My Life, My Way

by Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard OBE is the biggest-selling artist of all time, selling over 250 million records around the world since he burst onto the music scene in 1958. But how has he kept his appeal all these years? In a world fuelled by drink, sex and drugs, he is perennially attractive without any of those things that keep other singers' profiles high. Now, working with the highly acclaimed biographer and journalist, Penny Junor, Cliff talks freely and frankly about what it is like to be Cliff. Inspirational, hugely talented, a much-loved household name, his story is extraordinary. Packed with hitherto unseen pictures and untold stories, and a host of unique visual memories, it is a book to read and treasure for the next fifty years.

Genres: Biography, Autobiography, Music, Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2008

About the author

Sir Cliff Richard is an English singer who has total sales of over 21.5 million singles in the United Kingdom and is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.

Reviews

[Sean Peters (A Good Thriller) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sir Cliff Richard OBE is the biggest-selling artist of all time, selling over 250 million records around the world since he burst onto the music scene in 1958, a 64 years career so far, a long career.

But how has he kept his appeal all these years? In a world fuelled by drink, sex and drugs, he is perennially attractive without any of those things that keep other singers' profiles high. Now, working with the highly acclaimed biographer and journalist, Penny Junor, Cliff is going to talk freely and frankly about what it is like to be Cliff. Inspirational, hugely talented, a much-loved household name, his story is extraordinary. Packed with hitherto unseen pictures and untold stories, fascinating memorabilia and a host of unique visual memories.

The title says a lot, he has led a full and busy career, travelled the world, toured the world, home in New York, Portugal, Barbados and the UK and he has done all this his way.

To go through the 60's , a huge star, filling stadiums all over the world, successful film career, singing career, stage star but has lived his life with no drugs, a non smoker, and for eighty two years has led a good, healthy life, enjoying the sport that I love tennis.

Over the years the press have been tough on Sir Cliff, he has taken his path, it's his life, his way , let him enjoy it.

Personally I do not believe in his path of religion, but it is his choice, his decision and it often said in the book he does not regret his life path he has taken, he has great memories, great friends, done some wonderful work for charities, met Princess Diane, the Queen, has hits over many decades.

Often having hit records without the help of the British radio stations, a wide variety of loyal fans and a great long career, to me always a part of Wimbledon.

Ironically I was on the centre court at Wimbledon when he sang Summer Holiday, during a rain break and again at Wimbledon this year when all former winners were brought on court.

A great book, honestly told, many great songs over the years.

[Maria McMahon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Just what I'd expect from this down to earth but nonetheless iconic gentleman! His story is told in a fluid, chatty style and you can just imagine him sitting there chatting away and reminiscing with you! No pretensions at all. He always was, and is, the real deal - shame there aren't more like him out there!

[Nicki · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think I read about half of this and then gave up and I couldn't take anymore of his wingeing. I like his music but not his writing, sorry.

[Robin Fox]

A good read. If you think he's just Mr Christian Goody-two-shoes, then read this. It won't totally shatter that illusion, but it will give you a few surprises along the way

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this

[Annie Booker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely man, lovely book

[Louise Armstrong · Rating 3 out of 5]

On the whole I don't care for Cliff Richard - I probably got this book out because some of his jive records were played at a dance the other day and they were quite good, which surprised me. I am very glad I thought those records were good - because I was shocked to read that people like Chris Evans and radio executives ban him because he's not cool. Good is good, even if you don't like the artist. How appalling - to be discriminated against for being a Christian!! I don't much care for Christian ideology - but it's not right that his music shouldn't be played because people don't approve of his ideas! And where's the harm in trying to do good and giving a lot of money to charity? This world is totally bonkers.

The book is a bit dull - but I always admire a person who does what they think is right.

[Kirsten Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although his earlier years are vaguely interesting, I can say wholeheartedly that this man has the personality of a spork.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this was more of a 3.5*. I'm a fan- but this wasn't the best book I'd read about him.

[Corazon Mamucod]

i am yet to start to read the book.

[Li Or · Rating 1 out of 5]

The title of this autobiography gives a hint of the tone to come.