Some keepsakes are priceless not for their material value, but for the untold stories they carry. For Cliff Richard, it is a small, worn Bible that has rested against his left chest before every performance for more than 60 years.
A constant companion from the early days
This Bible wasn’t a gift from a fan or a famous family heirloom. It was given to Cliff in the 1960s, when he was still a young rising star, by a special woman he once loved deeply. The cover has faded, the pages have yellowed, but it always stays in the left pocket of his jacket — closest to his heart.
A secret prayer
Inside, tucked between the pages, is a small folded note with a short handwritten prayer. It is not for fame, fortune, or success. It is simply a wish for peace and happiness for that very woman — the one who left his life many years ago. Cliff has never revealed her name, only saying: “I don’t carry it to remember the past, but to remind myself to live in a way that honors that prayer.”
Six decades, never forgotten
Before every concert, backstage, Cliff places his hand over the pocket and closes his eyes for a few seconds. It’s a ritual few understand, but for him, it’s a moment of peace and a way to send part of his heart to someone long gone. Time and fame may have changed many things, but that Bible remains — quiet and steadfast, like the feeling he keeps within.
🎵 Suggested listening: Miss You Nights – Cliff Richard
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