Fans who gained entry by pre-ordering the album were invited to take photos with Sir Cliff and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea featuring sandwiches, scones, and bespoke desserts. During the event, Sir Cliff was presented with a birthday cake to celebrate his milestone year. Guests also heard an exclusive preview of My Sweet Lord and his brand-new rendition of Oh, Pretty Woman—a track originally propelled to UK Number 1 by Roy Orbison 62 years ago this week, which Sir Cliff officially released on his birthday.
“I am so thrilled to have been able to celebrate my 86th birthday with my fans,” said Sir Cliff Richard. “They have always been very special to me and are the reason why I continue to make music and tour. They helped me all of these years to get to number one, and it is great that I am now able to give back with my own versions of number one tracks that I personally love.”
Set for arrival on 27 November 2026 across major streaming platforms and retailers, Only Number Ones sees Sir Cliff put his own stamp on iconic chart-toppers spanning eight decades. Produced by Sam Hollander and Josh Edmondson, the album features covers of songs made famous by The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, The Monkees, Elvis Presley, and Harry Styles, alongside a fresh 2026 rendition of White Christmas.
A Deluxe Edition will also be released, pairing the new recordings with all 14 of Sir Cliff’s original UK Number 1 singles—from 1959’s Living Doll to festive classics like Mistletoe and Wine—celebrating his standing as the third best-selling artist in UK singles chart history.
