alabama School Leaving Hullabaloo. Great website too, keep up the hard work" - Phil Goodwin. Sep 5: Cliff's The rock'n'roll years is at No.10 in the Woolworths 'cheap chart' this week selling for £4.97. Sep 5: Gordon Giltrap, the Troubadour in Cliff's "Heathcliff" chooses his "Tracks of my years" throughout next week (two a day) on The Ken Bruce Show, on BBC Radio 2 at 11.30am. Sep 5: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff's new singhe has been played on BBC Radio 2 by Sarah Kennedy and Terry Wogan. Sep 5: "Thank you very much, I followed your advice, did order the issue 354 on the 'Red Collector' website and received the OK for my order a few minutes ago" - Liliane Ackermann (Luxembourg). Sep 5: To celebrate Cliffs 50 years in pop The Hilton in Norwich is holding a Cliff tribute night on Saturday, September 13th 2008. Tickets are £25 and include the cabaret, three course meal and Disco. Tickets from The Hilton on 01603-410544. Sep 5: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. WH Smiths have a special on this book for this week. The book is in displays cases near the entrances selling for the great price of £10. Sep 5: "Congratulations on the continued success of your wonderful Cliff site. I check it every day for all the up to date news" - John Geaney. Sep 4: 'Chat' Six Years Anniversary Competition. A great response to the competition to WIN Cliff's official new book My life, my way already. Entries (all correct) received to date from: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, UK and USA. Draw takes place on Friday. The winner could be YOU. Sep 4: "Just wanted to write and say what a fabulous website. I have a chuckle to myself when you publish your monthly figures on website hits - cos I know that I contribute to them in a huge way. I find your website a quick and easy way of finding out what it going on. Please keep up the good work. Like you I have been a Cliff fan for many many years. Living Doll was the first record I bought, and have followed him faithfully since then. Thanks again for a great website" - Sheila West. Sep 4: Cliff: "I like the life I have made for myself, I like being Cliff Richard, and I like the thought that I have been able to give something back. I still have to pinch myself to make sure it's all true, that this really did happen to me; but if I were to die tomorrow, I don't think I would leave this world regretting much, and I know I would go feeling grateful for all the love, the friendships and the opportunities that have come my way. I also know that I would die happy, knowing that I had not followed the herd, I had not compromised my principles. That I've lived my life my way". Sep 4: Many overseas fans have enquired about this. Overseas fans wishing to order the current issue of Record Collector, issue No.354, which includes Cliff 50 years of Hits 10 page feature, can order it direct from: www.recordcollectormag.com Sep 4: CLIFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. Cliff's 50th anniversary celebrations - don't miss a thing!!! At a glance they are: Out now-Major feature on Cliff in Record Collector magazine. Weds. Sept. 3rd-6th-Cliff book signings. Thurs. Sept. 4th-Official Cliff book My life, My way published. Sat. Sept. 6th-Tribute to Cliff in Weekly News. Mon. Sept. 8th-New Cliff single Thank you for a life time released. Tues. Sept. 9th-Cliff on Loose women on ITV-1. Tues. Sept. 9th-Cliff on The ONE Show on BBCI-TV. Weds. Sept. 10th-Cliff on The Lottery Show on BBCI-TV. Fri. Sept. 12th-Cliff on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV-1. Fri. Sept. 12th-Cliff 'live' on The Steve Wright Show. on BBC Radio 2 Mon. Sept. 15th-Cliff 8-CD Box-set And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music) released. Fri. Sept. 19th-Cliff attends Variety Club 50th Anniversary Tribute. Mon. Nov. 3rd-Cliff 2-CD set Cliff-50th Anniversary Album. Mon. Nov. 10th-Dec. 2nd-Time Machine tour. Mon. Dec. 1st-Release of Time Machine DVD Sun. Dec. 7th-Cliff on Songs of Praise on BBC1-TV. Sep 4: Cliff on "Alan Titchmarsh Show" ITV1 - Sept. 12th. Cliff celebrates 50 years in the music business on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV-1, 3.00pm-4.00pm, on Friday, September 12th (not Tues. Sept. 9th). Sep 4: Jet Harris: (talking about a Cliff and Shadows reunion) "People keep on at Cliff about a reunion with the Shadows. He's been reported in the Press saying he'd love that. So I might be playing with him one of these fine days. I don't feel nearly 70. I feel about 40. I feel great since I packed in drinking. That was my downfall, but I've been dry now for 10 years and enjoying being on stage". Sep 4: Cliff 2009 Calendars. Cliff's official calendars are on sale in branches of Clintons Cards. Official Cliff calendar is £7.99 and the Slim-line Officical Cliff calendar is £4.99. Sep 4: Cliff's Unofficial 2009 calendar is available in branches of The Works selling for 99p. Contains a mix of colour and black and white photos of Cliff over the years. Sep 4: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff's single remains on the Radio 2 'C' list for week commencing September 6th. Sep 4: The Cliff tribute in The Weekly news issue N.7995 dated Sept. 6th in the shops today, features Cliff lookalike Kytsun Wolfe, Jet Harris, Sheila Parker of The Vernons Girls, Billie Davis and David Hamilton all taking about the Cliff tribute show at the London Palladium on September 14th. Sep 4: "You're website is absolutely a well of information, the high amount of figures prove it!" - Liliane Ackermann (Luxembourg). Sep 4: "I've just picked up my copy of "Record collector" and had a really good Cliff read. I have got quite a few of those records on the list but there are some unusual ones on it I must admit. I have never heard of that Doris Day and Cliff album. Very interesting" - Derek Benton. Sep 4: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. You can pre-order Cliff's single for £1.99 from this direct link: www.woolworths.co.uk Sep 4: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The 'downloads': they only count for the charts, when paid with an UK registered credit card. Sep 4: 'Chat' Six Years Anniversary Competition. One lucky person will WIN Cliff's new official book My life, My way. The simple question is: At which Butlins Camp did Cliff and the Drifters play at 50 years ago? Send your answer to e-mail on 'Links' page. The draw will take place on Friday. The first person drawn with the correct answer wins the Cliff book. The winner could be YOU! Sep 4: Up-coming gigs for top Shadows tribute band The Rapiers: Sunday, September 14th-London Palladium "Tribute to Cliff Richard and The Shadows" with Kytsun Wolfe as "Cliff", Jet Harris, Billie Davis, The Songbirds, Vernons Girls, Wee Willie Harris, Tel. 0870-8901108, Saturday, September 20th-"Shadowmania", Lakeside Club, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey, Sunday, October 5th-Hoburne Cotswold, South Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Tel. 01285-860216 and Saturday, October 25th-Empire Club, Totton, near Southampton, Hampshire, Tel. 0341-3019796. The band also play the "Me and my Shadows" shows listed seperately. Sep 3: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that Cliff's favourite author is Wilbur Smith. Sep 3: "Cliff was on ITV's "LondonTonight" between 6:16pm and 6:21pm. The introduction included clips from the songs "Summer Holiday", Mistletoe & Wine and "Millennium Prayer". A mention was made of Cliff receiving the NME's "Top Pop Star" award throughout the 60s and 70s. Cliff was actually interviewed on the top deck of a No. 9 red London bus showing Piccadilly Circus as the destination. The side of the bus had an advert for the new book release. The interviewer asked Cliff if he could still curl his lip and also to sing a verse of "Summer Holiday" and Cliff obliged on both counts. Finally, the presenters in the studio mentioned that the new single is released next Monday. I heard "My Pretty One" this afternoon at 3:40 pm on GOLD, Radio Essex (Sky channel 0121, DAB or 1359 AM). One of their DJs called Greg Edwards has a show on Friday and Saturday nights at 10:30pm and always plays Cliff's early records" - Walter daCosta. Sep 3: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The song is already picking up plays from several radio stations including: Radio 1, Radio 2, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Wiltshire, BBC Radio Devon, Radio Ulster and Big L. Do you know of any others? Let me know and they will be credited here. Sep 3: "Thanks again for all your great work, you are definatly the best unofficial site" - Margaret Harrington. Sep 3: "Just this minute got back from the book signing in Reading. Glad we went, it was a very good turn out, I wouldn't like to guess at the size of the crowd, an asistant told me on Tuesday afternoon that she thought they had sent out 200 wristbands, but there seemed a lot more than 200 to me. I thought I would be the only bloke, but far from it there was a fair amount of men in the queue. Someone said to me that there are more people here for Cliff than turned up for Mcfly. There was a good atmosphere plenty of banter, the only sour point was when they let the 4 or 5 wheelchairs in first there seemed to be an abundance of pushers which one lady who had queued since 8 o'clock took exception to. It was the first time I`ve `met` Cliff and I have followed him for nearly 50 years, I managed to shake his hand and I said thanks Cliff for 50 years here's to the next 50. "Pleasure" he said and Bill Latham had a chuckle. To anyone else that was there I was the one with the Vida Nova tee-shirt on, someone had asked me early on if I had seen him and I said yes he`s now in the pick`n`mix" - Dave Davies. Sep 3: "Interesting lengthy editorial on MSN,s music web pages today by Tom Towshend asking 'Do you think Cliff is unappreciated?' and supporting his deserving another number 1.The feature includes a 'Tell us what you think survey' entertainment.uk.msn.com/music/feature" - Shaun Bimpson. Sep 3: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that Cliff says he wonders whether seventy might be the moment to stop - to do one big, final concert and say thanks to everyone who has supported him over the years and bow out gracefully. Yet...that there is something about singing and having people want to listen that gives him such a buzz, so maybe when he's eighty. Sep 3: 'Chat' Six Years Anniversary Competition. A great response to the competition (posting yesterday) to WIN Cliff's official new book My life, my way already. Entries (all correct) received to date from: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, UK and USA. Draw takes place on Friday. The winner could be YOU. Sep 3: "Real excitement building up with the release of the single, book, albums and DVD - let's all do our best to support Cliff and get him that No 1 he so deserves!! Keep up the great work! - Con Harrington. Sep 3: Cliff book signings. The Cliff book signings start today. Weds 3 Sep: Reading, Woolworth's (12-1 pm); Thurs 4 Sep: Manchester Trafford Centre, WH Smith (1-2 pm); Thurs 4 Sep: Derby, Asda (5.30-6.30 pm); Fri 5 Sep: Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, WH Smith (12.30-1.30 pm); Sat 6 Sep: London, Waterstone's Piccadilly (12.30-1.30 pm); Sat 6 Sep: Staines Woolworths (4.00-5.00pm). Please note that timings are subject to amendment, and there is a 'wristband' system of queuing at some, if not all, venues. Sep 3: "Must say that with the displays in Woolworths they are doing their bit. Trust that they will have plenty of stock of the single throughout the whole week. They certainly ran out of '21st century Christmas' singles in the first week of sales. Best to buy early as possible" - Andrew Hicks. Sep 3: "Caught Cliff on GMTV. Didn't he look fit. The house is gorgeous and you can see why he spends so much time there. It will be good to have him back though" - Tracie Miller. Sep 3: "Thanks for a GREAT website!" - Gill Hart. Sep 3: The Cliff tribute show at London Palladium - Sept. 14th. Tickets are selling well for the special show paying tribute to Cliff Richard on his 50th anniversary with: Kytsun Wolfe starring as 'Cliff', Jet Harris (Scarlet O'Hara, Diamonds, Apache, FBI), The Vernon Girls (Oh Boy!, 6-5 Special, You don't have to say you love me), Wee Willie Harris (Long tall Sally, That's alright, I go ape), Billie Davis (Angel of the morning, I want you to be my baby, Tell him) and The Rapiers playing The Shadows greatest hits at the London Palladium which takes place on Sunday, September 14th. Compere: David Hamilton with Guest Star Presenters. 7.30pm. Tickets: £30, £25 and £20. The Box Office & 24 hour credit card Hotline: Tel. 0844-412-4657 or on-line from www.seetickets.com Sep 3: Cliff was on GMTV on ITV-1 TV today from his home in Portugal (7.40am) with Ben Shephard. Cliff took Ben on a tour of the house and Cliff mentioned the aim to get to No.1 in the 00's. After the clip Ben said that he had played tennis with Cliff and that Cliff was so fit. You can view this on: www.gm.tv Sep 2: 'Chat' Six Years Anniversary Competition. A great response to the competition to WIN Cliff's official new book My life, my way already. Entries (all correct) received today from: Belgium, Denmark, Finland and UK. The winner could be YOU. Sep 2: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that asked what he eats for breakfast Cliff says "It varies - yoghurt, eggs, non-wheat cereal and soya milk. Sep 2: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. You can pre-order Cliff's single for £1.99 from this direct link: www.woolworths.co.uk Sep 2: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The 'downloads': they only count for the charts, when paid with an UK registered credit card. Sep 2: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff's single remains firmly at No.1 in Woolworths Pre-order chart. Sep 2: More on new Cliff box-set - September 15th. Cliff's new 8 CD box-set And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music is today at No.2 in Woolworths Pre-order chart. Sep 2: "I picked up the "Record collector" magazine in WH Smiths today and have just read the Cliff article. Really enjoyed it. At 10 pages, this has to be the biggest write-up on Cliff in a national mag for a long time. All absolutely positive and good to see all those wonderful records" - Brian Harding. Sep 2: More on new Cliff box-set - September 15th. "It is available for pre order at Amazon.com for $124.98 US or Amazon.ca for $131.99 Canadian. That is roughly £65 in both cases" - David Colman. Sep 2: More on new Cliff box-set - September 15th. There is a review of the Cliff box-set in this week's issue of the music industry magazine Music Week. Sep 2: "Thanks for all your continued good work" - Alan Henderson. Sep 2: "It's been an extremely informative six years on your website. Here's to many more" - Jason Lawrence. Sep 2: Cliff's Video connection is screened on Performance Mainstreet 271 on Sky on Sunday, September 14th at 16.00 and 20.00 and on Monday, September 15th at 01.00. Sep 2: Cliff has filmed a piece for the reality programme CelebAir which is on ITV2 tonight at 9pm. It was filmed at the winery in Portugal on Saturday and should be on tonight's show if not then it'll be on next week. Apparently he surprised the "celebs" who weren't expecting him to be there! Sep 2: 'Chat' Six Years Anniversary Competition. To celebrate six years of the 'Latest Chat' page here is an easy competition. One lucky person will WIN Cliff's new official book My life, My way. The simple question is: At which Butlins Camp did Cliff and the Drifters play at 50 years ago? Send your answer to e-mail on 'Links' page. The draw will take place on Friday. The first person drawn with the correct answer wins the Cliff book. Best of luck! Sep 2: 'LATEST CHAT' SIX YEARS ANNIVERSARY. Today sees the sixth anniversary of 'Latest Chat' page. It started on Cliff Chart Site on September 2nd, 2002 and was given a brand new-extended look on September 1st, 2006. It is the most popular page of all the 65 pages of this website. Sep 1: "I didn't think Cliff's new book was coming out until the 4th so imagine my surprise when I walk into my local WH Smith and get it on offer for £10 this morning!!! I wasn't that fussed about getting this book due to my thinking that there can't be much we don't know but its a great read!" - Darren Price. Sep 1: "Well written article in Record collector, well done! Have you seen the "Thank You For a lifetime" video on youtube by "Hardcorecliffsupport"? It is very well put together, almost a professional job, some clips I haven't seen before in it" - Tim Cooper. Sep 1: "Record collector - just finished reading it! Great article and surprised to see how much some of my stuff is worth, just a shame it doesn't go for that much on Ebay! Ha Ha!!" - Lee Redgewell. Sep 1: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Woolworths have display cases for Cliff's single ready for next week saying "Help Cliff get to Number one". Sep 1: Cliff in "Record Collector" - out now. In the October issue No.354 in the shops now, Cliff 50 Years of Hits there is 10 pages of Cliff with major features on Top 50 Cliff Collectables, International Rarities and When Cliff was controversial. There is also a full-page advert from EMI for the new Cliff 8-CD box-set. Sep 1: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that Cliff's very own favourite holiday is any and every time in Portugal - loads of sun and tennis! Sep 1: Cliff on YouTube. You can view quite a collection of Cliff song videos, including Thank you for a life time by clicking on this direct link: www.youtube.com Sep 1: It was 50 years ago... Mrs Foster (John's wife): "When they went to Butlins they didn't have a penny, so John's dad used to go down every weekend and take them out for a meal". Sep 1: Cliff book signings. Latest up-date on Cliff's signing sessions; dates and venues are as follows: Weds 3 Sep: Reading, Woolworth's (12-1 pm); Thurs 4 Sep: Manchester Trafford Centre, WH Smith (1-2 pm); Thurs 4 Sep: Derby, Asda (5.30-6.30 pm); Fri 5 Sep: Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, WH Smith (12.30-1.30 pm); Sat 6 Sep: London, Waterstone's Piccadilly (12.30-1.30 pm); Sat 6 Sep: Staines Woolworths (4.00-5.00pm). Please note that timings are subject to amendment, and there is likely to be a 'wristband' system of queuing at some, if not all, venues. Sep 1: Cliff chart site. For those who like statistics here are the August hits figures over the years: 2002 - 69,182, 2003 - 140,246, 2004 - 235,727, 2005 - 252,644, 2006 - 305,093, 2007 - 390,461, 2008 - 547,165. Sep 1: Up-coming gigs for Jet Harris and his Me and my Shadows show. Features top Shadows tribute band The Rapiers, Billie Davis and The Songbirds. Dates: Friday, September 5th-Castle Hall Theatre, The Wash, Hertfordshire, Tel. 01992-5316500 and Friday, September 12th-Fernham Hall, Fareham, Hampshire, Tel. 01329-824864. Sep 1: In August this website had 547,165 successful hits. This is the highest monthly figure for August since the website started in 2002. It is the 6th highest monthly figure since the website started. A sincere THANK YOU for your continued support. Aug 31: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that the sportsman that Cliff most admires is Andre Agassi. Aug 31: Did you see?... Graham Kendrick on Songs of Praise today. He sang a beautiful self-penned song titled "I've placed my hope". This song would be perfect for Cliff to sing. Aug 31: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that Cliff thinks his best stroke at tennis is his Forehand ground stroke. Aug 31: Available now Platinum - The Shadows Import EMI CD comprising of tracks taken from the 2CD+DVD set of the same name. Track listing: Apache, Man of Mystery, FBI, Frightened City, Kon-Tiki, The Savage, Wonderful Land, Guitar Tango, Dance On, Foot Tapper, Atlantis and Shindig. Available for £8.99 (including UK post & packing) from Leo's Den (Links page). Aug 31: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. You can pre-order Cliff's single for £1.99 from this direct link: www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 31: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The 'downloads': they only count for the charts, when paid with an UK registered credit card. Aug 31: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff's single remains firmly at No.1 in Woolworths Pre-order chart. Aug 31: It was 50 years ago... New Musical Express journalist Derek Johnson: "I did a bit of management work for the band leader Eric Winstone and he had the resident dance band at Butlins at the time. He took me down to Clacton and said that there was this guy with a rock'n'roll group who was in need of a manager. He wanted me to take a look at him. I saw him play but at the time there were so many other rock'n'rollers coming up that I dismissed him as just another one of the crowd. That puts me in much the same category as Dick Rowe, the A&R man from Decca who turned down The Beatles". Aug 31: CLIFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. Things are building nicely for Cliff's 50th anniversary celebrations. Lots of Cliff things to look forward to in the coming months. At a glance they are: Out now-Major feature on Cliff in Record Collector magazine. Weds. Sept. 3rd-Cliff on GMTV on ITV-1. Weds. Sept. 3rd-6th-Cliff book signings. Thurs. Sept. 4th-Official Cliff book My life, My way published. Sat. Sept. 6th-Tribute to Cliff in Weekly News. Mon. Sept. 8th-New Cliff single Thank you for a life time released. Tues. Sept. 9th-Cliff on Loose women on ITV-1. Tues. Sept. 9th-Cliff on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV-1. Tues. Sept. 9th-Cliff on The ONE Show on BBCI-TV. Weds. Sept. 10th-Cliff on The Lottery Show on BBCI-TV. Fri. Sept. 12th-Cliff 'live' on The Steve Wright Show. on BBC Radio 2 Mon. Sept. 15th-Cliff 8-CD Box-set And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music) released. Fri. Sept. 19th-Cliff attends Variety Club 50th Anniversary Tribute. Mon. Nov. 3rd-Cliff 2-CD set Cliff-50th Anniversary Album. Mon. Nov. 10th-Dec. 2nd-Time Machine tour. Mon. Dec. 1st-Release of Time Machine DVD Sun. Dec. 7th-Cliff on Songs of Praise on BBC1-TV. Aug 30: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Latest news... Danbury Mint say that orders for the limited 750 leather-bound edition of the book are going extremely well. Aug 30: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that in the official book, Cliff says that his favourite film stars/actors are Russell Crowe and Meryl Streep. Aug 30: The Cliff Richard Fan Club of Birmingham has produced a 50th Anniversary photo magazine. Contains black and white and colour photos of Cliff throughout his career. 52 pages. Some great photos. Fans can buy them direct from the club. The cost is £3 each with free postage. Cheques should be made out to "The Cliff Richard Fan Club of Birmingham". All proceeds go to their charity account, not to general club funds. Send to: Cliff Richard Fan Club of Birmingham, Park House, Tong, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PW. Aug 30: It was 50 years ago... Stan (Edwards) also gave Cliff some lessons in stagecraft and got him involved in the Friday night finale show each week (before the guests departure early on Saturday mornings). "I would encourage him to sing and do dance routines with the Redcoats independently of the group. But we would still let him close the show with his rock routine which always brought the house down". (courtesy of Paul Rumbol) Aug 30: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Danbury Mint are selling a limited edition leather-bound edition of this book. No more than 750 will be made. The rich, specially-selected leather, the unique cover design, the radiant golden lettering... it is an heirloom that will last for generations. It can be yours for two interest-free monthly instalments of £32 (plus postage and handling). Orders will be handled in strict order of receipt. You need send no money now. For the earliest possible delivery call their order line on 0845-218-4848 or order online at www.danburymint.co.uk Aug 30: Cliff No.15 in Big L chart. Cliff's Thank you for a lifetime has gone from 26 to No.15 the Big L Fab 40. Aug 30: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's version of Cliff's Faithful One taken from the 50th Celebration album A Tribute to Cliff Richard -Best of Me is now in its 11th week in the Big L Fab 40 and remains firm at No.2. Aug 29: "I have to say that when I first heard Cliff's "Thank you for a life time" I didn't get it at all. Now, after watching it on You Tube a few times it's in my system. I do believe that he really could do it this time. It would be supendous if he does" - Daniel Russell. Aug 29: "Excellent to see all those pages on Cliff in the new "Record collector" magazine. Some really good write-ups on him too. Haven't quite got all those collectables, but they look great. A fitting tribute" - Andrew Hiller. Aug 29: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that in the official book, Cliff says that the most dangerous thing he has ever done was swimming in the sea in Durban - it was full of sharks! Aug 29: LATEST MESSAGE FROM CLIFF. "Sorry this blog has been a long time coming - but here’s a run-down of what I’ve been up to since May! I couldn’t believe it when, earlier in the year, I received an invitation to Sid Tepper’s 90th birthday party in Florida. Sid and his co-writer, Roy C Bennett, penned The Young Ones, Travelling Light, ‘D’ In Love, and When The Girl In Your Arms… for me. Of course I went and I felt honoured to be there as it was mostly a gathering of family and friends. I had met Roy Bennett before, when he came to one of my Tennis Classic events in Birmingham, so it was terrific to complete the set, so to speak! We talked a lot, ate a lot, and even sang together. How could Sid possibly remember the lyrics to The Young Ones and Travelling Light? Well, he not only knew the words but sang in tune too! At the end of the party he gave me a CD of songs sung by Elvis, and written by the mighty duo! It was a happy experience and a thrill to meet someone who had played such a major role in my recording career. Thank you, Sid - don’t forget to invite me to your 100th! Suddenly it was Wimbledon - and a final to end all finals. Apparently the best one ever, according to the members I sit with and they should know - after all, they’ve seen most of them. I was disappointed in the result because I thought Federer deserved to break Bjorn Borg’s record but, having said that, I was happy that the new champion, Nadal, is such a great sportsman and, like Roger, a wonderful role model. Nadal should rightly be proud of his achievement but Federer should feel no shame, as he made a player five years younger fight to the death.I still wonder what would have happened had the last set been played in daylight! As I write this, the US Open is in full swing, and I wish both players luck. Who knows it might be another epic final! I travelled straight to Portugal after Wimbledon and settled into an easy routine. For years I’ve learned my song ’sets’ for forthcoming tours while on holiday, and this year is no different. There are so many songs for the Time Machine tour - some of course I know well but many I haven’t sung for years, and some are brand new. I may be sun-tanned, but my brain is addled! During the second week of Wimbledon, I’d recorded my new single Thank You For A Lifetime and I listened to mixes on the computer in Portugal. Chris Neil, the producer, gave me the chance to put in my ‘two-penn’orth’ and I really like the end result. The song was written by Charlie Grant and Pete Woodroffe, and I love the way they made the song autobiographical and gave me the chance to sing my thank-you's to you all. My fingers are tightly crossed for the song’s success and I really appreciate all your support as release date approaches! I also recorded with the Olsen Brothers from Denmark for a duet CD they are releasing. I loved the song - Look Up, Look Down - when I first heard it and enjoyed singing it with them. To top it all, they are really nice guys. During my Portugal stay, I’ve also done some bottle-signing - no different to signing books or CDs really! I was surprised at the large crowds that turned up at the supermarket - I thought most folk would be on the beach at 11 am - but people came, I signed, they drank. I did a second session and still they came! I signed nearly 3,000 bottles, and now of course it’s hard to find a bottle of Vida Nova that isn’t signed! One thing I’m glad of is that I had enough time left for tennis. On three days a week I play with a coach at 2 pm, when the sun is at its hottest. (I know, mad dogs and Englishmen…) I love it though; I chase that little yellow ball, I sweat a lot, I get my heart pumping, and I always feel it’s building up my stamina for what’s ahead of me. But I also spend time watching the grapes grow and in the last week or two I’ve seen them being picked. My wine-makers tell me it’s been a great year and that the wine will be very good. We’ve had hot days and cool nights - just how the grapes like it. And I’ve also bought some new chickens and a rooster; I wake to his crowing and the chickens supply me with my breakfast. Is this paradise or what? Anyway, all good things come to an end and soon I’ll be back in England, where I hear you have not had ‘good grape weather’. I hope some of you have escaped to some sun though and that you’re now set up for the British winter! My real work starts the moment I get home. September 3 sees the official launch of my book My Life, My Way and I have four days of book signings around the UK. My single will be released on September 8, and I’ll be plugging that on radio and television, and also promoting the new box set And They Said It Wouldn’t Last. And I might just talk a little bit about my tour! So the build-up begins and, even as I write, I feel excited about the prospect of touring and saying hi to all of you from the stage. I hope you’ll enjoy what we have planned for the Time Machine tour. See you soon! Love". (www.cliffrichard.org) Aug 29: Fine guitarist Gordon Giltrap, the Troubadour in Cliff's "Heathcliff" stage musical, plays at the Acoustic Guitar Show on Saturday, September 13th at the Cheltenham Town Hall. For tickets Tel. 01242-227979 or visit: www.guitar-show.com Aug 29: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that in the official book, Cliff says the first single he ever bought was "In a Persian market place" by Sammy Davis Jnr. Aug 29: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's current album. "The arrangements are brilliant. It's very special as it includes my favourite "Devil woman". It is most enjoyable. WELL DONE. Good luck with the CD" - Gwen Cooper, Secretary South African Cliff Richard Movement. Aug 29: It was 50 years ago... Cliff and the Drifters set list at Butlins, Clacton starts with Eddie Cochran's "Twenty flight rock", then sings "Move it and "Breathless". This is followed by five Elvis songs - "Money honey", "Heartbreak hotel", "Hound dog", "I got a woman" and "Milkcow blues boogie" - before closing with "Move it" and "Whole lotta shakin' goin' on". Aug 29: IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO TODAY... Cliff's first single Schoolboy crush/Move it is released on August 29th, 1958. Aug 28: More on new Cliff box-set - September 15th. Cliff's 8-CD box And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music) is at No.5 in the Hot 100 prereleases album chart on Amazon selling for £98.99. Aug 28: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff's single remains on the Radio 2 'C' list for week commencing August 30th. Aug 28: In The Weekly News issue dated September 6th, on sale Wednesday, September 3rd: It's a golden celebration - personalities taking part in special charity concert at the London Palladium to mark Cliff's 50 years in showbiz, including former Shadow Jet Harris, talk about their memories of Cliff. Plus chance to win Cliff's eight-CD boxed set entitled "And they Said It Wouldn't Last (My 50 Years In Music)", as well as five copies of his autobiography "My Life, My Way". Aug 28: Cliff in "Record Collector" - out now. In the October issue in the shops today, Cliff 50 Years of Hits you will find 10 pages of Cliff with major features on Top 50 Cliff Collectables, International Rarities and When Cliff was controversial. There is also a full-page advert from EMI for the new Cliff 8-CD box-set. Aug 28: Cliff in "Record Collector" - August 28th. Reminder that the excellent music magazine Record Collector is celebrating Cliff's 50th anniversary. In issue No.354, published today, there is a major feature on Cliff and his Top 50 Collectables and Cliff in 1958 When Cliff was controversial. The magazine is available in branches of WH Smiths nationwide, Smile group (South West), McColls, One Stop, Key Note, Fourbouys, Martins and all leading newsagents across the country. Also available in convenience groups such as Spar, Londis, Premier etc. Aug 28: It was 50 years ago... Jan Vane: "I managed to take a week off to go down to Butlins. We had a lot of fun that week. Cliff was still very boyish at this time. He was just a local lad and until this time he had always been at home with his mum. I suppose he wasn't really sure how to handle things. He wasn't quite sure why these girls were chasing him. There were times when he'd come by the chalet I was sharing with my sister and he would say, 'Quick! Can I come in? There are girls after me". Aug 28: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's current album. "Congratulations...I love the website! I can't believe how much Simon sounds like Cliff - great music and a fab voice!" - Ann Bew, President, Birmingham Fan Club. Aug 27: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way remains firmly today at No.1 in Amazon's new release Top 100 books. Can be now ordered for £11.99 (hardback). www.amazon.co.uk and for £10 from: www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 27: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that in the official book, Cliff says that the person he would most like to meet is Oprah Winfrey ('live' on TV!). Aug 27: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... that in the official book, Cliff says that he has no interest in computers or the internet and that he refuses to get bogged down by a computer - he'd rather be in the garden or playing tennis. Aug 27: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Did you know?... The age that Cliff enjoyed being best was between 30 and 40 (1970 - 1980). Aug 27: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Photographs in this new official book: Surprisingly, considering the number of books on Cliff over the years, there are several here that I have never seen before. Just LOVE the photo of Cliff stuck at home when he was prevented from attending the premiere of the "Summer holiday" film, due to the crowds. And a fabulous photo of young Cliff arriving at Butlins Holiday Camp in Clacton. Aug 27: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. Chapers in this new official book: Back to the future, Elvis, Ambitoin, Conversion, Fillng the void, Changes, Foreign fields, Living arrangements, The Shadows, The fans, Tall poppy syndrome, Dreams fulfilled, Tennis, The year 2000, Princesses and Prime Ministers, Bolt holes in the subn, America, Mum's decline and The perks of pop. Aug 27: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary book My life, My way contains 19 chapers over 285 pages followed by a Discography, Appendices and Index. Like the '50 things you didn't know about Cliff' at the back where you learn that Cliff prefers baths to showers, his favourite film is "Gladiator", his favourite pudding is 'treacle pudding and custard (with skin), he likes his tea black with honey(!), his favourite comedian is Tony Hancock and that his favourite drink is Absolut Ruby Red Vodka and tonic water!! Aug 27: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's current album. "I must admit to feeling very dubious about listening to it - but am glad I did. Cliff has a very distintive voice, and one which is extremely hard to copy - but honesly, it truly was like listening to Cliff himself" - Katrina Richards, President, Sir Cliff Richard Movement of New Zealand. Aug 27: CLIFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. Things are building nicely for Cliff's 50th anniversary celebrations. Lots of Cliff things to look forward to in the coming months. At a glance they are: Thurs. Aug. 28th-Major feature on Cliff in Record Collector magazine. Weds. Sept. 3rd-Cliff on GMTV on ITV-1. Weds. Sept. 3rd-6th-Cliff book signings. Thurs. Sept. 4th-Official Cliff book My life, My way published. Mon. Sept. 8th-New Cliff single Thank you for a life time released. Tes. Sept. 9th-Cliff on Loose women on ITV-1. Tues. Sept. 9th-Cliff on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV-1. Tues. Sept. 9th-Cliff on The ONE Show on BBCI-TV. Weds. Sept. 10th-Cliff on The Lottery Show on BBCI-TV. Fri. Sept. 12th-Cliff 'live' on The Steve Wright Show. on BBC Radio 2 Mon. Sept. 15th-Cliff 8-CD Box-set And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music) released. Fri. Sept. 19th-Cliff attends Variety Club 50th Anniversary Tribute Mon. Nov. 3rd-Cliff 2-CD set Cliff-50th Anniversary Album. Mon. Nov. 10th-Dec. 2nd-Time Machine tour. Mon. Dec. 1st-Release of Time Machine DVD Sun. Dec. 7th-Cliff on Songs of Praise on BBC1-TV. Aug 27: It was 50 years ago... Fan from Butlins Joan Bosse: "There were four of us girls, two from Birmingham and two from Coventry, and we used to hang around with Cliff and his crowd. We'd go to the cafe in the morning, watch them rehearse in the afternoons and then see them plsay in the evenings. I remember he was wearing a chain around his wrist and he broke it so he gave each of us a link and told us if we ever wanted to visit backstage all we would have to do is show this link. Well, I've still got this link but I've never used it". Aug 27: The Olsen Brothers have their brand new album out now titled Respect released on September 12th. Full track listing: Look Up Look Down with Cliff Richard, Baby I Need Your Loving, Everything I Own, Livin' Doll, Monday Monday, (If your are going to) San Francisco, Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da, Strawberry Fields, I Can See Clearly, A World Without Love, Moviestar, A Love So Beautiful, Stop In The Name Of Love and Garden Party. Aug 27: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff's single is at No.1 in the Woolworths Pre-order chart. You can pre-order Cliff's single for £1.99 from this direct link: www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 26: It was 50 years ago... Guitarist Vic Flick: "I had formed a band with my brother which we called The Vic Alan Quintet and we were auditioned by Eric Winstone, who was in charge of all the music for Billy Butlin. We were hirted and put on in the Rock and Calypso Ballroom at Clacton, which was above the South Seas Coffee Bar. We were like a five-piece rock'n'roll band, and when we were playing I would notice a couple of kids who would come up to the side of the stand and stare at me. I then found out that they were Cliff and Sammy Samwell who were playing beneath us in the South Seas Coffee bar". Aug 26: Variety Club tribute to Cliff's 50 years. The Variety Club Children’s Charity will be hosting a special tribute lunch on Friday, September 19th in honour of Sir Cliff’s amazing 50 years in the music industry. It is expected that many “A” list celebs will be turning out at this special occasion to pay their respect to Britain’s No1 Hit Maker. Simon Goodall has been invited to perform songs from his own special "Tribute to Cliff" album released last month. Aug 26: "Have to say that after first not liking this new single, I now absolutely love it. So hope that it does well in the chart" - June Smith. Aug 26: "Now, we have a DVD of the concert to look forward to as well. It's like buses, all coming at once. Can I cope with all this excitement? Guess I can!!" - Hazel Colman. Aug 26: On "The Steve Wright Show" today on BBC Radio 2 (4.40pm) Cliff (on phone from Portugal) chatted about his winery (Cliff's cuckoo clock goes off!), the 8-CD box-set, 'Mobile' is a country-rock song, the autobiography, the new single, his fans' loyalty, he still gets a buzz from the business, Cliff will be back in the studio September 12th. Cliff records played: What car, Devil woman, The young ones and Thank you for a life time. Aug 26: "Time Machine" DVD - December 1st. A 50th Anniversary Time Machine DVD will be released on Monday, December 1st. Aug 26: Cliff will be on The Steve Wright Show on BBC Radio 2 today. Aug 26: Cliff in "Record Collector" - August 28th. Reminder that the excellent music magazine Record Collector is celebrating Cliff's 50th anniversary. In issue No.354, published this Thursday, August 28th, there is a major feature on Cliff and his Top 50 Collectables and Cliff in 1958 When Cliff was controversial. The magazine is available in branches of WH Smiths nationwide, Smile group (South West), McColls, One Stop, Key Note, Fourbouys, Martins and all leading newsagents across the country. Also available in convenience groups such as Spar, Londis, Premier etc. Aug 26: It was 50 years ago... Butlins Redcoat Tulah Tuke: "When Cliff's acetate came in I was just grateful to have something that I could chat about. I could say that he (Cliff) was playing on site and announce the venue. I gave the record a great plug and the next thing I knew was that Cliff and John Foster were standing at the door saying, "That is the first time we've heard it. It's great. Thanks a lot. Can we hear it again?" So they came in to my studio and I played it to them. That must make me the first person to play a Cliff Richard record to Cliff". Aug 26: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. You can pre-order Cliff's single for £1.99 from this direct link: www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 26: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The 'downloads': they only count for the charts, when paid with an UK registered credit card. Aug 26: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's current album. "What a wonderful version of The Next Time! As I emerged from the bathroom this morning, the radio station Big L was playing The Next Time. I knew from the phrasing that it wasn't the original but I just thought, "Oh, this is a Cliff outtake – how fascinating!" So you can imagine my surprise when Mike Read said that in fact it wasn't actually Cliff!!! You sound just like Cliff and I thought your version of The Next Time was wonderful! Could you let me know what else is on your album of Cliff covers? All I can say is "Congratulations" - sorry to be so corny!" - Carole Gardiner. Aug 25: "Big L played Cliff's "When blue turns to grey" today at 12:11pm on the "Heart and Soul of Rock 'n' Roll" show hosted by DJ Neil standing in for Mike Read. If anyone knows of a request programme on radio stations that are not playing Cliff's soon to be released single, perhaps if they could let us know how to contact the station then we can all try and send in a request" - Walter Da Costa. Aug 25: Cliff's Video connection is screened on Performance Mainstreet 271 on Sky tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26th at 06.00, 16.00, 20.00 and 23.30. Aug 25: "Good to see that Cliff's single is already in the chart, even if its only the Big L chart. This "Thank you for a life time" is really growing on me" - Alison Berry. Aug 25: "While it's great that you can order through Woolworths, I just hope that the shops will have plenty of stock of the singles for us to buy direct. I know from past experiences how difficult it has been getting Cliff's singles, having to ask the assistants where it is and then they find them in the drawers - not on show. Hope they are clued up for this" - Jesse Miles. Aug 25: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way remains firmly today at No.1 in Amazon's new release Top 100 books. Can be now ordered for £11.99 (hardback). www.amazon.co.uk and for £10 from: www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 25: It was 50 years ago... John Foster: "We were sent a pre-release copy of Move it and we asked Radio Butlin to play it. They did and it became well-known around the camp. The first plug ever was on Radio Luxembourg, on a late show, and it was the first time that they'd heard themselves on radio. It was unbelievable. They may have played "Schoolboy crush" as well but I definately remember Move it". Aug 25: It was 50 years ago... (recording at Butlins) "Nevertheless the performances and choice of material are excellent and reveal the excitement and raw energy Cliff generated on stage in his very early days. Stan recorded the boys here during one of the quiet sessions so unfortunately the audience reactions are very reserved with even the best tracks receiving just genteel applause. Cliff sung mainly Elvis records in his act, which included one called "Milk cow blues". At the beginning of the original song Elvis recorded some spoken dialogue "Hold it fellas, that don't move me. Let's get real, real gone for a change". Cliff also used to say this line before he sang the song so he would sound like his idol. (courtesy of Paul Rumbol) Aug 25: Up-coming gigs for Shadows tribute band Bungleflint: Saturday, August 30th-The Royal Oak "Summer Ball", 65, Hucclecote Rd, Gloucester, GL3 3TW. Tel. 01452-621748 Shads tribute show, Sunday, October 5th-Warwick Shadows Music Club - Guest appearance at their October meet and Saturday, October 25th- The Market Theatre Ledbury. Aug 24: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. You can pre-order Cliff's single for £1.99 from this direct link: www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 24: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The 'downloads': they only count for the charts, when paid with an UK registered credit card. Aug 24: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The song is already picking up plays from several radio stations including: Radio 1, Radio 2, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Devon, Radio Ulster and Big L. Do you know of any others? Let me know and they will be credited here. Aug 24: Cliff book signings. Reminder that admission to the Woolworth's signings will be by wristband (maximum of 2 per person) available from the stores in question now, for those who cannot get to the stores, by e-mailing cliffrichardsigning@woolworths.co.uk. Other stores are likely to have a ticket system for the queue. Aug 24: Up-coming gigs for Cliff look/soundalike Kytsun Wolfe: Saturday, August 30th-Malvern Theatre, Worcester, Friday, September 12th-Farneham Hall, Fareham (with Jet Harris, Billie Davis and The Rapiers), Sunday, September 14th-London Palladium, London (Tribute to Cliff and The Shadows), Thursday, September 18th-Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe and Sunday, September 28th-City Hall, Sheffield. Aug 24: Following the success of the Charity Ball in aid of the Caron Keating Foundation, which Cliff attended and sang, there will be another Fund raising Ball. It will be held this year on Saturday, September 20th at the Wentworth Golf Club with The Searchers and Bobby Davro. Aug 24: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's version of Cliff's Faithful One taken from the 50th Celebration album A Tribute to Cliff Richard -Best of Me is now in its 10th week in the Big L Fab 40 and remains firm at No.2. Aug 24: Cliff enters Big L chart. Cliff's Thank you for a lifetime has entered the Big L Fab 40 at No.26. Aug 23: "Chris Jones mentioned the excellent song on You Tube where Cliff sings "Look Up, Look Down" with the Olsen Brothers http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8wN_F_ri1MQ. Another absolute cracker of a song is the duet Cliff sings with Olivia Newton-John called "Find A Little Faith" that can also be viewed on You Tube at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tcOpFUVZEOw&feature=related" - David Crane. Aug 23: John Hellings today on BBC Radio Gloucestershire was talking about the "Born to boogie" book about Marc Bolan (T.Rex). He mentioned that Marc sounded like a young Cliff, who was a big influence on Marc. Then he played "All at once I'm in love" an early recording by Marc, which did indeed sound just like the young Cliff. Aug 23: Cliff: "It seems to surprise people to hear that I still get butterflies before a public performance. I wish I didn't. The theory about nerves improving a performance is nonsense, in my case at least. All they do is cause tension in the throat and a below-par performance. There's not a scrap of doubt that my singing is better in the relaxed atmosphere of a recording studio than in front of TV cameras and an audience of a few million". Aug 23: Cliff on YouTube. You can view quite a collection of Cliff song videos, including Thank you for a life time on: www.youtube.com/user/Cliffsings1 Aug 23: It was 50 years ago... Stan (Edwards) made the recording using a domestic Grundig TK5 2-track tape machine. Little did he realize he would be maikng the earliest known recording of Cliff and his Drifters in existence. The reel-to-reel tape recorder was tempermental and could be erratic in the speed it recorded when left on for more than 20 minutes. Hence some of the tracks later in the set, noticeably "Hound dog" and "Whole lotta shakin'" do sound unnaturally fast in parts. (courtesy of Paul Rumbol) Aug 23: "Hey, that's a super clip on YouTube - Cliff with his dancers, looking brill intertwined with the Olsen Brothers. It's a snappy song. Wouldn't mind this as a future single" - Chris Jones. Aug 23: "We are looking forward to seeing Cliff in Birmingham, also the book, 8 CD box-set and the new single. Let's hope it will go to number 1!!" - Audrey Langdon. Aug 23: On You Tube you can view a video of Cliff and The Olsen Brothers and the song Look up look down. Check out: Cliff Richard on www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wN_F_ri1MQ Aug 23: For Australian fans. On 2CH (1170) tonight Saturday, August 23rd, they celebrate "50 Years of Cliff's Music" on The 9 o'clock Special. Interstate and International listeners can tune into the internet. Aug 22: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way can be ordered for £10.00 (hardback) from: www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 22: "Woollies" are really getting behind Cliff. Also, they have the cheapest price for the "And They Said....." CD Collection I've seen at High Street shops so far - £89.99!! That price even beats the massive Internet retailers Amazon UK & Play.com" - George Martin. Aug 22: "There is certainly a lot to look forward to on the Cliff front. The more Cliff the better. Thanks for the list, which I have printed off. Don't want to miss anything" - Laura Harvey. Aug 22: Cliff's Video connection is screened on Performance Mainstreet 271 on Sky on Tuesday, August 26th at 06.00, 16.00, 20.00 and 23.30. Aug 22: Cliff's Together With Cliff Richard is screened on Performance Mainstreet 271 on Sky on Monday, August 25th at 16.00, 20.00 and 23.30. Aug 22: Cliff TV appearances. There will be other tv appearances during September, and these will be advised as they are confirmed. Aug 22: CLIFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. Things are building nicely for Cliff's 50th anniversary celebrations. Lots of Cliff things to look forward to in the coming months. At a glance they are: Thurs. Aug. 28th-Major feature on Cliff in Record Collector magazine. Weds. Sept. 3rd-Cliff on GMTV on ITV-1. Weds. Sept. 3rd-6th-Cliff book signings. Thurs. Sept. 4th-Official Cliff book My life, My way published. Mon. Sept. 8th-New Cliff single Thank you for a life time released. Mon. Sept. 15th-Cliff 8-CD Box-set And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music) released. Mon. Nov. 3rd-Cliff 2-CD set Cliff-50th Anniversary Album. Mon. Nov. 10th-Dec. 2nd-Time Machine tour. Sun. Dec. 7th-Cliff on Songs of Praise on BBC1-TV. Aug 22: It was 50 years ago... Billy (Butlin) would prove to be a big supporter of Cliff over the next several years, attending parties and premieres to Cliff's films and pantomimes. After a few weeks when some kind of normality in working routines had been established Stan (Edwards) had the foresight and enterprise of making a personal tape recording of one of Cliff Richard and the Drifters live performances, which now consisted of some 9 songs instead of the original 6! (courtesy of Paul Rumbol) Aug 22: "Just to say I'll be the first in the queue at Woolies for the new single .. I loved the clip on youtube. With regards to the new box set can anyone say what the difference is between the unreleased' The day I met Marie' and the single version- I hope it's just Cliff and guitar .. I've been into music since 1968 and Cliff's always been there - my first LP was 'Established 58' and first single was' It's all over' and I can say I've not missed one release. Thanks Cliff and thanks William for such a great site - I learn something new everyday. Love the bits on 'Move it' - just don't know why America doesn't recognise it's importance - still their loss not ours" - David Burrows. Aug 22: On October 4th The Cliff Richard and the Shadows Club Germany presents the 10th Shadows Music Convention at "Niedersachsenhof" Haag's Hotel, Lindhooper Strasse 97, D-27283 Verden / Aller, Germany. Phone +49/4231/6660 or Fax +49/4231/64875. Beginning of the event: 14:00 h. Pause 17:10 - 19:30 h, Open end. Ticket: 30 Euro. Live in concert: Bruce Welch, Brian 'Licorice' Locking (ex-Shadows), The Reflections (N), Indra & Move iT (CH/NL), Los Jets (E), Buddy & The Cruisers (D), Shadows & Company (D), The Beat Shadows (D), Radio-dreams (D). Aug 21: "As the first in the world - today Jorgen de Mylius played the new duet with Cliff and the Olsen Brothers ”Look up look down” on his Danish radio show “Eldorado” -Mogens Troelsen (Denmark). Aug 21: Cliff is on GMTV, 06:00 - 09:25am. on Wednesday, September 3rd on ITV1. GMTV News Hour with Penny Smith and John Stapleton. 7.00 GMTV Today: Fiona Phillips and Ben Shephard present the latest news, views and chat. Plus Catching up with Cliff Richard in Portugal. Aug 21: Cliff 2009 Calendars. Cliff's Official 2009 Calendar is available for £7.99 plus P&P, Cliff's Official Slim-line Calendar is £4,99 plus P&P and Cliff's Official Pocket Diary is £4.99 plus P&P from the excellent 'Leo's Den' (Links page). Aug 21: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way is today at No.2 in Amazon's new release Top 100 books. Can be now ordered for £13.20 (hardback). www.amazon.co.uk Aug 21: And They Said It Wouldn't Last - My 50 Years In Music You can view the CDs in Cliff's new 8-CD box-set, released on Monday, September 15th by visiting 'Leo's Den' website (Links page). Aug 21: "William thanks a lot for your lifetime with us and Cliff... please be with us in the next 50 years!" - Zanetti Volker (Germany). Aug 21: "Always interesting and always up-to-date. Always there and always brilliant. Thanks to you!" - Martin Jeffs. Aug 21: "Cliff Chart Site" ...Did you know?... that there have been over 10,000 postings on the 'Latest Chat' page. THANK YOU for your continued support. Aug 21: Cliff Richard Tribute Night at the Forest Suite, Village Hotel, Maidstone Kent on Saturday 18th October 2008 from 6pm. Get in the mood for Cliff’s 50th Anniversary concerts at our Tribute night starring Jimmy Jemain. There will be a Gala Dinner, Charity raffle in support of Demelza House Children’s Hospice and then dance the night away to Cliff’s Hits. There will also be an opportunity to win 2 Fantastic Tickets to see Cliff at Wembley together with Hotel accommodation. Tickets are £45 each. for full details and payment options see www.tributenight.co.uk or call Cheryl Kilgannon 0845-456-5438. Aug 21: It was 50 years ago... Butlins Redcoat Stan Edwards: "I suggested to Cliff that the group do no more than three numbers, and walk off. I explained that 'false tabs' was a show business device that gave the audience the belief that, if they were calling for more, the act would return to give them something 'extra'. I suggested that ONLY if the audience began to shout and stamp, were they to come back for the 'false tabs' number .... which had to be the BEST of their set. Hopefully, the build up would be complete by then and they could genuinely do an encore. Happily this all went to plan. The audience loved the performance and was shouting and screaming for more. Billy Butlin was obviously satisfied. We would all live to fight another day. Cliff and the Drifters would be moved into the right venue (the Rock'n'roll Ballroom) and would begin to enjoy their short stay at Clacton". (courtesy of Paul Rumbol) Aug 21: "Really hope that Cliff moves UP the Radio 2 playlists - it needs to get into everyone's system. So would like him to get to No.1 again" - Mike Allen. Aug 21: "Well, August is the Anniversary month of Sir Cliff Richard breaking into the music business. Quite a lot is taking place in his 50th year in the show biz. Please keep us all informed as you have done all these years. I really thank you very much" - Arthur Nyirongo (Malawi). Aug 21: The Cliff book An Intimate Portrait of a Living Legend by Tim Ewbank and Stafford Hildred is now available in paperback for £8.99 from branches of Waterstones bookshops. Virgin Books. It is also available from all good book shops now. Aug 21: In case there is any doubt: Cliff will NOT be attending the opening of a new exhibtion at Galeria Corte-Real in Boliqueime, Algarve, Portugal on August 23rd. In fact it is planned that he will be out of Portugal on the day of the event. Aug 21: Up-coming gigs for Cliff look/soundalike Ricky Aron: Saturday, August 23rd-Colne Royal British Legion, Nr Burnley, Lancashire, Friday, August 29th-The Elgin Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire, Friday, September 5th-The Poplar Club, Accrington, Lancashire, Saturday, September 6th-Claremount Conservative Club, Blackpool, Lancashire, Saturday, September 13th-Bisham Hall Recreation, Billage, Lancashire, Friday, September 19th-Crewe Alexandra Football Club, Crewe, Cheshire and Saturday, September 20th-Bersham Sports & Social Club, Nr.Wrexham, North Wales. Aug 20: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. On Radio 1 to date, Cliff's single has been played by: Greg James and Chris Moyles. Aug 20: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. On Radio 2 to date, Cliff's single has been played by: Steve Wright, Johnnie Walker, Sarah Kennedy. Aug 20: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. For week commencing August 23rd, Cliff's single remains on the Radio 2 'C' List. Aug 20: The brand new, updated Bible of record collecting Record Collector Rare Record Price Guide 2010 is available for pre-order now. This mighty 1,400 plus tome contains thousands of revised values and features colour images of labels and sleeves. Quoted exclusively by dealers, deejays and websites, including eBay, this book is the ultimate resource for serious collectors. It contains over 100,000 entries covering all genres and all formats. Every entry includes catalogue numbers, B-sides, release dates and current Mint values for every UK single worth over £5, EP over £8, CD single over £8, LP over £12 and CD over £18. Special price: £27 includes post and packing. To order Tel. the RRPG Hotline on: 0208-734-3030. Aug 20: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff will be appearing on GMTV to promote his new single in September. Aug 20: Cliff book signings. There is now a Staines signing to replace the Guildford one. Saturday, September 6th-Staines, Woolworth's (4-5 pm). Please note that timings are subject to amendment. Aug 20: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Main single contenders for week commencing September 8th: "The last goodbye" - Avenue, "Look at me" - Black Kids, "Being someone else" - The Coral, "Next plane" - Daniel Powter, "When you look me in the eyes" - Jonas Brothers, "Dusk till dawn" - Ladyhawke, "Bat cat" - Mogwai, "C-Lebrity" - Queen (featuring Paul Rodgers), "Lover" - Rosie and the Goldbug, "Buzzin" - Shawye and "Impatience" - We are Sceintists. Aug 20: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The 'downloads': they only count for the charts, when paid with an England registered credit card. Aug 20: It was 50 years ago... Butlins Redcoat Tulah Tuke: "I played an acetate copy of Move it over the camp's radio. There were between 50 and 70 speakers around the camp and we did programmes sponsored by the various record companies. This would have been on the programme sponsored by Columbia and I would have said something like, "This is a new record on the Columbia label and it's by someone you can go and see in person playing with his group". Aug 20: It was 50 years ago... Did you know?... that Butlins Redcoats Stan Edwards mentioned that Cliff had only been there about a week when Billy Butlin and his entourage decided to visit the camp. (courtesy of Paul Rumbol) Aug 20: And They Said It Wouldn't Last - My 50 Years In Music Cliff's new 8-CD box-set, released on Monday, September 15th, can be ordered from Keymailorder at £99.99 including post and package. Tel. 020-8689-5133 or visit: www.keymailorder.co.uk Aug 20: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. You can now pre-order the single (£1.99) from Woolworths on www.woolworths.co.uk Aug 20: Cliff book signings. Admission to the Woolworth's signings will be by wristband (maximum of 2 per person) available from the stores in question or, for those who cannot get to the stores, by e-mailing cliffrichardsigning@woolworths.co.uk. Other stores are likely to have a ticket system for the queue. Aug 19: "The fact that Cliff's single is already getting plays on the radio, this early, is a very good sign. Obviously the stations like it. The more plays the merrier" - Bob Talbot. Aug 19: "I think the decision to make the single a Woolworths' exclusive is a matter of taking the lesser of two risks. Given the disproportionate share of Cliff's sales that normally come through Woolworths, their decision to stop selling singles was a huge blow to Cliff's normal prospects. By striking this one-off deal for the 50th anniversary release, EMI have gotten around that. No doubt, they believe that with Woolworths back in the frame they'll pick-up far more sales than they'll lose elsewhere. This will be particularly the case if, because it's an exclusive, Woolworths give it a special push" - Pat Murphy (Canada). Aug 19: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff's song is getting thousands of hits on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzEbur2x9_E&feature=related But please download the song between Monday, Sept.8th - Saturday, Sept. 15th for Cliff to be No.1 in the singles chart. Aug 19: "I think the single is very catchy and very commercial (in the vein of 21st Century Christmas) with great lyrics but do find the tune rather unexciting – however, love the sentiment of the song, think it is a wonderful dedication from Cliff to his fans after our 50 years of devotion to the man and his music, and am sure it will be very emotional when Cliff sings this at the upcoming concerts in November" - Claire Mellican. Aug 19: "It would be brilliant if Cliff were to get moved up the Radio 2 playlists. The more plays the new single gets, the more it will get into the general system" - Tom Seager. Aug 19: "This is a very special year as Cliff celebrates 50 years at the top. It doesn't seem possible and he still looks so good. Cannot wait to see Cliff at the NIA" - Diane Scrivens. Aug 19: John Rockley on BBC Radio Gloucestershire today played Cliff's What car - raved about the song - and Move it as he chatted to Kytsun Wolfe. Aug 19: The Beck Theatre, Hayes, Middlesex is presenting Cliff's stage musical Summer Holiday from Thursday, August 21st-23rd. (21st at 7-30pm and 2-30pm and 7-30pm on 22nd and 23rd). Box Office Tel. 020 8561 8371. Aug 19: On "The John Rockley Show" on BBC Radio Gloucestershire 104.7FM, MW 1413, today some time between 9.00am-12pm, he will be interviewing Cliff look/soundalike Kytsun Wolfe (postponed from Weds.) and playing Cliff's new single again. Aug 19: "Thanks for keeping us up to date about Cliff's new single and the 50th anniversary celebrations. I love "Thank You For A Lifetime". It's very catchy and it has a great chorus. It's getting a great reaction on You Tube with over 7,000 views already. It's good to hear that Woolworths have a large order in for the single but i would be still worried that they are the only chain selling it. I think EMI are taking a big risk.Lets hope the gamble pays off. Lets also hope that all Cliff's fans will go out and buy the single in the first week of release.We have to get him to No 1" - John Geaney. Aug 18: Cliff in "Record Collector" - August 28th. As previously mentioned the excellent music magazine Record Collector is celebrating Cliff's 50th anniversary. In issue No.354, published on Thursday, August 28th, there will be a major feature on Cliff and his 'Top 50 Collectables' and features on 'Bonus foreign rarities' and Cliff in 1958. Aug 18: "It's amazing really when you think all those 50 years ago Cliff was playing at Butlins! Enjoying all the titbits you're finding about this important time in Cliff's life. Keep up the good work" - John Langford. Aug 18: "After listening to Cliff's new single many times now, I believe it is definately a "grower". The chorus gets into your head and you find it hard to forget it. Really think Cliff has a great chance of No.1 with this one" - Matthew Collins. Aug 18: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Woolworths are fully behind the release and have placed a large stock order for this single. Aug 18: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's version of Cliff's Faithful One taken from the 50th Celebration album A Tribute to Cliff Richard -Best of Me is now in its 9th week in the Big L Fab 40 and remains firm at No.2. Aug 18: It was 50 years ago... Cliff: "The management wanted us to wear the Butlin's redcoat outfits, the same as a hundred and one other people in the entertainment section. 'Didn't they realise we were special?' Johnny (Foster) argued. We had to have something distinctive. We got it: white shirts with a huge red V on the chest - no one else on the camp had them. We were instantly recognisable and again it worked. I don't think it was conceit or arrogrance on our part. Admittedly, we wanted to be special - not that we were, but we thought that we should be. It's important to hit the balance, to know that, on the one hand, you're nothing out of the ordinary in terms of humanity but that, on the other, as stage performers, you're automatically set apart by the audience, whether you like it or not". Aug 18: The Olivia Newton-John & Friends album A celebration in song, which includes Find a little faith by Olivia and Cliff, is released today. EMI 227 274-2. Aug 17: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way is today at No.3 in Amazon's new release Top 100 books. Can be now ordered for £13.20 (hardback). www.amazon.co.uk Aug 17: "It is certainly good to see Cliff getting early airplay so far ahead of it's release date. There is plenty of time for Cliff to move up the Radio 2 playlists. Go Cliff" - Steve Johnson. Aug 17: "It's a wonder that Cliff didn't get fat on doughnuts and Horlicks!! 'Very interesting' snippet there" - Gary Capaldi. Aug 17: Did you see?... Phil Coulter, co-writer of Cliff's "Congratulations", on Songs of Praise on BBC1-TV today. Aug 17: It was 50 years ago... Did you know?... that while at Butlins, Clacton in August, 1958, Cliff and the boys enjoyed the ultimate in luxury last thing at night - doughnuts and Horlicks. Aug 17: Cliff sound/lookalike Jimmy Jemain joins The Rapiers in the Cliff tribute show 50 years of Cliff at Isle of Wight's Shanklin Theatre tomorrow, August 18th. Aug 17: From today's Express: (revewing Olivia's new album, released tomorrrow) "...the highlight, though, is Cliff Richard's quietly devastating performance on Find A Little Faith. No wonder Van Morrison was so keen to work with him". Aug 17: It was 50 years ago... Cliff and The Drifters could hardly contemplate a more idyllic operation than lying in the sun listening to their own, brand new record being played over "Radio Butlin".... "And now, campers", the metallic voice over the Tannoy would say, "Here is Move it by our very own Cliff Richard and the Drifters, who play for you every morning and evening in the Rock'n'Roll Ballroom". Aug 17: Cliff's Living doll was played today on "The Tom Lowe Show" on BBC Radio Gloucestershire. Aug 17: "As others have said, it is all getting very exciting as the anniversary things get going. I shall be supporting Cliff with all his efforts, that's for sure" - Mike Williams. Aug 17: "Steve Wright played the full version of Cliff's new single on his Friday afternoon Radio 2 show. Part of the reason for this is that for the first time in a very long time, Cliff is actually on the official Radio 2 Playlist. He is only on the "C" list at the moment, but you never know if they may promote him to the B list as the release date gets closer. At least he is actually on a BBC official play list at last" - Ray Curry. Aug 16: Reminder that today a repeat of the three-part series Pop Britannia. Previously shown on BBC4, Part One is screened on BBC2-TV, 10.00pm-11.00pm. "Move it" examines the history of British popular music in the 1960s when British pop ruled the world. Contributors include: Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde, Ray Gosling and Helen Sharipo. Aug 16: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The song is already picking up plays from several radio stations including: Radio 1, Radio 2, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Devon, Radio Ulster and Big L. Do you know of any others? Let me know and they will be credited here. Aug 16: It was 50 years ago... Butlins Redcoat Stan Edwards: "Cliff was easy to get to know in those days. He was a nice, level-headed guy. I was a Redcoat entertainer and I was doing a Danny Kaye-type routine in a cabaret situation. In the middle of the week we did one main show called "The Redcoat Show" in which all the entertainers from around the camp did a little bit. So Cliff was in that and that was how I got to know him. During the peak season you had to repeat every show three times because the entertainment was all built around the meal sittings. It was no problem in the theatre settings, but it was difficult in the bars and that's where they put Cliff in the first place". Aug 16: Olivia Newton-John talking about her new album A celebration in song released this Monday, August 18th: "I'm so delighted to bring you these songs with the help of a group of talented friends – some old and some new – who have donated their gifts and their time for this new collaboration". Aug 16: "Thanks for putting all these things in order. SOOOO0 much to look forward to - and I wouldn't want to miss any of it" - Lisa Murray. Aug 16: "So, I've listened to the full version on Amazon.com (just search for 'Thank you for a lifetime') and three videos come up with the first one having had 2400 hits. It's brilliant and over three minutes long so I wonder if radio stations will play the full version as the ending is quite poignant! I think it will become a standard on par with "Congratulations"......but for other artistes. I ordered a copy of "My Life, My Way" on Play.com for £11.99 and no delivery charge. I tried to look for some information on the people associated with the new single but found nothing on Chris Neil. Among the writers, Jez Ashurst has his own band called "Farrah" and has toured Japan. He also wrote for Brian MacFadden. Peter Woodroffe and Charlie Grant work together and are managed by Andy Graham Productions. Peter co-wrote with Def Leppard and Simply Red. Charlie Grant is a solo artist. Andy Graham is a solo artist who plays drums and has introduced the didgeridoo as a percussion instrument. The excitement mounts!! Come September!!" - Walter da Costa. Aug 15: CLIFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. Things are building nicely for Cliff's 50th anniversary celebrations. Lots of Cliff things to look forward to in the coming months. At a glance they are: Thurs. Aug. 28th-Major feature on Cliff in Record Collector magazine. Weds. Sept. 3rd-6th-Cliff book signings. Thurs. Sept. 4th-Official Cliff book My life, My way published. Mon. Sept. 8th-New Cliff single Thank you for a life time released. Mon. Sept. 15th-Cliff 8-CD Box-set And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music) released. Mon. Nov. 3rd-Cliff 2-CD set Cliff-50th Anniversary Album. Mon. Nov. 10th-Dec. 2nd-Time Machine tour. Sun. Dec. 7th-Cliff on Songs of Praise. Aug 15: "Must say in spite of my reservations about the song‘s title it’s turned out to be a mini Sinatra My Way. Think it’s got a great hook and from what I can hear on You Tube sympathetically produced. Chris Neil (Mike and the Mechanics Hank Marvin) Note it was written by three young songwriters so the mood of! “Cliff is relevant” a la Radio 1 needs more pushing I think it’s a number 1!!!!! Go out and buy lots of copies I am" - Sue Pentney. Aug 15: "I LOVE the new Cliff single and really think he is in with a chance of getting to No.1" - Mary James. Aug 15: "You may remember I contacted you some time ago, as I was helping David Bryce sell Cliff Awards for his favoured charity. I’m now helping Mel Bush, who was Cliff & The Shadows Concert Promoter for many years sell Vintage items from his Archive. They are all in Mint condition eg clothing is in original clear sealed bags apart from the 2 I’ve taken photos of in attachments. Please see letter of authorisation from Mel. There are not very many copies of each item. I have the following for sale :- White Polo Shirt with collar from “The Event” Concert Wembley Stadium in June ‘89. I have Small & Large sizes 2. Black T Shirt from “The Hit List” Tour ‘94. Only in large sizes. 3. “The Hit List” Tour poster – 30” x20”. 4. “Access All Areas Tour ‘92” poster – 30” x 20”. If your members are Shadows fans I also have a range of items – all Vintage & Mint – ranging from Tour Programmes to Sweatshirts: Badges; T Shirts & Posters plus some Hank Marvin items. If you wish I can send full details & Photos All items are £15 + £2.75 P&P. Payment can be made by PayPal or by cheque or Postal Order to :- Andrew Pryor. If interested Tel. 01279-428122" - Andrew Pryor. Aug 15: It was 50 years ago... Butlins Redcoat Henri Rouah: "I was in charge of the swimming pool at Clacton and I also did an acrobatic act as part of my Redcoat show. Cliff was so enthusiastic. I took to him straight away. There were one or two people who were trying to put him down behind his back, and someone said he should come and talk to me. I told him, "Cliff, you've got no worries. You've got a great group and you'll go a long way". I could see it immediately". Aug 15: "Enjoying your 50 year retrospectives. I actually interviewed Stan Edwards about 5 years ago and wrote a feature in greater detail about Cliff's Butlins experience. I had hoped to publish it one day together with all my Oh Boy stuff but it doesnt look like thats going to happen" - Paul Rumbol. Aug 15: "You may add Radio Devon (Judy Spears Show who played Cliff yesterday morning) to your list. She likes the B side more she said !!!! (listen again !!!)" - Bernard Vandenreissche (Belgium). Aug 15: "There is no doubt that the more you hear the single, the more it grows on you. Great to hear that Cliff has another new song as well for the concerts" - Hilary Marshall. Aug 15: "It's good that Cliff is already getting radio airplay, especially on Radio !! I like the song and really hope that Cliff gets to No.1 with it" - Robert Green. Aug 15: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The song is already picking up plays from several radio stations including: Radio 1, Radio 2, BBC Radio Gloucestershire and Big L. Aug 15: In the Daily Mail Connections quiz today there are photos of: Cliff Richard, Robin Gibb, Keith Moon, Pete Townsend, Jimmy Krankie and Tom Jones. What connects them? They all appeared on "Crackerjack" with Peter Glaze and chums. Aug 14: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff is on air - this is the link from youtube... nice slideshow and a very nice song...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzEbur2x9_E&feature=related But please download the song Monday Sept.8th - Sept. 15th for the chart No.1. Aug 14: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The song Thank you for a lifetime was written by Jez Ashurst, Charlie Grant and Pete Woodroffe, and the track was produced by Chris Neil. Aug 14: From Music Week: "Veteran acts impact at BBC radio By Ben Cardew. Veteran acts return in force to the BBC radio playlists this week, with Queen, Oasis and Cliff Richard being added to lists at Radios One and Two. Queen and Paul Rodgers’ C-lebrity joins the B list at Radio Two, while Cliff Richard’s new single Thanks You For A Lifetime is added to the same station’s C list". Aug 14: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way is today at No.2 in Amazon's new release Top 100 books. Can be now ordered for £13.20 (hardback). www.amazon.co.uk Aug 14: Olivia Newton-John and Friends album A celebration in song, released on Monday, August 18th, is at No.45 in Amazon Top 100 'new release' chart selling for £8.98. Aug 14: It was 50 years ago... Ian Samwell: "The gigs were fun to do, and I personally would have liked to have done more. The evening show would be in the ballroom or as one of many acts at the theatre. It was while we were there that Stan Edwards, one of the Redcoats, made a recording of us in concert". Aug 14: It was 50 years ago... At Butlins, Clacton, Cliff and The Drifters were now playing in the Rock'n'roll Ballroom. Here, for hundreds of teenagers, the more orthodox delights of candy floss, big dipper and the bathing pool were negleted for the big beat. For a couple of hours in the morning, and a couple more each evening, Cliff and his colleagues more than earned their nine pounds a week, playing Move it and hits by Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis. Aug 14: EXCLUSIVE! Cliff has recorded Golden, a ballad written by Chris Eaton. Cliff will perform this song on his "Time Machine" tour later this year. Aug 14: "I think Cliff's new single is the sort that does grow on you. Some are more immediate. If Cliff gets some airplay for this song between now and it's release, he could be in with a chance. It needs more than just fans to buy it if it is to get to the top" - Alan Lister. Aug 14: Cliff's Video connection is screened on Performance Mainstreet 271 on Sky on Tuesday, August 26th at 06.00, 16.00, 20.00 and 23.30. Aug 14: Cliff's Together With Cliff Richard is screened on Performance Mainstreet 271 on Sky on Monday, August 25th at 16.00, 20.00 and 23.30. Aug 14: Cliff's appearance on Gloria's greats is screened on Sunday, August 17th, 07.00-08.00 on Biography Channel. Aug 14: "I'm not so sure about the single at present. Maybe it will grow on me. Even so, hope Cliff gets his well deserved No.1" - John Brogan. Aug 14: "I heard a bit of the new single on the "Listen Again" facility on the Radio One website. Greg James first played it at 6:17am and later Chris Moyles played it at 6:45am and for the next 15 minutes played snippets of 12 Cliff hits. The DJs are saying they do like Cliff and because he has stuck around he has become "relevant" again. It's great to hear them play the single and say they would like to see Cliff again in the charts. By the way, though the song is a bit slushy, everyone likes the catchy chorus" - Walter da Costa. Aug 13: On Monday, November 3rd EMI will release a double CD - Cliff - The 50th Anniversary Album - featuring 50 of Cliff's most successful and popular songs. Details of the track-listing will follow. Aug 13: Did you know?... The Radio 2 playlist contains about 30 tracks which are divided into three levels: 'A' list, which receive the most plays, about 20 each week; 'B' list 10 plays and the 'C' list around 5 plays. Songs can move up or down the lists. Aug 13: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Cliff has been added to the Radio 2 'C' playlist for week commencing August 16th. Aug 13: On "The John Rockley Show" on BBC Radio Gloucestershire 104.7FM, MW 1413, tomorrow some time between 9.00am-12pm, he will be interviewing Cliff look/soundalike Kytsun Wolfe and playing Cliff's new single again. Aug 13: Did you know?... that ex-Beatle Ringo Starr's grand-daughter Tatia Starkey (22) plays in a group called Belakiss and that the frontman of the group is Ruari Meehan, the son of The Shadows' original drummer Tony Meehan. Aug 13: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The lyrics of this song can be found on 'Chart Hit Totals' page. Aug 13: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. The BIG question is ... will Cliff's single get on to the Radio 2 playlists in the coming weeks? Aug 13: Cliff's "Thank you for a lifetime" single - Sept.8th. Competition for week commencing September 8th is likely to be fierce from the new Queen (with Paul Rodgers) single "C-Lebrity", which is the Radio 2 "Record of the week" and is getting lots of plays. Aug 13: Cliff's new single Thank you for a lifetime was played this morning on "The John Rockley Show" on BBC Radio Gloucestershire ...and they like it! He also played The day I met Marie straight after. Cliff's single will be played again tomorrow. Aug 13: "This morning, Greg James (who is on Radio 1!!!!! from 4.00-6.30am) played Thank You For a Lifetime. Then came Chris Moyles' show, and Chris also played half of it at approx 6.45am. There is a "listen again" feature. The song begins very slowly and Cliff starts with 1958... then the rythm becomes faster and it is a good (sing-a-long)song !!" - Bernard Vandendreissche (Belgium). Aug 13: The Cliff book An Intimate Portrait of a Living Legend by Tim Ewbank and Stafford Hildred is now available in paperback for £8.99 from branches of Waterstones bookshops. Virgin Books. Aug 12: "I reckon if all Cliff fans did download or buy the single from Woolworths, then Cliff could well be in with a chance of achieving his life-long ambition. This appears to be the perfect time to do it" - James Spence. Aug 12: "Good news that some radio stations might be playing Cliff's new single. Wonder if Radio 2 will put it on their playlist. That would be perfect" - Lisa Kelly. Aug 12: On Saturday August 16th a repeat of the three-part series Pop Britannia. Previously shown on BBC4, Part One is screened on BBC2-TV, 10.00pm-11.00pm. "Move it" examines the history of British popular music in the 1960s when British pop ruled the world. Contributors include: Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde, Ray Gosling and Helen Sharipo. Aug 12: It was 50 years ago... Pianist Les Reed: "They were great guys, but in those days Cliff was rather shy and he didn't socialize a lot. But, always the gentleman, he was good to the young fans who came on holiday at Butlins and who clearly adored him". Aug 12: Cliff's new single Thank you for a lifetime will be played by BBC Radio Gloucestershire today. You can listen live on-line at: www.bbc.co.uk/england/radiogloucestershire Aug 11: More on new Cliff box-set - September 15th. Cliff's 8-CD box And they said it wouldn't last (My 50 years in music) is at No.35 in the Hot 100 prereleases album chart on Amazon. Aug 11: Cliff's new single Thank you for a lifetime will be played by BBC Radio Gloucestershire this week and presenter John Rockley will be talking to a Cliff impersonator. Aug 11: On BBC Radio Gloucestershire today on "The David Smith Show" a bit of a "Cliff special" - he chatted with me about Cliff's bid to get to No.1 again, played I just don't have the heart, is getting fans to phone in naming a Cliff song and IF Cliff were Prime Minister, who would be in his cabinet! Some suggestions received: Chancellor-Tony Blackburn, Minister for Sport-Sue Barker, Arts-Una Stubbs, Pensions-Mick Jagger, Shadows cabinet! Aug 11: New Jet Harris gig: Sunday, November 2nd - Sixties Icons In Concert starring Jet Harris, Billie Davis, Mike Berry, Jess Conrad and Rockin' Horse (featuring Colin Pryce-Jones of The Rapiers) - at The Theatre Royal, Windsor, Berkshire. Tel. 01753 853888. Aug 11: It was 50 years ago... Exactly 50 years ago Cliff and The Drifters were performing in the Jolly Roger pub, that was within the Butlins complex in Clacton. Consulations took place, and the boys were asked to transfer to the South Sea Music Bar. Five days after their first performance, the boys arrived where they felt most at home - in the Rock'n'roll Ballroom. Aug 11: "Thanks for putting me on your site - which, by the way, is a brilliant one! Congratulations on it, must take you ages to keep updated!" - Jan Edwards. Aug 11: "North Norfolk Radio played We dont talk anymore today as part of its guess the year quiz" - Andrew Price. Aug 11: The Olivia Newton-John and Friends CD A Celebration In Song is released next Monday, August 18th. 12 tracks and track 2 is: "Find a Little Faith" Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard. Money from each sale of this album will be donated to Olivia's Cancer Appeal. EMI 227 274-2. Can be ordered on-line from HMV. You can also order from the excellent Leo's Den (Links page) £12.99 includes free UK post and package. Aug 11: "As Andy says, it certainly is getting very exciting. It does look like Cliff is going to really promote the 50th anniversary single. If we all support him I'm sure he can get special chart-topper" - Reg Highes. Aug 10: Cliff book signings. Admission to the Woolworth's signings will be by wristband (maximum of 2 per person) available from the stores in question from Monday 11 August or, for those who cannot get to the stores, by e-mailing cliffrichardsigning@woolworths.co.uk. Other stores are likely to have a ticket system for the queue. Aug 10: "The Cliff 2009 calendars are due late August and we will be stocking the Official A3 size (GBP 7.99 + postage), Official slimline (GBP 4.99 + P&P), 2009 Cliff Diary (GBP 4.99 + p&p), and Cliff 'Movies' 2009 calendar (GBP 8.99 + p&p). Cliff fridge magnets will be GBP 3.99 + p&p" - Leo's Den (Links page). Aug 10: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way is today at No.4 in Amazon's new release Top 100 books. Can be now ordered for £13.20 (hardback). www.amazon.co.uk Aug 10: "It is all getting very exciting! So many Cliff things to look forward to - just like the old days! First up, the single and the book. Let's hope Cliff makes No.1 in both the record and book charts" - Andy Owen. Aug 10: "I hope that all the fans clubs are rallying round and spreading the word about the new single due out soon. I like the suggestion that every fan should buy or download more than one copy. I am very pleased that the club I belong to, London & Surrey is doing its best. We were even sent a sticker for our cars and post-it notes that celebrate Cliff's golden anniversary. And you should see the cover of the next newsletter! It's vintage Cliff. It would have been nice if the record company was to give away something like a balloon or fridge magnet with the new cliff single to celebrate this fantastic milestone" - Walter Da Costa. Aug 10: From BBC News: "Thank You For A Lifetime will be released on 8 September and a message on Sir Cliff's official website urged all fans to buy it. "With the singles market gradually dying, and changes to singles charts, this could be the last chance for Cliff to achieve his 'sixth decade' ambition," it said. The single will be backed by a previously "lost" track, Mobile Alabama School Leaving Hullabaloo. It was recorded in 1977 but Sir Cliff has no recollection of the session. It was mis-filed in the archives and has only just been unearthed. As well as being the B-side on the single, it will appear on an eight-disc retrospective that is also due out next month. Sir Cliff is expected to launch a major publicity drive around the releases, with an autobiography to be published at the same time. Thank You For A Lifetime will be available over the counter only at Woolworths, who have decided to make an exception to their recent decision not to stock singles. It will also be on sale as a download". Aug 9: "I'd like to say THANK YOU Cliff also. It is a great achievement to get to 50 years and still be active and recording. Here's to another No.1!" - Nick Hansen. Aug 9: It was 50 years ago... Young Cliff: "George Ganjou still gets his fees and I, for one, am very happy that he does. I'll never forget that if it hadn't been for him, I could still be doing one night stands at local hops. Now people like me need what is called a business manager. He's the man who really looks after me - the person who agrees to bookings, who sees to the money side of things, who makes sure everyone gets paid and makes sure I don't have to be in six different places at the same time. This is quite a business I can tell you". Aug 9: "Thank you Cliff for giving us 50 years of great happiness through your music. I am looking forward to your new single and hope it will get all the way to the top" - Laura Harvey. Aug 9: In Hello magazine: "Cliff Richard aims to make history with his 15th number one. Fifty years after he scored his first hit, veteran pop star Sir Cliff Richard is hoping to break records by being top of the pops one more time. To celebrate his golden milestone, the Peter Pan of pop is next month releasing a new song, Thank You For A Lifetime. If it reaches the number one spot, it will mean he has topped the charts six times in six consecutive decades. "I may be greedy, but to notch up a number one after 50 years would be just fantastic," he said. "I've got the song, I can only hope for the support." Sir Cliff first entered the charts in September 1958, at the age of 18, with his single Move It. It reached number two. He grabbed the top spot for the first time with his iconic Living Doll the following year. In his 50 years of music-making, Sir Cliff has notched up 250 million record sales. He last made number one in 1999, with Millennium Prayer - his 14th time top of the charts". Aug 9: It was 50 years ago... Agent George Ganjou: "I signed Cliff to a sole agency, guaranteeing him that he would be earning a thousand pounds a week within six months. I was really sticking my neck out! I started by booking him into Butlins at Clacton for three weeks for thirty pounds a week and my first wife, Adela, who had been a dancer, began to advise him on his appearance. He would not look up enough with those dark eyes, for one thing". Aug 9: "Like to add my CONGRATULATIONS along with others to Cliff. There haven't been many songs I haven't liked. Thanks Cliff" - Chris Toynton. Aug 9: "50 years - where have they gone? Cliff has been part of my life all the time! Well done Cliff- 50 not out!" - Helen Smith. Aug 9: "Cliff has made some fantastic records over his 50 years in the business. He has outlasted them all. Good on you Cliff!!" - Mike Williams. Aug 9: "Have been with you all the way Cliff so I wish you CONGRATULATIONS on a special day indeed" - Jenny Miller. Aug 9: "I second that! HUGE thanks to Cliff for some fantastic music over 50 years. You're still the one Cliff" - Steve Royle. Aug 9: Did you know?... that when Cliff took a break in Spain at the end of May/early June he stayed with some close friends and attended a cocktail party ahead of the Castillo Son Vida's hotel's Celebrity Lunch with John Sergeant. He also met up with Pamela Pardoe (Hart), with whom he starred in the film "Summer holiday". Aug 9: More on "Tribute to Cliff Richard-Best Of Me" CD -Out now. Simon Goodall's version of Cliff's Faithful One taken from the 50th Celebration album A Tribute to Cliff Richard -Best of Me is now in its 8th week in the Big L Fab 40 and has just moved up a further two places to No.2. Mike Read said as he introduced the song that it is a very, very popular track. Your support for this song has been amazing and how knows maybe this time next week "Faithful One" could well be No1 with your help. Please request this song www.bigl.co.uk+ Aug 9: THANK YOU CLIFF! for 50 wonderful years of music. Your music has covered the 1950's, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and the 2000's. Six decades at the top. You are the Best Pop Star. WE LOVE YOU CLIFF. Aug 9: IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO TODAY... On August 9th, 1958, Cliff Richard signed a long-term recording contract with Columbia Records and became a professional. The boy from Cheshunt was most emphatically on the way up. Aug 8: Celebrating "Move it". Still waiting for the record to be released, Cliff and the Drifters were signed on to perform at Butlin's for the princely sum of nine pounds a week, plus free board. Obviously this four-week engagement at Butlin's Holiday Camp, Clacton put paid to Cliff's job as a Credit control clerk at Ferguson's. Not as reluctantly as he ought to have done, probably, he went to his boss and gave in his notice. "You're a nice boy, Harry," he said. "But I'm not sorry to see you go. You never were cut out to be a clerk". Aug 8: More on official Cliff book "My life, My way"- Sept.4th. The official 50th anniversary Cliff book My life, My way is today at No.5 in Amazon's new release Top 100 books. Can be now ordered for £13.20 (hardback). www.amazon.co.uk Aug 8: "I totally agree with Roger. A little effort now and then we can look back afterwards with great happiness that we helped Cliff to reach that elusive number one in the 00's. I surely will do my bit!" - Bernard Vandenreissche (Belgium). Aug 8: Celebrating "Move it". John Foster: "Cliff gave up his job at Atlas Lighting when the Clacton gig came up. We went down by train and stayed there for a month. I shared a chalet with Sammy while Cliff and Terry were in the chalet next door. We were basically employed as Redcoats, although as entertainers, we didn't have to wear the uniform. When we got there we were introduced to the entertainment manager who arranged for us to play what they called the "Rock'n'roll Ballroom". But then he came back and said, "You're not right for the ballroom. We'll put you in the pub". The next night the same thing happened. He said he was moving us to the Hawaiian Bar. on the first day he admitted he'd been wrong and put us back in the ballroom. So we went to the Rock'n'roll Ballroom where there was a rock'n'roll band headed by Vic Flick, later to play in the John Barry Seven and to play on the originla James Bond theme tune, with Les Reed (later to write "Delilah" for Tom Jones) on piano. We had a ball. We had finally found our niche and were playing to people who wanted to hear rock'n'roll". Aug 8: The brand new, updated Bible of record collecting Record Collector Rare Record Price Guide 2010 is available for pre-order now. This mighty 1,400 plus tome contains thousands of revised values and features colour images of labels and sleeves. Quoted exclusively by dealers, deejays and websites, including eBay, this book is the ultimate resource for serious collectors. It contains over 100,000 entries covering all genres and all formats. Every entry includes catalogue numbers, B-sides, release dates and current Mint values for every UK single worth over £5, EP over £8, CD single over £8, LP over £12 and CD over £18. Special price: £27 includes post and packing. To order Tel. the RRPG Hotline on: 0208-734-3030. Aug 7: "Of course all REAL CLIFF FANS want SIR CLIFF to achieve that elusive sixth decade No 1 singles chart position and what a great opportunity to make it happen. My CHALLENGE is to ask everybody to buy not just one but FIVE COPIES OF THIS NEW SINGLE during the first week of its release - likewise DOWNLOAD at LEAST FIVE COPIES - if we all do this I really believe another NO 1 could well happen - as other writers have already mentioned this occasion may well be the last chance Cliff has to enter this unrepeatable feat into the Guinness Book of Records - LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN then we can all relax again!" - Roger Garner. Aug 7: A Cliff tribute show 50 Years Of Cliff starring Jimmy Jemain, is playing a short season at the Shanklin Theatre, Isle of Wight. It can also be seen on Mondays August 11th and 18th at 8.15pm. Jemain, who won TV’s "Stars In Their Eyes" as Cliff, and also played the legendary British singer in a West End musical, has Britain’s foremost Shadows sound-alike band, The Rapiers, as his backing group. They will have a solo spot in this production. Aug 7: So ... why is "Move it" so special? The best British rock'n'roll record ever made. Cliff: "That's a back-handed compliment if you like. I didn't have much else to beat. There wasn't any decent British rock'n'roll when we started. There was no way you could compare what Tommy Steele was doing with Elvis Presley". Aug 7: Celebrating "Move it". Off went the Drifters to Butlin's at Clacton where Cliff, the Discland rookie, soldiered on resolutely, wondering when or if his first record would ever achieve one of those elusive little lines of type in the hit chart - one line that could really bring sudden fame and put up your money, along with your name in lights. Move it started to show some signs of really moving as DJs were playing this side and not "Schoolboy crush". Aug 7: "New single - This is really great news. Lets get Sir Cliff to no. 1. As the charts are usually not so busy as during the end of the year, Cliff really has a great chance to make it this time. Let's go for it no doubt !!" - Bernard Vandendreissche (Belgium). Aug 7: "Let's hope that fans support Cliff in his quest for that elusive No.1 in 6 decades. It would indeed be a marvellous achievement if it were to happen. I shall buy the single for sure" - Jack Thomas. Aug 7: "Just thought I would let you know that I have telephoned Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council re the unveiling of the plaque and they told me it was by personal invitation only - shame!" - Rosemary Skyrme. Aug 7: Cliff book signings. Reminder that Cliff will undertake some book signing sessions; dates and venues are as follows: Weds 3 Sep: Reading, Woolworth's (12-1 pm); Thurs 4 Sep: Manchester Trafford Centre, WH Smith (1-2 pm); Thurs 4 Sep: Derby, Asda (5.30-6.30 pm); Fri 5 Sep: Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, Sat 6 Sep: London, Waterstone's Piccadilly (12.30-1.30 pm); Please note that timings are subject to amendment, and there is likely to be a 'wristband' system of queuing at some, if not all, venues. Aug 7: On Saturday, September 20th Cliff will attend Elstree Studios for the unveiling of his plaque. For 12 years Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council have been recognising the contribution of famous individuals whose careers have involved film and television production at the studios of Elstree and Borehamwood. Tickets are "Invitation only". Aug 6: New Cliff single. With Cliff's 50th anniversary single Thank You For A Lifetime released on Monday, September 8th, let's take a look at some other single releases due for release that week: "Being someone else" - The Coral, "Move" - CSS, "I wanna be your man" - Iranik, "Dusk to dawn" - Ladyhawke, "Bat cat" - Mogwai, "Lover" - Rosie and the Goldbug and "Buzzin'" - Shawyze. Aug 6: Singles chart chat. Looking at the UK singles chart for the last two weeks. 1. Dizzie Rascal sold 38,275. 6. Ting Tings: 16,617. 1. Kid Rock: 37,111. 3. The Script: 25,555. 4. Katy Perry: 23,832. With Cliff's new single out on Monday, September 8th, these are the sort of sales figures to aim for. Aug 6: "I will certainly support Cliff in this. It would make pop music history" - Tony Morris. Aug 6: "Wow! Excellent news. Do so hope Cliff promotes it, otherwise it will be like "When I need you". IF he could get to No.1 it would be sensational (I sound like Tony Blackburn!)" - Alex Palmer. Aug 6: NEW CLIFF SINGLE. On Monday 8 September, EMI will release Cliff's 50th anniversary single Thank You For A Lifetime. The CD also features "Mobile Alabama School Leaving Hullabaloo". The single will be available over the counter exclusively from Woolworths, and of course as a download. All Cliff's fans are urged to buy or download it during the week of 8-13 September to try and give him a No 1 in his sixth decade! With the singles market gradually dying, and changes to singles charts, this could be the last chance for Cliff to achieve his 'sixth decade' ambition. Aug 6: Following the success of the Charity Ball in aid of the Caron Keating Foundation, which Cliff attended and sang, there will be another Fund raising Ball. It will be held this year on Saturday, September 20th at the Wentworth Golf Club with The Searchers and Bobby Davro. Aug 6: Celebrating "Move it". Early manager John Foster (on seeing Cliff for the first time) "I was not a rock'n'roll expert. I didn't care for it, to be truthful, but I sat back in the stalls as I usually did. Then came the band with Cliff Richard. They started to do their gyrations and music and everybody went absolutely mad about Cliff. The audience screamed and yelled and Cliff gave what I thought was a very clever performance. He was something new. I liked his looks, his behaviour, his personality. I could see that he had great potential. I twas music that lots of other people would like even if it wasn't my type of music. He was not a Caruso, but as far as crooning was concerned he had something visual which appealed to girls and women. Vocal and visual - that's what he was. I knew that he would become a star, although he was dressed a bit peculiarly". Aug 6: On August 23rd, Cliff is involved in another wine launch, sponsoring his wine at the opening of a new exhibition at Galeria Corte-Real in Boliqueime, Algarve (the old railway station) just off EN125. The evening is an exhibition opening featuring the works of two internationally known artists Alma van Wilgenburg and Wendy Tate. Guests will have the opportunity to sam