Cliff Richards On 'Thriller',
16 December 2005
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CLIFF RICHARD PRAISES JACKSON'S THRILLER British pop legend SIR CLIFF RICHARD insists fans should look beyond MICHAEL JACKSON's 2005 legal troubles and concentrate on his phenomenal music. The Christian star cites Jackson's 1982 album THRILLER as one of the best of all time and urges others to remember the singer's achievements.He says, "I don't think there's anyone who could approach Michael Jackson for sheer brilliance. Every song is perfect, every performance magnificent. "I don't think what's gone on since should taint the music - you judge the record on its own terms."The veteran pop star has also criticised the high levels of political correctness in Britain which see Christians desperately trying not to offend other religions. The 65-year-old, who was born in India, was amazed when officials in UK cities considered renaming their Christmas lights 'Winter lights'. Richard, who is a Christian, insists religious tolerance is prevalent in Britain, and that Christmas can be enjoyed by all Britons regardless of their faith. Speaking on last night's (14DEC05) Sky Report on British TV channel Sky News, Richard says, "This whole political correctness thing bugs me like mad. I was so upset when they said they were going to call the lights in London 'Winter lights'.
"I've got friends who are Asian, I wish them Happy Diwali, they wish me Happy Christmas. In fact they enjoy Christmas. And when I've been there and there's Diwali going on I've enjoyed that too, to be honest with you.
"I'm not so sure why they're so upset about the sensitivity of other religions who actually don't mind that we celebrate Christmas."
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