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At that time, Sir Cliff and The Shadows were a hit and were selling out concerts all over the world.
John Lennon described how there was “nothing worth listening to in British music” before the singer and felt Move It was the UK’s first rock and roll record.
But the singer was “desperate” to carve his own identity and change his act so he could “stop being a ‘mini Elvis’”.
Sir Cliff starred in at least 10 films, including the 1963 movie Summer Holiday, which was a box office hit.
Cliff Richard revealed he was turned away from the premiere of his 1963 film Summer Holiday (Image: GETTY)