Cliff Richard teams up with soul legends for MEN Arena concert in Manchester

Jul 7 2011 Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

THE legendary Cliff Richard returns to the MEN Arena in Manchester this autumn alongside 10 soul legends – including Percy Sledge, Candi Staton and Freda Payne – as part of The Soulicious Tour.

In this production, directed by TV star and music producer David Gest, Cliff will perform some of his greatest hits and will also duet with his soul legends guests, each of whom will also perform one of their own hits.

Joining Sir Cliff live on stage in Manchester will be Percy Sledge (When a Man Loves a Woman), Candi Staton (Young Hearts Run Free), Freda Payne (Band of Gold), Dennis Edwards of The Temptations Review, Russell Thompkins, Jr of The Stylistics, Deniece Williams (Let's Hear it For the Boy), Billy Paul (Me and Mrs Jones), Lamont Dozier (Trying To Hold On To My Woman), Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr (Let the Sunshine In), Brenda Holloway (You've Made Me So Very Happy) plus surprise guests.

Tickets for the Monday, October 17, show are priced £60 and £70. Call 0844 847 8000 or visit men-arena.com.