{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Album Review, Interview and Profile: A Look at British Superstar Cliff Richard and His New Album \u2018Rise Up\u2019 with an Interview with Two of the Album\u2019s Producers","description":"British superstar Cliff Richard has released his first album of new material in 14 years, and the man who launched his career in the late 1950s as England\u2019s answer to Elvis Presley, still sounds fresh and energetic.   The album features songs written by some of Richard\u2019s long-time associates, including Terry Britten (\u201cDevil Woman,\u201d \u201cWhat\u2019s Love Got to Do with It\u201d), Christopher Neville Eaton ("Lost in a Lonely World,\u201d \u201cSaviour\u2019s Day\u201d) and Chris Neil (\u201cAll I Need Is A Miracle\u201d).  Additionally, long-time friend Olivia Newton-John sings a duet with Richard, who, at 78-years-old, has apparently found the vocal Fountain of Youth.    The album also features four of Richard\u2019s past hits that have been given new arrangements with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Producers Juliette Pochin and James Morgan were charged with classically enhancing songs such as \u201cDevil Woman\u201d and \u201cMiss You Nights,\u201d and the husband and wife team speak to journalist Robert Neil about the process (as well as the nervousness of presenting the songs to Richard).    This episode also offers a brief profile of Richard for the American audience, where he was never able to achieve the same level of stardom as he did in the UK, where he is one of the best-selling artists of all time.   Notable Quotes about Sir Cliff Richard, who was knighted in 1995:   Bob Geldof \u201cIt\u2019s never been said, but without Cliff and (his backing group) The Shadows, there\u2019s no English pop business. As George Harrison said: \u2018No Shadows, no Beatles.\u2019\u201d   John Lennon \u201cThe first English record that was anywhere near anywhere was \u201cMove It\u201d by Cliff Richard. Before, there\u2019d been nothing.\u201d   Sting \u201cCliff Richard is, in my opinion, one of Britain\u2019s finest singers technically and emotionally. I\u2019ve been a fan since \u201cLiving Doll.\u201d Long may he sing.\u201d   Queen\u2019s Freddie Mercury \u201cA tremendous influence on my early days as a performer.\u201d ","author_name":"Robert Neil Speaks with...","author_url":"http:\/\/www.OandFStudios.com","html":"