'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.
Bachelor Boy
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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'Son I have something to say'
And what he told me I'll never forget
Until my dying days
[Chorus:]
He said son you are a bachelor boy
And that's the way to stay
Until your dying days
When I was 16 I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as can be
But I remembered just in time
What my daddy said to me
[Chorus]
As time goes by I probably will
Meet a girl and fall in love
Then I'll get married have a wife and a child
And they'll be my turtle doves
But until then I'll be a bachelor boy
And that's the way I'll stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy
Until my dying days
The song "Bachelor Boy" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows is a story about a young man who is advised by his father to remain single until his dying days, signifying that he should avoid any serious or long-term relationships. The first verse describes how the young man's father sat him down to give him some advice that he would never forget until he died. The chorus repeats the advice given, that the young man should embrace his bachelorhood and remain unmarried.
The second verse tells us how the young man fell in love with a girl when he was 16, but just before the relationship got too serious or committed, he remembered his father's advice, and broke the relationship off. The final verse includes the possibility that in the future, the young man could find someone he wants to marry, but for now, he is content with being a bachelor boy. The song emphasizes how the young man sees being single as enjoyable, light-hearted and joyful, not a concern or a problem.
In summary, "Bachelor Boy" is about how one's father's advice to remain unmarried until the end can stay with and influence a son throughout his life. It illustrates how even though a man may fall in love, his father's advice can still guide him to remain single until he feels ready to commit.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young my father said
When I was a child, my father had an important message for me
'Son I have something to say'
He told me he had important guidance to share with me
And what he told me I'll never forget
I remember every detail of what he told me
Until my dying days
I will remember his words until I die
Chorus: He said son you are a bachelor boy
My father instructed me that I am a bachelor boy
And that's the way to stay
He told me being a bachelor is the best way for me to live
Son you'll be a bachelor boy
He made it perfectly clear that I should remain single for life
Until your dying days
My father emphasized that I should stay a bachelor forever
When I was 16 I fell in love
As a teenager, I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as can be
She was a lovely young woman
But I remembered just in time
I recalled my father's words just in time
What my daddy said to me
I remembered my father's advice very clearly
Chorus
My father told me to stay a bachelor, and I will honor his wishes
As time goes by I probably will
As I grow older, I may change my mind
Meet a girl and fall in love
I might meet someone special and become enamored
Then I'll get married have a wife and a child
If I do fall in love, I will marry and have a family
And they'll be my turtle doves
My family will be the most precious things in my life
But until then I'll be a bachelor boy
Until I fall in love, I will remain a bachelor
And that's the way I'll stay
I respect my father's wishes and will stay single unless I meet the right person
Happy to be a bachelor boy
I am content with my current lifestyle as a bachelor
Until my dying days
I will remain a bachelor for the rest of my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE WELCH, CLIFF RICHARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
木倉谷哲也
Lyrics;
When I was young my father said
“Son I have something to say”
And what he told I’ll never forget until my dyin’ day
He said: Son you are a bachelor boy
and that’s the way to stay
Son you be a bachelor boy until your dyin’ day
And when I was sixteen I fell in love
with a girl as sweet as can be
But I remembered just in time
what my daddy said to me
He said: Son you are a bachelor boy
and that’s the way to stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy until your dyin’ day
As time goes by I probably will meet
a girl and fall in love
Then I’ll get married have a wife
and a child and they’ll be my turtle-doves
But until then I’ll be a bachelor boy
and that’s the way I’ll stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dyin’ day
But until then I’ll be a bachelor boy
and that’s the way I’ll stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dyin’ day
nick denver
When I was young, my father said,
"Son, I've got something to say."
And what he told me I'll never forget until my dying day.
[Chorus 1:]
He said, "Son, you'll be a bachelor boy
And that's the way to stay.
Son, you'll be a bachelor boy until your dying day."
When I was sixteen I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as can be.
But I remembered just in time what my daddy said to me.
[Chorus 1]
As time goes by, I probably will meet a girl and fall in love.
Then, I'll get married, have A-wife and A-child
And they'll be my turtle dove.
[Chorus 2:]
But until then, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
Yeah, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
David Walsh
One of Cliffs best songs. A lovely catchy performance.
木倉谷哲也
Lyrics;
When I was young my father said
“Son I have something to say”
And what he told I’ll never forget until my dyin’ day
He said: Son you are a bachelor boy
and that’s the way to stay
Son you be a bachelor boy until your dyin’ day
And when I was sixteen I fell in love
with a girl as sweet as can be
But I remembered just in time
what my daddy said to me
He said: Son you are a bachelor boy
and that’s the way to stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy until your dyin’ day
As time goes by I probably will meet
a girl and fall in love
Then I’ll get married have a wife
and a child and they’ll be my turtle-doves
But until then I’ll be a bachelor boy
and that’s the way I’ll stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dyin’ day
But until then I’ll be a bachelor boy
and that’s the way I’ll stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dyin’ day
Tony White
What a class song this song will never have a dying day it's to good
veronica pinto
Love to listen this song again and again
Paul
Ah, Cliff Richard, forever the Queen Mother of Pop. Legend.
nick denver
When I was young, my father said,
"Son, I've got something to say."
And what he told me I'll never forget until my dying day.
[Chorus 1:]
He said, "Son, you'll be a bachelor boy
And that's the way to stay.
Son, you'll be a bachelor boy until your dying day."
When I was sixteen I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as can be.
But I remembered just in time what my daddy said to me.
[Chorus 1]
As time goes by, I probably will meet a girl and fall in love.
Then, I'll get married, have A-wife and A-child
And they'll be my turtle dove.
[Chorus 2:]
But until then, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
Yeah, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
Ken Newell
Little did he know when singing this song in 1963 that he would, indeed, be a "bachelor boy" all his life.
Christina Hitchiner
Love this song x
Jana H.
Superb song👍
F1 Bobby
I actually like this song after listening to it for the first time. It's a shame what the BBC did to him. Accusing him of being a disgrace when he isn't. Cliff is the best!