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Articles by Michael Cranston

Mistletoe And Wine: Why Cliff Richard’s Christmas Hit Has A Surprise Meaning

Mistletoe And Wine: Why Cliff Richard’s Christmas Hit Has A Surprise Meaning

Originally written as “a song about death”, Mistletoe And Wine became an uplifting seasonal standard in Cliff Richard’s hands.

Picture Book: How Simply Red Penned A Pop-Soul Classic
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Picture Book: How Simply Red Penned A Pop-Soul Classic

Simply Red’s debut album, ‘Picture Book’, launched a surprising attack on social ills and introduced Mick Hucknall as a masterful soul singer.

Cliff Richard: Why The British Rock’n’Roller Lasts Beyond A Summer Holiday
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Cliff Richard: Why The British Rock’n’Roller Lasts Beyond A Summer Holiday

As Cliff Richard enters his ninth decade, the British rock’n’roll pioneer has transcended trends, becoming one of the most beloved artists of any era.

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