Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb, 1940-10-14, in Lucknow, India) m… Read Full Bio ↴Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb, 1940-10-14, in Lucknow, India) moved as an 8-year-old to the UK, where it would be 10 more years before he and his group The Drifters emerged in the UK charts for the first time with 'Move It'. Cliff was heavily influenced by Elvis, imitating him shamelessly during the first couple of years of his career. Something which he openly admits, and fully acknowledges that without Elvis, he and many others would never have happened. 'Move It' was a classic British Rock 'n' Roll song, peaked at number two, and was followed by a long string of hits like 'Living Doll' and 'Please Don't Tease'. By then The Drifters turned into The Shadows. After 'A Girl Like You' from 1961, the bond between Cliff and The Shadows loosened a bit, and solo singles of Cliff like 'When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart' started to appear alongside Cliff & The Shadows singles like 'Do You Wanna Dance'.

'Congratulations' was a global hit as it became a much bigger hit than 'La, La, La', which beat Cliff in the 1968 Eurovision song contest. Shortly after 'Congratulations', which was one of his solo efforts, Cliff recorded his last single with The Shadows. Again in 1973, with 'Power to All Our Friends', he entered the Eurovision song contest--this time reaching 3rd place.

The most sold artist in British Pop history - with over 40 top hits.

Worked with Stock Aitken Waterman in 1989 and the single "I Just Don't Have The Heart".

Sixty appearances at Wembley, plus sellout tour to celebrate 50 years in the business.

First hit: Move It, 1958, first no. 1: Living Doll

As big as he is in the UK, he has only had 3 Top 10 hits in the USA with the biggest still being his breakthrough 1976 single "Devil Woman" which made it all the way to #6.

Has also worked with Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Julian Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Stevie Wonder, Phil Everly, Janet Jackson, Sheila Walsh, Van Morrison, and Olivia Newton-John.

A Little Imagination
Cliff Richard Lyrics

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With a little imagination
You will find the world can be left behind
Life can be delicious with wishes in your mind

With a little imagination
You can be the one to make history
And though you're small
You feel tall as a popular tree

And with your magic carpet
You can be in Australia or Arabia
Sail the sea upon a luxury ship
If you only take my tip

Try a little imagination
I mean you because if you really do
All your little day dreams may come true

All you needing to succeed
In being a sensation
Is a little imagination

All you needing to succeed

In being a sensation
Is a little imagination

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Little Imagination" by Cliff Richard emphasize the power of imagination to transport us to different worlds and help us achieve our dreams. The song encourages listeners to tap into their imagination and traverse beyond the mundane realities of the world. The song begins by stating that all we need is to nurture our imaginative abilities and we can leave the world behind. The lyrics further suggest that a "delicious" life can be created by merely having wishes and dreams in our minds.

The song also emphasizes the notion that imagination does not have any boundaries or limits. The singer suggests that with a little imagination, one can be the one to make history and feel as tall as a popular tree. The song references the use of a magic carpet, which illustrates how imagination is a limitless vessel for traveling through different places, such as Australia or Arabia, or even sailing the seas. The song ends by emphasizing that all that is needed to be a success and a sensation is a little imagination.

The song has a positive and uplifting message about the power of the human mind and how we can use it to achieve our dreams. The lyrics' vivid imagery and the upbeat melody make it an enjoyable tune to listen to.

A Little ImaginationCliff Richard Lyrics

A Little Imagination
Cliff Richard Lyrics