Cliff Richard Learns Reggae for New Christmas Song

Cliff Richard is learning reggae for a new version of The Lord Is My Shepherd, which he plans to release as a Christmas single. He is preparing to record the song with Chris Eaton. Richard said he has never sung reggae before and is currently learning the style. The new version may appear on a Christmas album scheduled for release in 2027.

Richard's Only Number Ones album will be released on November 27 and features selections from his favourite chart-topping hits. He also recorded versions of hit songs by artists including Harry Styles and The Monkees. Richard said he proposed the project to Warner Music as an album of number-one songs and listened to dozens of tracks before selecting 12 of his favourites.

The two-CD deluxe edition includes Richard's own hits as well as Mistletoe And Wine, Saviour’s Day and The Millennium Prayer. Richard has achieved four UK Christmas number ones. The Darkness released a shoegaze version of Mistletoe & Wine at Christmas 2025. As of October 22, 2026, Harry Styles' Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. is number 20 on the Apple Music UK albums chart.