Cliff Richard's song "Summer Holiday" reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1963. The song was part of the soundtrack for his film of the same name, which also contributed to its popularity. It topped the charts for a total of 2 weeks.
The movie Cliff Richard and the Summer Holiday, featuring Cliff Richard and Lauri Peters made it's debut in 1963. The movie was written by Ronald Cass and Peter Myers.
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Summer Holiday by Cliff Richards
He never sung "Summer Holiday" in the Eurovision Song Contest. He was in it twice. He performed in it in 1968, singing "Congratulations" and again in 1973 singing "Power To All Our Friends".
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Cliff Richard got famous after playing roles in some known films like "Serious Charge", "Wonderful Life", "Take Me High" and "Summer Holiday". Cliff Richard has also won many awards like Ultimate Pop star, Spectacle Wearer of the Year, Best Dressed Male and many more.
Cliff Richard - his fourth number one
Cliff Richard has had 3 Christmas number ones
First recorded by Billie Holiday in 1942 - it was a hit for Cliff Richard and The Shadows in 1959.
1987
Cliff Richard's "Mistletoe and Wine" was kept off the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart by the song "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl in 1987. Despite its popularity and festive theme, "Mistletoe and Wine" reached number two while "Fairytale of New York" became a classic holiday favorite.