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GTA 6 Sparks Unlikely Cliff Richard Resurgence, but the 86-Year-Old Singer Still Doesn’t Know What It Is
Cliff Richard’s 1976 song “Devil Woman” has surged in popularity after featuring in a GTA 6 Extended Look on Netflix. Daily streams rose by 325%, giving the 86-year-old singer an unexpected boost and showing how a major game release can bring older music to new listeners.
Richard told The Times he did not know what Grand Theft Auto was, and initially thought it was a television game show. The song, from his album *I’m Nearly Famous*, also gained attention after appearing in the 2017 film *I, Tonya*. GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on 19 November for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, with its soundtrack including both older and contemporary artists.
In short
- “Devil Woman” daily streams rose by 325%.
- The song featured in a GTA 6 preview on Netflix.
- Cliff Richard says he did not know what Grand Theft Auto was.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a long-running video game series in which players explore a fictional world and take part in missions. Its games often feature licensed music, which can introduce songs to listeners who may not know when they were first released.
Cliff Richard is a British singer whose career spans several decades. “Devil Woman”, released in 1976, is one of his songs; it also reached new audiences after appearing in the 2017 film I, Tonya.
The renewed interest shows how music used in films and games can bring older recordings to new listeners. GTA 6 is due for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, and its soundtrack includes artists from different eras.
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