Cliff Richard: 'Thank You For A Lifetime'

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lily on October 11th, 2008
clifff richard....... why can't he make an actually good record and why r all the fans going 'clifff should be #1 because he desevres to be' why did he fall from #3 after the first week? because the music out there is better than this load of tosh.

Dave Cochrane, Sheffield, UK on September 23rd, 2008
This is a dreadfully syruppy song, with a chorus that wreaks of Petula Clarke's 'Down Town' (Thaaaan-kyouuuuuuu). It's cheesier than a Frenchman's feet. There's also a brief allude to his first single 'Move It' - another woefully poor throwaway effort (although good enough to reach no. 2 in 1958). Just awful.

Marian Donovan, Costa Blanca Spain on September 21st, 2008
No I dont agree The single is great and a thank you to all his many fans, No one else has ever made it a hit in every decade, he is a legend a one off with many millions of fans that think the world of him, he deserves to be No 1, and will have many more chances too as he will be recording for many years yet. The song is a definate 5 for me Hes the best and will never be surpassed. Rock on CLIFF WE luv ya !

Mark Cunningham, Dublin on September 17th, 2008
NOT CLIFFS BEST SINGLE BUT IS JUST RIGHT FOR THE OCCASION..50 YEARS AT THE TOP...STRAIGHT IN AT NUMBER 3 AND ONLY 1 STORE THAT IS SUPPLIMG THE SINGLE..AMAZING ....JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW BIG A STAR CLIFF STILL IS AFTER 50 YEARS..NAME ONE OTHER ACT WHO COULD DO THAT????????? CONGRATS CLIFF..KEEP SINGING,NEVER MIND THE PRESS....

Paul, Liverpool on September 14th, 2008
Average song- but i have downloaded it. Not even in Top 100 downloads on Itunes - I thought Cliff fans would have made special effort to get him to number one

Tracy, Worcester on September 14th, 2008
Wish I'd found this discussion earlier. Cliff's single fantastic, he deserves to be number one. The song is not, arguably, in the same class as Devil Woman, We Don't Talk Anymore, or some of Cliff's other huge hits, but it is a great song for the moment, a wonderful way for Cliff to thank his fans for their support. People who think it is cheesy obviously think saying thank you is cheesy. I would just think it good manners. As for it being his one final moment of chart glory, who says? Cliff has a lot more to come yet, I don't doubt it.

Alan, Ottawa, Canada on September 13th, 2008
It's a decent song that grows on you and speaks to Sir Cliff's own history. If anyone deserves what a #1 would represent, it's him. Hopefully, when the song comes out, it will a case of "Congratulations"!!!

Jeannette Hewer on September 13th, 2008
He is the best and should be number one

Chris Olney, West Sussex on September 13th, 2008
I bought it because I wanted to see him hit the number one spot. I've been a fan since he started, but this track doesn't quite hit the mark for me. It's a fairly typical Cliff record...reasonable but only slightly catchy but it could well be one of those annoying choruses that spins around one's head all day that you can't get rid of! Had it not been his bid for a number one in this decade, I would never had bought it (sorry guys) but I prefer the more lively stuff like Wired for Sound and early R&R, the true Cliff recordings, but time marches on and tastes change, but essentially, I cannot stand most modern day music and I think anyone in there 50's/60's will share the same opinion. Perhaps in this case as the majority of fans are not youngsters, he should have Rock and Rolled it up a bit, maybe with a hit of Quo! A sure fire Number one would come of it. This record may just make it but only just. I think a number two or 3 at best. Hope I'm wrong.

Anne, South Shields on September 12th, 2008
I HAVE PLAYED THIS SONG OVER AND OVER ITS SO INFECTIOUS .I HAVE BEEN A FAN SINCE I WAS NINE . I AM NOW 59 HOPE HE MAKES HIS NO 1 HE DESERVES IT . KEEP ON GOING CLIFF.

Sarah Wyer, Dudley on September 12th, 2008
brilliant i am only 23 i brought his book and i got every1 to buy his single cause its absolutley brilliant well done cliff and sticking by who you are and not tempted by anything else

Jim Holley, NY, USA on September 12th, 2008
The song is much better than I thought it would be. Melodically I like it, lyrically, hey it's the truth. He is Sir Cliff, he can basically do what he wants. He has earned. I do prefer something like What Car, love the uptempo songs. But this one is right for the moment.

Liz Willson, West Lothian, Scotland on September 11th, 2008
I really like "Thank you for a lifetime", and i hope cliff gets his wish and it goes to the no. 1 spot. I have already bought my copy

Annearthur@fsmail.net on September 11th, 2008
i heard cliffs single wednesday night on the lottery it is a bit chhessy but he is only putting his thoughts into words for his loyal fans

Mike, London on September 10th, 2008
dire

Suzanne Brassington, Ellesmere Port on September 10th, 2008
Love the single. Been a fan since i was 3, 39years later still feel the same. See you in Birmingham Cliff xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Carole, London on September 9th, 2008
50 years in the pop industry is an achievement that can't be taken away, good luck to Sir Cliff in getting his next number one hit record.

Sandra Hunter, Sheffield on September 9th, 2008
This song is from the heart and a brilliant tribute to all Cliff's loyal fans. I have followed him since I was 12 and I am not 61 on the same day as Cliff's birthday. Love you Cliff , see you in Manchester

Carole Lee, Hayes on September 9th, 2008
got the single got the book and will see him in november, love the song and shows he cares about the people who care about him

Jane, Cambridge on September 9th, 2008
It's fab good luck Cliff

Paul Davidson, USA on September 9th, 2008
Awesome Single, I love it, Quality single from a Legend

Geoff, Preston on September 8th, 2008
The song is catchy so who knows, some of Cliff's songs do have to grow on you. The main thing is Cliff being there for 50 years and the pleasure provided through all his music etc. etc. Does it really matter whether its good bad or indifferent, its our chance to show our appreciation of 50 excellent years. I've already bought it.

Michelle, West Mids on September 7th, 2008
To see Sir Cliff live is awe inspiring,he truly rocks.May he have this number one and many many more...

Pam Taylor on September 7th, 2008
Cliff wrote this song to say thank you to his fans of which I'm proud to be , I think this song is Fantastic and his fans will have tears in there eyes when he sings it at the end of his concerts on November , cant wait to see him sing it on stage. Well done Cliff we are all so proud of you , take no notice of What the papers say we Love You For Ever Today ~ Please Remember me ~ Pamx.

Pam Taylor on September 7th, 2008
Cliff wrote this song to say thank you to his fans of which I'm proud to be , I think thsi song is Fantastic and his fans will have tears in there eyes when he sings it at the ens of his concerts on November , cant wait to see him sing it on stage. Well done Cliff we are all so proud of you , take no notice of What the papers say we Love You For Ever Today ~ Please Remember me ~ Pamx.

Debra Brockhouse, Wordsley on September 7th, 2008
ONCE IN A LIFE TIME IS GREAT LIKE ALL OF IS OTHER TRACKS, IT JUST SUMS UP 5 DECADES AND HIS GRATITUDE TO ALL HIS LOYAL FANS, JUST LOVE IT, THANKS CLIFF YOU VE DONE IT AGAIN LOVE YA XX

Carla, the Netherlands on September 4th, 2008
Thanks Cliff for thanking me being your Fan. Its a very nice song with a catchy tune. Lets hope it will be a number one!!!!! Wish you lots of succes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joni Komulainen, Finland on September 3rd, 2008
Not a great song as such, but lyrics are suitable for the occasion and to be honest, the man who started European rock´n´roll in 1958 deserves his last number one. Saying that, hope it won´t be the last number one single. As far as I am concerned every song on "Something´s going on" album should have been number one. Give credit to a living legend! If you think him thanking his fans for 50 years in this way is naff, then when are you allowed to thank your fans?

Jelly, Suffolk on September 3rd, 2008
I think there is a respect for Cliff and all the musical work he has done, the song lets face it is not great, but he deserves this number 1!! Maybe finsh it off with a BRIT!

Petra, Hannover/Germany on September 3rd, 2008
I quite like this song...let's hope Cliff gets another (deserved) No. 1 !!!!

Gaffer, Birmingham on September 2nd, 2008
the song is so cheesy yet so good i really hope cliff gets to number one

Paul Dyer, New Zealand on September 2nd, 2008
Once it's in your head you won't be able to get it out! very catch song, cheesy yes but i love cheese

Joan N, Wales on September 2nd, 2008
It is cheesy but also very catchy. Having been a fan for all those 50 years Cliff has produced far better than this. His voice is amazing live on stage. I hope he gets the No 1 he deserves, Go Sir!!

Stephen Battaglia, Hemel Hempstead on September 2nd, 2008
Ok, the song isn't the greatest that Cliff has ever recorded but it does get into your head and refuse to leave. Also, if you actually take some time out and listen to the words they are actually quite heart wrenching. I played the song to my wife and my mum and they both wept, not because the song is bad in any way but because it is full of meaning. As a lifelong Cliff fan, I sincerely hope that this gets to Number One, what better way would there be for us to say OUR thanks to Cliff?

Torsten, London on September 2nd, 2008
The song is a heartfelt celebration of his extraordinary achievement in being around for so long in such a fickle business. I don't begrudge him his success or, indeed, another chart-topper. Good luck to him - a lot of people obviously adore him!

Marion, Sittingbourne, Kent on September 1st, 2008
I have always been a fan of Cliff Richard ... and always will be. Thank you for a lifetime is good ... everybody should buy this and let Cliff get his no: 1 please!

Dave, Kilie on September 1st, 2008
I li,stened to this track and yeah it is cheesy but its actually quite good! EVERYONE BUY THIS AND LET THE MAN GET HIS NUMBER ONE!! comes out on 8th September!