Singer Cliff Richard, 85, has released images from his 2027 annual calendar featuring a tribute to his late close friend Cilla Black. The cover of the new edition depicts the singer, whose hits include "The Young Ones" and "We Don't Talk Anymore", on a postage stamp standing in front of a cruise ship.
In one image, Sir Cliff wears a tie-dye jacket and shorts while standing at the back of a boat named "Cilla".
Sir Cliff and Ms Black, who died in 2015 at the age of 72, enjoyed a close friendship for more than 50 years. They shared a love of music and laughs, and both owned holiday homes in Barbados where they spent time together.
Calendar History and Sales
In another month, Sir Cliff is shown lying on a cream sofa holding a hardback copy of his first autobiography, "It's Great To Be Young", which he released in 1960 at age 19.
The pop veteran began releasing annual calendars in 1979, and they are thought to have earned him more than £2 million. According to Calendar Club, which tracks sales, his 2022 release was the bestselling of any music star's calendars, beating Harry Styles.
In 2023, Sir Cliff stopped posing shirtless for the calendar, saying, "It’s time to gracefully exit the Chippendales market."
