Sir Cliff Richard will celebrate the release of his upcoming album by hosting a special afternoon tea in London with fans one day after his 86th birthday, according to a statement from the singer's representatives.
The event is open to fans who pre-order his new record, Only Number Ones, which will be released on November 27, 2026. The 12-track album consists of covers of number one singles by artists including The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Harry Styles.
48th Studio Album Features Chart-Topping Covers
The award-winning musician, aged 85, has recorded his own renditions of famous songs such as Norman Greenbaum's 1969 hit Spirit In The Sky, as well as I'm A Believer by The Monkees and White Christmas by Bing Crosby.
Sir Cliff said: "I suggested to Warner Music that I record an album of songs that made it to number one. Thank heavens they agreed! I listened to dozens of songs and chose 12 of my favourites."
"This record is my tribute to fabulous artists who had recorded wonderful tracks that achieved the number one position," he added.
Tracklist Includes Beatles, Styles, and Orbison Hits
The tracklist includes covers of former One Direction singer Styles' first number one as a soloist, Sign Of The Times, along with From Me To You by The Beatles. All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers and My Sweet Lord by former Beatles member George Harrison are among the songs covered by Sir Cliff.
Other tracks include Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley And His Comets; Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul; and Roy Orbison's hit Oh, Pretty Woman. A rendition of Return To Sender by Presley is also featured on the record.
Deluxe Edition and Career Milestones
The deluxe edition will feature 14 of Sir Cliff's own UK number one singles, including We Don't Talk Anymore, The Young Ones, Bachelor Boy, Summer Holiday and Congratulations.
The album was recorded in February, and its 2026 release coincides with the 67th anniversary of his first number one single Living Doll. The track was recorded by Sir Cliff and The Drifters in 1959 and became the bestselling single in the UK that year according to the Official Charts Company, and it also won an Ivor Novello Award.
Sir Cliff is the third best-selling artist in UK singles chart history, having achieved 14 chart-topping tracks, seven number one albums and three Brit Awards in his decades-long career. A former actor, Sir Cliff is also famed for appearing in popular films including Wonderful To Be Young, Wonderful Life and Summer Holiday.
