Why was cliff Richard banned from Singapore in 1972?

Answer 1

Answer can be found in detail in website called: singapore60smusic.blogspot.com There was a general clampdown on Western Pop Music in the early 70s. Since Cliff Richard is Western pop, he was part of the general clampdown. No one to blame actually since Western pop was supposed to be part of "Yellow Culture". Hope your question's answered. But go to the blog. More in store about these topics.

Answer 2

The government of Singapore had launched a crackdown on what they considered decadent youth behavior. Venues that featured rock music were forced to close, and all Hippies were banned from entering the country. Cliff Richard was banned from entering Singapore simply because he had long hair.