Cliff Richard Didn't Know He Was Part of GTA 6

Cliff Richard's 1976 single "Devil Woman" is one of the many well-known tracks in Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI, and it was featured in the game's Netflix Extended Look. The 86-year-old singer, however, found out about the partnership secondhand and does not seem to have a clear picture of what he is involved with.

Speaking to The Times, as reported by Dexerto, Richard said he had been told about the deal after the fact. His nephew's sons were the ones who let him know. "I was told this happened!" he said. He also admitted that the younger members of the family were surprised to learn how well he could sing that song.

When the game itself came up, Richard appeared to think it was a television program. "The show is a game show, isn't it, really? One of the biggest on TV?" he asked. He was pleased, though, that a new generation will be hearing his music. "People will no longer just say, 'Oh, Cliff Richard is from the past,'" he said. "Because I am, but that past is what makes everything what it is today."

The song has clearly found new listeners. Reports say Spotify streams of "Devil Woman" jumped sharply after the Netflix Extended Look aired in August, which is a strong result for a track that is now 50 years old.

GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game's official score, composed by Justice, arrives on December 11 and will be available to stream and buy on physical media. The game is digital only, though. Retail copies will be sold in stores, but the box contains a code rather than a disc. The download is also expected to be very large, so players should plan their storage accordingly.