Sir Cliff Richard has suggested that he may soon step back from touring, admitting that the physical demands of performing are becoming increasingly difficult as he ages. The 84-year-old music legend, whose career spans seven decades and boasts more than 250 million records sold worldwide, confessed that he can no longer take his voice for granted, noting, “You never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there.”
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In an interview with Coast Radio, as reported by The Mirror, Sir Cliff explained that his upcoming Can’t Stop Me Now tour across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK could potentially be his last – though he stops short of calling it a farewell. “I might be dead next year,” he said bluntly, adding that he no longer makes long-term plans. “As I get older, maybe I’ll become less able to perform, so I can’t say.”
Reflecting on his past performances, the “Ocean Deep” singer acknowledged that his energetic routines may no longer be sustainable. “I used to move around a heck of a lot,” he said, recalling the days when he danced with a troupe of eight. Though he still enjoys dancing, he admitted that he doesn’t want to be “an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18,” and is open to simplifying his stage presence for future shows.
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Sir Cliff also mentioned that he plans to assess his stamina during tour rehearsals, possibly limiting his choreography. He suggested modifying certain performances to feature light movement during songs like “Do You Want to Dance.” Born Harry Rodger Webb in 1940, Sir Cliff rose to fame alongside The Shadows in the late 1950s. Their hit single “Move It” reached No 2 in 1958, followed by “Living Doll” topping the UK charts in 1960, solidifying his place in British pop history.
