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.
Lover
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rogan Muldoon
Cilla Black was one of the few performers who sang as well on stage as she did in a recording studio. Superb!
Alf Ching
She Sang Through her Nose.Piercing Man,Piercing.
FloralGardener
True story: Just after this had been released in late 1963, I was in a club in London (I can't remember which one) where Cilla was appearing. This was her debut single, and very few people had ever heard of her, me included. I was standing only a few feet away from her while she was singing this song and I turned to my companion and said... "she'll never get anywhere". How wrong could I have been!! I don't think she heard me, at least I hope she didn't........
Dennis Lee Cleven
This is Cilla of The Cavern. I don't know why Bobby Willis felt that this was not suited for Cilla's voice. She sounds like a true scouser and the song has great production
Phil from Nantwich
Both of my favourite Cilla singles were written by McCartney. Love of the loved and Step Inside Love
Alf Ching
A truly great bit of drumming,when drummers did the biz.
Carlos Gómez
For some strange reason, I prefer Cilla's version a thousand times to the original version of The Beatles. I love it.
Brian
i must've heard this when i was a little kid cause this version feels super familiar to me
Brian
same
Alf Ching
Great Drummer