'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.
Best of Me
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Still I remember
How did I ever let my heart believe
In one who never gave enough to me
And so many years gone
With love that was so wrong
I can't forget the way it used to be
And how you changed the taste of love for me
I never thought I'd find
You were the one moment
I'll always have in my mind
No-one will ever touch me more
And I only hope that in return
I might have saved the best of me for you
And we'll have no ending
If we can hold on
And I think I've come this far because of you
Could be no other love but yours will do
You were my one more chance
I never thought I'd find
You were the one moment
I'll always have in my mind
No-one will ever touch me more
And I only hope that in return
I might have saved the best of me for you
No-one will ever touch me more
And I only hope that in return
No matter how much we have to learn
I might have saved the best of me for you
For you
I saved the best of me
You were my one more chance
You were the one romance
(repeats)
The lyrics to Cliff Richard's song "Best Of Me" depict the lingering feelings of regret and love for a past relationship. The opening lines, "So many years gone, still I remember," set the nostalgic, reflective tone for the entire song. The singer acknowledges that they allowed themselves to believe in someone who did not reciprocate their love fully. The regret is palpable in the line, "And so many years gone, with love that was so wrong, I can't forget the way it used to be, and how you changed the taste of love for me." Despite the heartbreak, the singer reveals that the person they are addressing was their one more chance, the one they never thought they'd find.
The chorus of the song serves as a tribute to the strength of the love they shared. The lines, "No-one will ever touch me more, and I only hope that in return, I might have saved the best of me for you," express the depth of feeling that now exists only as a memory. The optimism of the chorus continues with the idea that their love could never have an ending if they hold on. The song concludes with an acknowledgment of the magnitude of the love they shared: "No-one will ever touch me more, and I only hope that in return, no matter how much we have to learn, I might have saved the best of me for you."
Overall, "Best Of Me" is a sentimental song that paints a vivid picture of a past relationship. It captures both the heartache and the hope that still exists. The song encourages listeners to hold onto the love that they have, and to recognize its true value.
Line by Line Meaning
So many years gone
Many years have passed since I last experienced love.
Still I remember
Despite the passing of time, the memory is still vivid in my mind.
How did I ever let my heart believe
I question myself as to how I allowed myself to believe in something that was not real.
In one who never gave enough to me
I believed in someone who never had my best interest at heart.
And so many years gone
Many years have passed since I last felt true love.
With love that was so wrong
The love I received was not genuine, and it felt wrong.
I can't forget the way it used to be
Despite the negative experience, I still remember how it felt to be in love.
And how you changed the taste of love for me
The love that I have experienced before was not as fulfilling as the love I now know and feel.
You were my one more chance
You were the one person who gave me hope that true love still exists.
I never thought I'd find
I never thought I would experience love again.
You were the one moment
You were the one experience that will forever be etched in my memory.
I'll always have in my mind
I will always remember the love that we shared.
No-one will ever touch me more
No one will ever make me feel the way you did.
And I only hope that in return
I hope that I was able to give you something in return for the love that you gave me.
I might have saved the best of me for you
I believe that I gave you the best version of myself.
And we'll have no ending
Our love will last forever, and we will never have to say goodbye.
If we can hold on
As long as we remain committed to one another, we can make our love last.
And I think I've come this far because of you
You helped me grow and become a better person, which has allowed me to come this far in life.
Could be no other love but yours will do
No other love could ever compare to the love that you gave me.
No matter how much we have to learn
We still have so much to learn about each other and ourselves, but it will be worth it.
For you
Everything that I do is for you.
I saved the best of me
I gave you the best of myself.
You were my one romance
You were the one true love in my life.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeremy Lubbock, Richard Marx, David Foster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dannycostello1978
The vocal is outstanding.
@Fifig75
I somehow remembered this song today and had to come on to hear it. Love his voice. Richard Marx wrote it
@pamjensen4194
Sir Cliff always dressed to perfection❤
@roseagaatsz8403
Thank you Cliff for All wonderful songs,We All gifted with you,God bless you CR.🙏❤️
@natalibera6641
Magico Cliff, pura emozione ,grazie, così dolce ,arriva al cuore con la sua voce , superlativo, wow ❤❤❤ !!!
@user-fv8lc9yq2o
Stronger was a great album.
@aliciaalonzo654
I shoud be the more happy woman in the word if I could see Sir. Cliff in person in England.........May be God shoud give me that oportunity some day......I LOVE YOU CLIFF. From Argentina.
@user-oy4no9so9l
Such a beautiful song to help ease a broken heart.
@AlexMcInnesAlex
Cliff,s songs breaks my heart. Memories from the past,I've loss of my wife 41 years ago.Love you Mima.
@alvinfrazier4152
Sorry for your loss, Stay strong!