# GTA 6 Sparks Unlikely Cliff Richard Resurgence, but the 86-Year-Old Singer Still Doesn’t Know What It Is

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gta-6-sparks-unlikely-cliff-richard-resurgence-but-the-86-year-old-singer-still-doesnt-know-what-it-is/
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:10:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T04:39:50+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/devil-woman-singer-cliff-richard-didnt-know-gta-6
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Gaming, Music, TV, UK

## Key points

- “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.

## Summary

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.

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