Along with a successful recording career in the 1960s and early 1970s, Black hosted her own eponymous variety show, Cilla, for the BBC between 1968 and 1976. After a brief time as a comedy actress in the mid-1970s, she became a prominent television presenter in the 1980s and 1990s, hosting hit entertainment shows such as Blind Date (1985–2003) and Surprise Surprise (1984–2001).
In 2013, Black celebrated her 50 years in show business. British television network ITV honoured this milestone with a one-off entertainment special which aired on 16 October 2013. The show, called The One & Only Cilla Black, featured Black herself and was hosted by Paul O'Grady.
Black died at her holiday home near Marbella, Spain, on 1 August 2015. She was 72.
A LOVER'S CONCERTO
Cilla Black Lyrics
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Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies.
Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow;
Some magic from above made this day for us, just to fall in love.
How gentle is the rain, that falls gently on the meadow;
Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies.
Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow;
You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;
And if your love is true, ev'rything will be just as wonderful.
You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;
The lyrics to "Lover's Concerto" by Cilla Black describe a beautiful and romantic scene where rain falls gently on a meadow while birds sing and flowers are serenaded with their melodies. The description of the bright colors of a rainbow beyond a hill adds to the magical feeling of the moment. The singer suggests that this day was "made for us, just to fall in love," implying that the romance of the moment was fated or meant to be. The second verse repeats these sentiments, reinforcing the romantic and almost dreamlike quality of the scene.
The final verse of the song has the singer being held in the arms of their lover, who once again professes their love. The singer suggests that if this love is true, then everything will be wonderful. This implies that the love they share is powerful enough to overcome any obstacles that may come their way. The repetition of some of the lyrics throughout the song adds to the overall dreamlike quality, giving the impression that the moment the two lovers are sharing is suspended in time.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;
You will embrace me and profess your love once more;
And if your love is true, ev'rything will be just as wonderful.
If your love is genuine, everything in life will be perfect;
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell
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