Happy 72nd Birthday, Sir Cliff

[donna plasky]

I would like to wish a happy 72nd birthday to Sir Cliff. Thank you for all the wonderful music and memorable moments since 1958.

Your fan,
Donna

[iefje]

A very happy birthday to you, Cliff! And many more I hope! I have turned 31 yesterday. Quite special, actually, to share a birthday with one of my heroes.

[Uncle Fiesta]

If you share your birthday with Cliff, Ivo, this means you also share it with Roger Moore and Justin Hayward.

14th October is also the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. (Actually it didn't take place IN Hastings, but a few miles down the coast at Battle. But it would have been silly to call it the Battle of Battle wouldn't it?)

[iefje]

If you share your birthday with Cliff, Ivo, this means you also share it with Roger Moore and Justin Hayward.

14th October is also the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. (Actually it didn't take place IN Hastings, but a few miles down the coast at Battle. But it would have been silly to call it the Battle of Battle wouldn't it?)

Yes, I found out about Roger Moore's birthday just a few years ago. I was delighted to read about that, because he is one of my all favourite actors. I very much admire "The Saint", "The Persuaders!" and of course his seven James Bond 007 films. "Live And Let Die" was actually the first James Bond film I have ever seen and also the first time I saw Roger Moore on television. "Live And Let Die" of course has a more recent connection with The Shadows or rather Hank Marvin, regarding the title track.
I didn't know (but do now) that Justin Hayward was also born on October the 14th, also a great artist!

[donna plasky]

Here's wishing a (belated) Happy 31st Birthday to Iefje! Happy birthday, and many happy returns.

Kind regards,
Donna

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[Minishadow]

I posted this on Cliff's Facebook page and wished him a happy birthday!

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(Comparing both me and him trying to be Hank. I have been told I look like early Cliff!)

Robson

[iefje]

Here's wishing a (belated) Happy 31st Birthday to Iefje! Happy birthday, and many happy returns.

Kind regards,
Donna

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Thank you Donna!

[tim.cooper5]

Hi All,

A belated "Happy Birthday" to Sir Cliff.

Thanks Donna, for putting those clips up.

I'm sure everyone watched and enjoyed them.

There was a "classic" clip in Get away with Cliff, part 3, of Hank conducting a flock of sheep, in the "ba, ba, ba, ba," bit of "In The Country"!!

I know a lot of these clips seem very dated now, but at the time they pulled in very big tv audiences, but never seem to get mentioned anywhere.

Tim

[donna plasky]

Hi, Tim. I remember the clip you mentioned...I had it bookmarked on my browser, so I thought I'd post it. You're so right -- the part with Hank conducting the sheep is an absolute classic. I think the first time I ever saw it I laughed really loud and my husband said something like, "What are you laughing at?" or "What's so funny?" I could barely speak..."Hank...sheep...In The Country..."

I never saw any of Cliff's shows when they were new, but I've been going back and watching them now, but truthfully it's so that I can see Hank. There's another funny clip that I want to post, but I cannot find it at the moment. Will post it later.

Kind regards,
Donna

[donna plasky]

Hi. I found the other clip I was looking for -- it's from the "After Ten..." program. The middle section of the video is the part I like. The Shadows are pretending to have a songwriting session. And, as always, JimN was/is spot on when he mentioned the occasion of the Shadows playing Burns guitars but with Tony on drums -- the third section of the video features such a performance/miming.

The second video starts with Cliff and The Shads singing and dancing to "Friends"...with lyrics. The jazz dancing that you see in the still shot is after "Friends."

Kind regards,
Donna