'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.
Big News
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Have you heard the news
Have you heard what's hit the headlines
The whole world knows that I'm in love with you
Have you heard the news
Have you heard what everyone's saying
They all say that I'm in love with you
Mmmmm I want to make a statement
Listen closely to me
For the story of the year
I've found a plan for living
To last me all through life
I'm gonna take this girl of mine
And make her my wife
Have you heard the news
Have you heard what I've been saying
I've been saying that I'm in love with you
BREAK
Now here's another statement
For all of you today
So if you want that story
Then hear the words I say
I'm telling banner headlines
Hear them loud and clear
I'm gonna wed this girl of mine
And we'll be the love of the year
Have you heard the news
Have you heard what I've been saying
I've been saying that I'm in love with you
Have you heard the news
Have you heard why I'm so happy
I feel happy 'cause you love me too
Big news, big news,
Fade out
The song "Big News" by Cliff Richard talks about a significant event that is the talk of the town. The singer declares that the whole world knows that he is in love with someone special, and he wants to make a statement. He wants the world to know that he has found a plan for living that will last him all through life. He plans to take his girl and make her his wife. The singer wants everyone to hear his announcement and wants it to be the story of the year. He feels happy that his love is reciprocated, and that is why he is so happy.
The song is about love and finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. The singer wants to share his happiness with the whole world and wants his love to be known to everyone. He seems to be addressing the media in a way and making a statement that he wants the world to hear. The message is simple and heartfelt, that he is in love and wants to marry the woman he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Big news, big news, big news, big news
Repeating that there's huge news to share.
Have you heard the news
Asking if someone has heard about the news.
Have you heard what's hit the headlines
Asking if someone has heard about the news that's made headline stories.
The whole world knows that I'm in love with you
Revealing that the big news is about his love for someone and how it has become apparent to everyone.
Have you heard what everyone's saying
Asking if someone has heard what people are saying about him and his love interest.
They all say that I'm in love with you
Reiterating what everyone has been saying about him and his love interest.
Mmmmm I want to make a statement
Expressing his desire to make an official statement about his plan.
I want you all to hear
He wants everyone to be in the loop about his plans.
Listen closely to me
Asking people to listen carefully.
For the story of the year
Suggesting that his big news is a major newsworthy event.
I've found a plan for living
Revealing that he has found what he thinks is the perfect plan for life.
To last me all through life
This plan will last him a lifetime.
I'm gonna take this girl of mine
He's going to take his love interest.
And make her my wife
He's planning to marry her, thereby making her his wife.
Now here's another statement
Introducing another statement to be made.
For all of you today
He's about to share the statement with everyone present.
So if you want that story
If people want to know what's happening, he's about to share the big news.
Then hear the words I say
Everyone should listen to the words he's about to say.
I'm telling banner headlines
Announcing that this is an important news story that will make headlines.
Hear them loud and clear
Asking people to pay attention and listen carefully.
I'm gonna wed this girl of mine
He's going to get married to his love interest.
And we'll be the love of the year
He's suggesting that their love will become the talk of the town and the most notable romance of the year.
Have you heard why I'm so happy
Asking if people know why he's so happy.
I feel happy 'cause you love me too
Revealing that the reason he's so happy is that his love interest reciprocates his feelings.
Big news, big news,
Repeating once more that there's huge news.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLIFF RICHARD, M. CONLIN, RONALD CASS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Currently 26 and still love this movie. Watched this film from a very young age, used to skip up and down the corridor to bachelor boy.. lol found out many years later I wore out this film on vhs tape because I watched it overly on repeat
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@helenbosworth627
What a tune I love 💕Cliff Richard
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@anthonyperkins7556
Love this song 💗
@richardscanlan3167
I have to ask,are you THE anthony perkins?
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@@richardscanlan3167 NO I AM NOT THE STAR AT ALL, DON'T INSULT ME I WAS BORN IN BLACKBURN LANCASHIRE 11TH AUGUST 1970 YOU CRANK!
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@@anthonyperkins7556 er..ok.
Humour is obviously lost on you!
@mrpddean3439
The best version of this song