Cliff Richard turns, 71, insisted that he would never retire

Sir Cliff Richard turns on 71-years-old insisted that he would never retire, but admits that trying to slow in recent years. The singer Soulicious' in Nottingham UK tour starts this week, according to the Press Association reports.

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Sir Cliff claims that no one is tired, old favorites and insists that he'll continue to perform such as 'Living Doll' and 'We Don't Talk Anymore' for years to come.

He said, "While I won't ever retire - it sounds so serious, that word - I have tried to slow down. I mean, I could stop tomorrow, not announce anything officially and just work when I want to".

Cliff joked he is glad to perform for his fans as long as he doesn't wants the aid of a Zimmer frame.

On the state of the music industry, the singer explained, "We sold millions of records in those days. People are getting to number one with 50,000 sales these days, but at least when I get on stage and sing a hit, it really was a hit.It's amazing how many people know my songs". The veteran's new record 'Soulicious: The Soul Album' features collaborations with Freda Payne, Candi Staton and Roberta Flack.

Sir Cliff tour 'Soulicious' tour will present at Nottingham, Manchester and Birmingham before performing at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday 26th October 2011.